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    • As of May 13, 2024, a 3% Kitchen Appreciation fee will be added to all in-house checks. This charge is split directly with all our amazing hourly back of house team. If you have any questions, please ask a manager during your visit or give us a call at (828) 470-7480.

    To understand more about why we’ve added this fee, please read more HERE.

    This year, we all deserve double the fun, so the Chamber is doing two weeks of deliciousness this year. Asheville Restaurant Week returns January 21-27 & February 18-24!

    For many, the delicious culinary creations of local restaurants are a big part of what makes Asheville special. At Ukiah, Chef Michael Lewis and Chef Ian O’Shaughnessy have created a special tasting menu for $38.00 per person, featuring a selection of our guest’s favorites.  Check out our Menus Page for this year's offerings. We can't wait to serve you!

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    Tasting Menu

    • Salmon Sashimi*

      Wasabi soy broth + scallions

    • Vegetable Gyoza

      Sweet potato, carrot + shiitake, vegan truffle ponzu

    • Crispy Shrimp

      Chili butter + gorgonzola

    • Iceberg Wedge

      sesame dressing, nashi pear + nori

    • Smoked Carolina Pork Shoulder

    • Seasonal Vegetable

    • Chef's Selection of Dessert

    Dinner

    East meets West Cuisine… Japanese influenced barbecue, seafood, ramens, small plates, vegan plates + desserts.

    As we navigate our reopening and work to bring you safely prepared foods, whilst supporting who we can, our menu will be changing daily. Please understand that some items may be limited or subject to change. Thank you for your support. 

    Tasting Menus

    We are slowly getting back to normal! Please ask your server what tasting menus we are currently offering. Thank you for being patient.

    Snacks

    • Miso Soup

      $6

    • Edamame

      Sea salt

      $7

    • Grilled Shishito Peppers

      Carrot ginger ponzu

      $9

    • Fried Yuzu Pickles

      Ukiah white sauce*

      $10

    Crunchy + Munchy

    • Beech Mushroom Tempura

      tokyo ranch + onion ash

      $18

    • Crispy Shrimp

      Chili butter + gorgonzola

      $17

    • Karaage Chicken

      Kewpie mayo + Kyoto-Carolina BBQ

      $18

    • Crispy Rice, Salmon*

      + Citrus

      $14

    • Crispy Pork

      Thai Basil

      $15

    • Crispy Rice, Spicy Tuna*

      $14

    Fresh + Light

    • Local Burrata

      Yuzu honey + grilled toast

      $14

    • COLLARD GREEN CAESAR

      ajutama eggs, marinated anchovies + crispy parmesan croutons

      $12

    • Iceberg Wedge

      sesame dressing, nashi pear + nori

      $12

    Raw

    • Tuna Tataki*

      Fire-roasted peppers + ponzu

      $20

    • Salmon Sashimi*

      Wasabi soy broth + scallions

      $18

    Dumplings + Buns

    • Pork + Shiitake Mushroom Gyoza

      black pepper ponzu

      $13

    • Vegetable Gyoza

      Sweet potato, carrot + shiitake, vegan truffle ponzu

      $12

    • Crispy Pork Bao

      Smoked chipotle aioli*

      $15

    • Crispy Mushroom Bao

      Black garlic aioli + yuzu pickle

      $14

    From The Smoker

    Your choice of protein served with toasted rye, fire roasted kimchi + yuzu pickles

    • Smoked Half Chicken*

      $35

    • Smoked Carolina Pork Shoulder

      $38

    • Smoked Brisket

      $55

    Big + Bowlsy

    • Spicy Pork

      Tan tan, bok choy, shiitake mushroom + soft boiled egg*

      $20

      tree nut

    • Veggie Ramen

      Yuzu shio broth, bok choy, shiitake mushroom + soft boiled egg*

      $18

    • Pork Belly Tonkotsu

      black garlic oil, shitake mushroom + soft boiled egg*

      $21

    Sticks + Stuff

    • Wagyu*

      Shiso chimichurri, yuzu kosho, wasabi + sea salt

      $22

    • Pork Belly

      Fuji apple glaze, apple chow-chow + scallions

      $16

    • Unagi

      Smoked tare, wakame + toasted sesame seeds

      $16

    • Crispy Baby Back Ribs

      Yakiniku

      $28

    • Grilled Local Trout

      brown butter ponzu, grilled lemon + sea salt

      $19

    Veggies

    • Japanese Sweet Potato

      Miso butter, brown sugar, parmesan + umami salt

      $12

    • Baby Bok Choy

      Sesame ginger dressing + charred lemon

      $10

    • Miso Grilled Seasonal Mushrooms

      Lemon, ginger + chili

      $14

    • Grilled Pumpkin

      Bacon-maple-miso + crispy shallots.

      $12

    *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

    Drinks

    Our signature cocktails and seasonal drinks, house-made recipes crafted with local and Japanese ingredients.

    Please understand that we are working on increasing our selection daily, after the Hurricane Helene closure, but we are currently limited in our cocktail selection. Thank you for understanding.

    Cocktails

    These cocktails are revolving constantly, but here’s a little teaser

    • Plum Luck

      Bushido 'Way of the Warrior' Genshu Ginjo, Tozai 'Blossom of Peace' plum sake, mulled wine cordial, citrus, ginger + grapefruit & rosemary oleo

      $12

    • G&T Kinda Guy

      Chemist Barrel Rested Gin, Amaro Oscura, Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic, orange peel + mint

      $16

    • Ukiah Oldie

      Old Forester Bourbon (86 prf), demerara, orange bitters & angostura bitters + smoke

      $16

    • So Fresh and So Green

      Roku Gin, green pea ginger, lemon + scallion tincture

      $16

    • Purple Rain

      Purple Shiso-Ube infused Bushido 'Way of the Warrior' Ginjo Genshu, orange curacao, lemon + egg white*

      $14

    • Java the Hutt

      Havana Club Anejo Blanco, Kahlua, Espresso, hazelnut + saline

      $14

    • Ferris Mule-er

      house made ginger-lime beer, available N/A or with tonight's featured spirit

      $15

    • Mochigome*

      Takara Shochu, dry orange curaçao, acid adjusted watermelon, yuzu, toasted rice + egg white*

      $17

    Beer

    By the can, bottle, or pint

    On Draft

    • Ginger Beer

      Rotating Seasonal Ginger’s Revenge | Asheville, NC | 4.7% ABV

      $8

    • Sapporo Lager

      Anchor Brewing Company | Japan | 5.0% ABV

      $7

    • Botanist & Barrel ‘And How’

      Cider | Botanist & Barre | Asheville, NC | 8% ABV

      $9

    • Amber, Greenman Brewing ‘ESB'

      Amber | Greenman Brewing ‘ESB’ | Asheville, NC | 4.2% ABV

      $7

    • Brown, Hi-Wire Brewing Company, ‘Bed of Nails’

      Hi-Wire Brewing Company | Asheville, NC | 5.5% ABV

      $7

    • Fresh Hop IPA, Sierra Nevada 'Celebration'

      Sierra Nevada | Asheville, NC | 6.8% ABV

      $7

    • IPA, Burial Beer Co. ‘Surf Wax’

      Burial Beer Co. | Asheville, NC | 6.8% ABV

      $8

    • Amber Lager, Olde Hickory ‘Ruby Lager’

      Olde Hickory | Asheville, NC | 4% ABV

      $7

    • Session Sour, Wicked Weed ‘Kiwi Strawberry Burst ’

      Wicked Weed | Asheville, NC | 4.5% ABV

      $7

    Cans & Bottles

    • Echigo Koshihikari Lager

      Niigata, Japan | 5% ABV

      $10

    • Echigo Koshihikari Stout

      Echigo Koshihikari | Niigata, Japan | 7% ABV

      $16

    • Asahi

      Lager Asahi | Japan | 5% ABV

      $6

    • Hitachino Nest ‘White Ale’

      Belgian White Ale Hitachino Nest 'White Ale' | Ibaraki, Japan | 5.5% ABV

      $15

    • Kirin

      Lager Kirin 'Ichiban' | Japan | 5% ABV

      $6

    • ‘Old North’ Lager

      Hi-Wire Brewing Company | Asheville, NC | 5% ABV

      $5

    • IPA , Hitachino Nest ‘Dai Dai’

      Hitachino Nest | Ibaraki, Japan | 6.2%ABV

      $16

    Non Alcoholic Beer

    • Hazy IPA, Athletic Brewing ‘Free Wave’

      Athletic Brewing | San Diego, CA | 0.0% ABV

      $7

    • Gose, Collective Arts Brewing ‘Guava Gose’ 8

      Collective Arts Brewing | Toronto, ON | 0.0% ABV

      $8

    • Golden Ale, Sierra Nevada ‘Trail Pass’

      Sierra Nevada | Asheville, NC | 0.0% ABV

      $6

    Japanese Whiskey

    In design, Japanese whisky is most similar to the scotch tradition: double distilling, malted and/or peated barley, before it is aged in wooden barrels. It tends to be drier, smokier + peatier than the sweeter American Bourbons and Ryes and comes as single malts or blends.
    These are just a few we love, ask your server about our entire list of Japanese Whiskeys.
    Served as 1 oz or 2 oz pours

    • Nikka Coffey Grain

      Nose: Bourbon-like vanilla, corn notes + herbal hint of chamomile
      Palette: Sweet, fruity flavors of melon, grapefruit, thick syrup | Balanced by biscuits + vanilla
      Finish: The corn notes of sweet + vibrant

      1 oz $13

      2 oz $26

    • Nikka Pure Malt

      Nose: Sherry-soaked plums, raisins with green apple. Honey cereal, black pepper + barrel char
      Palette: Espresso beans, milk chocolate, tobacco leaf + sherried fruit | Hint of smoke develops
      Finish: Elegant smoke continues, golden barley + hint of coffee

      1 oz $13

      2 oz $26

    • Suntory Toki

      Nose: Soft orchard fruits, thyme honey + peppermint
      Palette: Green apple, bright citrus notes | Bitter herbs, toasted almonds + vanilla oak linger
      Finish: White pepper + ginger add spice to the finish

      1 oz $13

      2 oz $14

    • Salaryman Flight

      Elevate your after work with our Salaryman whisky flight. Our nod to those dedicated to the grind, this selection features some unique high-end Japanese whiskey

      A selection of 3 x 1 oz pours $86

    Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

    Featuring MerTails cocktails

    • Ramune Japanese Soda

      Strawberry, melon, lychee, original

      $6

    • Devil’s Foot Sodas

      Assorted flavors, made in Asheville, NC

      $4

    • Liquid Death Filtered Water

      Sparkling or still

      $4

    • Ukiah Mocktail

      Let's get creative together!

      $6

    MerTails

    The MerTails are organic herbaceous zero proof elixirs locally made in small batches with minerals, electrolytes and real plants by The NOHM Collective right here in Asheville

    • Stimulation

      Yerba Maté, wild kola nut, ginger, cardamom, wild sarsaparilla, star anise, fair trade sugar cane sugar and vanilla bean, celtic sea salt + fever tree soda water chai spiced, aromatic & stimulating, this quasi-traditional Coca Cola can boost vital energy without the crash. Contains caffeine

      $7

    Wine

    These are a few wines we carry by the glass, please come in for our entire wine menu

    White Wines

    • Grüner Veltliner Hugl Weine (1 L)

      Niederösterreich, AU | ’20

      $12

      $18

      $58

    • Pinot Blanc Trimbach

      Pinot Blanc | Alsace, FR | ’19

      $14

      $20

      $54

    • Riesling, Weingut Max Ferdinand Richter

      Mosel, DE| ‘22

      6oz $14

      9oz $20

      BTL $54

    • Sauvignon Blanc, Eric Louis

      Loire Valley, FR | ‘22

      6oz $12

      9oz $18

      BTL $46

    • Chardonnay Davis Bynum ‘River West Vineyard’

      Sonoma, CA | ’22

      6oz $15

      9oz $22

      BTL $58

    Red Wines

    • Tempranillo Bodegas Obalo ‘La Encina’

      Rioja, ES | ’17

      $13

      $19

      $50

    • Pinot Noir, Chemistry

      Pinot Noir Chemistry | Willamette, OR | ’18

      $14

      $20

      $54

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Duckhorn Decoy

      Napa, CA | ’21

      6oz $15

      9oz $22

      BTL $60

    • Malbec, Zorzal 'Gran Terroir'

      Tupungato, Mendoza, AR | '22

      6oz $16

      9oz $24

      BTL $60

    Bubbles

    • Barcino

      Cava Brut Barcino ‘Metodo Tradicional’ | Catalonia, ES | ‘NV

      6oz $9

      9oz $14

      BTL $34

    • Lamberti

      Prosecco Rose Lamberti | Veneto, IT | ‘NV

      $13

      $17

      $52

    Rose + Orange

    • Domaine Houchart

      Rose Domaine Houchart | Provence, FR | ’20

      $12

      $18

      $46

    • Rose Bardolino Classico ‘Le Morette’

      Veneto, IT | ’21

      $11

      $17

      $42

    • Orange Wine Bonny Doon ‘Le Cigare Orange’

      Central Coast, CA | ’23

      6oz $13

      9oz $19

      BTL $52

    Sake

    By the carafe or bottle

    Honjozo / Junmai

    [ >70% rice polish. Rich + Earthy]

    • Junmai Hakutsuru ‘Chika Sake Cup’

      200 ml $15

    • Kikusui

      Honjozo Nama Genshu Kikusui ‘Funaguchi’

      187 ml $17

    • Soto

      Junmai Soto

      187 ml $15

    • Takatenjin

      Tokubetsu Honjozo Takatenjin ‘Sword of the Sun’ 720 ml

      Carafe $25

      Bottle $56

    • Tentaka

      Tokubetsu Junmai Tentaka ‘Hawk in the Heavens’

      1800 ml $20

    • Tozai

      Futushu Tozai “Night Swim”

      187 ml $16

    • Yuho

      Kimoto Junmai Yuho ‘Rhythm of the Century’ 720 ml

      Carafe $29

      Bottle $76

    • Suigei

      Tokubetsu Junmai Suigei ‘Drunken Whale’ 720ml

      Carafe $27

      BTL $66

    • Chiyonosono

      Junmai Chiyonosono ‘Shared Promise’ 720ml

      Carafe $25

      Bottle $56

    Daiginjo / Junmai Daiginjo

    [> over 50% rice polish. Elegant + Smooth]

    • Pearls of Simplicity

      Junmai Daiginjo, Konteki, ‘Pearls of Simplicity’ 720 ml

      Carafe $31

      Bottle $91

    • Soto

      Junmai Daiginjo, Soto, 720 ml

      Carafe $44

      Bottle $102

    • Hoyo, ‘Fair Maiden'

      Junmai Daiginjo, Hoyo, ‘Fair Maiden’

      500ml $95

    • Nanbu Bijin, ‘Shinpaku’

      Junmai Daiginjo, Nanbu Bijin, ‘Shinpaku’

      720ml $115

    • Hakkaisan, ‘45’

      Junmai Daiginjo, Hakkaisan, ‘45’

      300ml $48

    Ginjo / Junmai Ginjo

    [>60% rice polish. Lively + Aromatic]

    • Way of the Warrior

      Ginjo Genshu, Bushido ‘Way of the Warrior’

      120 ml $19

    • Fukucho 'Moon on the Water'

      Junmai Ginjo, Fukucho 'Moon on the Water' 300ml

      300 ml $50

    • Dewazakura

      Junmai Ginjo, Dewasakura, 'Green Ridge'

      300 ml $43

    • Genshu Shiokawa ‘Cowboy Yamahai’

      Junmai Ginjo, Genshu Shiokawa ‘Cowboy Yamahai’

      720ml $98

    • Kanbara, ‘Bride of the Fox’

      Junmai Ginjo, Kanbara, ‘Bride of the Fox’

      300ml $50

    Nigori / Specialty

    [>70% rice polish. Coarse filtration, creamy + raw]

    • Tozai,‘Snow Maiden’

      Junmai Nigori, Tozai,‘Snow Maiden’ 720 ml

      Carafe $23

      Bottle $66

    • Kikusui, ‘Perfect Snow’

      Nigori Genshu, Kikusui, ‘Perfect Snow’

      187 ml $19

    • Joto

      Yuzu Sake, Joto, 500 ml

      Carafe $30

      Bottle $50

    • Shirakabegura, 'Mio'

      Sparkling Sake, Shirakabegura, 'Mio'

      Bottle $26

    • Fukucho, ‘Seaside’

      Junmai, Sparkling Fukucho, 'Seaside'

      500 ml $86

    • Dassai, 'Nigori 45'

      JDG Nigori, Dassai, 'Nigori 45'

      300ml $49

    • Kitaya, ‘Ai No Hime (Love Princess)'

      Sparkling Sake, Kitaya, ‘Ai No Hime (Love Princess)

      180ml $36

    • Choya ‘Sparkling Plum’

      Japanese Ume, Choya, ‘Sparkling Plum’

      187ml $12

    • Sake Flight

      We’ve put together a unique sake flight highlighting a few different styles of sake!

      (2 oz) Kimoto Junmai Yuho 'Rhythm of the Centuries'

      (2 oz) Tokubetsu Junmai Suigei ‘Drunken Whale’'

      (2 oz) Junmai Nigori Tozai 'Snow Maiden

      Flight $20

    Dessert

    Dessert

    • Dark Chocolate S'mores Tart

      Vanilla ice cream, toasted cashews + sesame caramel

      $14

      Perfect Pairing: Sandeman Tawny Part $8

    • Coconut Cake

      Chef’s mom’s recipe + house-made coconut ice cream

      $14

      Perfect Pairing: Lose Yo’ Rind $14

    • Mochi Doughnut Skewer

      With banana-bourbon ice cream

      $10

      Perfect Pairing: Chemist Chocolate Orange Liqueur $14

    • Charcoal Cream Puff

      House made green tea ice cream + yuzu marmalade

      $12

      Perfect Pairing: Shirakabegura ‘mio’ Sparkling Sake 300ml Btl $26

    • Panna Cotta

      Kaffir lime panna cotta with oatmeal crumble + yuzu cherry sorbet

      $12

      Perfect Pairing: Strega Liquore $12

    • Seasonal Sorbet Selection

      $10

    • Ice Cream To-Go

      8 oz container of one of our homemade ice creams

      $5

    • Miso Sesame Caramel Tart

      Banana bourbon ice cream + cashews

      $14

      nuts

    Coffee + Tea

    • Americano

      The World Tour roast by Coffee Library, Asheville, NC | Medium roast, caramel + clean

      $4

    • Cappuccino

      The World Tour roast by Coffee Library, Asheville, NC | Medium roast, caramel + clean

      $5

    • Latte

      The World Tour roast by Coffee Library, Asheville, NC | Medium roast, caramel + clean

      $5

    • Cortadito

      The World Tour roast by Coffee Library, Asheville, NC | Medium roast, caramel + clean

      $5

    • Espresso

      The World Tour roast by Coffee Library, Asheville, NC | Medium roast, caramel + clean

      $4

    • Double Espresso

      The World Tour roast by Coffee Library, Asheville, NC | Medium roast, caramel + clean

      $6

    • Hot Tea

      By two leaves and a bud

      $4

    Buzz

    With caffeine

    • Organic English Breakfast

      [Black tea] bold + malty

    • Organic Earl Grey

      [Black tea] rich with bergamot

    • Organic Mountain High Chai

      [Black tea] bold + spicy

    • Organic Tamayokucha

      [Green] bright + earthy

    • Organic Jasmine Petal

      [Green] fresh + floral

    Buzz-Free

    No caffeine

    • Alpine Berry

      [Berry blend hibiscus] tart + refreshing

    • Organic Peppermint

      [Herbal] peppy yet soothing

    • Organic Turmeric Antioxidant

      [Herbal] warm + earthy

    Due to this year’s Valentine’s Day falling on a Friday, the team at Ukiah didn’t want you to fret about snagging your table to celebrate your special one. The team will be running their “lover’s specials’ all weekend long.

    Chef Michael Lewis and Ian O’Shaughnessy have created a special tasting menu offered Friday through Sunday to share at the table, perfect for two, three or however many are joining your celebrations.


    Valentines Day Menu

    $95.00 per person. Please note, the full table must enjoy.

    • Salmon Crispy Rice + Smoked Trout Roe

      + Smoked Trout Roe

    • Crispy Rice, Spicy Tuna*

    • Local Trout Skewer

      brown butter ponzu, grilled lemon + sea salt

    • Kinoko Kamameshi

      Seasonal rice hot pot, made tableside

    • Baby Bok Choy

      Sesame ginger dressing + charred lemon

    • Hickory Nut Gap Skirt Steak

      + Crispy Onions and Buttery Truffle

    • Chef's Selection of Dessert

    Valentine's Day Cocktails

    • HIS

      Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch, Amaretto, Allspice Dram, carrot, lemon, honey + aromatic bitters

    • HERS

      Novo Fogo Cachaca, lime, hibiscus + sparkling grapefruit chu-hi

    • THEIRS

      Toasted Rice Infused Campari, Berto Rosso, Tozai 'Snow Maiden' Nigori, orange, lemon, cream + egg white

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