Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse
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About Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse
Riverfront restaurant blending Japanese soul food with American BBQ smoking techniques, from James Beard-nominated Chef Michael Lewis (of KYU). Wood-fired smoker infuses dishes like brisket and pastrami short rib; menu also features yakitori, gyoza, ramen, raw bar, and Japanese-inspired cocktails. Expanded from its original Asheville, NC flagship (2021).
What to order
- Smoked Pastrami Short Rib / House-Smoked Brisket
At a glance
- Service
- Dine-InReservationsCateringWeekend brunchBar
- Drinks
- Signature cocktailsJapanese whiskyFull bar — sakeshōchūgiving2sips charity cocktail program
- Features
- Waterfront terraceDog-Friendly PatioWood-fired smokercentral bar
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