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Japanese Street food in an elegant environment - Ukiyo, Savannah, GA

Ukiyo

4.6
4.6
234 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
Ukiyo

Elegant Izakaya with casual vibe serving Japanese street food some with a twist, some not.

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2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 6 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Ramen
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (912) 428-5683
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Thomas Square
  • Cross street
    Bull and 39th Streets
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 234 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Coastal Georgia

    Best Food

  • Coastal Georgia

    Innovative

  • Coastal Georgia

    Good for groups

  • Coastal Georgia

    Healthy

  • Coastal Georgia

    Hot spot

  • Coastal Georgia

    Neighborhood gem

  • Savannah

    Best Food

  • Savannah

    Best Value

  • Savannah

    Innovative

  • Savannah

    Good for groups

  • Savannah

    Healthy

  • Savannah

    Hot spot

  • Savannah

    Neighborhood gem

234 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food here was experimental and absolutely amazing, the entire front of house was super friendly and catered to anything we needed. One of the top restaurants I’ve visited in recent memory.

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  2. nataliet

    Denver

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I saw Ukiyo on Instagram while planning my trip to Savannah. I was so excited toneat here and it absolutely did not disappoint. My entire vacation was kind of a bummer, but Ukiyo was a major highlight. Nick, my server went above and beyond and I can't say enough wonderful things about him! I'm sad this place isn't in my hometown. The tofu bao buns were incredible, the Gruner was a perfect compliment to everything I ate and the Faroe salmon was the best I've ever had. 🤩🤩

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  3. BryanG

    Tallahassee

    17 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    The restaurant interior design is beautiful. Unfortunately everything good kind of stopped there. It took nearly 10 minutes after being seated for our server to bring waters or check on us. After we had ordered all our food (which included 2 appetizers, 3 main dishes, and two sides), it all came out to the table at random times. There was no rhyme or reason to the order in which food came out and it meant the entire table was eating their food at different times. The food itself was just okay. Edible, but partially cold and flavor was definitely not up to par for the cost of everything. The music was loud enough we had to raise our voices significantly throughout the time we were inside. Servers were very polite but seemed to be understaffed and hectic. Overall it was extremely disappointing and we won’t be returning, though I hope the restaurant is able to figure out their stuff soon.

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  4. RobynQ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Ukiyo always does a good job. The food is always spot on and Nick is a great server. We love the new menu. The sushi is really fresh and delicious. Can’t wait to try it again soon. Keep up the good work team Ukiyo High five!

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  5. KathleenH

    Baltimore

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely ambience and amazing food!

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  6. BigAl60

    Nashville

    87 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Recommended by a friend who lives in the area. Up and coming area in Savannah making parking a challenge. Modern restaurant with open kitchen and attractive decor. Menu choices are very creative and delicious. Our server was very helpful with details about the menu selections. Wine selections are limited, but the server recommendation was very good. Large open dining area was quite busy and loud.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal and great experience! Loved it. We will be back.

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  8. JamieC

    Coastal Georgia

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is simply fresh, exceptional, of the highest quality, and expertly delivered to your table!!! I can’t thank Anthony enough for being this restaurant to Savannah. Maxine greets with genuine class and care! Chef Dillon and team makes magic happen! Nick provides the best service with a genuine smile and attention!!!

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  9. MarquitaH

    Charlotte

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    The bar waiter seemed to be more friendly and Courteous to the other customers while repeatedly overlooking me. He only attempted to be nice when it was time for me to pay my bill which he didn’t show to me, he only told me the amount. I left a five dollar tip against my better judgment. If I ever come back to Savannah I won’t sit at the bar again.

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  10. MarkD

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great and service was excellent. The value for the quality you receive is outstanding

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  11. JThomas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    The sushi was amazing - gorgeous, fresh and delicious. The chargrilled edamame was full of flavor - my favorite of the night. Easy to miss on the menu, definitely an underdog selection. We’re looking forward to trying the Bao and Ramen next time. Definitely a hidden gem in Savannah. Love the aesthetic and ambiance of the place. Great for date night… even works well for a solo dinner outing. They have a bar placed by the kitchen so you can eat and watch them cook. Service was meh. Our server seemed like she was on autopilot which is fair given she’s busy working Saturday evening. This restaurant focuses on delivery amazing meals in a timely fashion so the “southern charm” hospitality some expect takes a knee. Pricing is what you’d expect, not outrageous but not an every day choice.

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  12. SabrinaL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a great restaurant! Beautiful inside and excellent food and service. Host situation needs a little help( nowhere to stand without being in way and seems a little chaotic)but hostess is very nice!

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  13. PatM

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    This is the second time we've eaten here, and the first was much better. I'm not sure why, but the food just didn't have the "wow" factor that it did before. The menu has expanded, but the items don't justify their price, as they lack that amazingness you expect from better restaurants.

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  14. LoveGoodFood

    Coastal Georgia

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Tried this place for the first time on a Friday night. Made a reservation but arrived early and they were able to seat us. It's a small, quaint place with counter/bar seating as well as tables. Our server was great and didn't rush us. We ordered appetizers first and then we all had different "flavors" of ramen. Everything was delicious!! We will definitely go back to this neighborhood hot spot.

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  15. NY2Savannah

    Coastal Georgia

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had another great experience at Ukiyo tonight. The menu has been updated recently. The duck confit with smoked orange was delicious as were the Gyoza. Pork Katsu is always amazing.

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  16. JayS

    Baton Rouge

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Edamame, Ramen and Pork Belly Bao were all outstanding.

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  17. BillL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and outstanding service. Loose the background music.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat at the bar and loved everything we ate! And we ate a lot! Our bartender took care of us, and was extremely nice, sorry I can not remember his name. It was an overall great experience, and we can not wait to go back & try the items we were too full to get to! Kudos to the kitchen staff who are on full display.

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  19. DavidB

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We hadn't been able to go to Ukiyo in over a year, but last Sunday's early dinner made us want to move in nextdoor! Every single thing we ordered was an Oh My Goodness treat! We had Pork Belly Bao Bun sliders, Octopus Karaage, Hamachi, Confit Duck, Unagi Bowl, and there were just two of us with no leftovers! The servers helped us navigate the enticing menu and made the evening even better. Our ONLY less than stellar comment would be that it is noisy for older sensibilities. The wonderful hostess had thoughtfully arranged the quietest spot for us, which was still lively enough for the younger, hipper crowd. We will be back soon and often! Thank you for a most memorable, delicious dinner!!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time here. We loved the ambience and the vibe. The drinks were delicious and well made. Most the dishes are small plates or shareable a which makes it easier to try several different things. The pork belly buo buns was the best pork belly I’ve ever tasted and the chilled peanut noodles were full of flavor. We will definitely be back to sample the sushi selection.

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  21. Edward

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    Food came out too quickly, frozen or semi prepped, overcooked and not fresh. No top shelf vodka. No authentic Japanese experts preparing the dishes.

    UkiyoResponded on August 22, 2023

    Edward, At Ukiyo the dishes are designed to be small and with a quick pick up time and like all restaurants we spend a great deal of time pre open preparing for such. We operate with the premise that the food comes out as it’s ready. We can ensure you that there are hours of prep that go into each and every dish that are carefully curated by chefs trained in Japanese cuisine but also a variety of others cuisines that help inspire and innovate new and exciting dishes.

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  22. EmilyS

    Coastal Georgia

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ukiyo was outstanding! We loved the way the menu was structured - small plates meant to be shared, everything from bao to sushi. The chicken karaage was incredible - we got it Nashville hot style (highly recommend). The pork belly bao were also great. Sushi was phenomenal, drinks were delicious, service was amazing, and last but not least, the mochi tasted freshly made! We love Ukiyo!

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  23. NelEnols

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely above and beyond customer service. My wife has some allergies and isn’t a fan of spicy food. My wife and I after looking at the menu were going to settle on drinks and then move on. After speaking with the waiter about our situation the kitchen manager came out with the menu and went over it with her. He then had one of the sushi chef’s come out and go over what rolls he could make for her. She has never been to a restaurant where they took the time to truly provide her with options much less customization on their own dishes. We normally go in to a restaurant knowing our limited options and go with the flow. I highly recommend having a date night/dinner with friends, they hold customer service as their upmost priority and will do whatever they can to ensure a wonderful experience for all.

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  24. AustinM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience2
    This is a must go restaurant! The food was amazing. Very busy but well worth the wait.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second time at Ukiyo and it was just as good as the first! The Chicken Karaage (you gotta get the hot version!) is what brought us back and it is by far the best in the city. I also couldn’t believe to see toro featured as a special tonight as I’ve never seen toro anywhere in Savannah. We had the Chicken Karaage, the Confit Duck, the Toro Handroll, the Toro Sashimi, the Bluefin Nigiri, and the Kamikaze Roll and everything was impeccable. FYI the Ramen is also to die for — I had the Kimchi Pork Ramen last time and it 100% hit the spot (make sure you get the spice bomb to add though!)

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  26. Hurleygirly

    Coastal Georgia

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    All in all, a pleasant dining experience. Wait service was impeccable. The tasty Hamachi Kamikaze and the Agedashi Tofu starters were easy to share. We ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen. The ramen and broth hit the spot but the pork belly was disappointingly mushy. We expected more of a sear and a bit more salt. Next time we want to try the ribs and the chicken karaage.

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  27. DanR

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food but toooo loud! Menu is always fresh and authentic.

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  28. Beeoftee

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Little too loud. Better wine list. Better explanation of menu to newbies.

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  29. Fleetwood

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome time. Always have a great experience. Will be back soon.

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  30. Essence

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was on vacation in Savannah and really craving ramen. I found Ukiyo on google and made a same day reservation. Our server told us they just started offering sushi so my family and I tried it and it was DELICIOUS! The pork ramen was amazing as well. Everyone enjoyed their meals and cocktails. Service was quick, the restaurant was beautiful and our server was great. I will be back whenever I'm in Savannah again.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful! All 3 of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience3
    Our server was great! Food was good but portions were small and overpriced. We were seated at a table near the front and it was loud.

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  33. NY2Savannah

    Coastal Georgia

    50 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Love the vibe almost as much as the food. Delicious! If they could only write down the wine list :)

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  34. MattAmbrosy

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and atmosphere. This restaurant group continues to be a powerhouse. Nice work Anthony and team. Highly recommend

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  35. Care

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food was served quickly, the small plates are delicious and a great way to taste lots of different things on the menu! Not too expensive for such great and unique flavors. This was our first visit to Savannah and we will definitely be coming back to Ukiyo again!

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  36. StuartG

    Raleigh

    133 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    133 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    we really enjoy ukiyo - vibrant atmosphere - very good and interesting food unlike anything else in savannah - the food and service were very good but we did have one issue last night - there was water dripping down on me from the air conditioner unit on the ceiling - onto my left side - we talked to the waitress then the hostess and asked to be moved - there were many open tables - we were told they were all reserved for six diners - never during our time there were the tables set for six nor were there any tables of six seated against the wall, without air conditioners above - and even when we left there were still plenty of open tables - we were told we could move the table a little which was very nice, so now the water dripped on my right side - i mentioned my disappointment to the hostess on our departure who was very defensive and not happy with me - we will be back but will insist on a drip free table.

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  37. Ethan

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The Pork Buns were Tasty. The Chairs are kinda uncomfortable though.

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  38. MargaritaC

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    The restaurant itself is beautiful but the noise level makes it difficult to have conversation and the food doesn't feel worth the price. It also feels more Asian fusion than Japanese.

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  39. TONIL

    Nashville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had so much fun, trying different foods. Our servers were the best. If I didn’t live hundreds of miles away it would be one of my regular spots.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent wait staff and best ramen/sushi in town!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ukiyo is rated 4.6 stars by 234 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Ukiyo

2224 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bull and 39th Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Thomas Square
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Ramen
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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