Ukiyo Savannah

Ukiyo is one of the best sushi spots in Savannah in my opinion! I’ve been here twice and have tried almost every roll on the menu. The quality is consistently great, and the vibe inside the restaurant is amazing. My top roll recommendations are the Kamikaze, Unagi Maki, and Hono Maki, all super flavorful and well-prepared. On my second visit, I tried the Mentaiko Mazemen and would rate it about 6.5/10 decent, but the flavor didn’t wow me. For me, the Tonkotsu Ramen is definitely a safer choice. I also tried both pork belly and crispy chicken buns. Each order comes with two buns, I personally preferred the pork belly as it was juicy and flavorful, while the chicken one was a bit dry and smaller than expected, more like a karaage-sized bite. For drunk, last time my friend had a hibiscus mocktail recommended by our server and it was so good Prices are on the higher side, but the sushi quality makes it worth it. Definitely a place I’ll keep coming back to.

10/10 recommend! Sushi is the best in Savannah. Atmosphere is so fun for going out with friends or a romantic date night. Staff is very accommodating and makes every experience wonderful. Can’t say enough good things!

One of the best restaurants and best restaurant owners in Savannah. It is so clear that they care about their customers. I messaged the owner about how much I loved two of the sushi rolls that they removed and he responded within a day letting me know that it will be on the menu this weekend. Ukiyo is a must when visiting Savannah I can’t say enough good things!!

We had the best time at ukiyo tonight! Our server Brooke was amazing and answered every one of our (many) questions and the cocktails she recommended were phenomenal. I had the crushed cucumber & the sesame’s noodles, both phenomenal!

Pork Gyoza was great! No flavor in the buns, they were just bland. The friend chicken was good but the mayo was not a good pairing with the buns.

The appetisers were really good, but was disappointed with the main course. Ramen was not too good & in the noodles I specifically told for no peanuts but she gave a peanuts as a dressing. Yes, Sushi was good as well.

If you love Ramen Soup, a beautiful atmosphere and amazing sushi this is your place! Thank you Dillon and Argo? Not sure if I spelled your names correctly. You made our dinner an experience not just dinner! Life is short and this food was so delightful and nourishing. We will be back. The Japanese pancake was delicious as well! The food & presentation are absolutely superb! Way to go, Chefs!

Came here with my family 12/26/24 for dinner. Our server was Ahdo and he was amazing from start to finish! He was knowledgeable about the entire menu and helped me narrow down my choices due to my food allergies. The food was delicious and filling! The atmosphere was great overall, only issue my family and me had was where our table was located it was a little to dimly lit and we had to use our phone’s flashlight to properly see the menu. But I will definitely be coming back to dine here!

Absolutely drop dead delicious food, great vibes, and even better service. Ahdo (our server) was incredible. Friendly, attentive, and had fantastic recommendations. 10 out of 10 would recommend and will be going back soon.

This was our second time at Ukiyo, and there will definitely be a third, and soon. What a gem! Atmosphere and service is on point. The menu is creative and unique, in the best of ways! You can tell that there is thought and love put into every dish. At the recommendation of our server, we tried the edamame gyoza, the bluefin tuna tartare, and a sushi roll. The star was the tuna tartare which managed to outclass The Vault (no easy task). It was so ... delicate and delicious. The sushi roll was really impressive in a town where good sushi is nearly impossible to find. We are planning to sit with the sushi chef for custom rolls on our next visit. And the gyoza was so surprisingly delicious that we ended up ordering another round. Ukiyo gets a rarely given 5 out of 5 stars.

Unique spot right in the middle of Starland District. I went with a Japanese Whiskey & Fernet mixed drink that was unbelievably smooth tasting. Tried a few different small plates... the Salmon spicy roll as well as the crispy potatoes with chili oil were a big hit. Service was top notch. Pro tip - sit at the counter & watch all the food being made to perfection Great vibes

Came here for my sisters graduation dinner and was not disappointed! The food was so delicious and unique! My favorite was definitely the bao buns. The hot chicken bao bun was TOO DIE FOR and the pork belly one had such a yummy sauce on it. I would come here just for the buns again. order the pork fried rice!!! It is soo good and doesn't taste like normal fried rice. The unagi bowl was good but nothing special and the sampler was good but obviously expensive for the portion. That is one downfall of this place was the portions were pretty small, besides the ramen. The restaurant had a nice vibe because of the lighting and it was clean. There is a wait sometimes when it's busy and if you get seated near the wall, you most likely will be very close to the other tables.

Food quality and price is worth it. It might just be me but I wanted the ramen and other appetizers to be stronger in flavor. However that might just be my palette preference for stronger savory flavors. Our dinner table ordered the 3 ramens that all had a chicken mushroom soup base. The cucumber, spicy tofu, and mixed mushrooms were great vegetarian options. Food pricing is pretty inexpensive for the quality you get. The restaurant was definitely planned. From the bar seating to open kitchen concept and center room seating someone took the time to curate this establishment from start to finish. Service was good even on a busy Saturday night. Overall, I highly recommend going here for the ambiance and food.

Best sushi in Savannah! Our waitress, Stephanie, provided excellent service and was very attentive. Ashley, the head chef, was a marvel to watch in action in the kitchen and the sushi rolls were absolutely delicious. I will certainly be coming back!

It was the best fried rice ever and there was really good service. My dad also loved his sushi great atmosphere

I visited Ukiyo for dinner on the 30th of December and we were first turned away because we didn't have a reservation. I think they are just busier in certain seasons, but be sure to make a reservation beforehand to be on the safe side. I got the Tokonsu pork ramen, Spicy salmon roll, and the gyoza. All of the food was great. I especially liked the gyoza. I liked that the provided chili bombs to add flavor to the ramen broth. Ideally, I would have preferred a more flavorful broth, but having the chili bombs was a good alternative. I think the best part of this dining experience was the ambiance of the place. I would definitely come back to this spot, and I would like to try more of their sushi options next time.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Savannah, definitely one I return to every so often. My fav dishes are the bao buns and the garlic fried rice. The fried rice is simple but it is just SOO good, the flavors and texture. The bao buns are amazing, because it's one of my favorite appetizers but rarely do I get a vegetarian or chicken option, and Ukiyo has both! They have great veggie options all around as well. And definitely try their asian inspired cocktails!!

This is my favorite place in Savannah. Freshest and most delicious sushi in town! The bao buns are also a must!

Visited savannah last week, and my partner and I are so fortunate to have stumbled across such a gem. The whole experience felt like a performance. I love the open kitchen, and witnessing all the dishes come together by this team of chefs was breathtaking. Our service was friendly and helpful from start to finish. The comradery and hustle throughout all the staff members truly impressed us. We sampled as much of the menu as we could handle. Our hamachi sushi roll was full of flavor, we shared a ramen and ended up fighting over the last bits, and the buns were so flavorful that we decided to order another one for the road. With such a young staff, one wouldn't expect such dedication and attention to detail. We will definitely be making ukiyo a mandatory destination for every visit to savannah. Definitely going to suggest this magical place to all my friends and family xD

What an incredible menu, service and culinary experience! Just arriving in town traveling back to FL, we ordered the most incredible garlic shrimp friend rice, charred bok choy, charred edamame and peanut noodles. The wine pairing was fabulous and the highlight of our dining was meeting the Owner, Anthony --what an entrepreneur! Highly recommend this restaurant--ambiance was phenomenal only seconded by the service and cuisine!

Every aspect of our visit at Ukiyo was perfection. Really a top tier experience. The hostess was warm and welcoming, our server was fast, friendly and knowledgeable. The setting was a dark and intimate with unique Asian inspired touches. Sashimi appetizer. Tuna nigiri. Salmon nigiri. Pork belly rice. Chicken karagge. All amazing. Only downside at all was that they were out of about 5-6 menu items... several of them that we would've gladly ordered.

Loves this place! Best meal I have had in several trips to Savannah. Sushi was some of the best I have ever had. Despite a power outage, the staff was professional and fun. Highly recommend.

When you first walk in, you are impressed with the very Japanese-styled decor. The bar is very nice and the seating is appropriately spaced. The service was wonderful, but what was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, was obviously the food! From the sushi to the "tapas" to the entrees, it was SPECTACULAR! Definitely one of my partner and my's favorite places! It is a MUST MUST MUST!

This is located in the Starland district just a short walk from Starland Yard, the Water Witch and The Vault restaurant. Street parking is available. They are advertised to be a Japanese street food restaurant. As someone who is gluten free normally anything Asian theme can be hit or miss. They offer a decent selection of sushi rolls and I did learn that most dishes can be edited to fit your allergy. Which was a major win for me. I had the pork belly Kimchi ramen with the noodles swapped out for a sweet potato Ramon noodle which was delicious. The broth was flavorful and not bland and they even had gluten free soy sauce if I wanted with my sushi rolls. I sat at the bar instead of getting a table because I enjoy being able to people watch and talk with the staff. I appreciate our bartender willing to check with the kitchen multiple times on what could and couldn't be ordered for someone with a wheat allergy which made the experience so much more.

Calming and well lit atmosphere. Good wait staff. Food and drinks were presented well, but the ramen lacked a little flavor for me.

The place is gorgeous!!! Definitely more upscale/dress nice here! I have sat both as a walk in at the bar and reservation for a table! The food is super good and the service is pretty spot on!

A friend of ours recommended this place for ramen so we were super excited to try it. The restaurant is dark inside. They provide touch lamps at your table for extra lighting. Two of the things we ordered on the menu was sold out for the night. (Our reservation was 730 on a Sunday) Our family of 5 arrived hungry and ordered a bit of everything. We enjoyed our dished but the main thing we came for was the ramen and it fell short of our expectations. Our noodles were hard and not cooked all the way. I didn't like the prices for the portions either. $13 for fried rice that didn't include any protein. Despite all that we did enjoy the pork buns, chicken karaage and pork katsu.

Ukiyo is easily the best Japanese restaurant in the Savannah area. I had followed them on Insta with interest and friends had recommended them so when visiting friends recently in Savannah we went there for dinner and were not at all disappointed. I had sushi and it should be noted Ukiyo is not mainly a sushi restaurant, yet they turned out excellent sushi all the same and the sushi chef was not only an expert at his craft but super-attentive to us as we were sitting up at the sushi bar and watching him work. The restaurant was busy on a Thursday night and the interior and ambiance are modern and fitting for the experience they are aiming to provide, yet nothing feels overdone nor pretentious. I forget our server's name but she was overall solid though a bit slow to refill our water. That said, she was busy as the whole restaurant was busy. My yellowtail roll and Faroese salmon nigiri plus a tuna nigiri were all excellent and the cucumber salad I ordered was fine, though I've had (and made at home) better in the same style. Still the quality of the fish, the plating, and the subtle flavors of the sushi all made this a good cut above most sushi in Savannah. Have I had better in the American South? Sure, but only at places like Orlando's legendary Kabooki and again, sushi isn't even the real focus--which is more on ramen and small kitchen plates--at Ukiyo. Plus, they are a young restaurant: I expect even greater things in their future and am exited for them.

Food was fresh and excellent. Lots of cocktail options. I liked the sushi specials. The best part of my meal was kimchi pork ramen. Service was very good. Street parking was easy but during peak tourist season it may be harder. I'll come back here again!

The restaurant has a nice ambience when you first walk in and nice decoration. Brooke was our server and she told us the menu was set like tapas style. We came in with intensions of ordering ramen, but she suggested we order plates to share. We were only two people but decided to follow her suggestion. Big mistake. The plates on the menu are not tapas style like she said. They were bigger portions. We only ordered four items and they barley fit on our table. It wouldn't be an issue except for the fact that that food was just okay. If you check out this restaurant I recommend sticking to the ramen. I didn't get to try it, but it looked good. It seems like most tables when I was there ordered the ramen, except for the tables being waited on by Brooke.

A friend recommended this restaurant and since she's one of the coolest people on the planet, I took her up on trying it and drove 3 hours to Savannah. Ok, I confess... I mainly wanted to see my friend, but I was also excited to indulge in the culinary mastery going on at Ukiyo. The online pictures give this restaurant a more upscale look and feel but in the real world, it's real casual. Because I can appreciate a good ramen and hate the packaged stuff, I was chuffed about trying Ukiyo. I started the evening with a $13 a plate of roasted garlic, scallions and hon dashi wok fried rice. It was a little crunchy for rice but tasted alright when there wasn't a crunch. I did what I could with the crunchy rice before moving on to my main course which was the "veggie ramen". I think I read the menu correctly, at the dimly lit bar, which suggested the ramen base was supposed to consist of a coconut milk curry base. This $16 ramen wasn't that unless coconut and curry now taste like mushrooms. Everybody knows that a ramen broth is EVERYTHING to a ramen dish and the not made for primetime mushroom broth I ingested, not only missed the mark, but it also missed the point of it all. I had to give the "veggie ramen" a hard pass and stick to a reliable bar refreshment. If you find yourself in Savannah, GA and you're dining at Ukiyo, ask for the amazing master mixologist Anna B at the bar and she will hook you up. Oh! ...and the parking situation, good luck!

Came here for my birthday this week and I have to say this is one of the best dinners I've had in Savannah for a longggg time. Everything was so delicious minus the ramen which lacked a true tonkotsu flavor and the spice bomb wasn't spicy. I am from CA though where there's ramen everywhere so I do have high expectations when it comes to flavor. But I won't take a star off for that because overall, the meal was super yummy. We'll be back again!

When we left at 645, I heard the hostess tell someone it was a 45 min wait, so it is definitely best to have reservations. Our meal was amazing and so was our waitress although I unfortunately cannot remember her name - she took the time to explain details on the menu and make sure we saw the specials (requires a qr scan on menu) and was very friendly. We got the pork belly bao buns which I would recommend to anyone but the star was the Magma Lobster roll - overflowing with lobster meat, tempura and fried onions. Only thing that was a little off was the Demon Slayer sake comes in a juice box type container (which our waitress did warn me about prior) and its weird to drink it that way as well as squeeze it into a sake glass.

First time dining in, nice and welcoming place. Shorter selection but that means it easier to make a decision on what you want to try. Service was great and friendly in the beginning but at the end when they got busy we kinda got left wondering if anyone going to come fill up the water or check to see if we didn't choke on the food. Food was good but I've had better. Would I go out of my way to come here probably not but if I'm around the area is a maybe for a date night.

Had sushi here about a year ago and I'm so glad I was able to find this place again. Was absolutely incredible!

Ukiyo has a great atmosphere, the food is excellent, and service top notch. Highly recommend!~

Pork belly buns are amazing!! I love the Tonkotsu ramen but you have to get a spice bomb!!! The spice bomb makes the dish! We came on a Friday evening. We didn't have reservations so we had to sit outside which wasn't the best. However, our waiter was phenomenal. He was very knowledgeable on the dishes on the menu. We would for sure come back!

Ukiyo is really good! We've been twice and each time we have loved everything we have ordered and the service is always great! Super convenient that they accept reservations as well. Note: the sushi portions are on the smaller side.

The other night my husband and I decided to try out this new restaurant in Savannah on our weekend getaway and we were blown away by the excellent service and ambiance. Our servers name was Stephanie and she was so knowledgeable about the specials and helped lean us towards the Tokyo Rose and Beef Tataki. The ramen is also a must try! This will be a must visit place for us every time we are in the area!

Food service ambiance. It was all incredible. I can't wait to come back here! The food and drinks were amazing. Teresa's new cocktail program is unreal and Stephanie who was our bartender was definitely hyping up the new menu. Her bar back, Ahdo also helped us out and gave us great recommendations. We tried almost everything on the menu and our favorites included: The peanut noodles Hamachi kamakzi roll (sushi is insanely good here!) Okonomiyaki Hot chicken buns Drinks: Kodama Hanami Hi-chu They also have an amazing selection of Japanese whiskys! Love this place, highly recommend

Literally the only negative is the price. But it's worth every penny. Some of the best flavors I've had outside of japan. I wouldn't say the food is traditional but the flavors are complex and subtle. Really enjoyed it. Service was great! Have gone several times and plan on continuing to go.

Excellent! Sums it up in a word but seems insufficient. Bao buns...Tried both the wagyu beef and ...yes...the tofu... fan freakin tastic! Ramen...well done and hats off! Best Ramen since we lived in Las Vegas and had Monta. I had the shoyu and duck ramen, full of flavors. There was a couple of bumps in the service and a drippy A/C unit but the manager made it right immediately. Do yourself a favor and skip the Vault and head here!

The service, food, and ambience was perfect ! Try the Vietnamese iced coffee, absolutely delicious !!

One of my favorite restaurants in Savannah! The inside is cool and has outdoor seating. Helpful servers. The ramen is amazing, very flavorful, big portion, and highly suggest getting a spice bomb. The buns were okay but the buffalo tofu on them was great. Friends have tried the sushi and loved it so I will be getting it next time!

What a great find! Love this area of Savannah and we are big ramen fans so this was an unexpected surprise! Started off with the hamachi kamikaze roll, roasted mushrooms and the karage chicken. We had the tonkotsu and veggie ramens. The veggie ramen was a touch bland but after adding the chili bombs to the ramens (no charge, and didn't see on the menu) they were delicious. My yuzu gimlet wasn't amazing but still pleasant enough. The atmosphere was warm and inviting and Brie took great care of us. Would easily recommend and 100% return next visit.

Love the rice pork bowl has a yummy coconut rice and cabbage with pickled ginger. The pork Raman had a smoke flavor. The hot sake was good. The sushi role with bluefin and yellow fin was ok, did not like the salmon roll with the seaweed around it... hubs liked the manhattan like old fashioned drink

What a cool spot. Very vibey & great food! As everyone recommended, the pork belly boa buns are a must try. We both had ramen despite many reviews stating it was "average". Must say we were pleasantly surprised & will definitely be returning to Ukiyo for moody date night vibes.

Stopped in with my coworkers the other night and decided to try a few dishes to share. I didn't get many pictures because they were devoured before I could snap them. Our service was wonderful. The waitress was very attentive. I didn't get her name but she brought us an extra crane for my friends cocktail so she wouldn't be left out. All our cocktails were delicious and well balanced. The food dishes came out super quick. We were not expecting that. The pork katsu Japanese curry was a favorite, and pork belly buns were a second. The sauces that accompanied the cold cucumber dish and the fried chicken were excellent. We wanted to pack them up and dip everything in them! Overall, a great experience that my coworkers were talking about til the next day!

Finally a decent ramen spot in Savannah. Actually it was more than decent, the ramen was damn good. I chose the Tonkotsu and added bok choy. I must say the chicken ramen miso broth was A1. The food and staff was amazing. The atmosphere was nice. I enjoyed sitting in kitchen view. With it being open for sight seeing, everything was so clean and the chefs moved really quick. I will be retuning for the chicken ramen.

We are at Ukiyo and loved our overall experience! The design is fun and chic, staff is attentive and knowledgeable, food is delicious and ingredients are fresh! We had a group of four people and arrived at the restaurant at about 5:45/6:00 PM on a Friday night and we're immediately sat. When we left about an hour later the place was full so I would highly recommend a reservation anytime after 6:00 PM. The menu is broken down my small plates, shareable items and sides. Our group ordered several different items and shared. The menu had several great options and there were daily specials as well. The cocktails were delicious and very well crafted. The Okonomiyaki is a great shareable dish! The cold peanut noodles had great flavor without an overpowering peanut taste and the noodles were not over cooked/soggy which I commonly find in these types of dishes - so a win for me! The sushi roll daily special was great, they serve their sushi as it is intended to be consumed, and they don't immediately bring soy sauce, but they will if you ask for it! We will definitely be coming back soon to try more items from the menu and the next daily special!

Been on the prowl for a good vegetarian ramen in Savannah... unfortunately Ukiyo missed the mark. The menu describes the veggie ramen as a coconut milk curry based ramen, but it is actually a thin dark broth with heavy (hard to stomach) mushroom flavor with no hints of coconut curry at all. Has a generous portion of mushrooms on top, which was definitely not described on the menu. Seemed like a 'bait and switch' to us. We very rarely waste food, but couldn't eat this. The appetizers were great though! Edamame, tofu, okonomiyaki, chilled peanut noodles were all awesome. Tofu bao was decent, but the bun-filling ratio leaned heavily toward 'bun'. Overall, we would go back for appetizers and the vibe, but the search for good veggie ramen in Savannah continues

The food was absolutely delicious, but it was our server, Otto, who made our dining experience so special. He was incredibly knowledgeable about every menu item, ingredient and drink, and helped us order an array of dishes that made for an incredible meal. We were never rushed. The bartender was also friendly, talented and professional. I highly recommend Ukiyo!

Ramen? More like AMEN. I've had several soups this week with no salt and the weather is screaming for salty soup as salty as my soul. Powerful fresh flavors with actual fresh citrus juice. Bring your date, mom, or just yo damn self. They have counter seating if you just want to get work done on your laptop and big tables too I had the coconut milk veggie ramen and I'm still not emotionally recovered. I drank all the broth and I may have shed a tear. They make in house a 120 day barrel aged ponzu and when you take a sip of this heavenly concoction somewhere around the world a new mother weeps

This review is totally from my personal perspective Yatai & ukiyo = Same price But obviously ukiyo is big W Hope they have more options of yakitori

Not sure if you've read about it...but the pork belly is ridiculously delicious. Sushi was phenomenal as well. Service was really good. I'd highly recommend making a reservation if you plan on arriving after 7 specifically on Saturday. My gf and I loved it. Highly recommend for date night or a solo outing or out with friends.

Great vibe, overpriced drinks, mediocre food. We ordered a bit of everything on the menu. There is literally none of the below that I can recommend. Nasu Tomorokoshi Tori - 3 Chilled peanut noodles Edamame Hotate (3) Yukito hot chicken Tuna special Crispy tofu buns Quail AirDrop Literally, skip everything. The ingredients were quality, but the execution was poor. Sauces were incongruous, chicken was dry, etc. Shame, lots of potential here, but they definitely need a shakeup in the kitchen.

We had really high expectations for our meal here and the experience was underwhelming. Dishes were just ok. The hot chicken was through the roof spicy- with burnt fried chicken taste. The tuna special sauce was so spicy - it ruined the flavor of any bite to come. You couldn't taste the expensive tuna under that searing wasabi sauce. The quail was teeny tiny and under salted. The scallops were pretty good. The chilled peanut noodles tasted pretty dry and basic, they were alright but it was a small portion and nothing special. We didn't like the drinks- had an awful tasting cocktail, it tasted the way a portapotty smells. The edamame was probably the best dish we had. We tried Nasu, Tomorokoshi, Tori, Chilled peanut noodles, Edamame, Hotate, Yukito hot chicken, Tuna special, Crispy tofu buns and Quail You will be sure to spend a lot, and might leave hungry.