10 Restaurants For The Best Sushi In Asheville

Where can you get delicious sushi in Asheville? Explore the best Asheville sushi restaurants for dine-in and takeout – from locals.

Do you have a favorite meal in the entire world? One that you could eat over and over again?

We most definitely do. We could eat sushi, dim sum, poke bowls, and Pho every single day. Just don’t tell our *very* Italian families…

In fact, we love these dishes so much that even when we are traveling to Paris, Palermo, Reykjavik, Dublin, and Jakarta, we have to find the top sushi and Pho restaurants.

You can bet that when we first visited Asheville, there was no way in heck that we were moving here unless we loved their Asian and sushi spots – and you know how this story ends; we live here now.

Known as “Foodtopia,” the city does not disappoint, and we truly have the best sushi in Asheville.

AVL even boasts of a sushi restaurant or two that specializes in poke bowls and sushi burritos. Count us in!

So, if you are looking for sushi in Asheville, NC these are our top recommendations as residents for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

We’ll also share some of the best spots for sushi in Downtown Asheville as well as around the city, including its suburbs and across WNC, that we frequent.

Of course, “best” is subjective, and we’d love to know your top Asheville sushi places in the comments. Let’s get started!

If you are a foodie, be sure to check out these top Asian restaurants in Asheville.

Best Sushi Asheville NC Restaurants for cravings featured photo with four tuna and salmon sashimi, blurred side bowl with sushi on top, and six sushi rolls with salmon, tuna and avocado with rice inside and wrapped with green seaweed with sake and chopsticks — Are you looking for the best sushi in Asheville, NC? Check out our favorite Asheville sushi restaurants as residents. This post may make you hungry.

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10 Spots For The Best Sushi In Asheville

*Before heading to any of Asheville’s mouthwatering restaurants, please remember to check websites for hours and the most up-to-date information. While we try to update Uncorked Asheville frequently, hours and menus are subject to change.

1. The Madness Asheville

West Asheville Address: 275 Smokey Park Hwy Ste 251, Asheville, NC 28806; Phone Number: (828) 418-3166
North Asheville Address: 1020 Merrimon Ave Suite 104, Asheville, NC 28804; Phone Number: (828) 505-1345
Website: https://www.themadnessavl.com/

The Madness Asheville NC Sushi with six salmon and avocado sushi rolls on green plate with fuchsia flower garnish — Along with great sushi rolls, be sure to check out the cocktails at The Madness AVL.

The Madness Asheville Sushi Burger Restaurant with peach lowball glass cocktail and yellow martini glass cocktail — Along with great sushi rolls, be sure to check out the cocktails at The Madness AVL.

Where can you find gorgeous cocktails, burgers, and the best sushi in Asheville? The Madness!

One of the new-ish North and West Asheville sushi restaurants, this recommendation won’t disappoint – even if the locations are in congested driving areas.

The Madness is trendy and a bit hipster, but also casual and delicious. Plus, with such a diverse menu, it’s perfect for the entire family.

First and foremost, these boozy travel writers are all in for their cocktails. Call us suckers…

But, second, their sushi is absolutely delicious – fresh, the right color (Christine dated a sports fisherman – she knows), the right texture, and the right everything.

The Madness Asheville Burger on plate with french fries and ketchup — The best part about The Madness is that there is something for non-sushi lovers too: burgers!

The Madness Asheville Burgers Sushi with sushi rolls on stick with spoon of soy sauce — The best part about The Madness is that there is something for non-sushi lovers too: burgers!

Order unique specialty rolls, classic sushi rolls, and beautiful appetizers that are served like pieces of affordable but fancy art.

Plus, if you have non-sushi lovers with you, their burgers are equally delicious. Those fries.

We order a little of everything, and The Madness has a bar. Find a gluten-free menu (we are a half-Celiac household) and vegan and veggie options.

And, if you are dining at their North Asheville restaurant on Merrimon, The Madness is a great lunch spot if you want to check out Beaver Lake or the Botanical Gardens at Asheville.

Read more about exploring North Asheville, one of our favorite local neighborhoods.

2. Yum Poke Spot

Downtown Address: 45 Asheland Ave. Unit 101, Asheville, NC 28801; Phone Number: (828) 505-2277
South AVL/Arden Address: 100 Julian Shoals Dr., Arden, NC 28704; Phone Number: (828) 676-3800
Website: https://yumpokespot.com/

Yum Poke Spot Takeout in Asheville NC with takeaway bowl filled with white rice, mango, salmon, fried onions, and cucumbers with chopsticks — Yum Poke Spot has some of the best sushi in Asheville. Their build-your-own bowls are the highlight of our day. We also love to get these via takeout.

Yum Poke Spot Takeout Sushi in Asheville NC with take away bowl filled with white rice, ginger sauce, sweet corn, raw salmon, and cilantro — Yum Poke Spot has some of the best sushi in Asheville. Their build-your-own bowls are the highlight of our day. We also love to get these via takeout.

Honestly, we always love the best of both worlds. We covet sushi and burritos, in case we weren’t clear about that earlier.

So, what could be better than meshing the two together?

For the best poké and sushi in Asheville, Yum has both build-your-own sushi burritos and poké bowls.

This is also a top takeout restaurant for us as AVL locals; find Yum on Takeout Central.

Yum Poke Spot Sushi Asheville with two poke bowls and black wall with fish sketches

Yum Poke Bowl in Asheville, NC with tomatoes, white rice, sushi, cucumber, and mango in takeaway bowl in front of blazing fireplace

What is poké (besides the greatest food on earth)?! Poké is Hawaiian and includes raw, sometimes marinated fish, mixed with rice and a handful of healthy toppings.

At Yum, build a little or giant bowl to eat there or to-go, filled with proteins like tuna or salmon. They have tofu, tons of veggies, and salad (instead of rice) options, too.

Then, add a boatload of toppings to your white or brown rice or salad. We are not going to lie: We love to dump globs of ginger sauce on them.

Our favorite mix-ins include carrots, mango, roe, cucumber, avocado, seaweed salad, fried garlic, and scallion. We tend to go overboard.

You can easily find vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options, too. We literally crave these bowls after a hard day’s work.

As a Downtown Asheville sushi restaurant, look for street parking; or, use one of their free spots in the parking lot across the street.

Yum’s South Asheville/Arden location shares a parking lot with neighboring businesses.

Uncover more of the best Downtown Asheville restaurants and cafes.

3. Green Tea Sushi Asheville

Address: 2 Regent Park Blvd, Asheville, NC 28806
Website: https://www.greenteajapanese.com/
Phone Number: (828) 252-8300

Green Tea Sushi Restaurant Asheville NC with picture of building and parking lot with patio and tables with red umbrellas — For outdoor patio dining and delicious cocktails, head to Green Tea Sushi in Asheville.

Green Tea Sushi boasts of being one of the best sushi restaurants in Asheville. We agree!

Located in hipster West Asheville – but not in the walkable “downtown area” – head to Green Tea for their delicious cocktails and outdoor patio.

A more local spot that’s also family-friendly, people flock here around 6 PM on a weeknight.

Like The Madness, Green Tea Sushi has one of the largest appetizer lists that we’ve seen. Think dumplings, popcorn shrimp, tofu, crab cakes, and garlic shrimp.

Green Tea Sushi Asheville NC tuna and avocado rolls on white plate with orange roe

Pink Cocktail on table at Green Tea Sushi Asheville NC

Then, choose from an extensive list of fresh sushi rolls with popular specialty rolls like the Dynamite, Euphoria, and Green River rolls.

Green Tea also has noodles, teriyaki, Bento boxes, lunch specials, Asian fusion, and fried rice. Don’t forget dessert.

Find plenty of parking in their lot out front. Just know that this area gets busy during rush hour.

4. Zen Sushi Asheville

Address: 640 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
Website: http://www.zen-sushi-asheville.com/
Phone Number: (828) 225-6033

Zen Sushi in Asheville, NC Ginger Salad with bright green lettuce and orange colored ginger dressing on silver table with second salad and empty stacked soy sauce bowls in the back — You cannot go wrong with any of the delicious rolls at North Asheville’s Zen Sushi. In the spring through fall, sit outside.

Zen Sushi in Asheville NC Lunch Rolls with six tuna and avocado and six yellow tail and scallion sushi rolls on white plate with black chopsticks and second sushi roll plate blurred in background on outdoor dining table — You cannot go wrong with any of the delicious rolls at North Asheville’s Zen Sushi. In the spring through fall, sit outside.

Another one of the best restaurants for sushi in Asheville, we practically live at Zen Sushi. They are a little kitsch inside, though.

The Hop Ice Cream Cafe – which serves vegan ice cream – is located right below them, making this Asheville sushi restaurant a no-brainer and win-win.

Zen labels its menu with vegetarian, raw, and gluten-free options.

If you are looking for a fast lunch special, Zen Sushi has a two or three-roll menu with soup and salad.

One of our favorite lunch meals here includes the Zen Sashimi Lunch with tuna, yellowtail, salmon, and whitefish served with a steaming bowl of rice.

For dinner, we prefer their wide array of specialty sushi rolls paired with hot sake and tea.

Of course, Zen Sushi also has hibachi options (no tables with food being flung at you, though), sashimi, soups, noodles, salads, and Bento boxes.

Zen Sushi Asheville North Carolina with pink, orange and white sushi fish on rice on top of white plate — One of our go-to sushi specials includes Zen’s sushi or sashimi lunch. Of course, they are great for takeout too! Beau would agree…

Zen Sushi Asheville NC with two salmon sashimi and sushi rolls on white plate with ginger and wasabi — One of our go-to sushi specials includes Zen’s sushi or sashimi lunch. Of course, they are great for takeout too! Beau would agree…

Don’t forget the beer and wine. As a half-Celiac household, this is a great gluten-free AVL restaurant (although most sushi is).

While Zen takes reservations via phone, we have never needed them. Yes, they get a little busy, but we haven’t had a wait yet.

Did we mention that their prices are super budget-friendly, too?

Save room for ice cream at The Hop, and Asheville Pizza and Brewing – one of our favorite AVL breweries with a movie theater – is also nearby.

Park out front in the lot and head up the stairs. If you are ordering takeout, we use DoorDash for Zen.

5. Mr. Sushi Asheville

North Asheville: 354 Merrimon Avenue Suite 50, Asheville, NC 28801; Phone Number: (828) 505-0871
South Asheville: 1578 B Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803; Phone Number: (828) 575-2282
Website: https://www.mrsushinc.com/

Mr. Sushi Asheville with Sushi Rolls, Sashimi, sake glasses, and Poke salad — If you are looking for sushi in Asheville, Mr. Sushi has a little bit of everything.

Are you questioning our Asheville sushi recommendations right about now? I mean, c’mon, with a name like “Mr. Sushi,” this restaurant must be the clickbait of sushi, right?

For takeout and delivery sushi restaurants in Asheville, along with Zen and Yum, we also vote Mr. Sushi.

There are multiple locations for Mr. Sushi in Asheville, and we couldn’t wait for Merrimon Ave. to open years ago.

Full disclosure: while Downtown Asheville is where it’s at, North Asheville is our jam. There are fewer tourists, more locals, free parking, and just overall hidden gems.

Mr. Sushi has a menu that we don’t even know what to do with. It’s huge and delicious – and still done well.

Are we the only ones who judge a sushi restaurant by its yellowtail?

Veggie Summer Rolls with sake at Mr Sushi Asheville. Rolls are filled with avocado, cucumber, and carrots and wrapped in rice paper with sake behind the plate

Fruit Sushi Salad at Mr Sushi Asheville with tuna, salmon, lettuce, strawberries, and blueberries

We tend to over-order at Mr. Sushi, which is hard to avoid. We devour their rice paper summer/spring rolls, poke bowls, and specialty rolls.

We cannot even begin to pick what’s the best to eat here.

You’ll chuckle at the 60s kitchen and subway tile decor as some of the most pleasant staff members make your lunch or dinner.

Zen Sushi is down the street from these guys too. Mr. Sushi has its own parking lot in the back for the North AVL location.

6. Umi Sushi (Hendersonville)

Address: 633 N Main St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Website: https://www.umihendersonville.com/
Phone Number: (828) 698-8048

Umi Sushi Near Asheville with picture of yellow tail and salmon sushi rolls with ginger salad with chopsticks — For the best sushi near Asheville, head to Umi in Hendersonville.

Did you know that similar to Asheville, Hendersonville is known for its amazing restaurants and hopping breweries?

They also have one of our all-time favorite sushi restaurants near Asheville: Umi! And yes, this is a busy location in Downtown Hendersonville.

Umi is a go-to for the freshest sushi rolls and lunch specials. For dinner, they serve up large specialty rolls and are considered a sushi fine dining establishment.

Umi also has outdoor dining. They will get extremely busy, and you cannot go wrong with takeout too.

Umi Sushi is a great option if you want to day trip outside of Asheville and explore DuPont’s waterfalls or the Hendersonville wineries and fall apple orchards.

Asheville is to Hendersonville is about 40 minutes away.

7. Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas

Address: 82 Patton Avenue Suite 100, Asheville, NC 28801
Website: http://www.redgingerasheville.com/
Phone Number: 828-505-8688

Red Ginger Dim Sum in Asheville Sushi on white plate with mango sauce on top of rice and seafood — Head to Downtown’s Red Ginger for dumplings and sushi. We also get takeout from here.

Red Ginger dimsum and tapas Asheville sushi takeout with crab sticks, tuna, and mango in black takeaway container — Head to Downtown’s Red Ginger for dumplings and sushi. We also get takeout from here.

One of our all-time favorite Asian restaurants includes Red Ginger Dimsum and Tapas, and if you are looking for dumplings or sushi in Downtown Asheville, NC, Red Ginger is where it is at.

We will stay out all day just to get our dumpling fix.

Unlike the other three Asheville sushi restaurants that we love, Red Ginger isn’t quite known for being a sushi spot nor is sushi their main cuisine or showstopper.

What makes Red Ginger unique, though, is that you can order a variety of Asian tapas, including sushi.

Find fried rice, every type of delicious dumpling, sushi rolls, Asian pancakes, bento boxes, summer rolls, and vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.

Red Ginger Dimsum and Tapas Asheville takeout with white brunette woman wearing a white hat and holding chopsticks with rice, dumplings and takeout containers

Red Ginger staff members recommend that you order at least two to three plates per guest, and of course, it’s more fun if you share.

Even tiny plates are quite sizable, and again, we tend to happily over-order here. Get the dumplings with your sushi. Just do it.

Red Ginger offers reservations Monday through Thursday, but we’ve always walked in with no trouble.

If you are an early eater, you can easily find a seat at Red Ginger, especially during non-peak hours and on weekdays.

Since Red Ginger is located in Downtown Asheville, we recommend parking in the Coxe Ave garage or paid lots nearby.

For Asheville parking lots, you can pay via a machine or app. Always read the signs, too.

8. Soba Sushi & Noodles (Weaverville)

Address: 76 N Main St, Weaverville, NC 28787
Website: https://sobaweaverville.com/
Phone Number: (828) 484-7557

Soba Sushi Weaverville North Carolina restaurant with two full sushi rolls on a white plate with ginger and wasabi next to a glass of ginger tea and sake glass — Located just 10-15 minutes outside of Asheville in Weaverville, Soba Sushi is the best for fresh rolls and ginger and honey tea.

Another one of the absolute best sushi restaurants near Asheville, head to Soba Sushi & Noodles.

This Weaverville restaurant won’t disappoint for lunch or dinner. Plus, if you crave soups, ramen, and noodles, Soba features a little bit of everything.

Choose from sushi rolls, sashimi, lunch specials, and noodle dishes including Pad Thai, Teriyaki, and Lo Mein.

We highly recommend ordering Soba Sushi’s hot tea – green tea or ginger. The ginger and honey tea is super sweet and chock full of fresh shredded ginger. Your tummy will thank you.

Soba Sushi and Noodles Weaverville NC ginger salad with green lettuce and shredded carrots in white bowl

Soba Sushi and Noodles Weaverville NC Tea with white woman in green flower top holding large glass filled with ginger and honey tea

On a gorgeous day, sit outside on Soba Sushi and Noodle’s patio. Or, enjoy the warm and plentiful indoor seating filled with windows.

Soba has its own parking lot, but there is also street parking, including a nearby free lot.

Most importantly, Soba Sushi & Noodles is a favorite local Asheville sushi spot if you are looking for something less touristy than Downtown Asheville’s Wasabi Japanese Restaurant.

Explore even more of Downtown Weaverville, including breweries and a coffee shop and dog park bar.

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9. Aloha Cafe

Address: 28 Battery Park Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Website: https://www.facebook.com/alohacafeasheville/
Phone Number: (828) 424-7140

Aloha Cafe in Asheville NC Poke Bowl with carrots, mango, cilantro, and ginger on white rice with raw salmon in takeaway white bowl — For takeout poke, try Aloha Cafe.

It’s honestly a tad hard to find information about Aloha Cafe, which is why we personally missed them after years of living in AVL.

However, we are so glad we spotted Aloha Cafe on DoorDash one day when Yum was closed. We had just returned from Scotland and had major sushi cravings (and an empty fridge – the worst!).

For sushi in Downtown Asheville, Aloha Cafe is all about fast service and poke bowls along with banh mi sandwiches.

Aloha Cafe in Downtown Asheville, NC Sushi bowls filled with cilantro, raw sushi and salmon, carrots, mango, masago, and ginger on marble countertop

Aloha Cafe in Asheville NC Sushi Delivery with white takeaway poke bowl with white rice, scallion, masago, and raw salmon

Their website hasn’t been running for a while, but just know that you can build your own poke bowls – and see their complete menu in one of the delivery apps.

Like Yum Poke Spot, we are all about the salmon and tuna bowls with fresh fruits and veggies. If you are extra hungry, order a fresh spring roll.

While we’ve only ordered delivery from Aloha, our readers also enjoy them for dine-in.

10. Wasabi Japanese Restaurant Downtown Asheville

Address: 19 Broadway Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Website: http://wasabiasheville.com/
Phone Number: (828) 225-2551

Wasabi is our honorable mention for sushi in Asheville…

14 years in the running, Wasabi has been officially awarded the “best sushi in Asheville” for 7+ years straight by numerous publications.

We are not 100% sold on that claim. We’ve had OK sushi here – multiple times – but it’s not personally our favorite or even go-to sushi restaurant in Downtown Asheville.

However, these guys are a convenient sushi spot if you are touring Downtown Asheville and want to make a quick pit stop for food.

Sushi Updates

Hana Japanese Restaurant in Downtown Asheville permanently closed in 2022. Mehfil and Dilbar, two Indian restaurants opened in its place.

You may also wish to check out Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse, which serves raw fish along with Japanese and American BBQ fusion food.

While not fully an Asheville “sushi restaurant,” Ukiah is one of Asheville’s great date night restaurants.

You can also find poke and some sushi at Itto.

Delivery Services For These Asheville Sushi Spots

Zen Asheville NC Sushi Takeout with twelve salmon and avocado rolls with six yellowtail and scallion rolls in takeaway container with ginger and wasabi — If you don’t want to eat out, discover the apps we use for sushi takeout in Asheville.

Looking for delivery options for your sushi? These are the three apps that we use the most:

Takeout Central

North Carolina has its own takeout app and delivery service, Takeout Central. Download the free app, and you’ll see all of the areas and restaurants they serve, including Asheville. Like other food apps, place your order in the app, add a payment method, and drop any notes for the restaurant or driver.

DoorDash

While we don’t use DoorDash as much as Takeout Central, you’ll find a few great restaurants on them that don’t use the other food delivery apps.

GrubHub

Along with Takeout Central, we also use GrubHub. Sometimes they have slightly different menus – even though the restaurant is the same – or they service different establishments.

You can also use Uber Eats and Kickback AVL within Asheville.

Save These Asheville Sushi Restaurants For Later:

Best Asheville Sushi Restaurants Pinterest pin with picture of tuna and salmon sashimi and salmon rolls from Mr. Sushi Asheville — Did you find a new spot for sushi in Asheville? Save this list for later, and eat like a local with Uncorked Asheville.

What are your favorite sushi restaurants in Asheville, NC?

If we had to pick our top three places for the best sushi in Asheville as locals, we’d go with Zen, Green Tea, and Yum Poke Spot.

For the best sushi near Asheville, Umi is a must.

And, if you are dining with a larger group of people who don’t all appreciate sushi, head to The Madness for more options like burgers.

Which Asheville sushi places do you love? What are your go-to rolls and orders?

Do you prefer sushi takeout, delivery, or dine-in? Let us know in the comments.

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