Some places to eat
Nearby Food Scene
Pretty much within a 5 minute drive of Kimono Cottage. Not a comprehensive list, and you really can't go wrong in West Asheville, so explore!
Our favorite ramen shop! Broth is based off of Southern Japan Tonkotsu style, so super rich. Vegetarian and Gluten Free ramen options available.
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Itto Ramen Bar & Tapas
630 Haywood RdOur favorite ramen shop! Broth is based off of Southern Japan Tonkotsu style, so super rich. Vegetarian and Gluten Free ramen options available.
Authentic Mexican, real people. One of those places that originally had no posted menu, but it's a little easier to order these days. Amazing caldo (soup), tacos, love their sopes, woman-owned. No alcohol. 10 minute walk.
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Taqueria Muñoz
1438 Patton AveAuthentic Mexican, real people. One of those places that originally had no posted menu, but it's a little easier to order these days. Amazing caldo (soup), tacos, love their sopes, woman-owned. No alcohol. 10 minute walk.
Local brews on tap. Outdoor dining. Wide selection of burgers. 15 minute walk.
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Universal Joint
784 Haywood RdLocal brews on tap. Outdoor dining. Wide selection of burgers. 15 minute walk.
Caribbean fusion, or at least inspired? A long time Asheville favorite. 15 minute walk.
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Nine Mile
233 Montford AveCaribbean fusion, or at least inspired? A long time Asheville favorite. 15 minute walk.
Longing for that dive diner feeling? It has the vibe the food is actually pretty nice and innovative.
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Tastee Diner
575 Haywood RdLonging for that dive diner feeling? It has the vibe the food is actually pretty nice and innovative.
Pizza by the slice, and whole pies too. Utilitarian, quick, and easy. Pizza!
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Standard Pizza Co.
631 Haywood RdPizza by the slice, and whole pies too. Utilitarian, quick, and easy. Pizza!
Really good, putting together interesting combination of flavors without being pretentious. Go to their website.
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Haywood Common
507 Haywood RdReally good, putting together interesting combination of flavors without being pretentious. Go to their website.
A little homey, but really more fancy -- requires a cell phone / QR code reader to access the menu! Has outdoor seating. Great selection of wines, with a smaller selection of really good food. 5 minute walk.
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Leo's House of Thirst
1055 Haywood RdA little homey, but really more fancy -- requires a cell phone / QR code reader to access the menu! Has outdoor seating. Great selection of wines, with a smaller selection of really good food. 5 minute walk.
A local favorite serving classics and also innovative flavors / ingredients. Ginger molasses banana cream???? 10min walk.
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The Hop West
721 Haywood RdA local favorite serving classics and also innovative flavors / ingredients. Ginger molasses banana cream???? 10min walk.
Sachi's favorite. 10 min drive on the far end of West Asheville. We love it because everything about it reminds of European and Japanese bakeries.
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OWL Bakery
295 Haywood RdSachi's favorite. 10 min drive on the far end of West Asheville. We love it because everything about it reminds of European and Japanese bakeries.
Outdoor seating available. Super kid friendly -- they love the "make your own pizza" option where they get to top their own pizzas! 10min drive, on the far end of West Asheville.
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Pizza Mind
285 Haywood RdOutdoor seating available. Super kid friendly -- they love the "make your own pizza" option where they get to top their own pizzas! 10min drive, on the far end of West Asheville.
Featuring fresh ingredients of the highest quality, Sunny Point Cafe has received many accolades for its simple yet refreshing take on American cuisine. It's no longer a secret -- prepare to stand in line if you get there late.
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Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdFeaturing fresh ingredients of the highest quality, Sunny Point Cafe has received many accolades for its simple yet refreshing take on American cuisine. It's no longer a secret -- prepare to stand in line if you get there late.
If you like biscuits -- well they have it all. biscuits with jam. with meat. with veggies. with cheese. or with veggies and cheese. or cheese and meat, or every combination your biscuit hearted cravings desire. Super popular with a line out the door.
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Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdIf you like biscuits -- well they have it all. biscuits with jam. with meat. with veggies. with cheese. or with veggies and cheese. or cheese and meat, or every combination your biscuit hearted cravings desire. Super popular with a line out the door.
Our favorite Asheville family Japanese restaurant, located downtown! Naomi-san and Dai-san would like to offer Kimono Cottage guests a free sake--just mention that you are staying with us and we told you about Heiwa Shokudo (means "peace cafeteria" in Japanese).
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Heiwa Shokudo
87 N Lexington AveOur favorite Asheville family Japanese restaurant, located downtown! Naomi-san and Dai-san would like to offer Kimono Cottage guests a free sake--just mention that you are staying with us and we told you about Heiwa Shokudo (means "peace cafeteria" in Japanese).
This is where locals eat breakfast and lunch--wonderful flavors, high quality local ingredients, laid back service, outdoor seating, no lines and great coffee (and beer next door!). Our favorite place for brunch.
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HomeGrown (West)
219 Amboy RdThis is where locals eat breakfast and lunch--wonderful flavors, high quality local ingredients, laid back service, outdoor seating, no lines and great coffee (and beer next door!). Our favorite place for brunch.
In walkable distance, with a good selection of Tex Mex with some traditional fare.
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Tacos Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
1328 Patton AveIn walkable distance, with a good selection of Tex Mex with some traditional fare.
Really great Indian street food! Counter service -- casual and delicious. Run by the owners of renowned Chai Pani.
Botiwalla by Chai Pani
Really great Indian street food! Counter service -- casual and delicious. Run by the owners of renowned Chai Pani.
Limited hours, but probably one of the best doughnuts in the US. Ranked #2 (but we think it's #1) by Yelp for top 100 doughnut shops in the country. Every doughnut is made to order.
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Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood RdLimited hours, but probably one of the best doughnuts in the US. Ranked #2 (but we think it's #1) by Yelp for top 100 doughnut shops in the country. Every doughnut is made to order.
Regina's
Casual but innovative Southern breakfasts. One of our new favorites.
Wine, art, or beer, or a combination?
Really too many good places in Asheville to list.
Fun place to watch glass being blown while drinking local beer on tap!
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Lexington Glassworks
81 S Lexington AveFun place to watch glass being blown while drinking local beer on tap!
Bottle Riot aka "District Wine Bar". In the heart of the River Arts District, super fun and funky, with great wine.
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District Wine Bar
37 Paynes WayBottle Riot aka "District Wine Bar". In the heart of the River Arts District, super fun and funky, with great wine.
The setting is industrial River Arts District chic and it has the one of the best IPAs in Asheville -- Iron Rail.
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Wedge Studios
129 Roberts StThe setting is industrial River Arts District chic and it has the one of the best IPAs in Asheville -- Iron Rail.
Quick eats
So you've been hiking all day, or you just have a hankering for stir fry over rice. Here's your place! 5 minute walk.
Dragon China
1341 Parkwood RdSo you've been hiking all day, or you just have a hankering for stir fry over rice. Here's your place! 5 minute walk.
Kind of like Chipotle, but not Chipotle because it has more options and it's local. And you can get beer too! 5 minute walk.
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Neo Burrito
1341 Parkwood RdKind of like Chipotle, but not Chipotle because it has more options and it's local. And you can get beer too! 5 minute walk.
It's a chain sandwich shop. I enjoy it when that's what I want to eat. 5 minute walk.
Jersey Mike's Subs
300 Airport RdIt's a chain sandwich shop. I enjoy it when that's what I want to eat. 5 minute walk.
Other places
Our favorite Asheville family Japanese restaurant! Naomi-san and Dai-san would like to offer Kimono Cottage guests a free sake--just mention that you are staying with us and we told you about Heiwa Shokudo (means "peace cafeteria" in Japanese). Homestyle Japanese food with a Lexington Ave street vibe.
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Heiwa Shokudo
87 N Lexington AveOur favorite Asheville family Japanese restaurant! Naomi-san and Dai-san would like to offer Kimono Cottage guests a free sake--just mention that you are staying with us and we told you about Heiwa Shokudo (means "peace cafeteria" in Japanese). Homestyle Japanese food with a Lexington Ave street vibe.
Known for its lunch buffet -- perfect when you can't choose what you want. Fun and lively.
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Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveKnown for its lunch buffet -- perfect when you can't choose what you want. Fun and lively.
Located in the River Arts District amongst a skate park, art studios, and a sea of murals. Favorite of President Obama. Great BBQ, sandwiches, and exceptional sides.
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12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StLocated in the River Arts District amongst a skate park, art studios, and a sea of murals. Favorite of President Obama. Great BBQ, sandwiches, and exceptional sides.
A cross between California and Tex Mex. Located in a strip mall, but inside is fun, lively, kid friendly, and it has very generous portions.
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El Que Pasa
891 Patton AveA cross between California and Tex Mex. Located in a strip mall, but inside is fun, lively, kid friendly, and it has very generous portions.
An old Asheville establishment and favorite. Good pub food and Greenman ales/beers. Live music with cover on some nights. Free bluegrass jam on Thursdays evenings -- you'll probably see some great local musicians and a traveling musician or two.
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Jack of the Wood
95 Patton AveAn old Asheville establishment and favorite. Good pub food and Greenman ales/beers. Live music with cover on some nights. Free bluegrass jam on Thursdays evenings -- you'll probably see some great local musicians and a traveling musician or two.
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park Avejust yum. downtown
Food scene
awesome new Indian restaurant, incredible buffet, weekend prices higher but the selections are amazing.
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Andaaz
28 Hendersonville Roadawesome new Indian restaurant, incredible buffet, weekend prices higher but the selections are amazing.