Fresh ingredients, homey vibe as soon as you walk in and a very welcoming cashier are the top…read morethings I noticed from Koftaky Grill. The beef shawarma plate had it all! Perfectly cooked beef chunks, soft yellow rice, delicious side salad and pita bread. I only wish they had fresh juice options instead of the regular fountain drinks. Overall the food was very fulfilling and tasty.

This understated nook in Hermitage excels in food and service…read more It's a family run business that's eager to serve and treat their customers like members of the family. The food is tasty. Beef shawarma and mixed grill (kebabs and kofta) are the best things on the menu. Do yourself a favor and order the TOMYA dressing. It's a thick garlic aioli that will make you forget life is treating you poorly. The restaurant usually seems like it's not crowded. A lot of people pick up their orders and don't linger at the place. There aren't many decorative items in the place, and there's a Christmas tree year round. Once you taste the food, you'll understand where the focus of this place lies. They do catering too. I can't wait to try that.

It is a good place deserved a true Uzbek food highest recognition! They do a Tashkent " Toy Osh"…read more pilav kind identical to the one made in Tashkent, Uzbekistan! Serving it with traditional tomato salad and "Katick" a yogurt kind. Chief and Owners are nice guys with serving you with top respect! I do recommend this place to enjoy yummy Uzbek Foods!

We made a special visit to Osh to try them on a weekend trip to Nashville about a month ago. I'd…read moresaved them in my Nashville bookmarks for some time after they received a lot of acclaim on Yelp - I believe at one time they were on a Yelp list of best restaurants in the US. We were certainly excited to try Uzbek food, as there's nowhere that serves it where we live. The restaurant doesn't look like too much from the outside and the parking lot is a little run down. However, the inside is very updated and super clean and comfortable. There's lots of seating, what appears to be a private room in the back, and some high-tech features, like a machine that you can use to alert waitstaff if you need a refill, a to-go box, or any other kind of attention. The bathrooms were also immaculate. Service was a little strange. I wouldn't say it was slow - every time we placed an order or had a request, our food or items were promptly brought out to us. However, the challenge came in getting the attention of our waitresses. Two ladies took care of us, alternating based on availability. One was very nice and friendly, the other a little gruff and irritable-seeming. But both were completely averse to coming in and checking on us without one of us flagging them down. Perhaps they're used to the little machines? I don't like using those because they come across as too demanding; I'd prefer to just be visited and checked in on from time to time by staff. Not so here. Despite not being very busy, our visit took a lot of time, even though the actual food service was fairly quick. Onto the food, the most important part. We ordered a lot because I wanted to experience as many unique dishes as possible. One waitress first brought out a complimentary serving of pita and what I believe was suzma, which the menu describes as a yogurt-based cheese. This was one of the highlights of our meal, actually, as the pita was hot, fresh, and very lightly charred. The suzma went very well with it. Then we ordered a chicken somsa and some Uzbek bread. The chicken somsa was alright; the pastry was delightfully flaky, but for me it was way too onion-forward. The Uzbek bread was another highlight. It was a temperature and textural delight - so warm and fluffy - if not a flavor bomb. It was great to polish off the remaining suzma from our complimentary treat. For entrees, my husband wanted to try the signature osh, while I ordered chicken shashlik. The osh was probably the better of the two but he didn't love it. It was quite greasy and the lamb was on the gamey side. My chicken shashlik had definitely been near charcoal too long; it had an overly-charred, unpleasant chemical-y taste. The accompanying rice had so much butter or oil in it that it was greasy, too, and although that imparted more flavor into it, I felt gross after a couple of bites. Everything was cooked well, just the flavors really didn't quite come together for us on this visit. It's hard for me to believe, given the average outstanding reviews and consistent praise this place gets, that our experience was an average one. Perhaps we just came on an off day or ordered the wrong things for our palates, since we're fairly unfamiliar with this cuisine. I would be willing to try again some day, but sadly our first visit didn't quite wow the way we'd hoped it would. I appreciate the clean and pretty environment and quickly prepared food!

Istanbul is one of my favorite places to grab a healthy meal while visiting Assembly Food Hall…read more Always fresh and always affordable. I enjoy the falafel on a pita here. Customer service is always excellent with a smile. Be sure to grab a seat near the stage across from Istanbul to listen to the talented musicians who perform.

Tried Istanbul Shawarma and it did not disappoint. I loved the beef & lamb mix shawarma wrap…read more.. perfectly seasoned, flavorful, and not overly sauced, which really let the meat shine. Every bite was balanced and satisfying. My friend ordered the shish kebab bowl and absolutely loved it as well. The flavors were spot on, and the portion was solid. Overall, great execution, authentic flavors, and definitely a place worth revisiting.

Oh my! If this is street food, I must be traveling on the wrong roads. This hole in the wall serves…read moreup some of the most sumptuous morsels, and not so morsels, in middle Tennessee. And I've been missing out all this time?! Well, no longer. Surati is now my go to, to sate my exotic whim. This Caucasian family arrived on a sultry Friday evening. We had to wait until the monsoon had passed before we trekked to our destination. I mean to tell you, that it was a torrential downpour! But we were on a mission. As we approached, and before we even went inside, we were met with the intoxicating aroma of spice. I turned to my daughter, "uhhh Missy, I think that this is going to be epic." Oh yes, daddy, just wait. A very friendly gentleman greeted us at the counter where you order. The poor guy. He had to explain to us several times what we were ordering, as our western ears strained to capture through his thick accent. Every time he explained, and we couldn't understand, my daughters voice got louder as if that would make it better. It didn't, but it sure made it more hilarious! Communication was finally struck and so too an understanding. Our order placed, we found a corner table and settled in. It wasn't beyond our sensing, that us four were the strangers in this land. All the more appealing. It wasn't but for a few short minutes before our first dish found its way to the table. Now, before I go further, I have to warn you that I can't remember, much less, begin to pronounce the names of these items. I can only describe and tell you that they were all fantastic. Our first selection, was a platter of these crunchy puffed things. Our server explained, (a couple of times lol), how we are supposed to handle these delicate bites. "Punch a hole and put water in." We knew that he meant sauce, so that's what we did. Boy was that water ever tasty. Next were the Samosas. Yes, I know. I remembered that name. But only because my daughter kept saying get the Samosas, daddy, get the Samosas. I did, and I conquered. They didn't last long. Next up, fried spinach things. Those may have been the best of all. But wait, there's more....boy was there ever. The big dogs hit the table in short order. A giant crepe pancake stuffed with onion and potato, a spicy rice dish, and lastly a noodle dish. By the time we dug into these, the tanks were almost full, so half of it perfumed our car for the travel home. The only thing left for that evening was to engage with our dreams. At this writing, I'm still having a conversation with Gandhi while on a barge floating down the Ganges. Quick Tip: After indulging, head up the street to the Plaza Mariachi and grab yourself some cooked plantains at Tres Gauchos. Mmmmm plantainy. Those cowboys can sure rustle up a fine dessert. Muy Bueno!

After a long week, the last thing I wanted to do was cook dinner. It was late fall and I was keen…read morefor a drive so I pointed the car in the direction of 'Nashville's Queens' and looked for a place to strike my fancy. Surati had been on my radar for a long while so when I drove past, I knew that I had made my mind up. Despite it being a Friday night, it wasn't very busy. The inside is small but not so much that you'd have a claustrophobic attack. Parking is easy (thankfully; a rarity these days) so after walking in... I sorta stood there. I'm not new to small mom & pops but I didn't quite know how things worked here and rather than call out, I waited to be greeted. I would have to continue to wait. No wanting to stand in silence with a nearly empty dining room, I asked about the ordering process. Maybe the kitchen (and front of house) was busy with online orders? My service was standoffish at best. Normally I would have left but open hours on Friday night can fluctuate and I didn't want to start over in another queue (it was after 7). Had I eaten in, I would have gone for a dosa. Not knowing how that would travel, I opted for Szechuan fried rice (medium). I hadn't so much as ordered and sat in a booth to look at my phone to waste some time when I was told my food was ready. Either Surati has the fastest chefs in the city or my food was not made to order -- and I certainly didn't experience the 'extras' other Yelpers describe. Not wanting to get into it, I paid and left. I came home to a generous amount of well-seasoned biryani rice and vegetables with just enough heat to let you know you're alive but not so much as to wreck your mouth. I took the W. Food was good enough and I felt that I got my money's worth. Everything else about my experience, though, led me to conclude that this would be a one and done for me. Onto the next.

Uzbegim The feel of Uzbegim is a small restaurant near a…read morecollege campus. Plain decor with the occasional noise from a bug being zapped. The food: Kazan Kebab - slow roasted lamb chops served with sliced onions. These were very flavorful and tender. Manti - we ordered beef. Six large dumplings that were served with a yogurt sauce. Delicious. Assorted Dolmas - I'm not normally a fan of dolmas since I'm usually thinking the tart, cold, Greek style. These were warm and like vegetable wrapped dumplings. Kimchi - seems kind of random, but we wanted veggies and this was good kimchi. Chaykhana Pilaf - rice and lamb. Solid. Xinjiang Fried Lagman - hand pulled noodles so they're nice and chewy. Pretty good. Lowkey, good food, good prices.

Never had Uzbek food and have always wanted to try it. Ordered the Manti dumplings, Samosa, and…read moreXinjiang Fried Lagman. Everything was very good. The dumplings and samosas come out really hot, so be careful when they first come out. I liked the flavors and nothing was super strong. The noodles were excellent. They reminded me of a firmer udon noodle stir fried with some beef and bell peppers, with dill sprinkled on top and a fried egg. Really liked those. Wish I had the stomach to try some kebabs or the pilaf, but that'll have to be another time. Overall, good food and definitely worth trying if you've never had Uzbek food before.

This was some of the best Indian food I have had since I moved to Nashville. I was super hungry in…read morebetween meetings and needed a good place to work and eat lunch. A friend told me about this place and I decided to check it out today. The food was amazing. Every single bite was delicious and full of flavor. The service was so wonderful, the gentlemen are so kind and checked in numerous times to see if I needed anything. The Restaurant was perfectly quiet for me too relax between meetings! I highly recommend checking this place out! I forgot to take pictures, but I promise to get some for y'all next time I come. because I will be back!

615chutTNey is an amazing spot to visit if you're craving Indian Cuisine…read more I personally have visited the spot multiple times for their lunch buffet and it does not disappoint! The service is great and friendly, and my personal favorite is their naan! Inside is a "warm/darker lighting" ambiance. I remember the first time I went they had live music where a lady was playing the harp on stage. Another time I went was with my girlfriend on Valentines Day. It was a great time because they even had a Valentines Day Cake a part of their lunch buffet. I would definitely recommend this place and would visit again. My personal rating: 4.5-5/5

Kabob Gyros is a decent enough fast-food option for gyros at a decent enough price point…read more The staff here were friendly enough and the ambiance is definitely more fast-food than fine dining, but fast-food is ultimately what it is. I went with a gyro. It was okay, though I found that the tzatziki was more like sour cream than tzatziki. I guess at the end, I will go with four stars judging it as a fast-food restaurant.

Hole in the wall, gyro spot, definitely wasn't expecting the food to be as good as it was. Customer…read moreservice was OK because I didn't really talk, but he made my plate correctly. The falafel was the best falafel I've had in a very long time. Definitely the most expensive gyro place. I've been to. 30$ for a plate and a drink was crazy! So I have to write it four stars for the simple fact that it was expensive and didn't really feel welcoming

Gyro Station catered our office and we were seriously impressed! The food was fresh, flavorful, and…read moreeveryone loved it. The setup was great and they did an awesome job with everything. After having them cater for us, we decided to check out their restaurant in Mt. Juliet too -- and it did not disappoint! Great food and great experience all around. Definitely recommend giving them a try!

The food was amazing! I go to a lot of Gyro places and have been to Egypt and this one stood out!…read more The place is owned by a Coptic Christian family who came from Egypt. The food is very authentic and family owned. There is a sweet white lady working the front who is so kind and did the food its justice and was quick for quality of food! The atmosphere is vey nice I loved the how clean everything was! The bathroom was crazy nice though don't even get me started! Overall, an amazing experience I would recommend ya'll to go and will definitely be coming back!