Really loved the atmosphere..from the moment you walked in there were 3 waitresses to greet you as well as validate your parking ticket right away and a knowledgeable host to go through the menu. We are celebrating a special occasion and felt so great choosing this place as a night to celebrate. We curated our own menu based on reviews online. We went with the scallion pancake, the shrimp fried rice, the baby back ribs, the smashed cucumbers, the bok choy, and mapo tofu as well as ice milk for dessert and a tequila cocktail. As you can see the presentation of all dishes were beautiful. The highlights included the shrimp fried rice with a savory rice and a great amount of shrimp, the yellowtail yusheng with a wasabi base that was absolutely delightful and the baby back ribs that fell off the bone and you wanted to savor every last bite. The ice milk for dessert was the move as it was nice and light to finish off a heavy dinner. We definitely will be back again for the ribs and vibes. Thank you for a special night Choy! read more

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Hands down, probably one of the best dinner service and hospitality at a restaurant! Olivia and Arkell absolutely made our experience phenomenal. They checked in on us often. They boxed our food up and I love that there's a "coat check" for the boxed food. We came here to celebrate and they for sure celebrated us! And even let us try this drink at the end. The welcome drink was some unsweetened fruit (passion fruit and green tea?) tea and it was so refreshing, I asked for more! I also got the magic dragon cocktail that was really good. Peking duck: worth the hour wait! I appreciated our server explaining that this isn't the Beijing style Peking duck, but the duck was prepared for over a week and it was perfectly smoked and the flavors were amazing. It came with some wraps, fresh vegetables, and hoisin sauce and pate to make the perfect combo. To make it even better, I wish they gave a few more of the wraps because there's definitely a lot more meat. Smashed cucumbers: it sounds so basic but this was probably one of our favorite dishes because it was tasty and so refreshing. That crispy tofu skin was chef's kiss for toppings. Yellow tail yusheng: beautifully plated and the fish was beyond fresh. We thought the mustard was just a tad too strong, but still a good dish. Xinjiang lamb lomein: great portion and flavorful dish. The ground lamb was tasty and great mixed with the lomein noodles For dessert, I got the sorghum mai lai go, which was interesting as they drizzle baiju on it. So grateful they do free parking validation at the garage next door! read more

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Choy deserves 5/5 stars for the service alone. I was absolutely blown away and have been to Michelin star restaurants that are not up to par with Choy. From providing pashminas after I mentioned it was cold, to folding your napkin when you go to your bathroom, I was obsessed with the attention to detail. The vibe is sexy and cool and just as I imagined from seeing pictures on Yelp. The three of us were seated in a booth which was a little nook on the side of the restaurant that felt nice and private. For my first drink, I ordered the It's Not Easy tequila drink. It wasn't exactly the type of drink I was looking for but I still enjoyed it. For food, the three of us ordered a few dishes to share. The smashed cucumbers may have been my favorite! We all wanted to lap up the sauce once we finished the dish haha. The Beef Chow Fun was also very delicious. The end the meal, we wanted the Chrysanthemum Ice Milk and also got the Egg Custard Tart after everyone recommended it to us. The Egg Custard Tart was amazing and we understood why everyone loved it! Choy is an amazing new restaurant in Nashville and deserves all the hype! I will return with more people when I am back in Nashville so I can try the duck for sure! read more

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Choy provided an unforgettable experience. The staff was very attentive and even provided us with a shot of a curated spirit by their lead mixologist. The ambiance is sexy with dimmed lights. This is the perfect date night spot. We enjoyed our steak which was cooked medium rare and set on a bed of sizzling onions and peppers. If you get a chance make a date night reservation asap! read more

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Great ambiance. Bartender was personable. The food was top notch, everything was superb, from the presentation, flavor, temperature and portion size. Highly recommend. read more

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I've been to Choy more times than I can count so I figured it was time to leave a review. Choy has quickly become one of my go-to spots in Nashville. The vibe is speakeasy that's both intimate enough for a date but also welcoming for larger groups. It's the only restaurant in Nashville that is able to combine the authentic flavors of Chinese cuisine with a fun twist. I started to list my favorite dishes but realized it was almost the whole menu so I will break down my top three dishes by category: 1) Small dishes: Sourdough Scallion Pancakes, Char Siu Baby Back Ribs, Salt and Pepper Chicken wings 2) Large dishes: Whole Sizzled Fish, Pork Chop, Beef Chow Fun 3) Vegetables: Smashed Cucumbers, Baby Bok Choy, Chrysanthemum Peaches The Peking style duck is an absolute stand out!! They spend over a week preparing the duck and it makes super flavorful and unlike any other duck I've had. I love this place so much I even convinced my team to rent out the upstairs event space for a team meetup and it was perfect. We got the whole upstairs bars to ourselves for a private cocktail hour and they were able to push all the tables together so we could sit 20 people at one table. If you're looking for something unique and special, it can't get any better than Choy!! read more

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Went to Choy for happy hour with my girlfriend, and it was such a great spot to catch up over amazing drinks and delicious bites! Drinks: Started with the Madam Blossom -- a gorgeous lavender tea mixed with rosé. Light, floral, and so refreshing! My second drink was the Dragon King, served in the cutest dragon-shaped cup. Both cocktails were flavorful and beautifully presented. Food: We kicked things off with the salt-and-pepper chicken wings, smashed cucumber salad, and cabbage salad. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. My friend also ordered the pork and shrimp dumplings and absolutely raved about them, though I didn't try them since I don't eat pork. For mains, we ordered the steak fried rice and the Charred Siu baby back ribs. I also tried the fish chips, which are crispy fried trout snacks that reminded us of pork rinds -- super tasty and unique, though my friend wasn't as into them. I'd definitely order them again! Ambiance & Experience: Choy has a beautiful, chic vibe -- perfect for date night or a girls' night out. It's stylish and modern, so I'd lean more toward dressing up rather than going too casual. We sat at the bar, and service was friendly and quick. Even early in the evening, it didn't seem like there was a long wait for tables. Loved the surprise at the end of our dinner: they give you a special shot, which felt fancy and fun. I even took a video because it was so Instagram-worthy! Parking: You can park in the Whole Foods parking lot nearby, and Choy validates for a couple of hours. Street parking is another option if you can find a spot. Overall, the food was delicious, the drinks were top-notch, and the vibe was perfect. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

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I dined at Choy on Saturday, October 26, 2023 at 8:30 pm. This was later than my usual dinner time, so I was hungry and ready to order the entire menu (which I kinda did lol). After walking into this restaurant, I was met with a familiarity that I couldn't place until I checked my older review of Tansuo, the previous restaurant I visited couple years ago before they shutdown. The ambience was very similar to Tansuo - dark with dim ambient lighting around the restaurant. The restaurant's layout looked the same. It was nice that this restaurant was still busy during this time, contrary to my last experience at Tansuo couple years ago. There's no doubt that there was a lot of thought that went into conceptualizing the menu and composing each dish. I think the small bites appetizers like the pork & shrimp shumai, squid ink wontons, and sourdough scallion pancakes were tasty. The char siu pork chow fun was kinda bad. The pork was very chewy and was not the traditional char siu. It made me prefer the beef, which is what is typically served in chow fun. I saw that they had the served beef chow fun before in an older pic because I would have definitely prefer that over the pork. The noodles were cooked with wok hei. The snapper was the best dish of the night. The fish was very moist and there was a lot of meat. The cook on the fish was exceptional. We ordered the smoked Peking duck for $130 as well. To me, I think this price was a hard pill to swallow because I didn't care for the smokiness of the duck since I thought it overwhelmed the duck's natural flavor. The server explained how the duck preparation was a 2-week process, which probably justifies the price. But, I thought the duck was overcooked. I prefer the duck to be medium rare. The fresh cucumber and scallions portion was small compared to the amount of duck. The peanut hoisin sauce had a good consistency. I liked the liver mousse because it cut the smokiness of the duck. You have to eat this dish with an open mind and palate because if you are fixated on the traditional Peking duck, I don't think you would enjoy it. It's very different that it incorporates the smokey essence of Nashville BBQ with the traditional Peking style. One thing I have to commend Choy for is the exceptional service during the dinner. Each dish was presented with meticulous detail and the servers even made the extra effort to explain each dish. I ordered the whole fish snapper, and the server even separated the fish from the bone for us. The waters were constantly refilled. Also I liked their leftover packing/valet system. If you have any leftovers, the server will pack the food for you and will give you a voucher number that you use to pick up your leftovers at the front. Overall, Choy offers a decent dining experience with a modern twist on traditional Chinese cuisine and excellent service. I will be back for the whole fish, but will most likely skip on the Peking duck. read more

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Service was absolutely excellent - our server constantly filled out glasses with water, replaces silverware, replaced napkins that were dropped, etc. very attentive. Ambiance was nice. Loved the jade tables and esthetic of choy! Food: the duck really is their crowed jewel. Pricey but enough food for 4 and if you add 2-3 apps that's all you really need. I wasn't blown away by the apps. Ordered the pressed-tuna, squid pasta, turnip, and pancake and I'd say of all those the scallion pancake was the winner! Will definitely go back! read more

Choy - Duck - Chinese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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A couple friends recently have commented that they wished Nashville had a good "fancy Chinese" spot, and Choy has come along to meet that need. Service was terrific, food was great, and drinks were fun (extensive wine list available!). I especially appreciated that both the small plates and the larger dishes were creative and delicious: sometimes I find one course outshines the other, but here the experience was consistent throughout. I'd highly recommend everything we ordered: the yellowtail tuna, the Taiwanese-style eggplant, the shrimp fried rice, and the Peking duck. All together, it was too much food for two, but we received a carefully-packed bag of takeout that reheated beautifully the next day. The setting feels a bit like a fancy club, so it's a good date-night spot with secluded private booths for two or four. read more

Choy - Dining room - Chinese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Choy - Nashville Beautiful setting with perfect lighting and warm, gracious service. Creative Asian cuisine with bold flavors, though most dishes were noticeably over-salted. With a lighter touch, it would be outstanding. read more

came for a friend's birthday and had good time here. we were seated in a booth which gave our meal a nice intimate feel to it. our dinner started off with tea that was quite tasty and a great palate cleanser. all of us got drinks and though I can't quite remember which ones we had, we each enjoyed the ones we had. for food, we had the scallion pancake, salt and pepper chicken wings, blue crab fried rice, the beef chow fun, and the green beans. this ended up being a ton of food for just 4 people. all of it was pretty tasty, but I personally really like the scallion pancake which was deep fried and served with a spread that made it different from your typical scallion pancakes. overall enjoyed the food, but am not craving to come back here anytime soon. read more

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What a beautiful restaurant.. fantastic lighting .. great staff .. the food was incredible .. Chinese food w a gourmet flare .. very soulful and delicious .. generous portions .. we tried everything from the shumai to the red snapper to the beef chow fun.. it was all fabulous..nothing quite like it in Nashville read more

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WONDERFUL dinner! I will definitely recommend for work dinner events. Great ambiance! The bar revamp looks beautiful and inviting; the red back wall banquet is very cool; the servers were all very obviously well trained. Server was spot on to suggest the scallion pancake - the sous vide onion confit for dipping was addictive! Very upscale experience. Felt vibrant as the place filled up for the night. The "welcome" cup of green tea was a nice touch and the hot-and-sour soup presentation was FABULOUS. Loved the little nasturtium lily pads. The chrysanthemum ice milk was such a sweet surprise! Generous portion and a delightful crunchy topping. Also loved the use of agave straws (not plastic! Not paper!). Our cocktails were definitely on point and delicious (It's Not Easy, Harvest Moon, and the non-alcoholic Better Believe cocktails). I'm hard pressed to really narrow down what our "favorite" food/drink items were because EVERYTHING was so good!   Love the family style service. Flounder was SUPER COOL presentation and VERY delicious, but an adventure to eat politely. Same comment with the ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS bok choy. So, so good, but it was hard to break apart from the stem without a knife or using our fingers, to actually eat it.   I wish this new spot every success! As a transplant from the SF bay area, I yearn for and appreciate such good Asian food! read more

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Coming from the SF Bay Area we wanted to try the cousin of Mister Jius. We read some articles about this place being here and we easily made a reservation on Opentable for a Thursday evening. We were greeted by a friendly hosted and our server Kyle was amazing and especially with the recommendations. We wanted to try to get things we don't usually get out there in SF. We were greeted with some non alcoholic green tea shooters, and started off with some cocktails. I got the midnight sting (old fashioned) and my friend got it's not easy and golden gate. We opted to try some small plates we don't usually get at Chinese places, I really liked the smashed cucumbers, the sichuan spiced cabbage was a good sour compliment like kimchi, squid ink wontons, sourdough scallion pancake was really good and recommended with caviar. We chose the small plate vegetables than the traditional vegetable dishes which were really good! For our mains we got the truffle blue crab fried rice which was a more wet fried rice and the New York strip steak medium rare. We were pretty full and had leftovers with our steak and fried rice. And for dessert we couldn't decide between the egg tart and the chrysanthemum ice and they were both SO good!! The egg tart was like a cheesecake and the chrysanthemum ice is something you don't usually come across. The vibe is super chill inside with great staff and overall a great dining experience. You can even enjoy a meal in their wine cellar. read more

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The service was impeccable and the food was amazing. I highly recommend this place to anyone who's looking for a nice restaurant that has a good vibe and more importantly, has great food. Every single dish surprised me. Good portion sizes, ended up ordering too much but everything reheated great at home too, nice leftovers. I don't have pictures of the dessert but it was also great. Mocktails were also tasty. Easy 10/10. I will be returning! read more

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The ambiance and the food were incredible. The staff was very on top of it and amazing , but I would ask for them to get better intel of the menu. Small bites are great for sharing, but what is not shared is that the meals and entrées are meant for parties of 4-6 they are not individual meals which we were not informed of. So just prepared to take a lot of food home which always isn't easy when you're planning a night out in Nashville. But honestly, my entire table agreed we would go back for all of the small plates. The scallion pancake. The smashed cucumbers and my absolute favorite that I would like 20 more servings of the yellowtail tuna read more

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Went here for a galentine's dinner and it's just beautiful inside. Vibes are amazing. Food was beyond what we expected. Staff were super friendly and attentive. Plus they will validate parking in the WF garage for $12 (but also I just went into WF and bought groceries and only paid $5). Definitely will be back! Thanks for having us. read more

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Five stars across the board. It's RARE they a restaurant comes into town with excellent food, service, and ambiance from week one. It was all stellar. I had high hopes knowing that Brandon Jew was a consulting chef, and in my opinion he has delivered the best upscale Chinese American cuisine in Nashville. Excellent wine list + tasty cocktails. For food, our top two standouts were beef chow fun and Peking duck. We also really enjoyed the squid ink wontons and sourdough scallion pancake as well. Portion sizes were great and shareable. What we were most impressed by was the service. Our server, I wish I remembered his name, was SO kind, attentive, and truly cared about making the best recommendations for what we were looking for. They have the level of detail where no napkin goes unfolded, no dish goes uncleared - truly perfect service from the whole team. We cannot wait to be back! We have a feeling Choy will be a hard reservation to get very soon. read more

Choy - Sourdough scallion pancake, squid ink pork wontons, yellowtail tuna - Chinese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Choy is one of the greatest restaurants in Nashville, incredible food and super attentive and great service I've been there 15 times since it's open, it's never slipped at all, the quality is a+ read more

Great food. Duck was tender and so tasty. Fish is light and delectable Service is great and very informative on menu Decor and ambiance brings comfort to environment read more

Choy - Chinese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I would highly recommend Choy to anyone! We had our Holiday dinner last night and Nishaan and his team took great care of us! Food was top-notch, service was excellent, ambiance was perfect, but let me tell you about the wine. Every bottle we had was better than the first one. Highly recommend Pommard Grand Vin De Bourgogne (2017) from Nicolas Potel. Thank you Nishaan, can't wait to come back! read more

Choy is a solid new Chinese restaurant with delicious food and fun vibes! I stopped in last night with a group and we were seated upstairs at a very cool geometric booth where all 7 of us could easily talk to one another. I loved this setup for a great dinner with friends. The staff were very welcoming and provided an awesome experience. We ordered a bunch of food to share and like many family style menus there were hits and misses. My favorite dishes were the yellowtail tuna with watermelon, sourdough scallion pancake, and beef chow fun. Those dishes were fresh, flavorful and a perfect balance of interesting flavors. We also tried the duck which is their signature dish. I typically like duck, and a lot of the diners enjoyed it, but it wasn't my favorite. The bucksnort trout was also very good and I enjoyed the roe on top for a nice salty finish. The menu is extensive with many items, so I can't wait to come and try more delicious things! This is a new favorite in the Gulch that everyone should check out. read more

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Tell me you love your somm without you telling me! Justin at Choy is so good I can't keep my eyes open! read more

Choy - Tell me you love your somm without you telling me! Justin at Choy is so good I can't keep my eyes open! - Chinese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Choy has an awesome ambiance and outstanding service, but we were disappointed in the price and some of the food sadly. We really enjoyed the starters, but the fried rice was very underwhelming. I am unsure if we would go back over other Asian restaurants in town sadly. read more

Choy - Chinese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We wanted to love Choy, but the first visit experience was mixed. Atmosphere and ambience were very nice. Drinks were very good. Service was friendly, but one of our main courses was forgotten (by the our server and us) and then brought by surprise after we had been given dessert menus. We should have sent it back. Most importantly, the food we had (Scallion pancake, eggplant, bok choy, shrimp fried rice and beef chow fun) was interesting and served hot but lacked assertive taste and spiciness that we look for in Asian cuisine and have experienced globally. Menu was surprisingly limited. Not sure whether we could recommend to foodies or return. read more

Absolutely a delight ! Olivia is wonderful! Our group loved the cocktails especially the house of Choy, bar staff is a delight, service is wonderful! Not your typical gulch spot but this is definitely a return. Loved sitting in the birds nest spot. Aaron is an elite server, knows the menu and knows how to pair things read more

Choy - House of Choy - Chinese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I hate doing this because the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was beautiful, but the food... For me a restaurant is all about food. I don't really care about the ambience, though I do care about the service but if the food's not good, I won't go back. My mother owned a renowned Chinese restaurant in LA so I do know food. We ordered the squid ink wrapper wontons which we ended up sending back because it smelled and tasted very fishy. Our server and the owner came out and they were extremely gracious and they replaced our wontons with the shumai, which were an improvement but still not quite there. We also ordered the mushu mushroom which was inedibly salty even in the pancake. The scallion pancake was tasty, especially with the creme fraiche "dip" but it bore no resemblance to a Chinese scallion pancake (I understand this is supposed to be fusion). I must say the presentation of every dish was beautiful but I felt that the chef doesn't have a good understanding of Chinese food, and so it misses the mark. The mocktails and tea were very nice. read more

Choy blew me out the park. It's upscale, modern, and classy. The food and hospitality did it for me. I am overwhelmed because I could write a paragraph of how amazing my experience was, but I will summarize by saying it's on the top of my best eats in nashville. Everything was so presentable and I will be back. My only complaint would be chopping the wagyu beef in the beef chow fun a little smaller. It came out in big pieces that were hard to chew. However, everything was perfect. The tuna appetizer was so fresh and paired well with the watermelon slices. The drinks were amazing. read more

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We have been to Choy 4 or 5 times and must say it has been excellent/perfect on every visit. It baffles me that someone would only give it 2 or 3 stars as this place is amazing. Frankly, giving it only a 4 star review is just wrong. I am surprised this place isn't on a two month wait list given the quality of the food and service. The ambiance of the inside fits perfectly with the overall experience. The duck is amazing. The fish dishes are amazing. Every side has a wow factor. The cocktails are amazing. The wine list is extensive and has to be one of the best in town. The service is second to none. How one could only give it 2 stars...just baffling. read more

Just do it...Walking in, I had high expectations from the previous reviews. We were greeted and taken upstairs by Nishaan, we were sat and immediately greeted by our waiter. Informative but not salesy. We had 2 drinks, great. 2 small plates, yellowtail and the scallion pancake. Multiple side dishes and the fish of the day, grouper. Service was five star, water was never empty, every service person was personable and kind. I like to think if the food is awesome, the service is amazing, and the ambiance is fun then it shouldn't matter the price. This fits that to a T, doesn't matter if it's a special occasion or a mid week dinner this place will prove itself. I also appreciate Nishaan being personable, had a great conversation. Overall 5 stars, this place will eventually be a household name just like Chauhan or Bourbon. read more

Had the pleasure of trying out Choy on their opening night and man am I glad we did. Our server Kyle was so kind, personable, and on top of his game. Didn't get a picture of the yellowtail tuna because we ate it within 10 seconds of being sent to our table - SO GOOD!!! All of the dishes were unique and tasty. One of the owners, Nishaan, greeted us and talked about how the food is traditional Chinese, but using ingredients that are more southern. They've managed to create the perfect blend, I don't have a bad thing to say about any of the dishes we tried. You can tell that Nishaan's years in the industry have paid off to create this gem - can't wait to go back! read more

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My wife and I had Choy for the first time last night and we are still talking about it this morning! From the food, to the environment, everything was amazing. We had the pleasure of meeting Olivia, I believe she was one of the managers and was an excellent young lady with a talent for service. Choy is a great addition to the Nashville food scene. read more

Choy - Cocktails at Choy - Chinese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Everything was awesome, the only thing we didn't like was the mushu mushroom(favor didn't wow us). The beef chow fun was our favorite, following with the duck. We will be back to try other dish. Excellent job for your grand opening. read more

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amazing food and even better service!! went for my boyfriends birthday and the staff went above and beyond!! Eric and Aman are TOP NOTCH!! the atmosphere was awesome too!! will definitely be coming back!! recommend the steak fried rice and the sourdough scallion pancake!! read more

Choy - sourdough scallion pancake, spicy squid and pork wontons!! - Chinese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We spent our Valentine's date at Choy. Our night did not start out as expected. We arrived 10 minutes before our reservation but wound u waiting well passed our reservation time. Once we were seated in this lovely booth, our server welcomed us with a special tea that was great. We ordered several items from the menu. For starters we had the Salt and pepper wings as well as the prawn and pork shumai. Both starters were amazing. I would dare say that these were some of the best wings that I have had. For our meal we had the gulf fried shrimp, the salt baked bucksnort trout, wok-charred bok choy, and the oil blanched green beans. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal. all was cooked to perfection. Their drink selection is great and we loved the 90's hip hop themed playlist courtesy of the owner/DJ. we will be back soon read more

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The pecking duck is an absolute must. The concept is fresh, polished, and refined. Truly a wonderful American Chinese concept that pushes the boundaries of Chinese cuisine in Nashville. read more

Choy - Sour Dough Scallion pancake Squid Ink Wontons Yellow Tail Tuna Yusheng - Chinese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We got 4 apps, 2 entrees and a side. Everything was absolutely excellent. Service was quick friendly and attentive but not overbearing. Great setup, intimate but not cramped. read more

Great service Delicious creative cuisine Wonderful ambience Great owners/operator A unique addition to Nashville s dining scene. read more

If you're looking for an exceptional dining experience, Choy is a must-visit. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the warmth--not just from the beautifully designed ambiance but also from the incredibly thoughtful service. We took a tour and there is truly, not a bad seat in the house. The space is sexy, open so you can feel the energy of the restaurant, yet the nooks and crannies of the space provide privacy. The food? Absolutely phenomenal. Every dish was crafted with precision and bursting with flavor. Whether you're a fan of bold, authentic tastes or more refined, delicate flavors, Choy delivers on all fronts. The duck was to DIE for, the presentation was impeccable, and every bite felt like it was made with care. Definitely do not leave without having dessert. Not overly sweet but satisfying. What truly sets this place apart, though, is the service. The staff was attentive and engaging, without being intrusive. Personal touches from our reservation notes throughout made it feel like a one of a kind experience. Offering insightful recommendations and the wine pairing - OMG the wine pairing was SPOT ON! Super fun and also educational. The hospitality felt fun and relaxed, yet polished and poised. The team was incredibly knowledgeable not just about the dishes and beverages on the menu but the anthropology of each offering. Overall, Choy is a restaurant that not only meets expectations but exceeds them in every way. Whether it's a special occasion or just a night out, you won't regret dining here. I'll definitely be coming back! read more