If you're craving Asian food in the Nashville area, this place definitely hits the spot. Nothing…read morefancy--just simple, straightforward food done well.

While I have never been to the physical location, I have enjoyed Teriyaki Madness from this…read moreBrentwood location on multiple occasions! This spot is on heavy rotation for our office lunches and is always a hit. TM is basically Panda Express on low dose steroids and they focus on Teriyaki bowls. You can choose one of the pre-built bowls or customize to your liking. They have bases including veggies, noodles and rice which you can have topped with chicken, steak, more veggies and even tofu. Of course sauces are a thing, while teriyaki sauce is the go to, you can spice it up with their "mad" sauce. My normal dish is the standard Teriyaki Chicken bowl with white rice and veggies with extra teriyaki sauce. Always hits the spot! I will say that the cook on the chicken is a bit inconsistent as some times I get fresh, juicy and well cooked chicken while other times I have gotten tough, charred and dry. In addition to the bowls, my team ALWAYS requests crab rangoons...extra to be exact. And for good reason, they are yummy! Overall, really enjoy Teriyaki Madness and this location.

My wife and I ate here and it was incredible. The food was so good I can't stop thinking about it,…read morethe service was great, and the vibes are cool.

This place is a trip. It's very unassuming from the outside and I love a strip mall restaurant…read more It's a unique setting on the inside in a good way. You could hear for any sort of occasion and be comfortable. The food. The food. The food. Every single item we tried was very good to excellent. I implore to you get dessert with the homemade salted caramel. It blew me away. One of the best desserts I've had in a long time. I would go back just for that.

I visited Kore on a Tuesday evening, and I was pleasantly surprised by how busy it was for a…read moreweeknight! Parking was easy, and even with the crowd, we were seated pretty quickly. The service was a 10/10--truly superior. Our waitress was attentive, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the menu and how almost everything could be ordered as shareable plates. The ambiance was also really nice and made it a great spot for trying several dishes and enjoying the evening. We ordered the plantains, duck tacos, sticky ribs, truffle mac & cheese, gnocchi, and crispy tuna. The STICKY RIBS were absolutely the star of the night! Crispy on the outside, moist and tender inside, plenty of meat, and packed with flavor. Oh my goodness...these alone are worth going back for! I already can't wait to have them again. The duck tacos were another favorite--well seasoned with a crispy wonton shell that gave them the perfect crunch. The crispy tuna was really tasty as well. The gnocchi had a little more sauce than I personally prefer, but it was still very good. The truffle mac & cheese was okay, but fairly average compared with some of the other dishes. The only dish I didn't enjoy was the plantains. They had a combination of sweet, salty, and a little spice that just didn't work for me. And don't skip the drinks! I had a frozen margarita that was DELICIOUS and the perfect addition to the meal. Overall, Kore was a great experience--from the service and atmosphere to several standout dishes. I'm definitely returning, especially for those sticky ribs! If you haven't tried Kore yet, add it to your Nashville list.

We were staying at an Airbnb in East Nashville recently and read about other's very positive…read moreexperiences at Kore so we decided to give it a try! :) Also because of recommendations, we made a reservation ahead of time! After some fairly lengthy confusion at the hostess stand, despite having had a confirmed reservation - it took quite a while for her to decide which table she wanted to give us out of the many open spots. She left us standing there, without explanation, to go put out the placements that seemed necessary to have set before we could sit, then finally came back to take us over to a spot - this didn't feel like a greatest start to the evening. It was very awkward. You know what they say, first impressions are important! Thankfully we were greeted by a very friendly waitress who was very knowledgeable about the menu, both food and drinks! She took great care of us throughout our meal. We dove in with drinks - A Sapporo, they have it on tap, and it's delicious! As well as an Old Fashioned! Both fantastic! It took us a little while to decide which food items we wanted to choose! This is a small plates restaurant so the options are numerous, they all sound so good!! We tried to pick at least one thing from of each category! We decided on the Kalbi dumplings, the Cauliflower, Kalbi Steak, the Crispy tuna, and Gochujang Mole. Every single dish was absolutely amazing and filled with the most rich, full flavors!! My absolute favorite was the crispy tuna! So delicious!! The mole dish - Chorizo, fingerling potato, red onion, red veined sorrel, crema was also next level exceptional! SO much flavor!! Something that was a little strange about our visit, and the reason for only giving 4 stars is this: We made our reservation off of the times offered by the restaurant. We chose 8:30 due to other things we had going on in our day - they offered as late as 8:45. This is the type of place that it's nice to work slowly through the menu and try a few dishes and then order a few more, etc... Unfortunately, right after we placed our initial order we were informed that we would need to have all of our food AND drink orders or refills in to the kitchen within the next 10 mins as the kitchen would be closing. This was too rushed and disappointing for what we were planning on for our dinner. We wished that the restaurant would have been more clear about this when we made the reservation, or at least when we first began perusing the menu. We did not have enough time for what we would have preferred and did not end up ordering any more food or drinks, as we definitely would have - however, what we did try was worth it! I would just HIGHLY suggest going earlier in the evening, much longer before they close!!

Incredible Asian food for rather affordable prices. The service was excellent with our server being…read moreextremely helpful in explaining what the dishes were as well as getting our food to us on time. The ambiance was phenomenal, making Hawkers a go-to for a night on the town in Nashville.

This Gem of a place, was absolutely AMAZING There's not one item that we tried that wasn't…read morefreaking amazingly good! We were met by the hostess with a welcoming smile and high energy and seated quickly. The aesthetics of this place was retro and cool vibes. All the dishes hit the spot from the Sticky Korean Ribs, Faan fried rice to the Satay Chicken!! Mmhmm I can go back for another round now.

The food is amazing and the sauce was perfect. The restaurant is dressed to perfection with ink…read morepaintings on the walls. The servers are friendly and welcoming. Would recommend.

Our new favorite Asian fusion spot! Clean with fun vibes thanks to the TVs everywhere and Kpop…read moremusic filling the spacious dining room. We liked everything we tried, but THE WINGS!! You must order the wings!!!! Sticky, sweet/spicy, juicy, and crunchy. Everything you can love about wings in one satisfying bite, the wait is worth it! We also ordered gyoza, beef pad kee mao and a pokeman go roll to sample the different Asian cuisines available on the menu. Our favorite was the Thai drunken noodles, but nothing was a miss. Although I probably wouldn't come here just for sushi, I need to come back to try all the interesting menu items like the bulgogi burger, and the Korean fried chicken sando. Our server Michelle hooked us up when we realized there was a bucket deal on drinks after we hastily ordered one beer each. She was so sweet, even though we came in near closing. The wings and beer were a perfect accompaniment to the first half of the NCAA championship game we watched during our visit. Can't wait to eat those wings again!

We had an awesome experience here. The restaurant is super bright, with lots of natural lighting…read moreshining through the windows and great views if you're sitting near the front facing windows. We unknowingly came in just before they closed for the afternoon (whoops!). The team welcomed us in a got us a table straight away. Our waitress was so sweet and super attentive. I went for some sushi/nigiri and fried rice. The spicy tuna roll was only okay, but the nigiri was pretty good. The fried rice was really good. As our meal was wrapping up, I wanted to order an extra portion of fried rice to take home. Our waitress let me know that the chef had already left for his afternoon break. Oh well. She was gone for a few minutes and came back with a side of fried rice!! She made the rice for me. It was so nice of her and she totally went above and beyond for us. We'll definitely be back soon. She even brought us some deep fried pastries at the end of the meal. They were fluffy and delicious

We had an incredible experience! The food was fantastic, so flavorful and filling. We had the…read moreteriyaki chicken bowl and chicken fried rice. We had the restaurant to ourselves since they were close to closing. The service was great!! Our drinks were always full and food came out quickly. We'll definitely be back!

The food here is absolutely delicious! Everything comes out fresh, beautifully plated, and packed…read morewith flavor. Whether you're starting with salads, appetizers, diving into sushi, or going straight for an entrée, you seriously can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Every dish I've tried has been a winner. If you're looking for a spot that consistently delivers on taste, quality, and presentation, this is it. Highly recommend!

I genuinely cannot understand how Wild Ginger isn't one of the most talkedabout restaurants in…read moreFranklin! The food was absolutely phenomenal. I have eaten at plenty of upscale fourand fivestar restaurants and I can confidently say that the quality of food here was even better than many of those experiences. What makes it even more impressive is that the prices are incredibly reasonable comparable to an average midrange restaurant yet the food tastes like something you would expect to pay significantly more for.Our server Layton made the entire experience even more special. He was incredibly kind, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely personable. He helped us with recommendations answered our questions and even took the time to have a lovely conversation with us. It's the kind of hospitality that makes you feel truly appreciated as a guest.We arrived around 2:00-2:30 in the afternoon and to our surprise we were the only guests there! It honestly felt like we had rented out the entire restaurant just for the two of us. It was such a wonderful intimate dining experience.But at the same time I couldn't stop thinking about how a restaurant serving food this extraordinary deserves to be packed with people!

We dined at Sunda after a friend mentioned it was one of her favorite spots in Chicago, so we had…read moreto check out the Nashville location while in town. Since we had a group, we decided to order a mix of dishes to share so everyone could taste a bit of everything. So good! Our server did an excellent job making recommendations for food and drinks. While it's definitely on the pricey side, the food quality and attentive service made it worth it for a fun group night out. Would recommend if you're looking for great Asian fusion and solid cocktails.

Large space that was mostly empty on a Thursday evening. The appetizers were definitely better than…read moremy actual entrée. For the appetizers, we ordered Bulgogi tacos, a red dragon roll, Wagyu and spicy tuna crispy rice, and crispy brussels sprouts. The crispy Brussel sprouts is a crunchy scrumptious salad that is so good. The spicy tuna crispy rice was also amazing. Bulgogi tacos were very large and had a lot of meat, although were a bit oily. For my entrée, I ordered the salmon poke bowl, which would've been amazing except that the sauce was too salty. That's a shame, since nothing is cooked so it should be relatively hard to mess up. Would've been nice to get the sauce on the side, so that you could tailor it to your own taste. Oh well! The appetizers made up for it!

I'm huge fan of O-Ku! Located in Germantown, it is a perfect addition considering all the changes…read morethe area is currently experiencing. So far on all my visits, we've arrived without a reservation and were able to find seating at the bar where we were able to order food and beverages. That said, considering how busy the place always seems to be, I recommend a making a reservation if you are looking to sit in the main dining area. The place has a cool, upscale, modern- Japanese feel to it and is always well maintained. The main dining area is spacious and consists of table/chair combos along with booth seating. From the staff at the door to the bartenders, service is always 5-star. Everyone is always welcoming and helpful. Everything I've had here is always tasty. Some of my favorites include the Crispy Rice, the Shogun and the Tennessee Two Step. While they do have a full bar, they have some unique cocktails on the menu which I highly recommend trying. I always look forward to visiting O-Ku whenever I'm in the area.

O-ku has a cool, upscale atmosphere, but the food doesn't quite live up to the setting or the…read moreprice. The sushi was fine, but at this price point, I expected it to be much more memorable. The biggest miss was the rice, which was surprisingly bland and lacked the seasoning and flavor you'd expect from a sushi restaurant of this caliber. The rolls were beautifully presented, but there wasn't anything that stood out. When you're paying a premium for sushi, "fine" just isn't enough.

This place was amazing! The service was great. The servers make you feel comfortable, and ask if…read moreyou've been there before so they can explain certain things. They tell you what banchan they're serving and come back to see how you like everything. Very friendly. Their portions are big too. I didn't get a chance to take pictures of the food but we ordered their Mackrel, Lion king sushi, and bibimbop bowl, which were all delicious! Definitely a must try.

We love Midori! This restaurant serves up both traditional Japanese and Korean food, from sushi and…read morekatsu to japchae and galbi. I like coming with a group because if you order Japanese food, you get miso soup and a salad, but if you order Korean food, you get a ton of banchan delivered to your table. I like a bit of both, so having multiple people at my table increases my odds of sampling the whole menu. The bento boxes come with endless food: entree, generous portion of veggie and shrimp tempura, sushi roll, gyoza, rice and orange slice. Not to mention the miso soup and salad brought out before the box. My favorite is the dolsot bibimbap which comes out sizzling in a hot stone pot. This creates a crispy rice edge and keeps the dish hot the entire time you're eating. I always add a healthy amount of spicy gochujang sauce to my bowl to add warmth and depth of flavors. This makes it one of my ultimate comfort food dishes. We typically come here on a weeknight and are usually seared right away. The staff is always super welcoming and friendly.