I'm going to jump ahead and just let y'all know this restaurant is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING....I MEAN…read moreAMAZING-AMAZING like "knock your socks off" amazingly good, like "holy moly guacamole" amazingly good! I honestly have never had a restaurant prepared meal that was even remotely prepared to this caliber of perfection! Alright here we go.... FOOD: We ordered WAY TOO MUCH, but we wanted to get a full understanding of what they were about, that and the pictures in the menu looked amazing. I always ask for suggestions when I'm trying something new.....And you can always tell when it's a knowledgeable, helpful and caring person by what they recommend....the 4 to 5 gentlemen who took care of us brought us an abundance of delicious and beautifully presented foods, including sides and specialties...we were blown away!! Service was beyond perfect....it really feels like you're hanging out with the family you always kinda wanted...lol! Above and beyond!!! Ambiance is comforting and relaxing not at all pretentious with plenty of room for large groups and families to enjoy together. I base a lot of my opinions about the overall quality of the restaurants that I review on the cleanliness of their restrooms....it's a "basic bottle line" that says everything you need to know about where you could potentially be eating and drinking by doing nothing more than taking a quick trip to the toilet. If it's a mess, LEAVE!! If it's kept up, well stocked and CLEAN, then hug the owner, tell your friends and family to eat there and write a good review because phenomenal places with pristine restrooms like Edessa are becoming a rarity, a thing of the past, a novelty in a new era of nasty, busted and gross establishments serving crap.... Try Edessa, you won't be disappointed!!

Another delicious spot on Nolensville Pike in South Nashville! Unassuming look in the middle of a…read morestrip mall, but always super busy. Food is great, and you can taste the ingredients are fresh. Their falafel is the perfect texture - good crisp to the exterior but light and fluffy and herby on the inside. Their falafel lemon tahini sauce is bright and smooth, a nice compliment. Tabouleh salad is not my favorite, way too dry and felt like I was gnawing on a dry bunch of parsley from the grocery store. Grapes leaves, order them. Hummus was smooth and creamy, pita hot. Their lamb smelled delicious but I'm not eating meat at the moment so didn't try it. Service is quick and kind. Prices very reasonable. Looking forward to trying more goodies next time!

Took a friend here for lunch who had never had Turkish food. She was quite pleased with the…read moreVegetable Sampler and took leftovers home for dinner. The complimentary bread and dipping oil appetizer was delicious. The service is always very good here. I enjoy the calm and quiet atmosphere. You can easily have conversation.

Anatolia Turkish restaurant is a tucked away little gem (also a hidden gem nearby is Sonobana sushi…read morebut different story.) I can't speak to the authenticity of the Turkish cuisine here, but I can speak to the food quality. Starting off is a beautiful focaccia loaf with a mix of light spices and olive oil. It's odd to say bread is relaxing and refreshing but here it is. The hummus is quite the same, lightly spiced but bright and refreshing. The ezme is interesting. To me it resembles a Turkish version of chips and salsa, very tomato forward but lightly spiced. Only complaint of the meal for me was the lamb kabobs. I am notorious for over seasoning things, and that is simply how my palette is. The lamb was cooked perfectly, not dried out and moist, however I would've liked a little more seasoning. The Billur kabob has been a repeat favorite of mine over the years. The combination of sautéed eggplant, pashamal sauce and onions/peppers/mushrooms creates an explosion of varying textures and tastes. Everything sort of melds together perfectly once it's cooked on the stone oven and becomes a cohesive entree better than the sum of its parts. The servers are always very attentive, respectful and knowledgeable about the menu. When I first started coming here they always had fantastic recommendations. All in all this has been and continues to be a delicious meal no matter what I have ordered here.

This was my first time trying Turkish food, and I have to say, I was completely blown away by how…read moredelicious everything was--especially the coffee! The coffee was honestly one of the best coffees I've ever had. If you're looking for a nice, chill environment with great food and especially great coffee, you definitely need to check this place out. I was very impressed. The service was wonderful, the restaurant was nice and clean, and I would definitely visit again if I'm in the area.

We came here for a birthday party, and we had such a great experience!…read more I would highly recommend coming with a smaller group if you can. Honestly, even six people might be a little too many for one table -- four people would probably be ideal. As you can see in the photos, our table was PACKED! That being said, we were served very well, the food was really good, and everyone left completely full. We got to experience so many different foods that we had never tried before, which made the whole experience even more fun. If you've never been here, I highly recommend giving it a try. It's definitely a VIBE! I really wish we could have sat at one of the tables on the floor because that looked like such a fun experience. Unfortunately, some of the people in our group were older, and with the size of our party, that wasn't really an option. So if you're coming with a larger group, I would recommend sitting at separate tables rather than trying to fit everyone at one table. You'll have a much more comfortable experience that way. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely come back!

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!

Delicious and authentic Persian food! There is a kebab or mix plate here for everyone - carnivores,…read morepescatarians and vegetarians alike! The restaurant is well established and doesn't rely on frills and gimmicks to attract their clientele. Lots of brown and neutrals dominate the aesthetic - cultural decor and an occasional tv can be spotted along the walls. All the kebabs are well seasoned and full of flavor. The meat is both crispy and juicy. The complimentary pita is served warm and is pillowy soft. Some of my favorite hidden gems on this menu are on the appetizer list. Don't skip over the chefs appetizer with creamy cheese, olives, herbs and ground walnuts! I also love the light but flavorful white bean soup with tomato broth and generous chunks of chicken.

House of Kabob is a well-known Persian restaurant in South Nashville quite popular with the diverse…read morelocal population. They maintain an impressively enormous menu with just about every style of kabob on the planet! They also serve lamb shanks, gyros, and falafel among other options. The lamb is extraordinarily tender and pretty tasty, although the flavor isn't nearly as good as the best I've eaten in the Middle East. But I have unfairly high standards as a world traveler. The beef dishes are very good too, but again, not the best I've had. The service is fantastic with welcoming employees who make you feel right at home. House of Kabob is a worthy stop if you love Persian cuisine.

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.

Always great food, our "go to". Not even ones we felt disappointed and we go on average bi-weekly…read more Family favorites are wedding pilaf and pelmeni. Service is nice and, very attentive and patient. If you need more sour cream or onions, that's never a problem and they won't charge you for it. A lot of times I can call ahead so the food gets to the table by the time we arrive- we have our "usual order" Ambiance is very low key but always very clean and orderly. People are sweet. My family consists of Chinese, Brazilian and Russian Americans and we all love it without exceptions!

I've tried the kabob pizza and was a shock for me, this is amazing! You tase the authentic kabob…read moretaste. The market had everything I wanted. The staff was very helpful and offered me to try some of their food. They also have a small seating area inside.

Ordered a chicken kebab pizza and it was amazing! Definitely a 10/10. The staff was very nice too!read more

This family owned Lebanese bistro is located on 12 South. They serve classic Lebanese dishes like…read moreGrape Leaves, Charred Eggplant, Soups, Salads, Lamb, Hummus, Za'atar, Shawarma, Tawook, Fish Tacos and more. Keep in mind that they have different menus according to Dinner, Lunch and Weekend Brunch. They offer plenty of Vegan and Vegetarian dishes. This is a Scratch kithen and you can tell by the fresh Ingredients and vibrant colors of the food. The interior of the restaurant feels modern and classy with skylights to let in the natural light. The staff are very friendly and the service is very good. The dress code is Smart Casual. They also offer a full bar along with an extensive European wine list. If you're looking for a great date night spot or a weekend brunch, this would be a nice option. The food and the ambiance go hand in hand. I would recommend making reservations as it can get very busy at peak hours. To finish the review-- Parking situation-- There is limited street parking, Pay to park lots and you can park at Sevier Park which is a short walk to the restaurant and it's free. Enjoy!!

The ambience inside is wonderful, it's a small room that feels upscale without being stuffy. Most…read morepeople were dressed in a sundress or nice shirt and pants. They had a nice wine list and good cocktail selection. Service was super friendly too. I just think the food was okay, especially for the prices. The portions of meat were a little small considering the entrees were $30+. I also wasn't very impressed by the pita and hummus. I'd like to go back and try some other items!

One of the most memorable meals of the trip. We ordered the Chick-In Feast, Feast for 6…read more The meal started with solid appetizers. Four fried phyllo dough rolls with chicken (wish this was 6 since the feast was for 6). The others were different dipping sauces to eat with pita bread. Everything was good but our favorites were Humus (hummus) and Alinazik. The Alinazik was creamy, smoky, with a mild taste eggplant in it. That was followed by the Haydari (yogurt with dill and mint). Wasn't quite sure what to think of Ezme which had walnuts and was tart and fruity. Definitely interesting and worth trying, but we wound up only eating about half of that one. The soups (6) - A choice between 2 - Mercimek (lentil soup) almost tasted like a split pea soup - (solid. Chicken soup tasted like cream of chicken with bigger pieces of chicken - ok. Salad was ok. It was like a house salad with a slight drizzle of creamy dressing. The dressing was purple (maybe from pomegranate). The main show was the entree. A massive mountain of saffron rice topped with various grilled meats and vegetables. My favorites were the chicken wings and the ground chicken kebabs. I didn't particularly care for the pearl onions since they were on the grill too long (burnt with acrid flavor). Dessert was 6 pieces of baklava. A pretty good version of it. Very sweet from chocolate sauce, not very crispy. The walls are covered in chicken related decor featuring chicken puns. If you like dad jokes, this will be a positive. The feast at Only Chicken is truly a feast. I love the amount of variety they're able to get with just one protein and the grill. Fun and memorable experience.

I love this restaurant!! I typically come for lunch to get the $14.95 lunch special. I came today…read morefor lunch with a friend - she got the spicy chicken (spice level 2) and I got the Iskender. Both were delicious, portion sizes were huge. It comes with a salad and pasta. Restaurant has a cute outdoor patio for nicer days, and a clean interior. The staff are always so kind and willing to explain anything on the menu. They also have a small parking lot with several spots in the back if you don't want to deal with Hillsboro paid parking. Definitely a hidden gem in Nashville. I've never had anything short of exceptional food here!

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.