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    Kore

    4.8 (151 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Salmon Don & beef tartare
    Quentin T.

    WOW YALL, I can't believe I slept on Kore so long! My wife & I met up with our besties & fellow Yelpies Amanda M & TJ M for an 8:15 Sunday dinner & were served by the incredibly friendly & enthusiastic Kensington. She took a good 5 mins to welcome us as newbies & go over all the highlights. We each started off with a cocktail from their extensive drink menu. I had the Beluga which was a deliciously sweet gin based drink heavy with lychee. I don't remember what everybody else had but we all tasted each others drinks & they were all solid. Between the four of us we probably sampled half the food menu but if I had to pick just two faves I'd go with the Salmon Don & the kimchi bacon risotto though it's REALLY hard to narrow it because everything here was exceptional. Every time something new was placed on the table & eaten somebody said "this is so good" I'd go so far as to say that Kore deserves all the praise that Noko up the street receives. The atmosphere is more fun & laid back, the food is just as good with some of the same creativity & inspiration, the drinks are better & the service is exceptional. I will be back & will bring more people to try Kore because they are doing everything right. Get down there & eat yall!

    Not Negroni
    Amanda M.

    I about to become a regular here. The food is so flavorful. I loved the crispy tuna, and the k pop chicken. I can't wait to go back so I can try everything on the menu. Everything is shareable so they recommend 2-4 plates person. We for about 5 dishes for 2 ppl and it was plenty. They are a craft cocktail bar and everything was amazing. Service was fantastic. Shout out to our server, Kensington, she has great energy and gave us awesome recommendations. This is a great place to meet friends or have a fun date night. There is bar seating, couches and tables. The vibes are great to chilling and hanging out. They also have a private parking lot so that takes the stress out of parking. But the spots are sort of small so I can see it filling up fast. Can't wait to go back.

    Gnocchi
    Trieu T.

    Came here with some work colleagues and was pleased to say the least. We definitely spent a pretty penny, but was well worth it. Be prepared to do the same especially if you want to indulge in multiple dishes (and even accommodating for a party greater than 2-3 folks.) We didn't have to wait because we had a reservation in place the day prior. We had the time at 7:30pm on a Saturday night. No problems there. Our server was also very friendly and attentive (his name is Travis). He made sure to give us our time/privacy to chat but also showed face to fill our cups, clear our dirty dishes, and make sure we were cared for. Most importantly, the food/drinks. Although portion wise they are on the smaller side, you are paying for the quality over quantity. We ordered: Mi Cucumbers, K-Pop Chicken, Sticky Rib, Duck Tacos, Truffle Mac and Cheese, Gnocchi, and a few cocktails on top. I had the "Kore-Anita" and was happy with it. Definitely would get again if I weren't trying anything else. Lastly, seating inside was fair. Not too large but also didnt feel too small. Again, my party was a size of 4 and I already thought that was "larger" than the average parties I saw in there at the time. Definitely a place for a date. Would recommend. My personal rating: 4.6/5

    Scallops
    Hayley P.

    I came here with work colleagues on a business trip. We were able to make a reservation for a Saturday evening, and boy, did we need one. It was hoppin' in there! We went on a rainy evening at around 6pm and it was busy. While we were waiting for our seats, we saw so many delicious plates of food and unique drinks. We knew it was going to be hard to choose! Thankfully, the two ladies I went with had been before, so they were able to help me in choosing. We decided to get a few plates for the table and share. This is definitely an elevated tapas/dim sum/small plates spot. We went with the truffle mac & cheese, mi cucumber,k-pop chicken, sticky rib, crispy tuna + rice, and the scallops. Between the three of us, this was sufficient in terms of food. The plates vary in terms of quantity/size. For example, the k-pop chicken had a decent amount but for the scallops there were only three with the order. For drinks I tried the Blackberry Rye and the Hibiscus Bubbles. I love when rye whiskey and fruit are mixed, it is absolutely delicious. And then the bubbles drink was just fun. It tasted good and also had these cool bubbles on top. Very fun and funky. We enjoyed our meal but in true busy spot fashion, we had to vacate at around the 1.5 hour mark because they had another reservation coming in. While I ubered, there seems to be parking close by. All in all, this was a really fun (and expensive) experience. Definitely worth it in my opinion. I am trying to figure out how to get back to Nashville just so I can go here again.

    Salmon don bowl
    Vivian V.

    I was in town for work for the week and this was our last celebratory dinner with just one of my colleagues and I and I wish I had found this place. We had too many meetings. Anyways we came in knowing bar seating was our only option after calling and found only one seat available. Staff were so kind that they pulled up a second barstool and had some people scooted down which everybody was happy to do. Gotta love how polite it is in the south. Jen the bartender was phenomenal. We started with some cocktails a lychee martini and I forget what my friend ordered. Loved these. Then we asked Jen what she liked. She gave us all the customer favorites and added hers into the mix. I think we based our whole dinner on her recs and if you're reading this yall should do the same. This is tapas style to expect to order a few things. We got the broccolini (5/5), salmon don bowl (4.5/5) only bc the rice filled me up and I needed room for more delicious things, kimchi bacon risotto 6/5 tbh the best thing we had IMO, sticky ribs (5/5) and we capped it with the caramel dessert. Start to finish this was an awesome meal with great staff and incredible food. The inside is so cute you can tell it is well loved in the neighborhood.

    Tuna crispy rice, k bop chicken, scallops, dumplings and cucumber salad
    Nicole R.

    First time here and it was great! Natasha was our server and she had the most amazing drink suggestions. Travis told us all the tasting notes in the food and London the manager was extremely attentive and thoughtful, she even sent a second truffle Mac and cheese(amazing) out for the table. I can't wait to bring family and friends back. The cucumber salad was one of the best I've ever had.

    Octopus
    Donny W.

    We've made Korè Nashville our regular Wednesday night date spot, and it never disappoints. If you go, sit at the bar and take advantage of the happy hour--that's the move. The pricing is basically cut in half, and it lets you try a bunch of different things without breaking the bank. We usually order one of everything on the happy hour menu for each of us, plus extras. The tuna tartare is our favorite by far--we always get three to share. The crispy rice with it is unreal. I like to dip the crispy rice in the cucumber salad dressing and then stack it with the tuna... next level. The gem salad, cucumber salad, and K-pop chicken are all outstanding too. We usually just get one K-pop chicken to share since it's rich, but it's seriously good. The vibe is trendy and busy, especially at peak times, so get there early. It can get a little loud, but that's part of the energy. One heads up: if you're not sitting at the bar, you won't get the happy hour specials--and that's where the real value is. Great food, great atmosphere, and one of the best midweek date night spots we've found.

    Musie Y.

    Love Kore for some good quality Asian fusion food in east Nashville! They have a pretty good happy hour deal (bar only). Beer was $5, wine $7, and cocktails were $8. I love the capri moons they had, which were essentially adult capri suns and they actually come in a capri sun bag. I also tried the lychee martini, which is a little less sweet than the lychee capri moon. In the happy hour, they also had food specials which ranged from $3-$10. The spicy tuna crispy rice is a must get if you like raw tuna. It was so fresh and paired well with the crispy rice. The K-pop chicken was really delicious, good flavors, and perfectly fried. The cucumbers were refreshing. The sauce was really good and I think it had sesame oil, but whatever that was, wow, get me a glass of that sauce.

    K pop chicken
    Christina D.

    Ate here a little while ago with a friend and we tried a number of dishes: - Crispy tuna: super fresh and tasty - Caulifower: well cooked, but just okay - Stick ribs: these were good but not exceptional - Kalbi dumplings: well seasoned filling, probably one my favorite dishes we had - K pop chicken: also good, but not exceptional Overall, liked a few of the dishes but many were not as good as I would have liked/were underwhelming so not sure I will be back. Nevertheless, the service was great and the vibe of this place was very cool.

    Steak
    Araceli C.

    Kore is one of my fave date night spots we just keep coming back to! The food is delicious and hits the spot every time. Staff is friendly and attentive, and food always comes out pretty quickly. My favorites are the Crispy Tuna, Octopus, and the gojuchang gnocchi! Cockatils are also constituency good and reasonable prices compared to other restrauteants in the area. Glasses on the drinks light up and I kinda love the mood it creates. It can get busy, but you can usually get lucky with a seat at the bar.

    Menu 9/27/25
    Teri T.

    Wow. Kore does not disappoint. I dined here with my partner on a Saturday night. We made reservations (highly recommended due to their popularity). Service was fast and friendly, and both drinks and food were delicious. My favorite was the k-pop chicken, beef tartar, and himachi crudo. The k-pop chicken was a pop of fantastic flavor with crispy outsides, even though it was smothered in sauce. Beef tartar comes with this light, crunchy nori and a delightful whipped uni that brings an unexpected twist to the overall flavors of the dish. Don't miss out on the Hamachi Crudo either. Soft, silky fish covered in a creamy, mouthwatering sesame sauce. I will order two next time...because I don't want to share! Lastly, I ordered a seasonal fall Manhattan that had a baking spice undertone that was balanced and well-crafted. My only warning about the restaurant is the noise level. It's LOUD, especially once it fills up with people. With the background noise, it made it hard to hear those around me...even if they are only sitting across the table from me. I found myself having to shout to have a conversation. We will be back, but maybe try and pick times that it won't be so loud.

    Plantains
    Dwight O.

    Absolutely one of my best meals in all of TN. Tapas style dining with a 100% Asian influence. Started off with a Yuzu and Bourbon Manhattan. We were a party of 6 and our more than wonderful waitress named Kensington suggested that we order two dishes per person and share. This ended up being a perfect recommendation. We did the sticky rib, k-pop chicken, cucumbers, plantain, beef dumplings, truffle Mac and cheese, gnocci, and crispy tuna. Every single dish was fantastic. They have their own parking lot, a big plus as well! Make reservations as it can get busy for good reason! Great vibe and now a permanent spot on my must eat at list.

    Casey P.

    After enjoying MiKitchen a few times, I was excited to check out their new sister restaurant, Koré. Ben and I love to sample a variety of dishes, so the tapas-style menu was right up our alley. Highlights: * The duck tacos were a standout -- incredibly crispy shell with a beautifully balanced filling. * The gnocchi was fluffy, chewy, and melt-in-your-mouth good. Ben even said it was the best gnocchi we've ever had. * Mimiga (crispy pig's ear) was surprisingly addictive. * Both the Kalbi steak and sticky ribs were flavorful and tender. A few dishes were fun to try but likely won't make our repeat list: the plantains, scallops, octopus, and crème brûlée cheesecake. Service was top-notch -- very attentive, and we appreciated one of the co-owners being present and graciously checking on tables. If you're looking for a new spot to explore, I'd highly recommend giving Koré a try.

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    Do the serve the Korean side dishes here that you typically get?

    Thank you for your question! While we don't serve traditional Korean side dishes you might typically expect, Koré is an Asian-influenced tapas-style restaurant. Majorly Korean cuisine inspired. Our menu is designed to offer a unique and modern take… Read more

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