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    shaokao

    3.9 (22 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Crispy Aromatic Duck

    My family and I have been looking for authentic Chinese food and this place has been the perfect spot. It has great outdoor seating for a breeze-filled ambiance. I did not have any issues being seated. The food has good seasoning and flavor. The soup buns had plenty of taste within the meat. The braised beef noodle plate was seasoned well with a hint of sweetness depending on your preferences, whether you like that, but I enjoyed it. The meat was soft and not dry. As for the skewers, they were well seasoned and great for the family to share. All in all, it was an inviting experience and I enjoyed the meal. I would recommend.

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    Juliana C.

    The food was absolutely amazing. The skewers were so deliciously grilled and perfectly seasoned with spices. It was soft tender and juicy. The fried milk was crispy and soft on the inside and dipped in condensed milk is the perfect sweet milky warm flavor. The grilled duck combo was amazing which allows you to make your own bao bun with all the different components. Overall, this place was very delicious and I would definitely come here again.

    Lamb skewers
    Amy W.

    Solid Chinese food and really friendly servers! Flavors are authentic with additional options that are more targeted to the American palate as well. Only downside was the wait. We came on a weekday night but had to wait about an hour for our table; there might have been an event they were reserving seating for, although we didn't see any groups using the space. Otherwise, there is decent seating inside and outside so hopefully the normal wait is not as long. The skewers and food came quickly after ordering but our drinks took much longer to arrive; it was a busy night and they are relatively new, so hopefully things gets more streamlined over time.

    Noodles were good, meat was tender. Soup was sweet
    Julina K.

    We went on a Friday night. There was a wait, parking was hard to find around there too. We got in and started off with beer and appetizers. I really like the squid stick, the beef stick was good too. The fried milk tasted like fried sweet tofu. The noodles in the soup were made in house, texture was great. We got the pork rice dish too, all the meat was tender but everything was kind of sweet, if you like your food sweet, you'll like it. Everyone was nice and service was quick.

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    Diana S.

    Lovely small house restaurant with some outdoor seating. Wait time was 1+ hour wait. They are super busy. We just hung around the area and came back to check in. They do call you when the table is ready. Enjoyed our skewers. The lamb was definitely one of my favorite. Food items were all shareable and arrived fast once order. The noodles N5 were kinda bland. The fried milk with condensed milk dip was good. Food enjoyable. Definitely would like to try more menu item we were just too full.

    fried milk and bang bang shrimp
    Sydney C.

    very neat little authentic chinese restaurant! a friend and i came here since it was the only place i could find nearby that had fried milk like i'd gotten in china. it was really good! my friend really enjoyed the bang bang shrimp and pork belly skewer and i loved the custard buns and pork soup dumplings. service was ok and our food came out pretty quick, nice and hot and exactly what we expected. i would absolutely come back here to try more.

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    Alex K.

    Couldn't have been more disappointed than I was on my visit to Shaokao. I first heard about this from social media foodies like Nashville Hidden Gems. I'm still confused because a lot of people have given this place good reviews, but I thought it was awful. We ordered a ton of different items and the only ones that were edible were the Duck (with the bao buns), the beef skewers, and the beef & peppers with rice. The Duck was the best item, and the others were just fine. We also got noodles that had a horrible texture, and the broth was so oily and greasy it was gross. The shrimp Shumai was so awful that my friend had to spit it in her napkin at the table in order to avoid throwing up. We also got the eggplant dish, which had so much garlic that it made me have a bad taste in my mouth for hours. As my one friend said, the best thing we had there was the Diet Coke. Horribly disappointed in this experience as I had high expectations. I am honestly unsure how they have so many good reviews.

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    Best authentic Sichuan Chinese food in all of Nashville! This has become a staple for my family!

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    4.2(167 reviews)
    1.2 miHillsboro West End
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    This is my favorite restaurant for a casual dinner and a movie date night! Dumpling house is in an…read moreadorable house right next to the Belcourt, and has a cute interior and great patio. To me, this is the perfect order for 2: 2 orders of peanut butter dumplings (yes, you need your own because they're that good, and for optimal sauce dipping for your other dumplings too!!) and an order of steamed half chicken coriander half spicy pork dumplings. Definitely don't skip the drinks! I got the lychee dragonfruit tea and added in lychee popping boba this last time. Delish. I haven't been super impressed with some of the items aside from the dumplings - I wouldn't get the hot and sour soup again and could take or leave the cucumber salad. But the dumplings and the drinks alone easily make this place a 5/5. Some of the best dumplings I've had in Nashville!

    Dumplings were pretty good! I think I will do the pan seared next time. I wish they told me you…read morehave to ask for dumpling sauce when you order in because I would have wanted that too. I didn't know until after that the had it. I really enjoyed my milk tea. It was delicious. Food was brought to the table after you order and the place is really cute. My friends love the spot. I like all the different tea and dumplings they have. I'll be back again to try the pan seared with dumpling sauce.

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    4.1(308 reviews)
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    the food was alright , not the best I've had(compared to other Asian food I've eaten, this is…read morebullshit). the service was slow and not very friendly(wasn't rude either), could have been better. I do absolutely love the koi pond, and the statue. I do unfortunately no longer go there because my friend once ate there and a fucking fly landed in her food, never again. This was sev years ago and I haven't gone back since the fly incident with my frien.

    Sichuan Hot Pot & Asian Cuisine is hands down the only hot pot spot I recommend in Nashville.After…read morestudying abroad in Shanghai, I fell in love with the rich broths: spicy, tomato, herbal, and even refreshing ones like watermelon.For years, I couldn't find those same flavors in Nashville until Sichuan Hot Pot opened a few years ago. The inside goes beyond your typical neighborhood Chinese spot, with grand décor that sets the mood. The staff is always friendly and even brings out complimentary kimchi and peanuts to start. Their combo prices are incredibly fair (around $20), and each one comes loaded with fresh veggies, ramen noodles, and fish balls. The sauce bar is next level too, with fresh cilantro and green onion, sesame sauce, and chili oil, all ready to be mixed to your taste. Whenever soup season hits (and it's coming up), I instantly start craving their spicy hot pot beef combo!!

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    2.0 miHistoric Waverly
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    Overall: Yummm! I got the pad thai and chicken satay, and it was so delicious and they had great…read moreportions! I also got the thai tea which was pretty solid. I would definitely be back for some GOOD Thai food! Service: We got seated right away and our food came out really fast. Ambiance: So cute! It's a little house and super cozy and homey inside. You really feel like you're eating a home-cooked meal.

    I stumbled upon this jewel after a not so pleasant experience at another local restaurant…read more That said: They turned our day around. They greeted us warmly and seated us immediately. The menu isn't big and that works out perfectly as I prefer it this way. It's a pretty small restaurant and from what I understand, gets pretty busy normally. I felt happy to have walked right in. If you're looking for a restaurant with alcoholic beverages, this isn't the place for you as they don't serve alcohol. That wasn't a deal breaker because at this point in my night I needed food. Good food. Good food with good SERVICE. They delivered! I ordered the steam vegetable dumplings and they were sooooooo good! Very flavorful. I will definitely be bringing my foodie buddy here. My entree was Chicken fried rice and it was DELICIOUS! Just the right amount of everything. They didn't skimp on the eggs and I love that. This is definitely a spot I will check out again soon.

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