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.

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!!

This place offers a very unique and curated dining experience. Having a small menu, provides each…read moredish with thoughtful additions to the plate. The noodles were an absolute delight. Complex flavors and perfect bite with a little chew. A bit of that ma-la numbing spice. Very well developed flavors in every dish. Our table also loved the steak skewers with the two sauces, out of this world. We ordered quite a bit and there NO misses. Everything was perfectly executed. Must go in Nashville.

Food me once, shame on you, fool me twice...ugh…read more After a pretty harrowing takeout experience a few years ago (which has generally been balanced out by several good dine-in experiences!), we decided to give them a second chance with takeout -- we've got a new baby at home and wanted something tasty for dinner. What a mistake that was! We were quoted about a 30-min pickup and arrived timely, only to be told the kitchen was waiting on "one more dish." That turned into three total dishes -- out of six. We left after waiting for 30 minutes beyond the quoted time, and still missing the noodle dish (which is the one dish I had really been craving). The staff person said they'd credit us for that dish, but that doesn't make up for the fact that everything else was cold and inedible by that point. Nobody was particularly apologetic, which would've helped a little bit. We like to support local family-owned businesses but I really don't understand what's going on here. Why offer takeout when the way the kitchen works seemingly cannot sync with making food available when it's hot?

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.

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!

Food and service are excellent! This is our go-to place for date night. It's right across the…read morestreet from Ascend Ampitheater entrance too. Great place for drinks and apps before a concert

Service - 5/5 Every bite we had - 5/5…read more We went in on a Friday evening! It felt great so we sat on the patio area. It was a nice breeze! We had an amazing server and he suggested we try a bit of everything and split it so we could taste all of the goodness. He didn't disappoint. My top 3: - Brussel Sprouts - Table side fried rice - imperial roll

Fantastic experience overall! Highly recommend, don't let the name mislead you into thinking this…read moreis some silly place. Went for a birthday, couldn't have been happier! Walk in the door and you get a cocktail, off to a good start! ALL of the staff is fantastic, hostess, bartenders, servers, chefs, managers, everyone was amazing and want you to have a great time. We did the Chef's Full Night Out menu which gives you more than enough food. Every course is timed perfectly and every course is delicious. The precision is actually very impressive, wouldn't be surprised if they join Bastion, Catbird and Locust in the one star club. A great value for the food and experience although cocktails are a bit pricey. The best thing I had was the buddhas hand vodka pasta, GF says the steak. Caesar salad was amazing. Bluefin bites were unexpected, shiso gives it an almost minty flavor compared to nori, fantastic! Well done Fancypants, we will be back!

Came here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday by trying the tasting menu. At $125 per person, the…read moretasting menu is absolutely worth it! It includes SO MUCH FOOD, and we even had quite a few leftovers. We were able to try at least 8 different menu items: Focaccia, bluefin tuna, jammy deviled eggs, beef tartare, tomato melon salad, summer squash, lamburger helper, and the steak with its accompaniments. The majority of the plates we received were wonderful. I LOVED the foccacia, and the other items were very good, but I feel like the jammy boiled eggs and the lamburger helper were not exactly my cup of tea. My boyfriend and I agreed the lamburger helper tasted like lamb fat, and while i typically love 6.5 minute jammy boiled eggs AND traditional boiled eggs, I wasn't particularly a fan of the deviled egg's flavor profiles including the red pepper and sesame seed on the egg. The servers all stayed very busy, seeming to take care of the bar in addition to their tables. They were all very nice and helpful. We had one main server and two people who would alternate bringing our food out who had great personalities. The interior felt fun, the booth side seats were really comfortable, and it was fun being able to watch the kitchen staff do their thing.

Wow, this place is great! The decorations inside are really nice and the waitstaff has always been…read morehelpful and friendly. The curry is fantastic and I loved the sweet and sour chicken stirfry. The portions are nice, not overly large but I generally have leftovers. I'll definitely be back!

Really great casual spot for Thai food. They serve sushi too, but to be honest, I didn't love the…read moresushi as much. I highly recommend the drunken noodles and pad thai from their noodles section. The beef drunken noodles were juicy and not dry at all, so flavorful, and sooo good. My friend got the pad Thai and I tried some and it was also juicy and flavorful. The wok edamame was fantastic!! Get it! That sauce is incredible on the edamame and it's amaazing. I got the tom yum soup and it was pretty good, tangy just what a tom yum soup should be like. The sushi just wasn't my favorite. I think the rice is a little mushy instead of that crisp short gain Japanese rice, so I'd stick to the Thai food. Large parking lot so no issues with parking here.

Super cute pink building, can't miss it!…read more Was looking for something unique to try while visiting Nashville and my host recommended this spot. The ambiance is friendly and welcoming, they attend to you very well! And now for the food, I am so glad I came here to try food!!! I had the dumplings and the brisket curry bowl... both so delicious and fun fusion takes on traditional Asian and American bbq!!! I wish we had this back home in CA. I am a big fan!!!

On a quick visit to Nashville i was looking for something unique to try - and boy did i find it!…read morePlaced a phone order about 30 min prior to close for pickup (i know, i know) and it was ready in excellent time + the staff were super kind. I ordered the Pulled Pork Panang Curry and it was so flavorful + the amount of pork provided with the meal was surprising (in the best way!). I can understand how the restaurant is so popular, i can only hope they make their way to SoCal one day! Will be stopping by again in my next visit. Also the pink house/restaurant is fantastic, i only wish i got to see it during the day!

Amazing crab KIMBAP Made fresh right before my eyes…read more Service was nice. They call by your order. And make sure that it's made in order. Was given napkins, but noticed not chopsticks or forks available. Perhaps if I had asked....fortunately, my friend had an extra fork. Took a little longer to get my food, but hey it was made from scratch! Also, not sure their hours for sushi type food, but while I was waiting for my order the right screen was turned off and I heard another customer ask for sushi and was told it was no longer available. This was around 2pm on a Friday.

I got the vegetable fried rice and a side of tempura shrimp. To my surprise, the rice was fried…read morefresh and I was able to choose which vegetables went into my order and whether or not I wanted egg. The tempura shrimp was just okay by itself but with the flavor of the rice it was good. You can either sit or stand at one of the many nearby tables.