If you walk into a restaurant at 7pm on a Wednesday night and the place is fully packed and there…read moreare people waiting behind you to be sat, you KNOW you made the right decision to go there. We were greeted nicely by the hostess and waited roughly 5 minutes for a table to open up. A family of five came in right after us and decided to sit at the bar to eat. I knew in my heart that this was the best place to go to for my husband's birthday dinner. We sat on some barstools while we waited, discussing the hockey game playing on the tv behind the bar. I loved the low ambient lighting that spread across the ceiling. Our waitress was nice but she never gave us her name so I unfortunately can't shout her out. She gave us recommendations so I ended up taking one of hers. Now, if you have read my Thai restaurant reviews, you know by now that I judge a Thai restaurant by ordering their Pad Thai the first visit, however, I broke that rule because I just KNEW this place was going to be good. We ordered the Tom Kha soup with chicken, Pad Kee Mao with chicken, I ordered the Khao Soi Gai (it comes with chicken, no substitutions), and one Thai iced tea. You guys. When the Tom Kha soup touched my lips, I was SO excited to get the main course! It was made PERFECTLY. I haven't had true Tom Kha since probably when I lived in California over a decade ago. The Thai tea was strong and delicious, exactly how it should be made. The Khao Soi Gai...that first sip of the curry broth nearly made me go Meg Ryan-mode in the restaurant. If you know, you know. "I'll have what she's having!" Our waitress recommended this dish and I'm so glad I was adventurous and tried something different outside of my "I'll judge you based off of your Pad Thai" attitude. It was perfect and when I say perfect, I didn't even add lime juice to it because I didn't want to mess anything up with the flavor profile. Sure, lime could have added another element to the dish but when I say it was perfect the way it was, it's true. The night at Smiley would have ended perfectly if it weren't for the miserable couple who sat beside us discussing how unhappy they were in their marriage and decided to accept the waitstaff into their broken marriage by being completely rude. But the staff remained professional and kind through it all and I give them HUGE props for that because I was a moment away from telling that wretched couple off. In short, the staff here are wonderful, and the food is memorable, delectable, delicious, perfect...it's HEAVEN. We will DEFINITELY be back to try other menu items!

Came here by myself so I was given the option to sit at either the bar or sushi bar. The bartender…read morewas quick to make drinks and she still had time to check on me and take my orders. The miso soup was great and my 3 rolls came out not much longer after my soup! Everything was fresh and tasty. I will warn you if you get the spicy yellowtail roll it is actually hot unlike at other sushi restaurants. There is cucumber in the roll to combat the heat so it's still a tasty option!

We are new to Nashville area and looking for an authentic Vietnamese and Thai restaurant. Well we…read morefound our go to restaurant. Eden who took our order to the manager Mimi and staff were very kind. The food and flavors of each dish we ordered was deliciously. We ordered the Thai eggplant dish and Shrimp pho and Chicken phat Thai. The cost is comparable to all the restaurants in the area. If you're craving authentic pho, I highly recommend this restaurant.

Mimi is awesome and the food is good. We have eaten here multiple times and the service was great.read more

This is a cute little Thai place across from providence marketplace. This isn't far my favorite…read moreplace in Mt Juliet for the Tom Yum soup! We've tried a few places locally and this one is on it! The wait staff was also very helpful in making suggestions on what to try, the cashew beef we ordered was really tasty. And they made a cute little cat with our rice! They have a huge menu with sushi, bent boxes and Thai food. We will definitely be back to try more dishes next time. Highly recommend this place for Thai food.

Easy parking, we arrived between lunch and dinner. Casual and nice! Gentle jazz muzzak in the…read morebackground. Service was not rushed and yet efficient. Spice is at an authentic level. My Beef Salad (Tiger Tear) was a level 2 and was plenty spicy for me, and I like spice.

I've been to this place several times over the years and it's always been good. The staff are…read morefriendly and the food is always fresh and delicious. Public Service Announcement -- They aren't closing, but they are moving to Donelson in June 2026. I didn't know until today when we stopped in for lunch. They will be changing the name to Asian Cajun. I will be going to the new spot after they get settled in. That being said I'm going to go ahead and do this review as it's still going to be the same food and owners when they move. This is an Asian/LA seafood fusion restaurant. They serve Thai Apps, Salads, Soups, Wok Fried Noodles, Fried Rice, Stir Fry, Thai Curries, Fresh Shellfish, Sandwiches, weekend Seafood Boils and Boba Teas. They do Catering, also. They also serve some Cajun dishes like Gator Bites, Oysters, Gumbo, Po Boys and more. I will definitely be visiting the new spot in a few months. I think I will review some of the Cajun dishes when I go. Ohhh-- BTW-- They do have a small market selling Frozen Meats and different types of fish like Mahi, Perch, Redfish, Shellfish and Octopus.

This is a hidden gem for Thai in the Nashville area. I always get Pad Thai my first time at a new…read moreplace and did again. My wife had the drunken noodles. Both were really good and the portions were more than enough. The service was very attentive and was making sure all was good. The restaurant is very clean and I love the wall.

After a very disappointing experience at a popular Nashville sushi restaurant last weekend we…read moredecided we needed to hit our go-to spot to fulfill our fix. This is such a cute place with all the anime but it's also very cleans and well staffed. The fish was very fresh and the sashimi pieces are quite large. The rolls are huge! We had the Ballwing and Kiss of Fire (?) special rolls as well as the yellow tail jalepeno and spicy tuna. Everything was delicious and came out quickly even on a very busy Saturday. We tried the house cold sake and it was quite good. We love this place it never disappoints.

I recently went to this hibachi restaurant in Mount Juliet and had a decent experience overall. The…read morefood was alright, but honestly it wasn't the best hibachi I've had. The steak portions were also pretty small, so I was expecting a little more for the price. We also had a reservation but still ended up waiting around 30 minutes before getting seated at a hibachi table, which was frustrating. That definitely took away from the experience. The service helped make up for some of the issues, though. The chef was great, really fun, and had a happy personality that made the hibachi experience enjoyable. Overall, I'd give it 4 stars because the atmosphere and service were good, but the food portions and wait time could definitely be improved.

So the Food was very good. I went with my Daughter when we were going to Knoxville for the UT vs…read moreUT Football game. The Pad Se Ew was very good...authentic taste with chicken, not too sweet. The Pad Karpow Shrimp was very nice also, as well as the sushi roll...we didn't get that much sushi but it looked too notch. This is a smaller place...but has a great feel...for such a small footprint, it felt great in there. The service was excellent, the food came pretty quick...and the quality of the plates was extremely high for Thai. Thai is one of our favorite cuisines, and this was well done.

This is one of the rare times the Yelp reviews don't live up to my expectations. I'm giving 4 stars…read morebecause the staff was so friendly and kind, and I don't want to trash a small business. This is a no-frills, smaller restaurant inside a strip of stores in a questionable-looking area of town. As I parked the car, I thought twice about actually going in, but based on the Yelp reviews, I decided to give it a try. It was clean inside, and, as I mentioned, the service and staff were 5-star! My food was where it went wrong for me. I started with the summer rolls (the ones in rice paper); they serve sushi and Thai food here. I have been craving summer rolls; I love the freshness of the mint and herbs, combined with crunchy peanuts and peanut sauce. However, that fell short for me here. The peanut sauce was reddish and tasted more like ketchup, so that was a letdown. No little peanuts anywhere in the sauce or on the plate. It was jam-packed with iceberg lettuce, which you would typically put on a Taco, so it wasn't very fresh-tasting, and it contained the tiniest piece of shrimp I've ever seen inside. Following my gut, I decided not to order my usual sushi selection, which is always raw, unfried, and unsauced. However, I decided to play it safe, so I opted for a Mexican roll instead. I asked for no eel sauce, but I should have also specified that I wanted spicy mayo on the side. It covered my roll, and I had to use a napkin to remove what I could. This is usually a roll that is around $6 to $10, but for some reason, they were charging $14. They made the rolls bigger, but not by filling them with more shrimp, avocado, etc.; instead, they added more rice. This may be someone's cup of tea, but it wasn't mine, and I won't be back, but wish them the best!

Ordered food to go. Hostess was very nice and attentive. Very cute and appeared very clean. I went…read moreon Monday evening so there wasn't a crowd. I didn't get any pictures as I ate in the car in a hurry. Spring Rolls- very good. Crispy and flavorful Chicken and Veggie Gyoza- DELICIOUS but the portions were small for the price. Fried rice: Very flavorful. Had veggies and egg in the rice which I love. Will come back to dine in and have a cocktail

Food is good and service was too. We came around noon on a Friday, and the place was empty. Walking…read morein, you can tell right away that the place is well taken care of. Everything looked clean and shiny. The restroom is no exception. It is single-person use restroom, so you have all the privacy you need. It was clean and looked pristine. The dish that was ordered is called Pad Kee Mao with Tofu. It was good enough to warrant a second return and try other foods. This was from the lunch specials menu, only available from 11am - 2:30PM.

Been coming here for years decided to leave a review tonight. Food was amazing as always. Some say…read moreit a little pricey I say it's worth it. Nothing but greatness here.

This place is legit. The Pad See Ew was absolute perfection - the balance of sweet and soy was spot…read moreon, and the noodles had that ideal chewy texture instead of being mushy or greasy. I usually stay away from pho at Thai spots, but my husband ordered it and it was actually really good, with a flavorful broth that surprised us both. My favorite dish of the night was the Panang Curry. I haven't had Thai curry in years because it's been so disappointing in middle TN, but I decided to give this one a shot and I'm so glad I did. It tasted fresh, the sweet coconut milk came through without being heavy, and the chicken was incredibly tender. They don't skimp on meat or portions here - we left full and happy. We'll definitely be back. Sorry I don't have photos. As soon as I saw the food, I could tell it was authentic and got too excited!

King Market Restaurant is a great place if you're looking for authentic Lao food. The dishes are…read moreflavorful, delicious, and very reasonably priced. The restaurant and Asian grocery store are clean and well organized. The service is outstanding--the staff are friendly, welcoming, and provide some of the best customer service. One of the best things about King Market is that you can enjoy a delicious meal and shop for a wide variety of Asian groceries all in one place. Highly recommend King Market Restaurant for authentic Lao food, affordable prices, a clean environment, and excellent service!

This was our choice for lunch on a recent trip to the Nashville area. I'm glad we tried it!…read more This restaurant is inside a medium-sized grocery store. We didn't explore the grocery that much but it seemed like it had a nice balance of dry food goods, refrigerated items, and small objects, mostly either for cooking or the occasional gift. It was clean inside and being a grocery store had a good bit of parking outside. The restaurant is on the far right as you enter. We were greeted warmly and told to seat ourselves. Menus were delivered promptly. I ordered a Thai tea to drink. Hubs got the fried shrimp appetizer and we both chose noodles for lunch; he opted for pad see ew and I got drunken noodles. The restaurant was fairly busy but despite the crowdedness it still felt easy to have conversation with each other. Our food came out quickly but had clearly been cooked fresh. The Thai tea was the one thing that didn't hit at all. It had a very intense flavor that I couldn't quite place compared to all the other Thai teas I've had. Could just be this one is more traditional, lol. But it wasn't quite as sweet as I'm used to and it almost had a subtly salty vibe; I wouldn't get it again. That said, the cooked food items were quite good. The breading on the shrimp was incredibly crispy and even I liked them well enough at first; the flavor was light and the texture not rubbery. We did ultimately realize these shrimp had not been deveined, which is not our preference but I understand it's not a requirement to be able to eat them. The noodle dishes really shone, though. Hubs liked his pad see ew and we both thought my drunken noodles were even better. Lots of tender but still-crisp veggies in both. Strong and pleasantly aromatic basil flavor in mine. Large portion sizes. The noodles were cooked well and were pleasantly chewy. Mine was lightly spicy but nothing intense; I wound up adding more chili oil from the small container on the table. Service was a highlight throughout; the women working were very personable, got us to-go boxes, and were attentive to any other needs we had. Lots of menu choices here and fresh food prepared quickly. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area.

Every single time I've ever been here for lunch, the food is delicious, hot, and large portions…read more It's kind of hidden so easy to miss but I definitely recommend it!

We used to really love this place, but unfortunately it's gone downhill in the 6 months or so. This…read moreis the third or fourth time we've come back and the service, food, and atmosphere was not what it used to be. I understand the bartender was doing to go orders, expo, taking to go orders, and pretty much serving everybody in the front of house. With that being said, I was really put off when she ate off of her mom's plate at the bar and licked her fingers before we got our glass of water. She did not wash her hands the entire time we were there. We didn't receive silverware. I had to ask for napkins. Nobody asked us how her food was or the drink that I bought. This isn't meant to bash but to hopefully help by providing real feedback from a customer who use to really enjoy coming here. Again, she's busy and needs a snack, but that was very inappropriate in my opinion. I think the owner should look into hiring more people for front of house because the concept and menu is phenomenal but has not been good for the last few times we've been.