Zen Garden

(45 reviews)

0.1 mi

In an unassuming small shopping area on MLK Parkway, you'll find some of the best sushi in…read moreClarksville, Tennesse. We did not have much time for lunch, and we wanted a light lunch, and sushi seemed perfect. As we entered, we were greeted and shown to a table, and quickly given a menu and beverage. We had the sushi lunch special, 5 pieces and a roll for $15. The mix was shrimp, tuna, salmon, yellowtail and one more--all very fresh and delicious.

Took our granddaughter there for dinner who has Celiac Disease. The staff was very attentive to our…read moreneeds and advised what to avoid on the menu. They also assured me they take great care to avoid cross contamination. Most all Japanese Restaurants are good but Dozo is exceptional. The food was plentiful, tasty and excellent. This has quickly became our favorite restaurant.

Part of sushi lunch, missing two sushi and a sushi roll

Sushi Bar, Dozo

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Dojo cash registery.

Akita

4.1

(37 reviews)

2.3 mi

Super cool and beautiful restaurant! Great atmosphere!! Service was fast and on point! Super…read morefriendly upon arrival and all the way through even as we left! Food was freaking amazing!! Fatboy Approved!!

In town to attend a ceremony for my husband's son and we decided to have sushi. My thought was that…read morewe are in the middle of the country and sushi is probably a novelty here instead of a destination. All I wanted to know was what was in fresh, what does Sensei recommend, do you have black cod? In between coughing on us, the server indicated that she "thinks they may get fish in on Wednesday" and she had "no idea if they have cod". Weird. Nonetheless the locals knew what to order and it turned out to be pretty good. They make a decent dirty martini though. Good enough to deal with awful stepchildren so there's that.

Tan Tan Ramen (with hot sauce)

Squid Salad

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Fujiyama

This place never disappoints in quality, flavor and service . We have ordered take out just as many…read moretimes as eating in. My only regret is I don't have a pocket full of extra money so I can eat here a lot more. The servers are always fabulous. My negative of eating in would be the music - I'm sure some like hearing the entire CD/album of Ariana or swifts fan playlist. I try to tune it out but after the second song by same artist ... I'm annoyed. Just play a variety of music, like from an XM station. Anyway. That is my only complaint with my favorite place.

The sushi that we ordered was really tasty. Everything was seasoned perfectly. I had the Crunch…read moreMunch Roll and Sake. Hubs had a peppered tuna Tataki, which set him on fire. I very much liked it. We ordered the fried pork wontons to share, but they were disgusting. Only the bottom was browned, the other two sides looked and had the consistency of steamed. The worst part was the meat inside tasted just like cheap breakfast sausage with a small amount of green onion. They were so bad that I told our server, Kristin, how bad they taste, what they taste like, and told her I couldn't eat them. She didn't offer an apology, or offer to take them off the check. She just said, "They are pork." But the correct thing to do in that situation is to remove it from the check. It wasn't eaten, minus the one I bit into and thought the meat tasted funky, so hubs ate a bite and had to spit it out because the meat tasted like it was old breakfast sausage. Kristin was very flippant, and didn't care a bit. We won't be back.

Grilled squid appetizer Ika Maru yaki

Super cute wall.

Peppered Tuna Tataki

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Kori Fusion

Excellent service. Love the salad. Love the teriyaki chicken and curry's. Oh it's so so good. I…read morehave not had the sushi there. Just Chinese.

Food is a 10/10, service is fantastic, and the 90s music and movies make kori feel like home!!read more

Hotate, red dragon, and TN roll. Yum.

Nice clean men's room

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Hananoki Japanese Steakhouse

This place should've out of business. Massively overpriced and tiny portions. Chicken was bone dry…read moreand hard to swallow. Roll was tiny and lacked any visual flair. Almost $20 and left hungry. SERVICE was poor. Sushi chef spent the whole time outside smoking next to our table. Go down the road to AKITA. Top qualify and 40% cheaper.

I honestly don't understand the bad reviews. Their hibachi is consistently on point, and the rolls…read moreare super tasty. It's a locally owned spot, not a chain, so I think some people need to be a little more patient. We've always had a great experience, and you can really tell the cooks care about the quality of the food.

Greasy light fixture

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Kyoto Ramen

4.5

(31 reviews)

5.7 mi

I ordered the Tonkotsu Black through DoorDash, and this place continues to be one of my favorite…read moreramen spots. I first tried it a few months ago while visiting family, and I remember thinking it had the most delicious broth I'd ever tasted. The broth is rich, flavorful, and exactly what I look for in a great bowl of ramen. The chashu pork is also excellent, and they give a generous amount of meat compared to another ramen restaurant I recently tried. I actually left that other place disappointed and still hungry, but this bowl definitely filled me up. This visit didn't taste quite as perfect as I remembered the first time, but it was still absolutely delicious and well worth it. Whenever I'm back in town visiting my parents, this is one of the restaurants I'll gladly come back to. It's truly a hidden gem, and I'd definitely recommend the Tonkotsu Black to anyone looking for a satisfying bowl of ramen.

From the moment we walked in everyone was friendly and extremely attentive and very patient as we…read moreasked questions about the menu also the environment was very welcoming Favorite thing was the milk tea it created the perfect balance with the spicy miso ramen I ordered the food was delicious

Spicy Tonkotsu

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Yamato Japanese Steakhouse

Great place for hibachi dinner. It was cooked in front of me and I was truly impressed. Upon…read moreentering, we were welcomed by a very kind woman. The service, food, and atmosphere make this an outstanding place to eat.

Not gonna lie, I was a little skeptical about going there with the sign blinking off and on like…read moresomething from a horror movie but damn. You gonna earn my 5 stars and they did it. Everything was absolutely delicious and extremely well priced. Staff was great and made sure we had everything we needed. Definitely going back.

Hibachi table

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Noko Nashville

I tried this place for the first time with my family to celebrate one of my cousins graduation from…read moreresidency. We started off with a round of champagne and a bottle of red wine for dinner. We tried a variety of dishes since we were told that the set up is family style: Hamachi Crudo: 10/10 one of the best I've ever had! Super fresh and the sauce paired well with it. Bluefin Tune Crudo: 8/10 It was really fresh and well prepared, but I've had better elsewhere. I typically prefer bluefin tuna sashimi or nigiri anyway. Tuna Crispy Rice: 9/10 This was such a fun and delicious way to eat spicy tuna! All of the seasonings made it packed full of flavor. Tomahawk Ribeye 9/10: This was insanely tender, and well seasoned. Tip: ask for lemon wedges to sprinkle some lemon juice on it--thank me later. Broccolini 8/10: well prepared, and I loved the lemongrass garlic chili that topped it East Side Shrimp 7/10: These were well cooked and well seasoned. Loved the salad placed underneath it. Wagyu Tartare 8/10: It was well prepared and loved that it's paired with nori and rice. Wished it had a bit more punch to it in terms of seasoning. Crab Fried Rice 8/10: this was delicious but still say it's a solid 8. Beautifully prepared! Korean Hot Wings 2.5/10: I could tell that it was well cooked, but it was insanely salty; it was practically inedible. Hurricane Fries 9/10: These were so delicious! You are immediately hit with the smell of truffle, which made my mouth water. Packed with flavor! Brussels 7/10: These were well roasted, but the sauce was a tad too sweet for my liking. I highly recommend trying this place out!

Had a reservation for Sunday night at 7. Arrived early and they were able to seat us by the bar…read more The ambience is nice, upscale but nothing super fancy. By the bar we got to see some of the dishes being made. Great date night spot. Limited parking. This is a tapas spot and our serve did a good job recommending how many dishes to get. The only reason Noko is not getting 5 stars is because the server said that they would time out the dishes for us, so it was best to place our entire order all at once. However, we got 3 dishes and then it took about 30 minutes for other two to come out. Maybe we were eating too fast but felt like we were waiting a while for our food. The food itself was absolutely delicious. There was nothing we ordered that I did not like. Some favorites include the burnt ends lettuce wraps and Korean chicken wings. The Sando, shrimp and tuna crispy rice was also spectacular. The tuna was so flavorful and refreshing on the tuna crispy rice. The sauce of the east side shrimp really makes the dish. I'm not a huge shrimp person but this was really good. This is a must go to spot in Nashville and would definitely want to come back.

Great kitchen setup and ambience. The good people hard at work.

Mini lobster rolls, yum

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Pink Yogi Club

Rice Box

First time eating here, and was not disappointed! Service was good , a bit slow, however to be…read morefair, they were BUSY! Nevertheless, service was good. The ambience was good, as a busy restaurant should be. Very satisfied with the experienced. Come support your local food chains spots.

It's edible but nothing to return to. The wonton soup was very bland. Ordered online and still had…read moreto wait at the restaurant for my order.

This was one of the sushi dishes, I thought it was a stained glass plate, no, it is art made from sauce!! So beautiful!

Happy Family

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Mikado

Service was fast and friendly. Nice table seating that we chose instead of the hibachi grill. Three…read moredifferent sushi rolls and all were amazing as well as the main entrees. Will definitely be back!!!!

Jessica was our server and she was a delight. I've had several servers and they have always been…read morewonderful. The food here is delicious I especially enjoy the lunch specials which are a very good price for what you get. My favorite is their fried rice. Whenever I'm in town I will definitely stop here for a wonderful lunch.

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Strawberry Alley Ale Works

Always great service!! We haven't had a dish yet we didn't like! Great drinks!! Cool atmosphere!!!…read more Fatboy Approved!!

Strawberry Ally is located in a downtown, historical area. Parking is paid but they will validate…read more We came here for brunch and included with a brunch entree you get a small buffet of fruit, pasta salad, potato salad, chicken salad, cookies, & muffins. They have a great selection of their own microbrew beers, but they also have a nice selection of brunch cocktails from their full bar. I ordered the Cobb salad for my lunch. The portions size was huge, but the Chen in the Cobb salad was rubbery and had an awful texture. The salad was much better when I took it out. Server was excellent especially considering how busy they were. If I came back, I would definitely try something different to eat. Beer was very good though!

Bourbon Burger with Sweet Potato Fries

The Bar!

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Steak frites

PHO KING

Simple, quick spot to grab lunch with lunch specials available from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m…read more Takeaways: - Ample parking - I went on a weekday, and only a handful of tables were occupied. Plenty of seating options, including 2-person, 4-person, and 6-person tables. - The menu features a mix of Japanese and Vietnamese dishes: pho, teishoku (lunch boxes), bubble teas, ramen, bánh mì, and various noodle and rice dishes. - Customer service is very straightforward and minimal -- don't expect much small talk or overly friendly service. It's more of a "what would you like to drink?" and "what would you like to order?" type of experience. Ordered: - Vegan Pho (#9) was good, and the noodle portion was better than I expected. They were out of basil that day, but they let me know before I ordered, which I appreciated. I'd order this again. - Most of the other diners seemed to be ordering the lunch boxes and pho. Overall, I was happy with my choice. If I were in the area for lunch, I'd return to try the lunch box and/or the tofu bánh mì,

MEGA BUSSIN FR !!! Learned that from my kids, lol. Period The regular broth is so tasty!! First…read moretime trying their pho. Worth every penny!! Staff was extremely friendly at the front. Place was nice and clean. We picked ours up to go.

Inside

12. Pho Ran Cai

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bb.q Chicken Clarksville

Been wanting to try this place for a long time. I finally made a stopped in at BB.Q Chicken in…read moreClarksville, and overall it was a solid experience. The place has a casual, welcoming vibe -- clean, well‐lit, with a layout that works for both dine‐in and takeout. What I liked: 1. The fried chicken was crispy and flavorful without being overly greasy. We got the Golden Original and Soy Garlic. The Golden Original has a kick to it but nice flavor. The Soy Garlic was a bit garlicky you can taste the powdered garlic. Nice balance of sweet, savory and salty. 2. The sides were fresh and well‐seasoned -- the pickled radish had a nice balance of tang and sweetness. 3. Staff were friendly and he was on his phone most of the time wasn't attentive at all. What could improve- the staff at the counter. There was a guy waiting on his food his food came out and was ready but the staff just stood there on his phone and didn't check. Good thing the guy was cool and didn't complain. Final thoughts If you're in the area and craving good fried chicken with a laid‐back feel, this is a solid pick. It may not be perfect, but it delivers. I'd go back -- and next time I'll try one of the spicier options.

My husband and I used to frequent the bb.q chicken location in El Paso so when we moved to TN…read morenaturally it was one place we were missing greatly. We were happy to see there was one not too far from where we live, it is still a bit of a drive though. Hour and a half to be exact but we figured we really liked their food so it would be worth the drive. First off I will say that I do think these are franchises so each location is ran different. I've also been to a couple locations in Cali and those were very different from one another as well. Some of them are set up like a restaurant where you are sat at a table and served by a waiter. But others, like this one, are more in between being a restaurant and a fast food location. Here, you order your food, they give you a number and bring your food to your table when it is ready. I'll go with the bad first: My husband and I were super excited to get their cheesling fries. It was literally our favorite menu item when we were in TX. Unfortunately here they drench the fries with some kind of sauce that really ruined it for us. I don't know why they do it that way but I think the cheesling fries taste 100 times better without a sauce. Also, we ordered their kimchi fried rice because it's an item other locations don't offer so I wanted to try it. It's very oily. So off-putting for me. We ate a little of it but ended up not wanting to take the rest home. I highly do NOT recommend it. And if you order the cheesling fries then I strongly recommend you ask them NOT to cover it in sauce. As for the good: their chicken is like the standard bbq.q chicken that my husband and I are used to. HUGE pieces and very crunchy and moist! My favorite flavor is the honey garlic and my husband likes the cheesling. Definitely the highlight of our meal! The service was great too! The gentleman working the register was friendly. My husband thought it was strange that he was dressed in sweatpants, a sweatshirt and a beanie with Bear ears but I figure maybe this location doesn't really have a dress code. Although there was a gentleman working right next to him that was dressed professionally in a polo and slacks. But despite their dress code, the man was great with taking our order and bringing it to our table. Not really sure we'd make the hour and a half drive back to this location. I gave them 4 stars but honestly I think it's more like a 3.5 because those cheesling fries with the sauce really ruined my meal. I was looking forward to it so much and was just bummed the way they prepare it. Maybe they should update their menu to say it included a sauce on it because other locations don't make it like that and it's SO much better without. But yea, I'll be nice and give 4 stars even though it was closer to a 3.5 for me. Chicken was delicious and customer service was good.

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The Amsterdam

4.3

(32 reviews)

6.9 mi

One of my favorite coffee shops in town! I love their seasonal drinks, but the iced salted honey…read morelatte is what I keep coming back for. The pastries are amazing, the lunch is fantastic, and I bought some croissant sourdough bread last week-- so good it was actually ridiculous. I love to hang out for an hour or two and read my book when I have the time. Such a great atmosphere. The baristas are always super friendly as well!!

We've been meaning to try this place for quite some time because of the great reviews! First,…read moreparking is a bit cramped, so just know that! The atmosphere really is beautiful. Lots of food options and bakery options, and although they're on the expensive side, everything was so fresh and delicious. The winter salad was so light and tasty, I recommend that if you're looking for a healthy option. The coffee was also very good - espresso was not bitter, the drink blended wonderfully. Service was decent but they were *very* busy - it took about twenty five minutes for two coffees and a salad. Just know that going in, if you are in a hurry!

Bar area to pick up the coffee and food.

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Inside when you walk in.

Liberty Park Grill

Had a really great lunch experience here! I got the Philly cheesesteak sandwich for $14.99. It was…read moredelicious! My family agreed that the fries are some of the best restaurant fries we've ever had - they were done to perfection! The portions were generous and appropriate for the price. I'd go here again!

went for dinner on Saturday with my family. food was great, service was quick, ambiance was great…read more Joshua my server was super friendly and gave us an overall great experience.

Outside seating

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Katelyn P.

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3 years ago

We stopped here on accident on our way home from the airport and OH MY GOD, I'm so glad. The food was phenomenal, the staff was so sweet and considerate, and the atmosphere was lovely. I would recommend this to anyone looking for fresh, delicious food with incredible flavors and a peaceful atmosphere. I loved our experience and we will be back any time we're passing through. read more

Katie P.

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8 months ago

My husband and I eat at Zen whenever we're on this side of town! It was the first place we ever ate in Clarksville and it's still one of our favorites. We love the authentic food and cozy atmosphere. read more

Tai L.

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3 years ago

Zen Garden spring salad -Ginger dressing -Toasted sesame dressing -Orange blood shallot vinaigrette Rare beef pho Rare beef pho strip loin read more

Janice S.

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7 months ago

I love their food!! And the people are great!! I love their hibachi food and my husband loves the Pho soup!!! It is all good!!! read more

Sandra W.

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2 months ago

Zen Garden has the best Pho in Clarksville! The people are friendly, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the food is so good!

Marie N.

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3 years ago

Delicious food and excellent customer service! Owners and wonderful people! Highly recommend trying them out!

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