I almost don't want to write this review because I selfishly don't want more people to know about…read moreKore. It's one of those East Nashville spots I'd rather keep to myself... The food is so good. The salmon don is easily one of my favorites. It's fresh, flavorful, and one of those dishes I find myself craving afterward. The himachi is also fantastic and has become another go-to... I'd recommend grabbing a reservation so you can enjoy too!

Sorry, no pictures because we were too busy eating everything!…read more On this trip we had to revisit our favorites but we added a few new items too.tried a variety of items off the menu, some favorites and a few new items. Everything was amazing, as always! After the meal we tried to decide which item we liked the best but couldn't, it was all so good. I must say that on previous trips I never made it down to the far right hand side of the menu, seafood, and sad to say we have missed the scallops, what a shame. They were cooked perfectly and the miso beurre blanc, divine (sorry, couldn't think of a better word). Will be added to the top of our list of favorites here. The service as always was perfect from the time we walked in the door, such a pleasant experience overall. Can't recommend this spot enough, love it, we will be back soon!!!

We live about 70 miles away but frequently stop at Korea House when we are in town. Excellent food,…read moreexcellent service. They will explain what various dishes are if you ask. They have been there since before we moved to the area, 25 years ago. The restaurant is small and gets packed, so better to eat early. Highly recommended.

Best Korean food in Nashville. Very authentic, felt like I had stepped back in time and was back…read morein Seoul :-) Great service and super friendly staff. The Japchae and Bulgogi, side dishes are amazing

If you are looking for authentic and local korean food, please go here! They have a very sorted…read moremenu and everything tasted so good. The provide refillable side sides which are very tasty and the on table bbq experience is fun! The also have korean local wines and drinks which accompany well with the food. The ambience is basic but the food just compensates for it.

I can't believe this place hidden in a random corner of Antioch could be this amazing. This is the…read morefirst time I felt like I was in Korean town of New York City. Amazing Korean food served by Korean aunties who are very nice. There was Korean music playing in the background, Polaroid photos on the wall of the restaurant and TV playing about streets of Korea. Food was stellar! Being a Korean food fan while I was in New York, I tend to have high expectations, and this is one of a few times that I've really felt satisfied with the authenticity of the ethnic/cultural food. The menu has a lot to choose from and each entrée came with side dishes. We got seafood, pancake, spicy pork and seafood noodle soup.. each dish with very sizable portion and price was very reasonable.

Food is always amazing! Jenni took care of us she was very sweet and very excellent service!…read moreAmbiance is also very nice definitely will be back!

Still our favorite place to come for Korean KBBQ and the ones we bring all our friends and family…read more The food has been consistently good! We can't help ourselves to over ordering but we love it. The service is always courteous and helpful. The vibe is casual but still fancy. If you're around don't skip it.

This place is really good! I love Korean food but, I did not…read moreknow what to expect when visiting Tennessee. I wasn't expecting much. But the food and drinks here really made me so happy because what we ordered was so good. I would come back here if I visit Tennessee again. Service was really good and the server was very nice and quick. It was quiet inside and overall nice vibes.

One of My Favorite Meals in Nashville…read more Whenever I travel for work, I make it a point to seek out authentic, locally loved restaurants instead of the usual chains. I first found Onda about a year ago during a previous trip to Nashville, and it's become one of those places I try to visit every time I'm back in town. Onda's name comes from the Korean word meaning "to come," and that's exactly how it feels. It's an inviting, modern Korean restaurant that celebrates traditional cuisine with thoughtful hospitality. The restaurant itself is beautiful--a bright glass-front corner space in Midtown that's clean, contemporary, and welcoming. Parking couldn't have been easier with a dedicated lot right across the street, and I believe they also offer outdoor seating, although on this rainy visit everyone was happily inside. My go-to is always the L.A. Kalbi, and Onda absolutely nails it. The marinated beef short ribs arrived sizzling over caramelized onions on a cast-iron platter, filling the table with that unmistakable sweet soy aroma. The meat was tender, beautifully caramelized, and pulled effortlessly from the bone. Every bite reminded me why this is one of my favorite Korean dishes. The meal came with a generous assortment of banchan, and honestly, those little side dishes are half the experience for me. The kimchi had just the right balance of tang and spice, the potatoes were comforting and delicious, the crisp pickled vegetables and radish added that refreshing bite that perfectly balanced the richness of the beef, and every little dish complemented the meal beautifully. The rice also deserves a mention. It wasn't plain white rice but a darker grain blend served piping hot in an adorable little copper bowl with its own lid. It's those thoughtful touches that make a meal memorable. I usually judge a Korean restaurant by two things: the quality of the kalbi and the banchan. Onda excels at both. Their menu also offers everything from japchae, bulgogi, seafood pancakes, tteokbokki, soft tofu stew, kalbitang, Korean fried chicken, kimchi fried rice, and traditional Korean barbecue favorites to creative dishes like kimchi arancini, plus cocktails, soju, makgeolli, and even milk bingsoo for dessert. What also stood out was the atmosphere. The dining room was filled with people who clearly knew and appreciated Korean food, which always gives me confidence that a restaurant is doing something right. The service was warm and welcoming, and checkout was quick and easy using a handheld payment app. Perhaps the biggest surprise? The value. Around the country, L.A. Kalbi often costs well over $35. Onda's was just $28, and the portion was generous enough that I couldn't even make room for dessert--even though I was eyeing the milk bingsoo and homemade madeleines. Nashville's food scene continues to impress me, and Onda has earned a permanent place on my list of must-visit restaurants whenever I'm in town. Life is too short not to eat well. If you love Korean food--or you're simply curious to explore it--put Onda on your list. I don't think you'll leave disappointed.

We aren't from Nashville but knew we had to try Hawker's before we left. The atmosphere was great,…read morethe food was even better, and the service was fantastic. We enjoyed it so much that we went the next day before we left! The food is priced very fairly and the menu has a really fun twist where there isn't the traditional appetizer, main, dessert. Everything is meant to be shared and you're encouraged to try new dishes and choose from anywhere on the menu. I have a peanut allergy and they were very accommodating and automatically made any necessary adjustments to dishes we ordered. We tried a couple different drinks and they were all very good and fairly priced. We went on weekend nights and only had to wait around 20 minutes to be seated indoors, which was to be expected as this place was packed with people and we would have been willing to wait longer if needed. We had two different servers, I unfortunately can't remember our first one's name but she was the one with stretched ears that normally wears her hair up. She was great and very thorough in explaining how the menu worked. The second night we had Lexi and she was super sweet. They were both fantastic and I hope to be seated with either one of them when we eventually go back!

What an experience! The food was unbelievable! SO creative. Did not have a bad dish!…read more Our server Whittlee was just fabulous! Will be back!

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.

Found an absolute hidden gem in Franklin tonight!…read more Mi Kitchen delivered from start to finish. The atmosphere immediately caught our attention--creative, intimate, colorful, and just a really cool vibe. Then the food came out and somehow managed to match the setting. We tried the beef tacos, soy garlic wings, glass noodles, and steak, and everything was packed with flavor and beautifully presented. The steak was cooked perfectly, the wings were crispy and loaded with flavor, and those beef tacos definitely deserve another visit of their own. ‍ What really completed the experience was the service. Gene was awesome--friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and made us feel genuinely welcomed throughout dinner. Great food, great atmosphere, excellent service, and reasonable prices for the quality. It's always a win when you stumble across a place you weren't expecting and leave already thinking about what you're ordering next time. Mi Kitchen is officially on the repeat list. Five stars easily.

We visited MI Kitchen in Franklin with absolutely zero expectations, and it ended up being one of…read morethe best dining experiences we've had in a while. From the food to the service, everything exceeded our expectations. The first thing that stood out was their small plate concept, and I absolutely loved it. I enjoy trying a variety of dishes instead of committing to just one entrée, and this concept is something I wish more restaurants would adopt. We ended up trying almost half the menu and loved nearly every dish. A huge shout-out to our server, Nestor. He welcomed us warmly, was cheerful throughout the evening, and his recommendations were spot on. He truly made the dinner even more enjoyable. We started with a couple of mocktails, and the Purple Haze was refreshing and delicious. Here are some of our favorites: MI Cucumber - Smashed cucumber with soy dressing, crunchy chili oil, and cilantro. Simple, refreshing, and packed with flavor. Plantain - Fried plantains topped with sriracha goat cheese, cilantro, and crunchy gremolata. The sriracha goat cheese paired perfectly with the sweet plantains. K-Pop Chicken - Korean sweet and spicy popcorn chicken with great flavor and a perfect balance of sweetness and heat. Dumplings - Homemade steamed dumplings with edamame, truffle, yuzu ponzu, and garlic confit. I really enjoyed the truffle flavor, though it may not be for everyone. Kimchi Bacon Risotto - Caramelized kimchi, applewood smoked bacon, tomato, and shrimp. One of the best dishes of the night--perfectly cooked with incredible flavor. Crispy Spicy Tuna - Spicy mayo tuna served over crispy rice. This was one of the highlights of the meal. The crispy rice was absolutely perfect. Cauliflower Taco - Crispy cauliflower with guacamole, creamy miso, and tsiran spice. The filling was flavorful, and the cauliflower was cooked perfectly. Lamb Chops - This was the only dish that felt average. The lamb was cooked well, but it was missing a bit of flavor. A little more seasoning, especially some salt, would have really elevated the dish. To finish the meal, we had the Banana Pudding with Vanilla Gelato, which was a delicious and satisfying way to end dinner. Overall, MI Kitchen completely exceeded our expectations. Amazing food, a fun small-plate concept, and outstanding service from Nestor made this a memorable experience. We'll definitely be back to explore the rest of the menu!

We were driving through Nashville and decided to stop here for a quick breakfast. My GPS took us to…read morethe street behind the food truck, but it was a quick walk there. I got the BEC, no ketchup. We also got eggy tots with no aioli, which are not pictured. The food was AMAZING! Everything was fresh and made to order, and was so full of flavor. There are 4 picnic tables on turf to sit and eat. If it's busy, you may need to stand or take it to go. While we sat at the tables and ate, most of the orders we saw were either carry out or pick up. Can't say enough great things about this place! 11/10!

OH MY GOSH!! y'all!!! This place is the best kept secret of…read moreall time, first of all ,it's a trailer!! which goes to show you can judge a book by it's cover! Because the food here is phenomenal, and even that doesn't explain these sandwiches which are off the chain!! They have outside seating , service was great and quick, only thing is they don't have a bathroom, you'll have to go across the street or hold it

I wanted to love So Gong Dong, but I was sadly disappointed. My kimchi jjigae was watery, and the…read moremedium barely had a hint of spice. The 2.5 stars are for the banchan, which were tasty. I especially enjoyed the potato and pickled cucumbers. I didn't have super high hopes for Korean in Nashville, and having lived in the Bay Area, my standards are very high. The bulgogi was a little dry but still decent. However, the dish size was lacking. Try for yourself and let me know what you think.

Despite growing up in the area, I finally stopped by So Gong Dong Tofu House for the first time &…read more wow, it did not disappoint. I'm a sucker for a good kimchi jjigae, and this one absolutely hit the spot. Fair warning: when they say spicy, they mean it. I went with extra spicy thinking I could handle it like at most places... I definitely should've stuck with regular. Still, it was incredibly delicious, comforting, and exactly the kind of dish you crave in the winter months. We also tried the beef bulgogi, which was packed with flavor and came with a generous spread of banchan that made the whole meal even better. The staff was friendly, seated us right away, and brought water without us having to ask. I also loved the cozy layout, lots of intimate seating and an attentive team that makes you feel taken care of. Can't wait for more cozy visits.