Helen’s Hot Chicken

well, it is one of the best seafood places, they no longer accept Apple Pay, and it's always a hit…read moreor miss with them. Sometimes I go and have the best seafood boil of my life other times items like the shrimp are not fully cooked. The servers are always kind however, it's often that I'm waiting longer than I need to be to be checked on.

I believe this is located in the old Shoney's building. They renovated it and made it look really…read morecool inside. We came here on a Friday evening, and it was pretty packed, but we got seated right away. I felt for a Friday, they also had good tech time. I really liked how the bar area looked. We didn't sit there, but I remember looking at it and thinking to myself how the bar looks nice. We started off with the lightly steamed oysters with the juicy special sauce. I really liked their juicy special sauce. I got it on medium spice and was able to tolerate it considering I have a low tolerance for spice. The oysters itself wasn't bad, but I felt like it was steamed a little too long for lightly steamed. Now onto our boil. Our seafood came out in a boil bag and we got the same sauce and spice level as our oysters since we liked it so much. I felt the seafood was cooked perfectly for our boil. It wasn't overcooked or undercooked. In all, I had a pretty good experience and will probably be back.

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Hickory Falls Wood-Fired Grille & Bar

4.0(516 reviews)

0.7 mi

This food is amazing!! Great ambiance, and you smell the hickory as soon as you walk in…read more This was truly one of the most flavorful and juiciest ribeyes I have had. The mashed sweet potatoes are OH-Mazing, THE ROLLS!!!!!! OMG!! Our server Cindy was phenomenal! She was attentive and a sweetheart!

Our sweet and friendly server was very quickly at our table to get our drink order. We looked over…read morethe menu a few minutes as they have quite the selection of entrees. We ordered and our food looked very scrumptious when it was brought to the table. We did have a few issues however, actually questions mostly. Number 1, the overeats air ducts cooled off our food very quickly. Number 2, what is the deal with baked potatoes? They aren't available until after 4pm. I know for a fact you can cook a baked potato anytime of the day...the potato doesn't care. Number 3, I looked above my head just over our booth and the pendant light had quite a few cobwebs coating it. Overall, it w as a great meal and loved the inside decor and the service. I recommend for a special occasion.

Beautiful resteraunt next to highway 24... Hickory smoked fare!!!

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Aloha Salad with Salmon instead of chicken.

Tokyo Japanese Steak House

4.2(400 reviews)

0.4 mi

I could eat this food everyday. It was so flavorful and it didn't have a weird aftertaste. The miso…read moresoup was devine. Normally I think miso soup taste like dish water. However, I wanted to shoot this miso soup up my veins. The shrimp yakiudon was to die for. The service was great. I loved the decorations in restaurant. It really transported me to Tokyo.

So my friend told me that this place was great, she had come here for her bday and had a good…read moreexperience. That was not the experience she and I had tonight. We decided on regular seating since hibachi was on a wait. They had to clean tables while we looked at clean ones, which is fine, but it was the first of a series of little annoyances. I asked about unsweetened tea, they confirmed they had it, mistake...it was terrible. Then when we ordered, one of which was an appetizer, they proceeded to bring all of my friend's food. Turns out they had forgot completely about the appetizer. They comped it, so it was worked out. But then I got my sushi, and it was extremely mid, which after everything was just a let down. By the end, I was just over it.

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Seafood Soup

Salvo's Pizza

3.8(227 reviews)

0.4 mi

12/13/25 Saturday: Came here with a friend after taking her…read moredaughter to the park. Service was great and the food is amazing as always. I decided to try out their Cajun chicken fettuccine Alfredo and their Ny style pepperoni pizza. Soooooooooooo good! This is a 100/10 so check them out if you're in the Smyrna area.

This restaurant offered both dine in and take out. We sat down and ate our food. Overall the…read moreservice good! We ordered and received our food fast but hot. The pizza came freshly made, not too greasy, and it tasted pretty good especially with vegan cheese. The ambience was pretty chill with low light setting.

Pizza counter

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Front of building

Yummy Poki

4.0(80 reviews)

0.4 mi

I recently had lunch at Yummy Poki. I had the hibachi chicken. It was delicious. The chicken was…read morecooked just right and the portion was generous. It was the dinner menu as it was a Saturday. I was a regular with the previous owners. The new owners have upgraded their ordering system from when they first took over and it feels a lot better. The ambience has improved. I look forward to returning and exploring their yummy offerings.

This place was good. Would recommend to my homies…read more.. I had the chicken and salmon - hibachi Service was great. Ambience was authentic, has some K-pop vibes.

Pork kontonsu

Calamari

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Triple Dragon

Two Brothers Pizzeria & Restaurant

4.2(40 reviews)

3.2 mi

I hate leaving a negative review but I Ordered a margarita grande pizza, which turned out to be a…read moregreasy cheese pizza with flavorless, no tomatoes or sweet basil or value ($28) However, the crust was decent; not the puffy Italian style, but at least it was homemade. I would stick to the Mexican cuisine.

We were looking for good pasta in the area and stopped in. We ordered the zucchini sticks, garlic…read morebread with cheese, and the lobster and shrimp vodka pasta. It was all fresh and fantastic. There is a lot of variety on the menu and we will be back.

Inside

The Especial de La Casa

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Penne

Honey's Bie Thai & Sushi

4.6(58 reviews)

3.7 mi

One of the best local places in Murfreesboro, their food is delicious and their staff is super…read morenice! I recommend this place to anyone looking for Thai food that is healthy or comforting. They do have a 3% charge for credit cards, but if you have Venmo, Cashapp, cash or Zelle, these can be surpassed. 10/10

The crab Rangoon was good and even the eggrolls were good. But I ordered a spicy tuna roll and I…read morewas shocked they put a ton of Yum Yum sauce all over it. Drowned it. Basically if a person is ordering spicy tuna, they want the spice. The rainbow roll was ok. Fish mostly fresh. They just don't understand if you want a spicy roll, they intend it to be spicy. Will probably not order again. Sorry.

Interior

Thai Curry Puff

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Pad Thai Noodles

Asia Market & Thai Phooket 3

3.7(40 reviews)

0.5 mi

I've been wanting to sleep into Asian Market in Thai Phooket for some time now…read more Finally I was able to come by and check this little place out. It's pretty neat to have a grocery store and restaurant combined that has the flexibility to offer some Thai and Asian food products to purchase to prepare at home. But to also have a quick bite to eat. Due to time constraints, I placed a to go order. I wish I could've stayed in dined in because the aromas of the rest was amazing. I ordered the chicken satay and vegetable spring rolls. The service was prompt and friendly. The ambience of the restaurant is nice and quaint and quiet. Upon arriving to my vehicle, I immediately started to dig in. The chicken satay was nice and hot and tasted very good. The fresh rolls were a little larger than most I've purchased in the past and they were definitely a hit. The peanut sauce added a perfect balance to this light dish. I can't wait to return, to actually dine in and try some of their other great looking food options that they have on the menu.

This restaurant is under new ownership and has significantly improved--it's much cleaner,…read morewell-organized, and no longer stocks expired food or canned items. I stopped by to order takeout since it's close to my house and I was craving something spicy. I ordered the papaya salad combo with chicken wings and sticky rice. The papaya salad was a level 5 spicy and customized to my liking, with a balance of heat and sweetness. It was delicious, especially compared to their competitor near Stonecrest. The chicken wings were fried to a darker color, likely due to the use of oyster sauce, but they were flavorful and crispy. I'd recommend dining in if you have time--the bathrooms were well-lit and clean. When I arrived around 2 PM, I had missed the lunch rush, so it wasn't busy. If you do eat there, take some time to browse the market while you wait. They have a great selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, household items, and frozen goods like meatballs. Overall, the staff was friendly, and both the store and restaurant were clean.

Inside

Sticy rice

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Grocery aisle

Bamboo Oriental Cuisine

4.0(9 reviews)

3.0 mi

Been eating here for years. Quiet secret. Seldom busy. Great Pho combination bowl …read more New management...friends of Kiko. Always delicious..with all the condiments.

Went back again with more people. This little gem did not disappoint. The pho was delicious. I got…read moresome appetizers and everyone loved it all. (Chicken egg rolls, fried dumplings & fried shrimp & calamari) The mango and sticky rice dessert was to die for. Highly recommend this place.

Chicken Dumplings and Chicken Fried Rice. Can't wait for you to try it....

Mango & Sticky rice

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Combination Pho

Karen Thai & Sushi

4.4(96 reviews)

3.2 mi

The aroma of delicious food wafted through the air as I entered the door…read more I placed a to-go order of appetizers. I asked for the fresh summer rolls and chicken satay. It only took a few minutes for my order. The summer rolls were nice and fresh. Hindsight is 20/20, I should've got them with the shrimp protein and they would've been even better. The chicken was seasoned nicely, and had a nice char, but were still moist on the inside. I totally enjoyed the food so I will definitely be back for a visit. Overall, I think the food, service and ambience were very satisfactory and the prices were comparable to most Thai restaurants. The service was friendly and the restaurant appeared genuinely clean. It was after the lunch rush so the restaurant had only a few other guests.

New Owners. Food was bland at best, the shrimp on my partners dish was rancid. The service was…read moreappalling - the waitress sat with her friend and never checked on us. Please spare yourself from the new owners

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Tennessee H.

7

98

1215

1 year ago

The atmosphere is laid back and inviting as soon as you walk through the door. Clean floors, tables and bathroom. The customer service is second to none. Also tenders or fish can be mixed or matched on flavos. A+ The food was prompt and fresh. I highly recommend this location of Helen's Hot Chicken in Smyrna. We definitely will be back again. Thumbsup, you guys! read more

Michael M.

0

1

0

2 years ago

every year my daughter and I eat here as a Christmas tradition. the last two years have been disappointing. last year they weren't open and this year you could only order online and when we tried they said they didn't have any wingettes. the sad thing is we drive from out of town only to be this disappointed. we will never come back. read more

Karlie S.

89

3

0

6 years ago

We come here almost once a week or once every other week! The employees here are always so nice an patient. The food is ALWAYS amazing and over the top, never once have we had a bad experience. Y'all come get their chicken! read more

Sydney T.

0

2

0

6 years ago

This place is great. Super good flavor, food's fresh, & the service is awesome. My family's tried almost everything on the menu and it never disappoints. read more

Ta-Tanisha T.

1

5

10

5 years ago

Usually get the whiting and fries, the portion size is good. Dishes are cooked to order and well seasoned. I order from here often!

Bgthekig J.

0

1

0

1 year ago

The chicken there is so good because of the new management and the employs are so nice and welcoming and I love the R&B they played

Carleon L.

0

1

0

2 years ago

the food is always fire the staff is great and the owner always show much love I would recommend to anyone travel or local

Francisco B.

0

1

0

1 year ago

great service took my order and it was fast and hot will definitely go back again Great job guys read more

Jason C.

0

1

0

4 years ago

10/10 would recommend 2 time coming would come again good customer service and good food

Taylor F.

0

2

0

4 years ago

Best hot chicken south of Nashville! Great customer service! Thank you! read more

Deonte M.

0

1

0

5 years ago

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