My favorite Asian restaurant so far in Franklin. I wouldn't say it's a true authentic Asian eatery, but all the dishes I tried were flavorful. We had the Crispy Spicy Tuna, the Poke, and the Oyster Mushroom but the favorite was the K Pop Chicken. Crispy on the outside, tender in the inside and very tasty. I liked the decor, music and the random 90s commercials/videos beings played at the bar. read more

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What an incredible dinner! The service was absolutely fantastic and the food was out of this world. So many unique flavors but all done right! I'm a pretty basic eater but ventured out of my comfort zone and was so pleased. The udon noodles were my favorite dish, spicy but delicious! Everyone who worked there was so friendly and this has become a favorite. I can't believe I waited so long to try it! read more

Mi Kitchen - Lychee capri - Tapas Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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It was the perfect meal for 2. You get to pick a bunch of different items to share. Our waiters gave fantastic advice and suggestions. The ambiance is dark and cool and had great vibes. 10/10. Get the hamachi , trust me. read more

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Everything was stunning. Yummy, filling and reasonably priced. Try the terra beer! I can't wait to come back. Very satisfied. read more

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It was an upbeat foodie destination. So much color and creativity in the ambience and on the plate. A definite return soon option.

Was a little apprehensive about going to this restaurant I am gluten-free so I was worried there wasn't gonna be enough for me to eat. They had gluten-free items on the menu and I am super happy that we went to this restaurant. The cauliflower appetiser was delicious. Ended up getting two of them. The noodle dish was very tasty, also gluten-free and then the crispy tuna was super yummy. I couldn't eat the steak, but the person that ate it said it was good. What a great experience very glad that we stopped in to eat. Chef Yun ( owner ) stopped by a table to see how everything was. He was definitely a delight. Congratulations on a very unique restaurant. I can't wait to come back next time I'm in Franklin. The restaurant had a very nice vibe, loved the chandeliers . Seems like a very busy restaurant. Make sure you get a reservation's, we were fortunate enough to get a high table right away. Don't hesitate to try this gem out. My only request is please make more gluten free options that have meat protien. read more

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Middle Tennessee's relatively new Mi Kitchen is burning up the ratings on Yelp and Google, so much so that it grabbed my attention amidst the vast dining options across the city! It even made my short list of the 12 hottest restaurants in the metro area I'd never visited that I needed to try in 2024. With such intense competition in the Midstate Region, every new place needs a hook. And Mi Kitchen is the only spot I've found with small plates of Asian tapas, a Spanish tradition applied to Korean food. That was all I needed to hear. Even better, traditional Korean cuisine features elements of Japanese, Italian, Hawaiian, and Mexican fusion. It's incredibly clever! My only hesitation before going - as Mi Kitchen lies just 1,200 feet within the Franklin city limits - is the propensity for Franklinites to exaggerate their ratings. Of all areas of town, they're the most guilty of showering mediocre establishments with five-star reviews like they're handing out meaningless trophies at a little league baseball banquet. Case in point, this space was previously owned by the atrocious Moe's Bar B Que, another overhyped Franklin failure. But any fear that Mi was another overrated Wilco joint immediately dissipated with the first bite of those glorious edamame truffle dumplings! Let's talk about those first, because I went home and added them to my top 25 must-eat items in the Greater Nashville area! Now that's saying something! Soft, steamed wontons envelop pureed edamame soybeans with Parmesan cheese and a garlic confit. But they'd certainly be incomplete until dipped in that stunning citrus truffle oil sauce! The k pop crispy fried chicken is a crunchy, meaty masterpiece with a slightly spicy kick and sweet aftertaste inspired by the popular dish Korean fried chicken. It's just as good as anything I've eaten in South Korea! The spicy Korean pork tacos with salsa and cilantro were nearly as good as the other two dishes. And I'll be back soon, because there are at least 10 other menu items I want to try! This is the best-kept secret in Cool Springs, one of Williamson County's best eateries, and a place very much worth the hype. read more

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Situated in Franklin/Cool Springs in a small plaza on Carothers Parkway, Mi Kitchen is a welcome addition to the food landscape in this area! Small space, but massive impact through flavors and vibe. Mi Kitchen is a Korean Tapas spot that is serving up some of the tastiest dishes I have had in a while. A few friends and I popped in recently after work and ordered a round of cocktails and a few tapas. We went with the Crispy Tuna Rice, K Pop Chicken, Mi Cucumber, Dumplings and Plantains. K Pop Chicken was easily the best of the dishes, but the others were not far behind! The chicken was crispy, well coated in sauce and honestly, perfection. The crispy rice cakes were an amazing vessel for the fresh spicy tuna, the cucumbers were divine and the dumplings were surprisingly tasty! The plantains were good, but hard to compete with the other dishes we got! We got a round of cocktails, which were hand crafted and expertly prepared. And while we did not partake, they do offer a Mi Pouch, which is basically an adult caprisun! The vibe of Mi Kitchen is definitely East Nashville, but it seems to fit in quite well in Franklin! Service was excellent from our server to the food runners. Overall, highly recommend Mi Kitchen! read more

Been hearing about this place for a year or so now. Don't be like me and wait a year to go. If you're ever thinking about going, consider nowhere else. GO. We have four dishes each better that the previous. We will absolutely be back. We just ran the gamut on the most popular dishes and they do not disappoint. Mi Cucumbers K-Pop Chicken Beef Tartare Arancini Server was prompt and very kind and helpful. read more

Check this hidden gem out, on par with some of NYC best Korean fusion restaurants. Food is flavorful and service is great.

Wow! Where do I start. The food, the atmosphere, the staff, the service are all top notch. But the food.. so good!

Food was great. Our server was wonderful. They can work on their greeting of guests. We walked in and no one greeted us and after about 2 minutes someone came by to seat us. We went for lunch. We highly recommend the crispy rice tuna, the crispy rice is amazing! The K-Pop chicken was good. The steak was great, although it was supposed to be med-rare and it was medium, but still good with the shishito peppers and feta grits. The cucumber salad was perfect! read more

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Wow Amazing! Cucumber salad, tuna, glass noodles! YUM Gf options Our server, Nester our server was so kind and recommended great options! Cant wait to come back!! read more

I don't even know where to begin. I just want to live in this restaurant and eat the food 24/7. The flavors were incredible! The plating was beautiful and the prices were decent. Currently the restaurant is decorated for Halloween and it has a great vibe and our waitress was fantastic. She had great recommendations as well! The crispy spicy tuna was my favorite but it's hard to pick favorites when all of the options were amazing! I cannot wait to come back here next time I'm in Nashville! I loved the Korean-Western fusion and the creativity and flavors in each dish we tried. 10/10! read more

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The menu made my mouth water. I wanted one everything, but settled on the crispy tuna and a cucumber salad. The staff was super friendly. I loved the regular and Halloween decor! I got take out.... I can only assume the food odd delicious from the happy looks on all the other people's faces!! read more

Mi Kitchen - Welcome! - Tapas Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Absolutely well worth the drive from College Grove-- I wish more restaurants existed where one can just rave about the overall experience from start to finish! The tacos, kale salad, wings are forever memorable-- our #1 to go restaurant when in Franklin! The service is even better, that's truly extraordinary as the food is magnificent!! - 10/10 all the way around! read more

Loved our first visit to Mi Kitchen. Our server, Nelson, was very helpful with recommendations. We asked the locals sitting adjacent to us and they confirmed the same. Cucumbers - Yes! Steak - DO NOT MISS THIS - the feta grits melt in your mouth! K Pop Chicken - 9/10, but very good flavor! Fortune Udon - Love the flavors!! A hidden gem in Franklin. Do not pass this place up. read more

Mi Kitchen is absolutely worth all of the hype! This adorable little fusion restaurant in Franklin is a must-visit for anyone who likes trying bites of a bunch of different small plates. I recently stopped in for a weekday lunch and was surprised to see this place packed! Lunch is typically a slower time for local restaurants - but you can tell Mi Kitchen is a favorite for folks who live and work in the area. Even still, my friend and I were seated right away, and the service was incredibly fast and friendly from start to finish. We opted to share a few different dishes - which I would highly recommend given the style of Mi Kitchen's menu! This is not your traditional "everybody order an entree" type of restaurant - so just keep in mind who you're dining with. We shared the Mi Cucumber, the Dumplings, the K-Pop Chicken, the Crispy Spicy Tuna and the Plantains. Honestly, it would be difficult to pick a favorite bite from this menu. Everything was fresh and flavorful - and you can really taste every ingredient they're including. The prices aren't bad either - especially when you keep in mind the quality of the food you're ordering. We didn't order cocktails this time around, but I noted the adult Capri Suns on the menu for next time (which I'm hoping will be sooner rather than later!) read more

I really like this place. It's a modern Asian Tapas restaurant. I found it on Yelp, of course and I really wanted to try it. It has a cool and casual feel with a full bar. The food was awesome. We tried 4 dishes and it is hard for me to pick my favorite dish. All of the dishes we tried were flavorful and presented well. Skyler was our server and she was excellent. We had a few questions about 2 of the dishes and she had all of the answers for us. This place is about 10 minutes from Coolsprings mall. There is plenty of free parking. I definitely be going back at some point. Just a note- Skyler told us they get very busy for dinner and recommended that you make reservations for dinner. Enjoy.. read more

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These small plates were packed with flavor! Delicious and we got our food fast. Will definitely be eating here again soon!

This was a real pleasant surprise. I felt every plate was delicious, artfully prepared, and a good value. Our server was on top of anticipating our needs and finding ways to make sure both adults and kids had everything they needed. We had a booth that both gave us privacy and yet felt open with high ceilings. Lighting was a challenge for photos but perfect for the meal. Some highlights: -Hamachi crudo was my favorite. Perfect hamachi, and the scallions plus nori oil make the flavor and textures pop. -Poke bowls: got both tuna and salmon. The kids and adults agreed, this was a better value than most area poke bowls due to the quality of ingredients. If size is your main priority, it's smaller than others, but more than makes up for it in quality and variety of flavors. -Glass noodles: kids loved these too after they had their fill of our poke bowls. -Plantain: Was curious based on the unusual combination of flavors. I especially enjoyed the kick delivered by the sriracha goat cheese. Why was sriracha goat cheese not on my radar before? Delicious. I look forward to coming back again soon! read more

Where have you been all my life?! As someone who's lived in South Korea for 6 years, I'm always searching for elevated Asian food and finally found some right in the neighborhood. We tried the Kale salad, spicy tuna, spring rolls, hamachi crudo, risotto and steak tapas and will return soon to work through the rest of the menu. All were excellent. Get reservations though...apparently we weren't the first ones to discover Mi! read more

A little pricey but really good food and fun to try multiple things. The tacos are one of the better deals and very good but everything I've tried is good read more

The dishes were delicious. Nestor provided great service and we really enjoyed the vibe and 80s commercials!

I hate to even tell you about this place because it's such a gem. Great service lovely prepared food with delicious tastes never had a bad meal and every time we take friends there they wanna go back.! Support your local restaurants that aren't these stupid chain restaurants !! read more

Unbelievably fantastic - my husband and I dropped by here on our way home from a Costco run last minute around 530 and could not have been more impressed!!! So clean, so organized, food was absolutely incredible!!! We had the k pop chicken, k wings, dumplings and cucumber and it was all phenomenal! Everyone was so nice and welcoming. Would totally go back! However, if you don't plan on going during a non- regular time- I would highly suggest getting a reservation as they not only fill up quick but have tons of reservations. read more

Mi Kitchen - Tapas Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

We went here for lunch recently and ordered the beef donburi. It was excellent! At the time, it was only served at lunch. The server was friendly and efficient, too! Their cocktails look fun - we'd like to come back some time for dinner. I highly recommend Mi Kitchen! read more

Wowie wow...good stuff. The food, service, and ambiance were great. We got the mi cucumber, k pop chicken, fortune udon, crispy spicy tuna, and the tuna poke. All very delicious. I have had K pop chicken before elsewhere that tasted overcooked in old oil....this place tasted fresh and cooked just right. If you get the Crispy Spicy Tuna, I suggest paying the extra +$3 for 2 more pieces, even if there are 2 of you sharing. $13/3ea = $4.33/ea vs. $16/5ea = $3.20/ea. Udon was tasty and I loved the Tuna Poke. It had rice, greens, crunchy things in there, with a nice chili oil on top. hmmmm.... We need to go back to try a lot of different items that we didn't get but wanted to. Best to go with at least 4 people to get more different plates to share. Definitely book your seats on Resy ahead of time...there is limited seating. Be ready for the bill as it will hit you...for a tapas, it's expensive when you want to try several things. With tip, the above (plus one drink) came to $85 for 2 people. Enjoy! read more

What a great find food was tasty. Delicious service was awesome. Highly recommend this place.

Found an unexpected gem in Franklin, TN, south of Nashville. Mi Kitchen features Asian Fusion entrees. It was a very inviting place to enjoy a date night or to fly solo. Quaint seating with just the right amount of lighting to make everyone look great! Loved the atmosphere. I sat at the bar because I wanted a quick meal and drink. The bar service was excellent and very courteous. I got the smashed cucumbers, which is a must try and the crispy Korean soy ginger wings. The food was delightful. I drank my dessert. The Guava Nova was light and refreshing. I'm definitely coming back on my next business trip! read more

Mi Kitchen - Smashed Cucumbers and Guava Nova drink - Tapas Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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I went to MI Kitchen during lunch. The restaurant was packed. I'm so glad I made reservations. Our waitress was the sweetest. The food was really good. I really enjoyed the crispy tuna. It was prepared different than what I'm use to, but very enjoyable and delicious. Be sure to try the espresso martini! It gave me an afternoon punch and the pick me up that I needed.Overall this was a great dining experience with friends. read more

Wowow. This is the kind of place that would have me driving out of the city for again. Living in Nashville, I don't often venture out of the city for food. But boy am I glad I did for this meal. We called the day of, because there were no reservations were available. And they were able to squeeze us in as there was a cancellation. The vibe inside was cool and laidback, with neon signage. But the food was elevated and so tasty. If you come and don't try the edamame dumplings and octopus you're doing it wrong in my opinion!! read more

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There are a very few places I've visited that create such a unique food experience. The Mi Kitchen has amazing tasting food! They are a cut above your traditional Korean food. If you live in and around Franklin TN - you absolutely have to try it. Make reservations- opens at 5:00pm except Mondays. You will not be disappointed. read more

Mi Kitchen - They have cocktails in these bags. Look like medical IV bags with light in bottom. Very cool! - Tapas Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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This was a great choice for lunch. The vibe is relaxing. There were 80s movie clips and commercials playing on the TVs behind the bar. Our waitress, Skylar was great, but let me tell you about the food! We ordered: Cucumbers Cauliflower Spicy tuna with crispy rice (little pillows of heaven) Chicken wings Edamame dumplings Gin and Tonic Everything was delicious and perfectly cooked. I'm going to dream about those chicken wings. Might be a new favorite place. Order extra crispy rice. You will not be sorry. Seoul (something I cannot remember) read more

This place is amazing! I came here with a group of friends about a month ago and I was blown away by how delicious everything was! There was a group of four of us. All of my friends had been here before. I was the only newbie. We were able to make a reservation online. The restaurant itself was so pretty inside. Really nice ambience. This would be a great spot for a date night and I loved the portion size. It was so fun to try everything. To drink, I got a NA mojito which was beautiful and delicious. I'm trying to remember all of the dishes we got (we got a lot). We got the K-Pop chicken which was absolutely delicious. Amazing flavor and cooked perfectly. We also got the plantains which were very good as well. I was blown away by the steak. The flavor was amazing and it was cooked to perfection. We also got the glass noodles, dumplings, crispy spicy tuna and salmon poke. I loved everything. We will definitely be back. I loved the variety and the flavor of all of the dishes was incredible. read more

They were steady and the rush started to come in around 5:15 pm. Its important to have a reservation. If not you have to sit by the bar. Which is fine also. The ambiance felt like a little hidden gem in nashville, even though we were in Franklin. Extremely cozy and inviting. The service was wonderful from the host. The food did take a littler longer then we would have liked to come out. The guy behind the bar not sure if he spoke enough English to understand when I was talking to him. The food all sounded great, they had a limited menu for vegetarian options. More for carnivores and pescatarian. The prices are expensive when compared to the amount of food you get. The cauliflower taco was great, just missing some type of sauce to counter act the dryness. Plantains we're my favorite, not the goat cheese. That's only because I don't like the pungent taste. The cucumber salad was on the smaller size but very flavorful bursting with nice complexity from all of the chili oil, other ingredients mixed together. I think the cucumber salad could definitely be doubled for the same price. It was about 3 spoons full for $4. I will gladly pay $6 for a bigger portion. Overall I left feeling hungry, we went to PF Changs after leaving. read more

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Okay so I had no plans on valentines day and had low hopes that Mi Kitchen would have ANY openings but just my luck there was a table that had just canceled their reservations and my party of 3 was able to have a table. The service was great and attentive, they gave us the run down about how its a tapas style restaurant and what was their favorite dishes. I would highly recommend the edamame dumplings, the cucumbers, and the glass noodles (japchae), and octopus dish (delicious with the Shishito pesto sauce and crispy quinoa!!). We also ordered lamb chops (wish there were a bigger portion), kimchi risotto (which octopus was WAY overcooked), k wings ( not the best but was yummy). Overall was very happy and full but now know what the order again and what not to order again. I am curious at the menu having tacos so I will be back to try at least one order of those! read more

I spent two months in TN for work and this is easily the best food I had. I ate here twice on my own and then brought 6 coworkers on my third trip. Ive now had almost everything on the menu and what can I say, every dish is fantastic. I haven't seen them get a lot of love in other reviews so will give my praise here to the glass noodles. I also went to Kore twice. These have to be two of the best restaurants in Nashville. read more

This was the second time to dine but the first time for our son who came back during the winter break. We enjoyed everything we ordered. Our son liked the edamame truffle dumpling so much, we ordered it twice. I love how they serve the cocktail. It's so pretty! Our waiter was friendly and the chef came out to talk to us as well. The decor is nice too. Hope to go back there again! read more

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I had just visited tennessee and me and my family went here for dinner. We came in with expectations of pretty good food but once we tried this it blew our socks off! This place has some of the best bites me and family have ever had. The service was really good, when we asked questions they were enthusiastic. The ambiance was really cool with a nice bar. I really wish I would have took pictures but the photos from other reviews say it all. When I come back to tennessee i'll HAVE to come back. read more