I'm going to jump ahead and just let y'all know this restaurant is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING....I MEAN…read moreAMAZING-AMAZING like "knock your socks off" amazingly good, like "holy moly guacamole" amazingly good! I honestly have never had a restaurant prepared meal that was even remotely prepared to this caliber of perfection! Alright here we go.... FOOD: We ordered WAY TOO MUCH, but we wanted to get a full understanding of what they were about, that and the pictures in the menu looked amazing. I always ask for suggestions when I'm trying something new.....And you can always tell when it's a knowledgeable, helpful and caring person by what they recommend....the 4 to 5 gentlemen who took care of us brought us an abundance of delicious and beautifully presented foods, including sides and specialties...we were blown away!! Service was beyond perfect....it really feels like you're hanging out with the family you always kinda wanted...lol! Above and beyond!!! Ambiance is comforting and relaxing not at all pretentious with plenty of room for large groups and families to enjoy together. I base a lot of my opinions about the overall quality of the restaurants that I review on the cleanliness of their restrooms....it's a "basic bottle line" that says everything you need to know about where you could potentially be eating and drinking by doing nothing more than taking a quick trip to the toilet. If it's a mess, LEAVE!! If it's kept up, well stocked and CLEAN, then hug the owner, tell your friends and family to eat there and write a good review because phenomenal places with pristine restrooms like Edessa are becoming a rarity, a thing of the past, a novelty in a new era of nasty, busted and gross establishments serving crap.... Try Edessa, you won't be disappointed!!

Another delicious spot on Nolensville Pike in South Nashville! Unassuming look in the middle of a…read morestrip mall, but always super busy. Food is great, and you can taste the ingredients are fresh. Their falafel is the perfect texture - good crisp to the exterior but light and fluffy and herby on the inside. Their falafel lemon tahini sauce is bright and smooth, a nice compliment. Tabouleh salad is not my favorite, way too dry and felt like I was gnawing on a dry bunch of parsley from the grocery store. Grapes leaves, order them. Hummus was smooth and creamy, pita hot. Their lamb smelled delicious but I'm not eating meat at the moment so didn't try it. Service is quick and kind. Prices very reasonable. Looking forward to trying more goodies next time!

Excellent service, delicious food. Celebrated my birthday with family and the hostess even had a…read morecandle for my favorite rice pudding dessert. Highly recommend.

Took a friend here for lunch who had never had Turkish food. She was quite pleased with the…read moreVegetable Sampler and took leftovers home for dinner. The complimentary bread and dipping oil appetizer was delicious. The service is always very good here. I enjoy the calm and quiet atmosphere. You can easily have conversation.

Had the breakfast with my wife and kids. Tashtea for 4 was more than enough for all of us, and…read moreeverylone loved it

My husband and I stopped in for the "TashTea for 2," and it was such a beautiful breakfast…read moreexperience. Firstly, the parking was super easy, with plenty of spots. Inside, the decor beautifully reflects Turkish and Kurdish culture, and they offer two seating options; we opted for a standard table. The service was prompt, and they laid out the entire spread so thoughtfully in front of us. We also ordered a teapot of their signature tea, which was an absolute star! It looked bright ruby red and was incredibly refreshing, with just the right hint of cardamom. As a total coffee loyalist, I was genuinely surprised to find myself converted to a tea drinker for the day! As for the food, everything was incredible. The menemen was a standout. The combination of eggs, soft tomatoes, peppers, and melted cheese made it rich and comforting. While every component hit the mark, my favorites were the babaganoush and the grape molasses. Oh! And the helva was so good and unique; I could eat a box of those! My only critique is that we constantly had to shoo away a few flies while we ate, so I really hope they get a handle on that soon! Otherwise, this was such a memorable meal; we'll definitely be back!

It is a good place deserved a true Uzbek food highest recognition! They do a Tashkent " Toy Osh"…read more pilav kind identical to the one made in Tashkent, Uzbekistan! Serving it with traditional tomato salad and "Katick" a yogurt kind. Chief and Owners are nice guys with serving you with top respect! I do recommend this place to enjoy yummy Uzbek Foods!

We made a special visit to Osh to try them on a weekend trip to Nashville about a month ago. I'd…read moresaved them in my Nashville bookmarks for some time after they received a lot of acclaim on Yelp - I believe at one time they were on a Yelp list of best restaurants in the US. We were certainly excited to try Uzbek food, as there's nowhere that serves it where we live. The restaurant doesn't look like too much from the outside and the parking lot is a little run down. However, the inside is very updated and super clean and comfortable. There's lots of seating, what appears to be a private room in the back, and some high-tech features, like a machine that you can use to alert waitstaff if you need a refill, a to-go box, or any other kind of attention. The bathrooms were also immaculate. Service was a little strange. I wouldn't say it was slow - every time we placed an order or had a request, our food or items were promptly brought out to us. However, the challenge came in getting the attention of our waitresses. Two ladies took care of us, alternating based on availability. One was very nice and friendly, the other a little gruff and irritable-seeming. But both were completely averse to coming in and checking on us without one of us flagging them down. Perhaps they're used to the little machines? I don't like using those because they come across as too demanding; I'd prefer to just be visited and checked in on from time to time by staff. Not so here. Despite not being very busy, our visit took a lot of time, even though the actual food service was fairly quick. Onto the food, the most important part. We ordered a lot because I wanted to experience as many unique dishes as possible. One waitress first brought out a complimentary serving of pita and what I believe was suzma, which the menu describes as a yogurt-based cheese. This was one of the highlights of our meal, actually, as the pita was hot, fresh, and very lightly charred. The suzma went very well with it. Then we ordered a chicken somsa and some Uzbek bread. The chicken somsa was alright; the pastry was delightfully flaky, but for me it was way too onion-forward. The Uzbek bread was another highlight. It was a temperature and textural delight - so warm and fluffy - if not a flavor bomb. It was great to polish off the remaining suzma from our complimentary treat. For entrees, my husband wanted to try the signature osh, while I ordered chicken shashlik. The osh was probably the better of the two but he didn't love it. It was quite greasy and the lamb was on the gamey side. My chicken shashlik had definitely been near charcoal too long; it had an overly-charred, unpleasant chemical-y taste. The accompanying rice had so much butter or oil in it that it was greasy, too, and although that imparted more flavor into it, I felt gross after a couple of bites. Everything was cooked well, just the flavors really didn't quite come together for us on this visit. It's hard for me to believe, given the average outstanding reviews and consistent praise this place gets, that our experience was an average one. Perhaps we just came on an off day or ordered the wrong things for our palates, since we're fairly unfamiliar with this cuisine. I would be willing to try again some day, but sadly our first visit didn't quite wow the way we'd hoped it would. I appreciate the clean and pretty environment and quickly prepared food!

Delicious and authentic Persian food! There is a kebab or mix plate here for everyone - carnivores,…read morepescatarians and vegetarians alike! The restaurant is well established and doesn't rely on frills and gimmicks to attract their clientele. Lots of brown and neutrals dominate the aesthetic - cultural decor and an occasional tv can be spotted along the walls. All the kebabs are well seasoned and full of flavor. The meat is both crispy and juicy. The complimentary pita is served warm and is pillowy soft. Some of my favorite hidden gems on this menu are on the appetizer list. Don't skip over the chefs appetizer with creamy cheese, olives, herbs and ground walnuts! I also love the light but flavorful white bean soup with tomato broth and generous chunks of chicken.

House of Kabob is a well-known Persian restaurant in South Nashville quite popular with the diverse…read morelocal population. They maintain an impressively enormous menu with just about every style of kabob on the planet! They also serve lamb shanks, gyros, and falafel among other options. The lamb is extraordinarily tender and pretty tasty, although the flavor isn't nearly as good as the best I've eaten in the Middle East. But I have unfairly high standards as a world traveler. The beef dishes are very good too, but again, not the best I've had. The service is fantastic with welcoming employees who make you feel right at home. House of Kabob is a worthy stop if you love Persian cuisine.

Uzbegim The feel of Uzbegim is a small restaurant near a…read morecollege campus. Plain decor with the occasional noise from a bug being zapped. The food: Kazan Kebab - slow roasted lamb chops served with sliced onions. These were very flavorful and tender. Manti - we ordered beef. Six large dumplings that were served with a yogurt sauce. Delicious. Assorted Dolmas - I'm not normally a fan of dolmas since I'm usually thinking the tart, cold, Greek style. These were warm and like vegetable wrapped dumplings. Kimchi - seems kind of random, but we wanted veggies and this was good kimchi. Chaykhana Pilaf - rice and lamb. Solid. Xinjiang Fried Lagman - hand pulled noodles so they're nice and chewy. Pretty good. Lowkey, good food, good prices.

Always great food, our "go to". Not even ones we felt disappointed and we go on average bi-weekly…read more Family favorites are wedding pilaf and pelmeni. Service is nice and, very attentive and patient. If you need more sour cream or onions, that's never a problem and they won't charge you for it. A lot of times I can call ahead so the food gets to the table by the time we arrive- we have our "usual order" Ambiance is very low key but always very clean and orderly. People are sweet. My family consists of Chinese, Brazilian and Russian Americans and we all love it without exceptions!

I've tried the kabob pizza and was a shock for me, this is amazing! You tase the authentic kabob…read moretaste. The market had everything I wanted. The staff was very helpful and offered me to try some of their food. They also have a small seating area inside.

Tried the Kabab Pizza, If you're looking for something high protein and a new flavor I would…read moredefinitely give it a try. 10/10 all fresh toppings and just overall friendly staff. Would definitely get food from here again.

This family owned Lebanese bistro is located on 12 South. They serve classic Lebanese dishes like…read moreGrape Leaves, Charred Eggplant, Soups, Salads, Lamb, Hummus, Za'atar, Shawarma, Tawook, Fish Tacos and more. Keep in mind that they have different menus according to Dinner, Lunch and Weekend Brunch. They offer plenty of Vegan and Vegetarian dishes. This is a Scratch kithen and you can tell by the fresh Ingredients and vibrant colors of the food. The interior of the restaurant feels modern and classy with skylights to let in the natural light. The staff are very friendly and the service is very good. The dress code is Smart Casual. They also offer a full bar along with an extensive European wine list. If you're looking for a great date night spot or a weekend brunch, this would be a nice option. The food and the ambiance go hand in hand. I would recommend making reservations as it can get very busy at peak hours. To finish the review-- Parking situation-- There is limited street parking, Pay to park lots and you can park at Sevier Park which is a short walk to the restaurant and it's free. Enjoy!!

The ambience inside is wonderful, it's a small room that feels upscale without being stuffy. Most…read morepeople were dressed in a sundress or nice shirt and pants. They had a nice wine list and good cocktail selection. Service was super friendly too. I just think the food was okay, especially for the prices. The portions of meat were a little small considering the entrees were $30+. I also wasn't very impressed by the pita and hummus. I'd like to go back and try some other items!

Tried Istanbul Shawarma and it did not disappoint. I loved the beef & lamb mix shawarma wrap…read more.. perfectly seasoned, flavorful, and not overly sauced, which really let the meat shine. Every bite was balanced and satisfying. My friend ordered the shish kebab bowl and absolutely loved it as well. The flavors were spot on, and the portion was solid. Overall, great execution, authentic flavors, and definitely a place worth revisiting.

Located in the Assembly Food Hall is Istanbul Shawarma. I've had some pretty incredible shawarma…read morebefore, so the bar is a bit high. I ordered the Chicken Istanbul Shawarma Bowl with bulgar as my base. It was alright, not too flavorful. It was $16, which is quite pricy for counter-service food. It was a good amount of food, though! The food hall can be quite an overstimulating experience on a Saturday at 7 pm, so be wary if you're looking for a peaceful dining experience. Good luck finding somewhere to sit. All the food booths charge $3 for a fountain drink/water unless you want to drink out of a snow cone "cup". Bring a reusable water bottle if you can!