Loved my experience at Noko! Not only was the food amazing, but the service was top notch…read more This restaurant is tapas style, but with asian cuisine. There were so many things we tried: spicy tuna crispy rice, hamachi crudo, salmon crudo, korean hot wings, wagyu teppanyaki, burnt end lettuce wraps, grilled ginger chicken, broccolini, and crab fried rice. Honestly I don't think you could go wrong with anything on the menu. My personal favs were the spicy tuna crispy rice, korean hot wings, and grilled ginger chicken.

Best food and ambiance ever. Went with my best friend and was at bar with my husband!…read more Great service and bartenders and great food!

Had a fabulous dinner this week at Maru. As always great service and food with a pleasant…read moreatmosphere! Started with the avocado bomb it went so quick I missed the pic . Then we split the Baja Fresh roll and udon tempura both super tasty. We have been many to to both locations and you just can't go wrong based on those. Always a pleasurable experience!

A little dead inside, but super welcoming environment and calm. Nice music…read more Food was 10/10 and fast service. Went for a late afternoon lunch. I got the sushi roll with tuna, avocado and cucumber + salmon nigiri. Great salmon.

My husband and I were here for his work conference. Service was a great balance of attentiveness…read moreand distance, and it was a casual, happy atmosphere with incredible food! The creamy bacon udon was my favorite that reminded me of a cross between a carbonara and udon noodles. It was a flavor bomb compared to the normal subtle flavors in traditional Japanese cuisine. The Japanese breakfast (only available on the weekend) was much more traditional flavor-wise with the miso asparagus being the star! We ended with the yuzu parfait. The tartness of the custard and sweetness of the meringue was the perfect end to our meal!

Service is always fantastic and the food is fresh, flavourful and simply amazing…read more Strongly recommend making reservations (especially on weekends). The space is cozy and we love watching the chefs work in the open kitchen.

First time at 888 and I'm already convinced it's my favorite restaurant in Nashville…read more The artsy decor and vinyl DJ created such a cool vibe. It felt like a full 360 experience, not just dinner. The crispy tuna, yellowtail with jalapeños, and toro nigiri were all incredible. The raspberry and white chocolate mousse shaped like a tree was stunning and delicious. Happy hour had great drink options, and the service from the manager Luna, host Awn, and bartender Sam was warm and seamless. Amazing food, thoughtful atmosphere, and genuinely kind staff. I'll definitely be back.

Visited 888 for the first time for Happy Hour and had a 10/10 experience. Everything from the tasty…read morehappy hour bites, the speakeasy ambiance, to the vibe curated by the DJ on "Outkast Night, I had such a great time that I'm already planning my next visit. We sat at the bar, since Happy Hour is only offered there, but would love to secure a reservation next time and get the full dining experience.

We had a smallish meal but had a great time and Nate took incredible care of us. Super kind,…read morecharismatic, and helpful is guiding us through the menu and just having a comfortable overall experience. He made our night way better than it had any right to be. Great guy. Elevated the vibe. Food was spectacular as well.

Our server Nate was amazing!! So attentive and gave us the best recs. The Happy Hour menu is…read moretop-tier, and the crispy rice is mind-blowing. We celebrated two birthdays here, and we might have to make it a tradition! Love it, thank you Nate!!!

First time dining here and I already can't wait to be back…read more I started with the wagyu and truffle hand roll, along with the spicy tuna hand roll. Both rolls were very fresh and the pickled ginger complemented them very well. The cassava fries paired with the yuzu aioli went perfectly with the chicken karaage. The unagi and crispy rice tasted amazing, the combination of the buttery soft sweet eel with the crispy rice and freshness from the jalapeño and miro herbs made for the perfect bite. As a main entrée I had the signature garlic noodles with shrimp, bonito flakes, and mushrooms. Normally I'm not a huge mushroom fan, but everything in this plate was delectable. The service is amazing even from the very entrance, you instantly feel welcomed. Vicky was amazing both drinks were a work of art with refreshing aromatic flavors. The Ube Banana pudding was the perfect ending to a wonderful meal. A must every time I visit! The inside is beautifully decorated. The two floors allow for private intimate seating and casual dining.

A MUST TRY! We heard about this restaurant from a friend, and it lived up to the hype. I really…read morelike the modern well curated vibe, and superb hospitality. The menu is filled with good food, all of which have unique flavor profiles and all complement each other. The drink list is equally as impressive as the food menu, and the service is A+. My favorite food items that we had were the Chicken and Scallion skewers, Chashu Pork. Bao, Tebasaki Wings, Unagi Crispy Rice, Chicken Karaage, and the Ahi Toast! Favorite drink was the Paper Airplane! Can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu.

In Chattanooga for a long weekend girls trip and ate at TwoTen Jack. It was my first time in…read moreChattanooga and first time at this restaurant. Our friend got there early so she was able to secure a table. We started with the happy hour house white wine and ordered various shareable small plates. We ordered the jfk - Japanese fried chicken, not pictured below - edamame- because everyone knows what edamame looks like, crispy brussels, pork gyoza, yellowtail jalapeño sashimi. Everything was delicious. My favorite was the yellow sashimi. I could eat more of that! Our server was Kyler and he was fantastic. He made sure we were taken care of and at the end of the night, ordered the house sake, which Kyler highly recommended, I enjoyed the layout of the restaurant and the dark wood and bar area. It wasn't crowded on a Thursday night which I enjoyed having the restaurant to ourselves, at least it looked that way since we were in the back area across from the bar. Would definitely come back in the winter or a cold day to try the ramen.

Honestly, I wanted more from two ten jack!! It was decent, but the portions were minuscule for the…read moreprice!! I tried: -crispy Brussels: 9/10 - delicious!!! Amazing flavor, very rich. Loved. -Wagyu stuffed shishitos: 4/10 - didn't taste like much of anything interesting, despite my love for Wagyu, and paying $8 for 4 tiny shishitos is a crime. -Crab noodles: 7/10 - good crab flavor, but very simple. -Tori paitan shoyu: 6/10 - it kind of just tasted like microwave ramen. The broth did not have much depth of flavor and the fact it came with only two small meatballs was kind of disappointing.

I think this is one of my new favorites in Nashville! The food was DELICIOUS! I came here for a…read moredate night with my boyfriend. We got the Truffle Mac, K-Pop Chicken, and Hamachi Crudo. All 10/10, I have no complaints! The service was great, we got seated and our food came out pretty quick. Perfect timing with getting each dish and our waiter was great. It's a perfect spot for a date night or a small group of friends. I loved this place and would highly recommend to my Nashville locals!

Walked in an was immediately impressed by the service. It was fast (for a restaurant, and it was a…read moreSaturday), efficient, and friendly. The staff was great, we got our food quickly. Long story short I don't think the food was for me. Is this place worth trying? Yes, form your own opinion. I didn't hate it but it didn't make me wanting to run back. I could see myself revisiting after a time but I will wait a bit before I do so. TLDR: Try for yourself, i didn't hate it but won't be rushing back anytime soon. Great staff, friendly and quick.

I loved this place and got quite inebriated while I was loving it so much…read more Good news is that I walked here from my hotel room and could just walk back. Now... if only I could remember where I am staying. LOL. Just kidding! I made it. I got so lit in Japanese whiskey flights that I ordered enough food for two people. The "Flight to Tokyo" lived up to its namesake tremendously. That dang whiskey is wicked man. Combined with the beers that go down like water and you may be like me.... Wasted Soup dumplings are so damn cool. It's also either an engineering marvel or some sort of biblical miracle. How is the soup born inside the little dumpling?? So many questions!! I had some here and they were sure tasty!! I also had some killer crispy fried pork belly and some kick ass twice fried Korean wings!! Pork belly had tremendous umami flavors and was sticky sweet and yummy all at once! Loved it! But then came the Star.... I love chicken wings as much as I love life! That my friend, is a whole fucking lot!! I am more full of myself than you could possibly imagine. I loved these particular chicken wings a little more than life. I walked through downtown Nashville alone, on a random weeknight, just to eat these wings because I saw them on Yelp. I had already eaten dinner at Eddie V's earlier in the evening, but these wings called me from more than a mile away... Come eat me, Adam.... Is all I could hear after I saw others pictures of the wings.... Shhhh. Wings. I can't. But you must, said the wings.... I can't, I have no transportation.... You have two feet still, the wings said... Guess who won that argument? '26 - 23

Hawkers was such a great experience from start to finish! I came in on a Wednesday evening around…read more7:30 p.m., and even though the restaurant was busy, my party was seated right away. The ambience is bright and energetic, with fun neon signs and decor. The space feels open and spacious with plenty of seating. We started our night with the Pork Belly Bao Buns, but since they were out of pork belly, we tried the Chinese BBQ Pork instead. I wasn't upset because they were phenomenal. The Soup Dumplings were just as amazing, but the Roti Canai (Malaysian flatbreads with curry sauce) stole the show. The curry was rich with the perfect amount of spice. You're missing out if you skip the appetizers here. For my entrée, I ordered the Hong Kong Wonton Noodle Soup, and all I can say is wow. The broth and tender wontons were the perfect combination. My boyfriend loved his Pad Thai as well, and the only downside was the portion size for the price. I want to give a huge shoutout to our server, Jaylen, for making the experience top-notch. He was incredibly attentive, patient, and offered great recommendations through the night. Hawkers is on my list for date nights, ladies' nights, or a casual evening out (especially for drinks and appetizers!)

We FINALLY got the chance to snag a reservation here. Seriously, it's challenging. They only have…read morelike (14? 15?) seats and only do two servings a night. First, let me say I was nervous. I don't typically like sushi and sashimi even less. The texture of a raw fish concerned me. Hubby loves it though, so I wanted to give it a chance. I figured if I was going to try, it needed to be at a place that knew what they were doing. James our sushi chef, definitely knew what he was doing. The servings were one piece at a time, served at a comfortable pace. Each piece was a different sort of fish, or a piece of wagyu beef! I enjoyed myself. The flavors made up for my personal wariness of the textures. Each piece was filled with delicious flavors. We ended up super full and content, and happy with our time here. I highly recommend.

Pretty good for Nashville standards, especially as someone who's had omakase in Japan, California,…read moreand Hawaii. For the price of $75, you really can't go wrong. The main difference I noticed compared to other omakase experiences was the nigiri preparation. The pieces here seemed to be pre-cut, whereas at other places I've usually seen the chef slice and prepare each piece in front of you, which adds more to the experience and presentation of the fish. This omakase also follows more of a set menu format, so it doesn't really change based on seasonality or fish availability. Overall, would recommend in the future if I'm in Nashville again.