I came across Kianga's Kitchen while checking out Marble City Market. Disclaimer: I'm not vegan…read more In fact, the day before eating here, I consumed way too much meat at Brazerios Brazilian restaurant. Perhaps my mind works in unusual ways. But, I thought I needed a vegan day to balance it out! And I really love soul food (vegan and non-vegan). I'd eat it all the time if this was closer to home. I'd had Kianga's greens one other time before this visit. That's what sold me on coming back. Those greens are super good! Best item in my opinion. Had a nice spice and flavor. Sweet potatoes & plantains were solid too. Also, they had a "stew of the day" -- which, today, was a Tuscan recipe. Overall: Very good meal. I'll definitely be back -- either as my main meal or for a side or two. Highly recommended. Very nice owners too.

It was a perfect find for a vegan lunch with ample seating in a food hall!…read more I ordered the po boy sandwich and it was mighty tasty! Maybe a little on the salty side but there were plenty of dressing options to mute the salt. I'm impressed by the house made faux meats used in this meal and felt like I got a lot of protein for the price.

Food is good and service was amazing and ambiance it's cold in the restaurant and kinda noisy but…read moreother than that it's a good place to go to. And the mango sticky rice is really good.

Found this place through a friend's recommendation. I was not disappointed! Their pho is amazing…read moreand the service is really on point. They have some really wide variety of dishes, you can get some very traditional dishes from Laos such as mango with fish sauce ( which I don't recommend unless you're very adventurous ). But there pho-rito is amazing as is just pretty much everything on the menu. One of the things I need to say about this place though is that the owner and staff are just so very nice and attentive. I really like to support local businesses and I really like to know the faces behind the businesses, and these are some of the most wonderful people on the planet. You'll be very happy with the food, the service, and the fact that your money is going to a local business staffed by wonderful people. Don't be intimidated if you don't know much about the cuisine, the staff will be happy to guide you and help you with anything on the menu. Just let them know your taste, your likes and dislikes, and your level of spice and they will guide you to some of those delicious food in knoxville. I will be back!

Visiting Farmacy for date night was a special treat. Parking is limited out front, but there are…read moreplenty of spots behind the building or in adjacent lots. We had a reservation and were seated quickly at a cute table for two. Unbeknownst to us, it was taco Tuesday, suggesting $3 tacos of various proteins. We ordered three as an appetizer and were amazed by how tasty they were. Don't skip the tofu- that was our surprise favorite. My wife ordered the pork belly and I, the enlightened bowl. The pork belly was incredible- the best we've ever had. Tender, soft, rich, and a generous portion. Plenty of leftovers there. My enlightened bowl felt extremely healthy and fresh. I felt like a horse in a pasture. I stole many bites of pork. I might suggest adding a protein besides the salmon crumbles (it comes with those, but think tuna packet texture). Overall, we had a fantastic experience at Farmacy and look forward to our next visit.

High Hopes, Flat Landing…read more I'd had this place bookmarked for ages, and when out-of-town friends came for brunch, I thought, "finally, my chance!" Lesson learned: scope it out solo before bringing guests. We all left underwhelmed, and honestly, I was disappointed. Let's start with the good: it's an adorable spot, the service was stellar, and the cocktails were genuinely great. But the food? A real miss for me. I'd consider giving it another shot -- just not with the same order, or at least with some specific requests in hand. We kicked things off with beignets, which, in hindsight, was a bold move in Tennessee. As NOLA regulars, we know our beignets, and these weren't even in the same ballpark as Café du Monde. Instead of that light, pillowy pull-apart texture, they came out dense and crispy -- more funnel cake than beignet. The breakfast mains were a visual triumph and a textural letdown. I tried all three dishes, and my fellow diners agreed across the board. The "Sunny" had great flavor on top, but the bread underneath turned to mush almost instantly -- we ended up scraping the toppings off and eating it like a salad. If you order this, ask for the bread toasted. The biscuits and gravy had real potential, but the candied bacon overwhelmed everything with sweetness -- it completely took over the dish and made it hard to finish. Dave's eggs were fine on their own, but the hash alongside them wasn't much to look at, and the flavor didn't redeem the presentation.

I had such a great experience at The Tomato Head, and a huge part of that was our waitress,…read moreMeredith. She knows the menu like the back of her hand--seriously, she's tried every combination imaginable and helped us decide between a couple options. Her recommendations were spot on. I ended up getting the Oh Boy half sandwich, and I love that you can order it as a half. I was torn between that and the Tuscan chicken, but I would order the Oh Boy again in a heartbeat. I also had the pasta salad with both ranch and tahini--such a great option because you always want to try more than one dressing! We tried the Southwest salad too, and it was perfect with the chipotle ranch. Another really cool thing is that you can buy their dressings or hummus to go, which I'll definitely be doing next time. I also had a mocktail that was super fresh and felt really clean--kind of like their version of a spicy margarita, and it was delicious. Overall, great food, great options, and amazing service. Next time I'm coming back for brunch (which is only on Saturdays and Sundays)!

Kait was a Fantastic server. Very attentive and polite, came back to check on us multiple times,…read moreand was prompt with coming back after requests for drink refills etc Restaurant was nice, but bland. Not much to look at and nothing unique about it. Everything was clean, place seems to be pretty new. Hostesses were friendly and we got a table for lunch immediately. Food was mediocre. Lamb sausage was nothing special. Tried a vegan pepperoni -- wouldn't recommend. $60+ for two pizzas was an obscene price for the quality and the location. It's Knoxville, not DC. Wouldn't go back. $100 after tip was too much for such a mid-tier meal. Shout out to Kait for doing her best to create a good dining experience, her efforts were noted.

I had a very nice lunch here and will return. My only real…read moreissue was that the lunch offerings on weekends are not as extensive as on weekdays. The lunch I got was HUGE and could easily have fed 2 or even 3 people eating normally. I took a LOT home, and like most foods, it's never as good at home. I had a bulgogi meal, with rice and several side dishes coming first. I could have done with just that-- all were delicious. But later, a huge platter of lovely beef (with mushrooms and scallions) joined the table. What a feast. Good selection of beers although they were out of the one Korean beer they had on tap.

So the original restaurant I was going to go to is so new that they open at 4 pm till they get…read moreramped up and are able to open at 11 am. I've been wanting to try GoGi Korean Kitchen and tell you what, delicious! I got the chicken Bibimbap. So glad I ended up here.

If you're looking for authentic Southern comfort food in Horn of Plenty, this place absolutely…read moredelivers. My wife, mom, and I arrived around 7:45 PM--just 15 minutes before their posted 8:00 PM closing time. I asked if it was too late to get dinner, and without hesitation, several staff members welcomed us in with big smiles and said, "not at all." That kind of genuine hospitality is rare, especially that close to closing. Brooklyn took care of us, and she was outstanding. From start to finish, she never once made us feel rushed, and neither did anyone else on staff. There wasn't even the slightest hint that they were trying to wrap things up for the night. That speaks volumes about the culture there. We've driven past this place for years saying, "we need to try it," and now our only regret is not stopping in sooner. The food was phenomenal--true Southern-style comfort food made fresh daily. I had the chicken fried steak, my wife had the pulled chicken, and my mom ordered the bologna sandwich. Every dish was spot on. My wife actually stopped in a month or two ago and has been going back every week or two since--and now I completely understand why. The restaurant was impeccably clean, and the entire staff gave the impression that they genuinely enjoy working there. That kind of environment doesn't happen by accident. They hit the mark in every area--food, service, cleanliness, and overall experience. 10 out of 10 cast iron skillets--seasoned to perfection and worth coming back for again and again. Highly recommend!!!

This is a 5-star place, for what it is-- a simple diner with old-school comfort food and lots of…read moreamenities, all done just right. I had not been in DECADES -- but someone mentioned that they did a good chicken-fried steak, so I had to try. (I'm from Texas where CFS is part of the holy Trinity of Mexican, barbecue and CFS). Well, the CFS was pretty good, but I won't say great. Big, well-breaded, tasty and with good white gravy. But the sides were superb; I had fried green tomatoes and potato salad. I loved the chow-chow sauce combined with ranch dressing on the FGT, and the salad was very creamy and tasty. I'm not a potato salad snob; I've had it done many ways and I know some prefer one style over another....all I know is this went fast. Oh, by the way, it's a BIG meal. No person should eat all of that in one setting! I nearly forgot, I loved the cheese biscuit. It was very dense and so tasty. Hard to stop eating that before I packaged up about half my meal (and enjoyed very much the next day). Amenities-- they sell beer; even though I did not have that day, I know some meals I'd have loved to add a well-priced bottle. Service was great, friendly and responsive. I like the places that let me scan a QR code to pay and tip, and they had that. Also offered lots of desserets, both at the table and with a little bakery corner when you walk in/out, so you could pick up cookies, etc. At first I thought it was a bit pricey ($17 for most meat-and-two plates), but with the quality, worth it all. Oh, I even enjoyed the clientele...this is the kind of place full of older folks, one of whom had to comment on my food as she walked out, and then she stood and chatted with me a few minutes about how good it all was. Classic!

Delicious fresh food. From the steak sandwich to the salads, there are options for the meat lovers…read moreto the vegetarian in your life. Lots of seating inside and out. It's always clean. The line moves quick even when it's long. You might have to wait a little for your food, but it will be worth it. They also cater.

Firstly the atmosphere is very warm, both inside and out regardless of how busy. The employees were…read moreall very polite and helpful with their menu. I recommend you give it a try, if nothing else just take a brownie and drink

I'd had this spot bookmarked for a long time as it was listed as the best place to get a tamale in…read moreall of TN by Yelp a few years ago. I found myself in Knoxville for work and the stars aligned; I managed to convince my coworkers to come have lunch here! We found parking in a large lot about two blocks away. It sadly wasn't free but we enjoyed walking around and looking in the shops. The inside of the restaurant was clean, cool, and cute. One wall contains lots of coolers/fridges where they store drink options (shout out to Wiseacre beer!) as well as lots of their tamales, which you can take home to prepare. Staff are happy to provide tips on how this can be done, as one of my coworkers took several tamales home (and her family was pleased with them too!). It seemed like only one person was working. He was extremelyyyy soft spoken and not super friendly, honestly, but our food came out in a timely manner and he wasn't rude or anything. Four of us, myself included, got the chicken tinga tamale, and one person got the classic tamale. I got mine as a meal, which came with rice, black beans, and curtido. I also nabbed a bottled tea. Personally, I didn't love the drink selection -- all a little too bougie/health food-y for me (I'm a simple girl who wants a simple Diet Pepsi or Coke or regular fresh brewed sweet tea) - but no big deal. Everything was quite good! I've been trying to decide if I like tamales or not and this place brought me to the conclusion that yes, I do - I just hadn't had one this good before! The corn was fluffy, the chicken was tender and well-seasoned and plentiful, and the salsa on top rounded it out well. The beans and rice were also very well seasoned and tasty accompaniments. I'd never had curtido (fermented cabbage) before, but I'd say it's a bit brighter than its Korean cousin, kimchi. I liked it but the portion was so large and the flavor so strong that I did ultimately tire of it after 4-5 bites. My coworker took the rest home! Overall, I get the hype around the tamales in particular. If you're craving one, definitely give this place a try!

quick, affordable, and delicious. What more could you ask for? if you're wondering if one tamale is…read moreenough, it absolutely was with the 2 sides! I love this spot and I haven't seen tamales served anywhere else in Knox so I appreciate something new always. i'd 100% reccomend!

Well above average food. Little more $, but better quality and good sized portions…read more Fast, good service

Food was authentic Mexican food & absolutely delicious! Owner checked on us & what a small world;…read moreshe lived in Gulf Breeze before moving to Knoxville. That is where we live. She knew & had worked at Rio Bravo in GB. The margaritas were fantastic! The owner made them special for us with no orange juice. In my opinion, margaritas should not have orange juice. They need lime!

Amazing Chef / Owner - AVI ZENATTI If there was a 7 star…read moreoption, I would gladly give it and it would be GENUINE 7 star rating. Not only was the restaurant service great but the Owner / Chef AVI came to our table where 6 of us were seated for Dinner and spent time talking to us. When I told him we would love family style and some Vegeterian choices since 3 of our group were vegetarians so we will let you decide what to serve. First came the Vegeterian food - all very good but the Tomato Salad , Falafel and Shakshuka were outstanding which is an understatement. We are not big eaters but AVI insisted we try his selections and HE WAS PERSONALLY COOKING FOR US ! The next was Chicken Kebob platter really unbelievably tasty and we told them to stop since we were full but Avi's hospitality knew no bounds. The Fish ( Cod) melted in your mouth as did the LAMB CHOPS - I love eating out but have not experienced Mediterrean cuisine that good. Go try this place and you will truly enjoy the food. Thank you AVI ZENATTI

It's inside the Embassy Suites downtown, so really convenient! We ordered the chicken schnitzel,…read morechicken thighs, pita bread and various side dishes! It was DELICIOUS! We left no crumbs!! It did take a while for the food to come out, but it was well worth the wait!!