Food In one word, exceptional! Was invited for lunch and we tried the Bimbimbap, Cheesy Skillet, Hot Chicken, and Gochujang Chicken. There were no complaints and very few leftovers. Really appreciated how the Hot Chicken was pan seared and kept more of the traditional Korean spices. We did find out that the Spicy Pork Bulgogi is not available anymore , but remains on tee menu as sold out. Service Get there early! Waited in line for a while and also not much seating inside or out. We were lucky to grab one open table outside. You grab a number after ordering and they bring the food to you. Self serve drinks. Ambiance The interior is small and it can be difficult to find close parking. If you don't mind walking from the next parking lot over, then you're good. Would I go back? Absolutely! The food is just too good. read more

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Redemption Tour -- Mostly Successful Full disclosure: I got pretty sick after eating here in 2021 -- my spouse too -- and we swore off the place. To our credit, neither of us left a nasty review at the time; it happens in the restaurant business. But five years of watching them stay busy and still standing convinced me it was probably a one-off, so I gave Soy Bistro another shot. I ordered the Hot Chicken -- pan-seared, chargrilled chicken breast with Korean spices, served with house coleslaw and rice. The restaurant was clean, the service attentive, and a genuine highlight: self-serve beverages with large cups of ice-cold water, which I really appreciated. The coleslaw was crisp with a terrific dressing, and the rice was spot on. The chicken itself was a touch dry and could have really used a dipping sauce to pull it all together. At $15.50 -- closer to $20 after tax and tip, I wasn't wowed by the value on this particular dish. The cheesy skillets were flying out of the kitchen and looked amazing, clearly the crowd favorite for a reason. Next visit I haven't found my dish yet, but I have a pretty good idea where to look. read more

Soy Bistro - Hot Chicken -- pan-seared, chargrilled chicken breast with Korean spices, served with house coleslaw and white rice. - Korean Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

On our way up to Nashville to see a concert a few weeks ago, we wanted something yummy and local but that we could get in and out of fairly quickly. Soy Bistro seemed to fit that bill perfectly. We arrived for an early-ish dinner on a Friday and got in before a big rush. The restaurant is somewhat small but has patio seating and a handful of tables inside. You order at the counter. Employees were working hard during our visit carefully cleaning, sanitizing, and wiping down each table as guests left, which was nice to see. The single person bathroom was also very clean. Service was alsopolite and personable. I ordered the bibimbap skillet and my husband got gochujang chicken. Our food took a short time to be prepared but came out piping hot and fresh. We definitely enjoyed ourselves. My bibimbap was a fantastic blend of flavors and textures and I thought the different items were balanced well in terms of quantity. The rice got EXTRA crispy, which is just how I like it! I only wish I could have gotten more gochujang to add on top, as I like mine with a little more spiciness than what the amount it was served with allowed. Husband also liked the gochujang chicken. The egg on top was cooked perfectly, and the slaw-like salad on the side was crisp and fresh. The chicken was also sliced into tender chunks. A very high protein meal that was super filling! He did say he thought I out-ordered him because his meal was just a bit more basic/simple in terms of flavor than he expected. Still, he ate most of it and enjoyed it overall! Definitely a worthwhile stop for a tasty meal in a very clean environment, served by pleasant and hard-working folks. I'm glad this was our stop! read more

Soy Bistro - Bibimbap Skillet - Korean Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

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We came to this place on a whim by searching on Yelp for places in the area, we didn't even know this was one of Guy Fieri's places until we got here! The place isn't fancy, but the food is excellent! It's a walk-up and order place, not a ton of seating and it was busy! But once we ordered, the food came to our table in a reasonable amount time and it was all so good! The flavor on my Bibimbap skillet was unreal, the crispy rice made it even better! My son loved the beef teriyaki and the crispy dumplings were very tasty as well. We will definitely be back to try more dishes. read more

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Great! Gluten-free menu at counter. Got the bibambap skillet with no egg + gf gochugang sauce (I'm obsessed with gochugang). Wish it had spinach instead of a paltry amount of fresh romaine, but otherwise was crispy deliciousness. Sauce was a teensy but sweeter than needed (the version I eat back home has more of a smoky salty undernotes) but it was quite tasty and I understand why the place is popular! Very good. Service was quick and professional. Inside was nice, casual. read more

Soy Bistro - Gluten-free menu at counter - Korean Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

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I tried the bibimbap in the skillet and it was delicious! The fresh veggies added a nice crunch and the rice was crispy from the skillet. There were so many flavors but it all went well together. The service was fast and friendly! read more

Soy Bistro - Korean Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

Soy Bistro has great food and great service. This really exceeded my expectations for a casual dining spot. I must be the last person to find this place because it was busy before noon on a Monday. The dining room has tables as well as four bar style seats. The dining room is clean and the employees were on top of cleaning tables as quickly as possible. The service was very friendly and attentive. I expected to receive my food and be on my own from there, but the employees kept checking on us. They brought takeout boxes when they noticed us finishing up and cleared trash right away. I also liked that they brought plenty of small share plates for appetizers and sharing food. They made dining alone with two kids as easy as it can be. The Edamame Hummus with Chips was delicious. I enjoyed the hummus and the honey drizzle on the chips was tasty. The Soy Orange Salad was a tasty and refreshing way to enjoy some vegetables. The Bibimbap Skillet was very good. I loved the texture that the crispy rice added to the skillet. The meat, egg, and veggies were good. I'd definitely order this again. My daughters enjoyed the kid's Chicken Fried Rice. It was a generous portion and they enjoyed it. I really enjoyed my Soy Bistro experience and will be back! read more

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200% recommended. Food is fantastic, portions are big. Crunchy rice is crunchy and not stiff. Staff is very friendly. Prices are good and the place is clean. Zero issues whatsoever. read more

Huge fan of Diners drive ins and dives and seen the episode featuring this place. I highly recommend the hot chicken! It was perfect and service was very quick and everyone was very welcoming. I also tried the fried dumplings, spicy fried rice and teriyaki shrimp sooo good!!! I'll definitely come back here. Plenty of room for a party of 4-6 people but better for two. read more

Soy Bistro - Hot Chicken - Korean Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

probably one of if not the best restaurant in Brentwood. Fridays are especially good. Every single thing on the menu is great.

Soy Bistro has been on my radar for a while ... and I was finally able to stop in for lunch with a friend while I was in the Brentwood area. We got there right when they opened on a weekday, and there were already only a few tables left! It's clear this is a popular spot to grab a bite. Previous reviews that mention a small parking lot are correct - but if you time it right, you should be able to snag a spot. At the recommendation of one of the Soy Bistro team members, we started with an order of the edamame hummus and chips. This was a unique appetizer option, and one I probably wouldn't have ordered on my own. The hummus was bright and fresh, and the housemade chips were tasty, although the honey drizzle threw me off just a bit. For my entree, I went with the Gochujang Chicken, which also came highly recommended. This saucy, sweet, and spicy chicken was served on top of a mountain of perfectly cooked rice, and topped with a beautiful fried egg. The salad situation on the side wasn't my favorite - but everything else was delicious, and this is definitely something I'd order again. My friend went with the chicken fried rice, which was a huge portion, and she had enough leftovers to make a second meal. While the food was tasty, it's the service at Soy Bistro that is truly memorable. A few different members checked on our table several times, and you can tell that these are folks that love to get to know their regulars. I can't wait to return soon to try more of their fun Asian fusion menu. read more

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This restaurant is so special! The woman at the counter was phenomenal! We went for a business lunch and were greeted super fast, had very friendly service and the food came out quick, hot, and fresh! I ordered the spicy fried rice with chicken. It was the perfect level of spice. Everyone enjoyed their meal. One of our attendees meal was messed up and they brought him a taco in the meantime. read more

Soy Bistro - Korean Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

We found ourselves in Brentwood and came here for a date night Saturday, grateful that it wasn't too busy and since it was our first visit, the staff helped share about the offerings. We couldn't resist the ordering their most popular dishes & went with the bibimbap skillet (steak) and hot chicken dish. While both were absolutely phenomenal - well cooked & richly flavored - the bibimbap skillet took the lead and will be ordered again and again. The crunchiness of the rice may be a hit or miss, it was a bit too hard/burnt in a few areas so I may get it without the skillet next time. I loved learned that what I originally thought was zucchini was a Japanese radish - Daikon - soooo good! It felt like the perfect amount of food too - not too heavy. Wish I had came here sooner! read more

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Decent food, quick service, nice neighborhood restaurant. The bibimbap in the skillet had some rice sections that were burnt rather than just caramelized and crispy but overall everything was tasty, read more

Soy Bistro - Korean Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

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Incredibly delicious food and some of the most passionate staff I've ever met. They were SO excited to walk us through the entire menu and tell us all their favorite dishes. And they gave us free tacos because we were first time customers. The spicy udon noodles are the best I've had in Nashville (try with steak) and the curried fried rice with salmon was so yummy and was HUGE portion. We also loved the beef Korean taco and Bibimbap Skillet was delicious. All their house-made sauces were scrumptious and they had lots of gluten free options! Thank you to Lori for the warm welcome! We will be back SOON! read more

Soy Bistro - Korean Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

I have been eating here for the better part of 8 years I believe maybe longer. Literally , I have never had a bad meal from here. Staff is super friendly also. My favorites are the spicy fried rice and the crunchy rice of the bibimbap skillet. Mouth is watering just thinking about it. The spicy edamame is pretty darn good also. Their Korean fusion in tacos are solid as well. read more

This little restaurant can get crowded. You order at the counter and then they'll bring your food to you. I got a fish taco, Korean beef taco, and Korean chicken taco. My boyfriend got the yaki udon noodles with beef. It all tasted great! I can't wait to come back and try more things. read more

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This place is out of this world good. The staff is so helpful and the food is delicious. Come try it if you can find it. read more

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So if I get double beef next time, will I just get the standard amount of beef instead of 2 or 3 pieces of beef XD Other than that the noodles tasted fine. read more

Soy Bistro - Noodles Traditional - Korean Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

overview: favorite item was the fried fish taco and i recommend the chicken over the beef for the korean taco meat selection. free parking lot and single room bathroom immediately when we found this place we knew it was going to be amazing. i love it here so much i am planning to try basically everything on the menu. food beef korean taco: 7.5/10 chicken korean taco: 9/10 fried fish taco: 10/10 soy orange salad (small): 7/10 the fried fish taco was one of the best my friend has ever had. here is a quote from her, "usually i feel like fried fish tacos can be too mayo heavy or don't have enough flavor and i'm left feeling unsatisfied. however this taco had a great balance between mayo and a salsa sauce and it was one of the, if not the best fried fish taco i've ever had." i enjoyed the beef korean taco flavors but i found the meat to be too chewy for my taste and just enjoyed the chicken more overall, so i would get the chicken taco over the beef. i prob wouldn't get the beef one again. the orange soy salad was great! lots of oranges and a good ratio of lettuce to toppings. the people next to us had a fried rice dish that looked delectable, that is what i will be trying next. we will be repurchasing the fried fish taco 100% bathroom: 7/10 i was going to give the bathroom a 6 but they had free tampons so i give it a 7, cute little painting on the way back there parking: great parking lot! free medium size parking lot it's really cute and i feel like makes sense for the vibe of the restaurant service/ ambiance: the workers were so sweet and super quick service soo cute. an ideal restaurant you can eat inside alone or get takeout or go with group which is perfect. so many great options. they have lots of indoor seating and 3 or so outdoor tables in the front read more

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Americanized Korean. Not authentic Korean food. The beef and chicken is dry and cut to tiny pieces. The salmon was good. read more

A really good neighborhood restaurant, chef owner Kenji has a short, diverse menu of Asian favorites. The Teriyaki Salmon is a large piece and can be fone to order. Try a off-menu dish, the "Lori", Spicy chicken on the curry udon. There is no bar snd no table service. It's a small, loud, clean bistro atmosphere. read more

My family was staying in the area when we discovered Soy Bistro. What a find! The staff was extremely welcoming and helpful and gave us plenty of suggestions on what to try. I can't say enough about the food! It was ABSOLUTELY delicious! Our party of 6 each tried different entrees and Chef Kenji outdid himself with the appetizers! Everything was packed with flavor! This won't be our last visit to Tennessee or to the Soy Bistro. Now we know why this place made it on Triple D with Guy Fieri! It's a must try! read more

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Great spot. We stumbled upon it and so glad we did! Food was prepared perfectly and it was as good as I looked read more

Soy Bistro - So delicious!!!Beef Teriyaki - Korean Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

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I stumbled into this Korean gem expecting a quick bibimbap and maybe a side of kimchi, but I left with a full belly, a happy heart, and a new life goal to move in next door. The food? Let's just say my taste buds are still sending thank-you notes. The chicken was so tender it practically whispered sweet nothings to my fork, and the gluten-free options were so legit I double-checked with the waiter to make sure they weren't sneaking in some secret wheat just to mess with me. Spoiler: they didn't. They've got a whole gluten-free menu that's basically a love letter to celiacs, with dishes so flavorful you'd swear they invented umami. The gochujang sauce on my rice bowl was spicy enough to make me feel alive but not so hot that I needed to call my mom for emotional support. They were so attentive I felt like royalty, except instead of a crown, I got an extra side of spicy edamame(which, honestly, is better). They even checked in on my gluten-free needs without me having to do the awkward "uh, so, about my dietary restrictions" dance. By the time I finished my meal, I was ready to propose to the chef, adopt the staff, and tattoo the restaurant's logo on my heart. 10/10, would eat here until I'm 90 and still craving their cheesy skillet . Gluten-free folks, this place is your new temple. Everyone else, you're just lucky you get to eat here too. read more

When I dine at Soy Bistro, it's usually for lunch on weekdays, and it's fantastic. I went for dinner this past Friday night and it was mediocre at best -- kind of sad. read more

Holy goodness Batman!!!! This place is a WINNER on every aspect. I had this habit of watching DDD and Master Chef every day at lunch while I work out. As a combo of these two shows I've become obsessed with some unique foods, and BiBimBap is one of them. I was so excited to hear about this DDD restaurant that had BiBimBap on the menu. I was also craving bulgogi but I couldn't eat that much. We were in town for business for my husband and this was my HANDS DOWN favorite meal of the entire trip. The staff were so unbelievably kind and friendly too. If we had tried this restaurant sooner in our trip we'd probably be back every day. Sadly we go home tomorrow. We'll be back next time we're in Nashville. Try it. You won't regret it!!!! read more

Soy Bistro - BiBimBap bowl - Korean Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

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So good! I love this place and the staff is always so nice! Their queso tacos are my absolutely fave. The ambience is nice but can get loud during lunch read more

Soy Bistro - Korean Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

We went at night, and I must confess I missed the entrance on my first pass, but I'm glad I turned around! Order at the counter. Got a question? no problem, they are super helpful and you can even look at pictures if that helps you decide. I went with Yaki Udon Noodles, chose the Spicy version and it definitely had some kick but it was great flavor. Got it with Shrimp which I didn't realized was an option, but when she asked, I was there for it! Food came promptly and was fresh when served. Great stop and worth the U-turn! read more

Soy Bistro - Yaki Udon Noodles, curried - Korean Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

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Soy Bistro is a hidden gem of Nashville and a must for good food. We're so glad we discovered this place, because it has quickly become a staple. We love to order the skillets because the crispy rice is delicious. Everything tastes fresh and flavorful. Mommy favorite is the bibimbap skillet, you cannot go wrong. There is sometimes a line but it always goes quick! The workers are friendly and will help you pick a meal if you're not sure. read more

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Super friendly with great food. I always plan a stop for lunch here whenever I am anywhere to that area of town.

Incredible meal. Spicy edamame was to die for, perfect amount of spice, but not to harsh on the taste buds. For main course I got the fish taco and chicken Korean taco. The fish taco...... WOW. Greatly battered, with a great amount of toppings. Great flavor. Now my favorite. The chicken Korean taco. This one was absolutely ridiculous. The kimchi on top was so flavorful, but not like the traditional kimchi. Unbelievable experience and I will be back. Staff was incredible. read more

Soy Bistro - Spicy edamame. - Korean Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

Holy Bibimbap Batman! This was so delicious. I barely have words to tell you how fantastic this truly was. I cannot wait to go back and try the tacos. Drink options are excellent good mix of cooler and fountain. And the staff was just as amazing as the food. read more

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Food was great, including the appetizers. Service and staff were excellent including host Saundra and owner Kenji was friendly and gracious. 5 stars for Food, Service and Ambiance. Came all the way from California and we will be back at some point. read more

I wanted to add a review here because I've been here multiple times and every time my experience gets better. I'm not saying it started bad though--what I'm saying is that the more I came in, the more Soy felt more like friends serving me food than a service. Kenji and his crew were incredibly kind, and their service and kindness is unparalleled to any restaurant I've ever seen--honestly. You can tell all the food here is made with the heart and care, and all of the employees are cordial, kind, and entertaining while still remaining at a professional level. Not only is the food good, it doesn't break the bank either. Every time I've come into Soy, I'm reminded why I love this restaurant as much as I do. Truly a hidden gem of Brentwood--the food, AND the people. read more

Delicious Asian fusion. The teriyaki flavorful and comes with veg. Korean chicken tacos generously portioned. Edamame hummus is great but chips were drizzled with honey, a little unexpected. Fast service after ordering at the counter. Would return. read more

I love this place except for the long wait on food for lunch. Pre-order before you go to cut down time if you can. Everything is good here that I have tried. Rice is somewhat dry though, but the protein and vegetable options are delicious. read more

Bibimbap in Brentwood! Much more than soy lies within this bistro. A true delight! I had the Bibimbap--a skillet with rice, beef, and vegetables. The rice lies at the bottom and is steamed then cooked to a crisp. The cooking oil is liberally applied. The vegetables (carrots, onions) were tender. The beef was squared and juicy. The meal was balanced, hot, and fresh. What really stood out was the house gochujang (red chili) sauce. It is hearty, pasty, thick, and biting but not too hot or bitter. A real compliment to the Bibimbap! This hole-in-the-wall (or strip mall) has a reputation that is well deserved. Not overly pricey at less than 20 dollars per meal. Order at the counter, take a number, and prepare to be wowed! read more

Soy Bistro - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

Split decision on Soy Bistro. I loved everything about my order, wifey now so much. Place was easy find, but not what I expected. Very quaint establishment, small indoor seating for about 30 and another handful of outdoor tables. Process - walk up order counter and self serve soda bar. Nothing fancy, just the basics, but very clean and nicely decorated. I had the Bibimbap skillet which was delicious. Rice, numerous vegetables, beef and Korean hot paste with a fried egg. Sounds crazy, but it was delicious and came to the table piping hot. I enjoyed every bite and would order it again in a minute. Wifey had fish tacos. Not a good choice for her. Plenty of fixings on the tacos but the breading on the fish was very thick and tasteless. The fish itself was fine but the breading caused me to downgrade one star. I highly recommend without reservations, but suggest care when ordering and perhaps try sampling before jumping in head first. The place was super clean, the service was fast and friendly, and the fare was reasonable. read more

Stop searching and go to Soy Bistro! I mean come on-- The flavors, the quality of the food, the service doesn't get better than this little gem! A small bistro that packs a powerful & tasteful punch! read more