Spoiler alert! Coming from metropolitan SOCAL, I find it…read moredifficult to find authentic Asian foods cooked to Asian standards to tempt an Asian palate here in middle Tennessee. Last week I was in Goodlettsville for business and I saw China Cottage in the same center. It was lunchtime and I went in to see what was on the menu. I opted for this dish that was mainly bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, a few scallops and sliced beef in a brown sauce. While it was tasty, I thought it would not stand up against any of the Asian cuisine I was used to eating in the San Gabriel Valley. I would return because it outshines any of the Chinese fare I have eaten in the White House area. I truly enjoyed my meal; it is just hard to measure up against where I came from.

China Cottage sits in the plaza alongside Five Below and Panera Bread at the Gallatin and Rivergate…read moreParkway, and is your classic local Chinese spot that offers up take-out and dine-in. I have a few go-to Chinese spots around town, but was in the immediate area recently and wanted to scoop dinner up, so I made a call to China Cottage and about 20 minutes later I had to goods. I ordered the classics of sesame chicken, house fried rice, wonton soup and an egg roll. All were tasty, not the best, but certainly far from the worst. Portion size is huge here, I mean they pack the containers to the brim. Food was also clearly cooked to order as it was still piping hot when I got it home and opened. Space inside is decorated as you would expect. They have a good size dining room with booths and tables, and even have a few seats at a small bar near the entry way. The place was clean, and well kept. Service was friendly and helpful from the phone to pick up. Overall, solid experience at China Cottage. Definitely worth adding to the rotation.

Awesome service, the Boba is amazing! I love the ambiance of the restaurant, very calming and…read moreunique. Would recommend for anyone to come through and give it a try!

Best soup dumplings, highly recommend the hot dumpling bowl. If I could give more stars I wouldread more

First time in and it did not disappoint!!! Service was great, food was amazing. The beef noodle…read morebowl was our favorite and our server recommended the cucumber salad which was the perfect balance between eating that and the dumplings ! We will be back :)

Nestled within the five story functionalist utopia of Germantown's bland buildings, one thing…read morebreaks through the cookie cutter nature of the area. That, of course, is some solid Chinese food. This Germantown location of Steam Boys is the first one to have opened in 2019, kicking off this small group of restaurants into high gear. The group of five friends who traveled through China to find the best recipes established this much needed establishment to introduce Nashville to proper Chinese food. Dishes like soup dumplings and seafood noodle soup are all around solid. The noodle soup is quite flavorful and the seafood I tasted quite fresh. The soup dumplings aren't necessarily to rave for, but still solid. Staff are accommodating and easy to interact with. As a whole, a great spot to enjoy some quality Chinese food in a city where this genre is still quite limited or heavily Americanized.

Hands down my favorite dining experience in Nashville so far! After trying seven different spots…read morearound the city, Marsh House has set the bar. The shrimp and grits were absolutely phenomenal--the shrimp were large, incredibly flavorful, and cooked to perfection, paired with the most perfectly savory grits I've ever had. The biscuits with jam were another highlight; at two for $6, they are rich, filling, and delicious. My coworkers were equally impressed with their meals, highly praising both the omelet and the Southern Breakfast We opted to sit outside on the patio, which was perfect for people-watching. The large canopy shades kept us completely comfortable and out of the direct sun. To top it off, our server was attentive, welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed. Excellent service, zero complaints, and I will absolutely be returning!

They have a great happy hour for oysters. Giving it a 3 star because of the service. We were just…read morebeing completed ignored and it was getting really awkward and frustrating. We arrived at around 6:45pm and knew exactly what we wanted and ordered right away. everyone's drink came out at the Same time but mine came out with a literal bug in it. Complained and they said they would fix it. Then the oysters came out and we gobbled them all because they were so good and it's not hard to eat oysters. My drink? Didn't come out till 7:05pm when happy hour was over after getting other people involved asking about it multiple times, not just to the server. Then all of a sudden another one came out and they said here they accidentally made another one because I guess someone had put another one in while we were waiting so we just had to chug that one too. Didn't seem super responsible to be honest but at least I had other people to share it with. Would have rather just had it taken off the bill completely rather than then trying to just give us free drinks when we were already trying to leave. Overall seemed to be a bit disorganized and couldn't even leave until around 7:30pm because no one would come by and give us our check. We were late for our next commitment which sucked. No other way to say it. Expected way more from a classy hotel

When you're visiting an AYCE sushi restaurant, it's never about quality but more so, quantity…read more Sushi Train is a blend of both, in some areas. We visited on a Saturday, about 15 minutes after opening. There were 4 people in the restaurant already and by the time we left, it was busy. I highly recommend coming in right at opening for the freshest sushi and other offerings. Our waitress was kind and attentive. We ordered from the dinner menu since red plates are $5/each. For $27/pp, it made more sense. When you do order from the dinner menu, you have options to order hibachi, kitchen appetizers, and rolls without waiting for them to come around. We ordered gyoza, two miso soups, and a jalepeno tuna appetizer. We were surprised by how many red plates we actually did take and it definitely paid for itself. We will absolutely pay for dinner prices again. The sushi was fresh and all of the rolls we had were good. Again, this is about quantity. I'd say everything was better than a grocery store's sushi selection in comparison. We had a couple of desserts each but those almond cookies were definitely my favorite. Sushi Train is by far the best conveyor belt sushi I've ever had in the US so far and I will be back!

All you can eat food was alright but it wasn't the best quality, also a lot of rice vs sushi…read moreportion. Service was pretty good though.

Had the dry zha jang noodles and a beef bao here for lunch today. Kathy was working the front of…read morehouse and was very professional and helpful. I got my food quickly and enjoyed it while my coworkers chose other options. We ate outside on the bridge in between the food halls, the weather was perfect! Noodles were a bit mushy but the portion of meat, cucumbers, spice (medium) and cilantro was a great mix. Giant portion. The beef bao was steamed perfectly, good texture and the beef inside was not dry at all. Held up when I needed it to! Thanks to the team here for a wonderful lunch! Kathy was great! Support small businesses.

I only had one steamed pork bao, but it was enough to leave a good impression. It was under $5 and…read morewas ready almost immediately during the lunch rush. The flavors of the pork were great! The bao was sweet and fluffy and basically had a giant pork meatball inside. I would love to come back to try more from the menu.

Typical New York style Chinese takeout place located on a busy road. The staff were friendly enough…read moreand the food was what you would expect from a New York style Chinese takeout place. The place has the vibe of countless New York style Chinese takeout places. Not a bad thing.

China Wok is your quintessential local Chinese take out spot. They are located on Gallatin Avenue…read morein an old, worn and locally anchored plaza. Inside and out of China Wok have seen better days, but honestly this is the "seasoning" of a local spot like this that makes it better than a fancier spot. So, give me a little wear and tear with my lo mein! We have done take out, but normally do delivery. Our go-to's here, and at most Chinese places, are sesame chicken with fried rice, house lo mein and wonton soup. The food is always hot, fresh and tasty...as expected honestly. Pricing is standard for Chinese take out, however things get pricey with online orders and delivery, so be prepared to pay for the convenience. Service is always efficient and to the point, which is perfectly fine as they want to keep things moving and I want to eat! Overall, love having China Wok in the area. Always a solid option when the craving hits.

This is a great little place to enjoy some fresh great tasting fish. Lots of selections, a catch of…read morethe day, regular options and lots of healthy options. The fish was so fresh, it stands up there with Oceanside restaurants. And I live in North Myrtle Beach! So impressed with the friendliness of the staff and service. Open and quaint restaurant. Personable yet open with lots seating. And they have Outside seating with great views.

I've been wanting to eat at Red Perch for months now ... so when a friend visiting Nashville said…read morethey were in the mood for fish and chips, this was at the top of our list! Our group stopped in on Saturday night around 7 p.m. Parking was easy (and free!) in the nearby lot. We ordered at the counter, and while the menu is a little pricey, it was apparent when our food arrived that everything Red Perch is dishing up is very high quality. I also love that they carry Bravazzi -- which was a fun companion for my meal. I went with the Katsu Chicken Tacos, which are packed with flavor and texture! The chicken was perfectly crispy, the tortilla soft and warm, and the toppings fresh and bright. This was actually a very large portion size, and I was only able to finish two of the three tacos. My husband ordered the Cod and Chips, and I stole a few nibbles. We were both very impressed by the flakey batter and the housemade tartar sauce, and we'll definitely be back the next time we're craving fish and chips!