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    Tess's Kitchen Cafe

    4.8 (21 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Jin R.

    Tess's Kitchen has THE BEST FRIED PIE! (My husband was crazy about the apple fried pie, I was crazy about the blueberry pie! ) They have this Southern feel inside the restaurant. They also have the best Asian Food I had in this area or county. Not only they have delicious asian and southern food, the price is reasonable too. Oh, they were so nice to cook something that wasn't on the menu! My husband loves Adobo, a famous Filipino dish, so he asked if he can have it. So they cooked it for him. It was delicious! I highly recommend everyone to go visit this restaurant.

    Wow! Everything was excellent! We found Tess's on Yelp and loved it! The food was fresh and cooked perfectly. Our service was wonderful, with a friendly and efficient server. Will definitely stop here again on our way home from the yearly archery shoot.

    Sweet and Spicy Chicken w/rice

    Tess's Kitchen is delicious. Second time we have eaten here. Chicken and broccoli stir fry and a burger the first time, the second sweet and spicy chicken. Will be back!

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    Ordered a double cheeseburger. It was a homemade burger. Very big. Also ate a side of Mac n cheese. Both were very good.

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    Found an absolute hidden gem in Franklin tonight!…read more Mi Kitchen delivered from start to finish. The atmosphere immediately caught our attention--creative, intimate, colorful, and just a really cool vibe. Then the food came out and somehow managed to match the setting. We tried the beef tacos, soy garlic wings, glass noodles, and steak, and everything was packed with flavor and beautifully presented. The steak was cooked perfectly, the wings were crispy and loaded with flavor, and those beef tacos definitely deserve another visit of their own. ‍ What really completed the experience was the service. Gene was awesome--friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and made us feel genuinely welcomed throughout dinner. Great food, great atmosphere, excellent service, and reasonable prices for the quality. It's always a win when you stumble across a place you weren't expecting and leave already thinking about what you're ordering next time. Mi Kitchen is officially on the repeat list. Five stars easily.

    We visited MI Kitchen in Franklin with absolutely zero expectations, and it ended up being one of…read morethe best dining experiences we've had in a while. From the food to the service, everything exceeded our expectations. The first thing that stood out was their small plate concept, and I absolutely loved it. I enjoy trying a variety of dishes instead of committing to just one entrée, and this concept is something I wish more restaurants would adopt. We ended up trying almost half the menu and loved nearly every dish. A huge shout-out to our server, Nestor. He welcomed us warmly, was cheerful throughout the evening, and his recommendations were spot on. He truly made the dinner even more enjoyable. We started with a couple of mocktails, and the Purple Haze was refreshing and delicious. Here are some of our favorites: MI Cucumber - Smashed cucumber with soy dressing, crunchy chili oil, and cilantro. Simple, refreshing, and packed with flavor. Plantain - Fried plantains topped with sriracha goat cheese, cilantro, and crunchy gremolata. The sriracha goat cheese paired perfectly with the sweet plantains. K-Pop Chicken - Korean sweet and spicy popcorn chicken with great flavor and a perfect balance of sweetness and heat. Dumplings - Homemade steamed dumplings with edamame, truffle, yuzu ponzu, and garlic confit. I really enjoyed the truffle flavor, though it may not be for everyone. Kimchi Bacon Risotto - Caramelized kimchi, applewood smoked bacon, tomato, and shrimp. One of the best dishes of the night--perfectly cooked with incredible flavor. Crispy Spicy Tuna - Spicy mayo tuna served over crispy rice. This was one of the highlights of the meal. The crispy rice was absolutely perfect. Cauliflower Taco - Crispy cauliflower with guacamole, creamy miso, and tsiran spice. The filling was flavorful, and the cauliflower was cooked perfectly. Lamb Chops - This was the only dish that felt average. The lamb was cooked well, but it was missing a bit of flavor. A little more seasoning, especially some salt, would have really elevated the dish. To finish the meal, we had the Banana Pudding with Vanilla Gelato, which was a delicious and satisfying way to end dinner. Overall, MI Kitchen completely exceeded our expectations. Amazing food, a fun small-plate concept, and outstanding service from Nestor made this a memorable experience. We'll definitely be back to explore the rest of the menu!

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    Mi Kitchen - Part of the dining arear. The full bar is behind that wall.

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    3.8(993 reviews)
    77.1 miThe Gulch, Downtown
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    We really enjoyed this place! First off, I strongly suggest making reservations. Big ups to our…read moreserver Christian he's the best! He ensured our food, service and overall experience was top tier. The vibe here is dark, trendy and sexy. Perfect place for date night. The Maki Monday specials are a great way to try different rolls, apps, and hots.Id recommend doing the 1,2,3 with an appetizer, a couple sushi rolls and a warm shareable. We topped things off with BOGO cocktails. Everything was fresh and deliciously prepared. We can't wait to return!

    This is one of the worst "Japanese" or I guess "Asian fusion" restaurants I've ever been to. It…read moreannoys me that it's masquerading as a swanky, fancy higher quality restaurant, at that. Just thinking back to my meal makes me queasy. Just check my picture to see what I'm talking about. The fried rice had literally a pool of oil at the bottom of the bowl. In general, fried rice is definitely on the oily side since it's fried, but I've never had a fried rice that had so much oil the rice grains were drowning in a puddle of it. From the timing of the meal where foods came out all at different times and horribly spaced intervals, , awkward service and a server who was hard to track down, to the 9 piece nigiri special that had 3 ahi tuna, 3 salmon and 3 yellowtail (hamachi), unfortunately this restaurant had nothing going for it. I've never been to a Japanese restaurant that has a 9 piece nigiri and has 3 of the same pieces, not to mention the 3 most common and basic kinds of fish that are out there. Don't know if it's just my expectations are different coming from California/Hawaii but that has zero wow factor. Appetizers were mid- maybe the best thing was the shishito peppers but that's sad if that's the best thing. Wasn't in Nashville long but don't waste a meal here. It's not cheap either.

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