10 Best Asian Restaurants in Nashville

Sushi-San Nashville is a sushi restaurant in Ashwood 12 South led by Master Sushi Chef Kaze Chan. It serves sushi and fresh fish alongside binchotan-roasted meats, Japanese whisky, cocktails, small plates and vegetarian options. The lively dining room is paired with patio seating, catering and private events, while a walk-up window serves hand-dipped soft-serve cones and San-Daes.

Noko is a Nashville Asian restaurant known for dishes including crispy rice, crudos, dumplings, tomahawk steak, wagyu brisket, market catch, Szechuan green beans and edamame. The restaurant suits diners seeking an expansive, curated meal with attentive menu guidance. Its staff are described as knowledgeable and engaged, and the atmosphere combines polished hospitality with a relaxed feel.

Sticky Rice Express Cafe is a casual Southeast Asian restaurant offering dine-in, takeaway, lunch, dinner, brunch and catering. Its menu includes sticky mango rice, smashburgers built with rice patties, cucumber salad and fries, creating an American-Asian fusion approach.

Hawkers Asian Street Food serves a broad menu inspired by Asian street-food traditions, with dishes such as dumplings, egg rolls, baos, roti canai, curry laksa, noodles and wings. The Nashville restaurant offers dine-in, takeaway, delivery, brunch, happy-hour food and catering in a lively setting with rooftop and outdoor seating. It suits groups and diners seeking varied small plates or full meals.

888 is a Nashville Japanese restaurant serving sushi and other dishes in a relaxed, modern setting with cocktails and music. Menu examples include uni nigiri, a surf-and-turf roll, A5 tallow fries, tempura asparagus and chicken karaage. The restaurant suits date nights, girls’ nights and solo dining, with vinyl DJ sets contributing to the atmosphere.

Kosho is a Nashville restaurant centered on Japanese small plates, yakitori and shabu-shabu. The menu also includes handrolls, karaage, unagi crispy rice, garlic noodles, cocktails and dessert. Its shabu-shabu service gives diners an interactive meal, while the restaurant provides counter and table service, a bar and reservations for dinner.

Curry Boys BBQ is a Nashville Asian restaurant serving dine-in and takeaway food with counter service, outdoor seating, lunch and dinner. Its menu brings smoked meats together with curry and other Asian-influenced dishes, including brisket green curry, curry queso, dumplings and ube cheesecake. The casual setting suits solo diners, groups, families and visitors looking for a quick bite or a more relaxed meal.

Siam Cafe is a humble Nashville eatery serving traditional Thai cuisine in its dining room, with online ordering for takeout. The Silpacharn family says it has offered Thai food to Nashville for over 40 years, using fresh ingredients in dishes such as curries, pad Thai, Siam Cafe duck, dumplings, spicy noodles and fresh spring rolls. Its menu also includes desserts such as coconut custard.

Steam Boys is a Nolensville Chinese restaurant serving bao, dumplings, wings, small plates, tea and boba alongside dine-in, takeaway and delivery. It suits quick lunches, casual dinners, families and diners seeking vegetarian or comfort-food options. The menu includes pork and vegetable bao, steamed chicken dumplings, spicy cucumber salad and specialty teas, with counter service and outdoor seating for dogs.

Sunda New Asian is a stylish Southeast Asian restaurant offering creative interpretations of Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Filipino cuisine. It suits diners seeking an expansive modern menu for dates, family meals, or delivery. Menu examples include tuna sashimi, dragon rolls, oxtail potstickers, Crazy Rice, tom yum sea bass, and Yuzu ribeye.