🍣 Best Sushi & Japanese in Nashville
24 sushi & japanese spots in Nashville, scored and ranked for 2026.
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Uchi Nashville
A forthcoming Nashville location of Hai Hospitality's Uchi, the Austin-founded sushi restaurant chain led by chef Tyson Cole. Uchi's own site lists the Nashville page as coming soon, and reporting on ...
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2
Two Ten Jack
Two Ten Jack on Eastland Ave is Nashville's izakaya, done right — Japanese small plates, a ramen program worth ordering, and a covered patio that turns into one of the city's better evening hangs. The...
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3
Sushi-San
Chicago's Sushi-san makes its Nashville debut in the Ashwood development in 12 South, led by Master Sushi Chef Kaze Chan. The kitchen serves fresh fish and binchotan-roasted meats alongside Japanese w...
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4
888
A modern Japanese kissa and vinyl listening lounge in SoBro, 888 splits its kitchen between an Edomae sushi counter led by Kiichi Okabe and a broader program of donabe, wagyu, and tempura under Alfred...
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5
koshō by Tabu
A SoBro izakaya built around Japanese small plates, yakitori skewers, and shabu shabu hot pot, with a craft cocktail program to match. The kitchen leans on small-batch sourcing and a modern, hospitali...
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6
Virago
A dim, red-walled sushi and progressive-Asian room in The Gulch, leaning into velvet lounges, a large square bar and a long cocktail program. Sushi sits at the center, with Asian-fusion plates and dri...
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7
Sushi Kingdom Madison
An all-you-can-eat sushi room on Gallatin Pike in Madison, north of downtown Nashville. The kitchen turns out made-to-order nigiri, sashimi, and rolls rather than a static buffet line, and the format ...
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8
Ichiddo Ramen & Izakaya
A Midtown ramen shop and izakaya near 19th Avenue South pairing noodle bowls with a sushi bar and Japanese small plates. The kitchen turns out gyoza, donburi, and fried rice alongside salads built aro...
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9
Kisser
Created by Brian Lea and Leina Horii, Kisser is a nod to the Japanese kissaten, serving comfort food, drinks, and community. Brian honed his skills under chefs including Charlie Palmer and Jose Andres...
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10
Present Tense
Present Tense is a Japanese pub on Houston Street with a 12-seat chef's counter set under Japanese paper lanterns, plus wooden tables among potted plants and candle-wax wine bottles. The menu includes...
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All 24 Sushi & Japanese Spots in Nashville
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
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I Love Sushi - Nashville
86
Kumo Ramen & Hibachi
86
Kase x Noko
84
O-Ku Nashville
84
Maru Sushi & Grill
84
Sonobana
84
O-Ku
84
Sapporo
84
Sushi Circle
84
Wild Ginger
82
Sushi Row
81
Dear Sushi
79
Momotaro Nashville
79
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