How Japanese Became Nashville's Hot Cuisine In 2025

Tasting Table, December 2025

“It's no secret that Nashville is one of the most electrifying food cities in the US of A. First things first: the mouthwatering, tear-inducing homegrown hot chicken — and don't sleep on Bolton's exceptional whiting version. Legendary "meat 'n' threes" such as Arnold's Country Kitchen and Elliston Place Soda Shop offer a soul-satisfying taste of nostalgia. Over on the other end of the culinary spectrum, there's the newly minted Michelin-starred trio of Bastion, Locust, and The Catbird Seat. And don't forget the reliable stalwarts such as Rolf and Daughters, Etch, all that top top-tier BBQ, and, of course, the wall-to-wall honky tonks that line Broadway for all your beer-swilling, pelvis-gyrating needs.”