No-frills eatery pairing Thai & Japanese classics from sushi to red curry in a strip-mall setting.
Surprising find near the airport for sushi and Asian food. The pieces of fish were good sized and fresh. The spice level of the dishes can be adjusted to your liking. They are a bit short staffed right now like many other restaurants now. So even if they're not busy, allow enough time for dining if you have to get to the airport.
This place has always been a hidden gem π The food here is phenomenal, the people are so sweet and the customer service is so on point and friendly EVERY TIME I COME INβοΈ I love the fact that I can tell them what Iβm thinking and they suggest something for feeling every time, lol If you havenβt been here, you donβt know what youβre missing. Family own, very cozy and peaceful environment. Love love, love the food.
Order the chicken pad Thai with spice level of 5. I also ordered the red chicken curry with spice level 5 as well. They both have great flavors, plenty of meat, and the spice level was spot on. There was enough food for at least 2 meals each. I would buy this again for sure. The prices are reasonable as well. Great place for Thai food.
This place is still under the radar, and so good! We got the mussels, and the sauce is delicious with great spices and a perfect kick. They have some really unique We got several sushi rolls, and the fish was really fresh. Our server was very friendly and kind (we had our young daughter with us). It was a quiet and relaxing atmosphere.
Recommend the mussels, the crazy roll, and the Kobe special roll! We will definitely be back!
I hold true to my rating. I feel like I got the hook up. Could of got the 5/5 if the atmosphere was better. This place is nicely basic though.
The Chefs choice based on my described preferences was excellent. I think the chef I had handled the challenge of satisfying my express needs with expert level professionalism.
The people who work there are not mean or nice, they get the job done very well but can improve. Almost the perfect employee doing good with room to improve.
This place was/is empty and very normal. I am empty and normal or strange. Not sure. I like it. Go there be respectful, patient, hungry and have fun. Let this empty place fill your empty bellies be less empty inside. Any reason to smile. Some people look for places where they are allowed to smile. What is stopping you from smiling or who?
7pm on a Saturday night, not busy but slow service. The goyza tasted "fishy" (do they put seaweed in the goyza here? That seems strange if they do), the sushi was ok but was unevenly cut leading to some comically large bites. The ramen comes with a fried egg, which just doesn't hit as well as a marinated ramen egg and the katsu pork I'm pretty sure what just a sysco pre-breaded pork chop which wasn't especially tender or flavorful. I have had better experiences here in the past but it fell way short of the mark this time. Also they seem to have some strange obsession with putting asparagus in almost everything, so if you love asparagus this may be your jam but I don't find it works great in sushi rolls.
The pork goza was fishy tasting. Our server was friendly but the wait time for food other than sushi was long.
7pm on a Saturday night, not busy but slow service. The goyza tasted "fishy" (do they put seaweed in the goyza here? That seems strange if they do), the sushi was ok but was unevenly cut leading to some comically large bites. The ramen comes with a fried egg, which just doesn't hit as well as a marinated ramen egg and the katsu pork I'm pretty sure what just a sysco pre-breaded pork chop which wasn't especially tender or flavorful. I have had better experiences here in the past but it fell way short of the mark this time. Also they seem to have some strange obsession with putting asparagus in almost everything, so if you love asparagus this may be your jam but I don't find it works great in sushi rolls.
I got sick from the food and it tasted horrible, I cook better at home. Service was bad, old lady in the front looked mad when I talked to her. Place looks beat down. Need to close asap!
This place has always been a hidden gem π The food here is phenomenal, the people are so sweet and the customer service is so on point and friendly EVERY TIME I COME INβοΈ I love the fact that I can tell them what Iβm thinking and they suggest something for feeling every time, lol If you havenβt been here, you donβt know what youβre missing. Family own, very cozy and peaceful environment. Love love, love the food.
me and my wife love this place we eat here at least 3 or 4 times a month food is always consistently awsome and the service is also
Excellent food and service at reasonable prices!
Sat there for 30 mins with no one actually me. would never spend my money here
One if the best kept secrets in Nashville! Great sushi at a fantastic lunch price.
The food is good and fresh. The service was great. The place needs a touch up.
My first fine dining restaurant for Asian/hibachi style cuisine and hands down worth every penny spent every single time I've ever been there was above and beyond expectations and would no doubt recommend this place as the number One of its kind in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. The atmosphere, culture, service, entertainment, and some of the best fine dining cuisine of any kind I've ever had in my entire life. Goten is the only other competition that comes close to Kobe Steakhouse in Nashville for sure. Will not disappoint I assure you. I've lived in Nashville almost all of my life and I have never once heard a negative experience from anyone I know that is a native Nashvillian or a tourist. Worth the visit. My one suggestion would be make a reservation well in advance to have most desired time and date.
It'd been 10 years since I was there. Went there from friend's idea. The sushi was better than I thought It'd be.
The food is always good.
Very good food
The food is fantastic here! Truly a hidden gem
I have been eating here for years, and the food and service are always great
I ordered a shrimp bento box to go with fried rice. The only thing I liked was the rice the California roll had no shrimp mostly cucumber, the shrimp was tight and rubbery and about 6 shrimp the mushrooms were tasty but something was very mushy and that ended the eating for me. I will never eat there again. $21.30 wasted 8/6/2024 3:21 pm
What a great dining experience! An unassuming store front sort of off the beaten path... I went for lunch with some friends and I was pleasantly surprised with the food and service here.. I got the beef pho and it was delicious... perfectly seasoned and plenty of beef in it... the server was friendly and helpful and attentive... I would definitely return here on a regular basis if I lived close by... I would recommend this place to anyone that likes all sorts of Asian fusion cuisine. You can get pho, sushi, curries and all sorts of Chinese dishes... fantastic!
The food is always delicious! Service is very quick and efficient. Very clean restaurant with comfortable and well-spaced, not crowded seating.
Wow! When i first pulled into the parking lot, I was a little discouraged. It is a very unassuming building so I wasn't sure what to expect. Since the rating was so good we went in and found a nicer interior than expected. It turned out the rating on Google was accurate as the food was excellent! We had sushi and the sesame chicken. The chicken was delicious: lightly battered and fried perfectly, very tender. I wish it wasn't so far away. We were taking a friend to catch a flight and wanted to eat before returning home. I'm glad we stopped at Kobe!
We ordered sodas because of the free refills. They served us sodas in a bottle. They gave us the check and had charged us for refills. When I asked the server she said their machine was down so they are charging by bottle. I told her the menu said free refills. She didnt disclose to us that the machine was down when we ordered or they were charging per soda bottle that day. She ended up taking the extra sodas off. Advice. Notify customers before service.
Sushi was not the best Iβve had, almost felt like basic/simple sushi. However, if you get two rolls itβs cheaper. Service was slow.
I travel to this area often from Pennsylvania and the sushi is amazing but if you love sushi you have to try the deep fried sushi because itβs definitely a knockout party in your mouth delicious and good food does this place no justice I recommend 100 out of 10 I will always come back and recommend to anyone and everyone
Great food and very friendly attentive staff. Awesome sushi, canβt wait to try the curry.
This place has anything asian food you could want.... pho... ramen.... bento boxes .... curry...and of course sushi and that's not all obviously. Their menu is massive and all their food is good
I love the atmosphere/aesthetic of this authentic Japanese restaurant. Their Hibachi; specifically the steak with mushrooms is so so so good and I love trying new (sushi)rolls with their special lunch menu!!! The servers/wait staff are extremely attentive and kind, always worth to tip!
I liked the food a lot. The room is nice. No curb appeal outside but who cares when the fundamentals are in place!
Not sure how this place has so many high reviews. Sushi had mostly cucumber as a cheap filler to make the maki look bigger. Weird vibe inside, mostly empty at dinner time and Mexican music playing. Not terrible, but definitely donβt have high hopes based on the reviews.
Donβt sleep on this place like I didβ¦so tasty! I went on a Wednesday night and we ordered Panang with chicken, Hung Ray with tofu, and spring rolls, and everything was fantastic. Great flavors and friendly service. I truly canβt wait to go back!
Sushi tastes fresh.
Favorite place! I go once a week!
Most underrated sushi and Asian spot in Nashville. Been coming here for years! Always love it. Might be the best!
Roach Infested!
Food was pricey, too many vegetables, not enough meat, very little seasoning and wait time was more than stated. Definitely not worth the money, very disappointed. One star is too much.
Very good service very very healthy food very nice people
Amazing food, the tempura salmon is delicious. The staff is soo nice and helpfull
Great lunch spot close to work. Called ahead to reserve a table for a large party, and they accommodated us beautifully!
1st time here & I was very pleased with my food & service! I did have take out & order the shrimp pho, seafood pho, shrimp dumplings & summer roll & I have no complaints! Everything was excellent. The young lady doing the take out was very friendly & patient. She made sure I had everything I needed. I definitely will be back⦠Great Job Kobe!
Order the chicken pad Thai with spice level of 5. I also ordered the red chicken curry with spice level 5 as well. They both have great flavors, plenty of meat, and the spice level was spot on. There was enough food for at least 2 meals each. I would buy this again for sure. The prices are reasonable as well. Great place for Thai food.
I hope their other dishes are better than the Ramen. It was just very basic. I had to add seasoning to the broth as it was bland, the bowl itself had minimal amounts of seaweed, mushrooms, and green onions, and I have never in my life seen Ramen with a straight up fried egg instead of hard boiled. Definitely was not worth the price of delivery
I get Kobe weekly! Super fast and delicious fried rice! Everyone is super friendly as well!
Good
I hold true to my rating. I feel like I got the hook up. Could of got the 5/5 if the atmosphere was better. This place is nicely basic though.
The Chefs choice based on my described preferences was excellent. I think the chef I had handled the challenge of satisfying my express needs with expert level professionalism.
The people who work there are not mean or nice, they get the job done very well but can improve. Almost the perfect employee doing good with room to improve.
This place was/is empty and very normal. I am empty and normal or strange. Not sure. I like it. Go there be respectful, patient, hungry and have fun. Let this empty place fill your empty bellies be less empty inside. Any reason to smile. Some people look for places where they are allowed to smile. What is stopping you from smiling or who?
The food was great. The service was good will be back. Went with a group of 4. We ordered appetizers, hibachi steak, sushi, pho, curry, soup. Everybody enjoyed their food. I highly recommend the pineapple curry.
My reward for picking up a friend from the airport! Food was delicious. Staff very friendly. Would come from Kentucky to eat here again!
The management does not stand by their customers. Weβve had two disappointing experiences there. The first was when our credit card was compromised. The second was when the food order was missing ingredients that were said on the menu. They refused to make it right, then they charged us for something we didn't order or receive.
I visited for lunch with a friend. We were delighted by the authentic sushi this place has been bragged about . The lack of flavors were extremely unfortunate for a restaurant that was recommended to us.
The service was above average.
When we arrived at 11:00 a.m., we were greeted and seated almost immediately. We hadn't made a reservation, but the restaurant was only half full.
They meal looked tasty, but we discovered they were undercooked some of the larger vegetable and over cooked some the smaller ones and the sushi was warm and flavorless. We left most of the vegetables untouched. For $15, the quality should have been much higher.
We left a tip on the table and exited the restaurant with a smile.
Overall, our experience was average. They did take the time to make the table ready, the main course was good, the staff was caring, but the sushi was warm and bland.
It is a nearby place to go with friends, family, or a partner near the airport if you are crunched on time. This was my second visit and I do not plan to attend again.
Very good food, extensive menu.
Loved the salmon platter meal!! Very friendly servers.
As soon as we walked in, the host comes out of nowhere smaking on food he was eating. Our waiter was very rude and talked to us like one of his bros. The food wasnβt good and we didnβt get refills until we were about to leave, we asked for them to be put in Togo cups and our waiter laughs and walks away and has another women bring us our drinks in Togo cups. The most sincere thing he said to us was have a good day.
Kobe's is a no frills dining experience. Food is always fresh, always good; service is good and prices are reasonable. This is my go-to Sushi restaurant and I've been a customer for many years. Love Kobe's!
Customer service could be better when picking up food for takeout, but sushi was really good.
Great place near the airport for some good Asian food. Lots of options to choose from. They have pho, sushi, and Thai food. I am from Texas and this place didnβt disappoint. Portions are big and very flavor.
The red curry was recommended and did not disappoint. Service was excellent and the food was delicious. Will definitely be back
Was visiting with my mother and step dad, the food was excellent, though It did take them a little than I would have anticipated for what we ordered, but it all came out hot, and the food was delicious, so I would say that the wait was worth it.
Kobe never fails! Love this place been a customer for years! The staff is amazing the food it always so good! And their sake selection outstanding.
Had to come back and try a different plate, today I got the Sashimi/Nigiri Stake combo #8, it did not disappoint, really good, enjoyed every piece. Stake was on point, tender and flavorful, the 4 piece sushi roll was good, the Sashimi and the Nigiri tasted fresh. My only observation is that the Nigiri and the Sashimi were of the same fish, I would suggest to add a variety, different type of fish for the Sashimi and different fish for Nigiri. In general very satisfied. Thank you for the service.
Don't let the looks or location deter you. This is my favorite Thai food in all of Nashville. The broiled scallops are delicious & the best prices are the best you will find. They are a ways from East Nashville but delivery services will deliver from there for an extra $3 fee. It's worth it!!!!
I've eaten here a couple times. Very good food! A little pricey.... I tried the pineapple curry, which was a new one for me, and I absolutely loved it!
Yum Yum roll didnβt fit description. It was also delivered warm. Spring Rolls were bad. And presented messy
This is one of my favorite spots in Nashville. Food is really good, prices are incredible. Service this last time was slow because they are short staffed. My only real complaint is they close whenever they feel like it for long periods of time, I get it they need to rest, but I feel like they could communicate their regulars this so we donβt take a trip for nothing.
Great sushi house. Highly recommend the teriyaki chicken for those who aren't big on sushi.
Dont even think about it. I ride pass this place on a daily never thought about stopping in because it an eye sore from the outside my daughter wanted to try it out so we gave it a try recently... Disgusting... Fried sushi was not good nor fresh and my rice had a bad after taste. Waste of money spent 60 to take home and throw in the trash...
Outstanding Thai food and sushi.
Solid food and service. I will be back
Food was edible.
I ordered from Grubhub and βit was edibleβ is the best compliment I can give. I ordered the Paht Thai and Paht See Ew and both were very bland in flavor. The noodles and meat in the Paht Thai were burnt. Something Iβve never seen with Thai food. There was pretty much zero spice, which is also weird for Thai.
I didnβt try the non Thai options on the menu so they may excel at that. Their Thai is a no for me though. ππΎ
It can get expensive if you are not paying attention. However everything on the menu is fantastic. Service is a bit to be desired though.
Every time I visit the same guy waits on me and is always very welcoming and glad to see me, I've definitely become a regular
One of my faves!!!
Nice thai and sushi food.
I've been here a few times. The ladies that handle takeout are really sweet and hospitable. The food is always delicious, I try to try something new on the menu whenever ever I go.
Locks can be deceiving. Kobe is one of those tucked away " Hole in the wace" type of places that you decide to "Give it a shot" one day & find yourself quite pleasently surprised by the always friendly & helpful staff; second only to the quality of the food in general & th sushi in particular - and the pineapple sake, naturally. π
Iβm new the the Nashville area an have been craving hibachi style rice an sushi I then ran across this place which is down the street from my place. The food was SO fresh and AMAZING this is my definitely go to
delicious red curry with pineapples (never seen anywhere else), reasonable pricing.. chill atmposphere. i really look forward to coming back & trying something else! (update: i love this place! food is always amazing, service incredible, always clean, welcoming, amazing staff, easily one of my favorite spots in Nashville! addicted to their Pho!)
Maybe it was an off night, I've heard so many great things. I just wasn't a fan.
To go hibachi chicken dry, no seasoning. Not packaged to go, and server said it wasn't. Even being careful, liquid came out leaked all over car and clothes. HORRIBLE
BRING BACK MIKADOS !!! IF YOU HAVE TGE MONEY, find the owner of Mikado and beg him to come back.
Not what I expected in a Japanese restaurant
OVER PRICED
BUGS / bug
This place is still under the radar, and so good! We got the mussels, and the sauce is delicious with great spices and a perfect kick. They have some really unique We got several sushi rolls, and the fish was really fresh. Our server was very friendly and kind (we had our young daughter with us). It was a quiet and relaxing atmosphere.
Recommend the mussels, the crazy roll, and the Kobe special roll! We will definitely be back!
My gf had sushi+rolls and loved it! Super fresh. Great sake. Nice dinner spot. Friendly staff. Will be returning.
YES! YES! YES! YAAAAAASSS! YYEEEYAS! YESYESYESYESYES!
Pho, soft shell crab, squid on a stick, bombass sushi (world class), spice level of your choice lomein noodles, seafood, stir fry, etc...etc.
By far, my favorite place to eat anywhere!
The food is so good but every time I come here the service is terrible! Today my server left with out notice. I sat there wondering where he was. I always have to walk to the check out counter to ask for a to go box. I asked her did my server leave, she said yes. I'm thinking "then why didn't anyone cover his tables?" Smh get better service!!!
Best Sushi in Nashville!
Small portion for me but filling. My husband had a huge portion of his though. Tasty all around.
Been here several times. They have a large menu. Got the Hibachi which was good. I've also had the Pad Thai, which was just ok. Services is good and place is clean.
Love this little gem!!
Doesnβt look like much; but the sushi is on point.
I love the food. Have not tried the sushi yet.
Absolutely perfect. I had sushi, it was amazing. Coworker had curry, said it was perfect. Excited to re visit this location. They have a huge selection of different Asian cuisine, it is a must try if you are in the area!
Thought we'd try this one..been here for years however..very disappointed. Won't be back. Wantons we're mostly cream cheese..no crab, over cooked and cardboard tasting. Sushi rolls were just ok .didn't pop with flavor like I expected. Soup was dull. Salad passable. Just not my tastes. Compared to Rock and Roll sushi. No comparison. I'd say get on Briley Parkway get off at Lebanon Rd. R&R is right to your left. You'll be amazed at the flavors in your mouth.
Best Ramen ever! Great atmosphere! Charming little spot! Amazing sushi! Sweet staff!
I have been coming to Kobe's Japanese restaurant for a few months since I had previously moved to Hermitage back in 2021. This restaurant was one of my favorites to go to until my experience last night. On Saturday evening, I experienced terrible customer service from one of the managers and waitress. I placed an order on the menu for a "Lo Mein". When the waitress brought my meal to my table, I tasted the food and did not like it at all. I asked the waitress to take the dish away since I was unpleasant with my food. I then told her " I would like this order off of my tab for an exchange for the "Kobe Fried Rice".
She then told me that I would have to pay for the "Lo Mein" and the Kobe Fried Rice since I tasted the food. I told her " I will not be paying for food that I did not like and would like to speak to your manager". She bought her manager to my table and was very disrespectful and rude. I told her " Why would I need to pay for something that I did not like? I believe since I am African American , they assumed that I would not pay for my food. I felt very unwelcome and noticed that they racially profiled me. The manager asked me "why did I not like the dish "and I told her that 'it was disgusting". She needs to realize that not everybody is going to like the way your food taste especially when you are dealing with customers.
She definitely took it personal. She also rolled her eyes and walked away when I told her I was not paying for that dish. I will not be attending this restaurant again. The managment is horrible and they discriminate on black people. They need to treat their customers with respect and gratitude. Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere if you want to be treated with respect.
edit: 1 year later
Prices keep going up but quality of food seems to go down. The sauces for the sushi are pretty watered down now. A bit disappointing
great food and friendly staff! My go to place to get sushi. I love the variety and the price is good.
It's now pricy and wasn't that good. It's been a while since I've been here and everywhere has off day but ...
Poor selection very average and not as fresh
10/10 great service, delicious food and donβt let the outside appearance put you off
Everything we had was delicious and great service too. Gabrielle is very sweet.
Best sushi around but a little pricey.
We found out about this place about 4 years ago on Google and enjoyed going here in the past. It has been about 2.5 years since we been but were delighted to find out the food is still delicious. We usually get the 2 sushi rolls for $18 special and then split a Thai dish. The sushi rolls are always fresh tasting and delicious and we love thier Thai entrees. Today we got the drunken noodles which was filled with flavor. In addition, this is my wife's favorite place for Thai tea as it has the perfect blend. Last, I need to mention how they always have such friendly customer service.
I did not like this at all! I ordered the scallop hibachi and it was awful. The fried rice was extremely dry and the scallops were unseasoned (total of 6). There were no veggies on the side, instead I received a salad and it was wilted. Not what I am use to when I order hibachi.
Our family was vacationing here at the J Percy Priest Reservoir and used Elm Hill RV Resortβs recommended restaurant list to choose this gem. The Sushi and Thai and Hibachi entrees were excellent. Our waitress, Gaby, was on her first day and did an excellent job! If in the area, we highly recommend this place.
Everything about this place is top quality!! Never had a bad meal and never had anything other than superb customer service. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in the cityππ€π
Awesomely flavorfull
Food has good flavor & a quiet, relaxing atmosphere.
This is a lovely hidden gem in southern Nashville. A friend of ours took us here for sushi and it was fantastic! The staff is very courteous and knowledgeable and even recommended a different dish when my wife ordered sesame chicken. The alternative was delicious! Five stars! And yes we will return
DEEEELLLLICIOUS!! Yummmm!!! What a gem!! It doesnβt look like much on the outside and its in an odd location but the inside is HUGE and nicely appointed and clean. There is a sushi bar as well!! We had the salmon bento and the salmon super poke, a ginger salad and two glasses of Pinot Noir and we were STUFFED!!! Our server was Connie she was such a great host as well! The food came super fast, it was as I said, so delicious! Thank you to the chefs, and staff everything was excellent!
the food is excellent very fresh and it is a good experience to eat here the sushi π£π£π£π£ is the best.
Absolutely recommend! Great food, outstanding service.
First time there. Food was great and service excellent.
It may look questionable on the outside but the inside is gorgeous. The food is absolutely exquisitely, along with the service
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- 4.4 Health Rating
- Contact: +1 615-360-8313
- Website: https://www.kobeasianfusionrestaurant.com/
- Location: 1609 Murfreesboro Pike C, Nashville, TN 37217, United States
- Map: 36.1046528, -86.6706908
- Asian fusion restaurant
- Asian restaurant
- Japanese restaurant
- Southeast Asian restaurant
- Sushi restaurant
- Thai restaurant
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- Sunday: Closed
- Delivery: Available
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- Great tea selection: Available
- Lunch: Available
- Dinner: Available
- Solo dining: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
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- Vegan options: Available
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- Wine: Available
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