Noko

5.0

942 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

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Nestled in the heart of East Nashville, Noko is an Asian-inspired, wood-fired restaurant inspired by wanderlust and simplicity of the region. Here, Executive Chef Dung “Junior” Vo aims to perfect the balance of new and old techniques in wood fire cooking, putting his Asian-influenced spins on familiar proteins and indigenous vegetables through smoking, searing, and roasting.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

1 Jun 2024

19:00

Booked 69 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Japanese, Barbecue
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–14:30
Phone number
(615) 712-6894
Website
https://www.nokonashville.com/
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
701 Porter Rd, Nashville, TN 37206-1743
Area
East Nashville
Parking Details
Private Lot

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Popular dishes

Salmon Carpaccio*US$16.00
ponzu, sweet drop peppers, pickled wasabi
Hamachi Crudo*US$17.00
yuzu ponzu, fresno chili, cilantro
Caesar SaladUS$13.00
kimchi dressing, panko breadcrumbs, parmesan
BurrataUS$16.00
tomatoes, thai basil pesto, greens, focaccia
Tuna Crispy Rice*US$14.00
spicy tuna, serrano, sweet soy, spicy aioli
Charred ShishitosUS$10.00
sweet soy, bonito flakes, sea salt
Szechuan Green BeansUS$9.00
wok charred, soy, chili

Rich & Savory

East Side ShrimpUS$15.00
mixed greens, gochujang aioli, scallions
The District SandoUS$12.00
prosciutto, truffle aioli, white cheddar cheese, togarashi
Wagyu Tartare*US$19.00
sesame aioli, kizami, toasted nori, rice, chives
Crab Fried RiceUS$16.00
wagyu fat, garlic, egg, scallions
DumplingsUS$12.00
beef, den dashi, chili oil
Bone MarrowUS$21.00
baguettes, wood fired chimichurri
Crispy PotatoesUS$11.00
hot honey butter
Hurricane FriesUS$10.00
furikake, truffle aioli
BrussellsUS$10.00
crispy onions, sesame dressing

Wood Fired

Wood Fired EdamameUS$7.00
truffle oil, sea salt
Market Catch
rotating seasonal set
- MP
Half ChickenUS$26.00
honey sambal glaze, bok choy
Giffords BaconUS$17.00
ssamjang, mustard, pickles
Tomahawk Ribeye*US$115.00
42 oz, certified angus beef, truffle butter
Veggie PlateUS$20.00
roasted seasonal vegetables
Bok ChoyUS$10.00
lemongrass garlic chili, hoisin

Smoked

Smoked Fish DipUS$14.00
dill, yuzu, crackers
Wagyu BrisketUS$28.00
pickles, togarashi, noko bbq sauce; Limited Availability
Smoked Gochujang Hot WingsUS$14.00
yuzu ranch
"Burnt Ends" Lettuce WrapUS$18.00
beef belly, spiced honey glaze, pickles, bibb lettuce

Cocktails

Anti-HeroUS$12.00
vodka, shochu, lychee, hibiscus, lemon
Ube ColadaUS$12.00
bacardi rum blend, coconut ube cream, lime, pineapple
WakizashiUS$14.00
tequila, mezcal, miso habanero, yuzu, lime
Southeast Gin & JuiceUS$13.00
roku gin, calamansi, lime, spiced ginger, shiso leaf
HighballUS$12.00
suntory toki, sparkling water, lemon expression
PenicillinUS$14.00
rye whiskey, japanese whiskey, lemongrass, ginger, scotch spritz, lemon
Noko Old FashionedUS$15.00
wagyu fat washed angel's envy bourbon

Zero-Proof

Water MaloneUS$6.00
seasonal fruit, agave, lime, soda
Porter SpritzUS$6.00
yuzu, lemon, orange blossom, tropical redbull
No Means Negroni!US$7.00
tasmanian pepperberry, cinnamon, juniper, orange essence

Beer

Sapporo LagerUS$7.00
Beared Iris "Homestyle" IPAUS$10.00
Yo-Ho Brewing Umami "Sorry" IPAUS$12.00
Orion Japanese Lager AleUS$13.00
Diskin Cider "Lil Blondie"US$6.00
Yo-Ho Brewing "Tokyo Black" PorterUS$12.00
Happy Dad Watermelon SeltzerUS$6.00
Miller High Life "The Champagne of Beers"US$4.00
Untitled Art "Italian Style Pils" Non-AlcoholicUS$7.00

Sake

Ozeki Poochi Poochi (Sparkling Nigori) Bubbles, Lemon-Pop, Candy (300ml)US$28.00
Funaguchi Gold Can (Honjozo) Banana Bread, Honey (1l)US$9.00
Rihaku Dreamy Clouds (Nigori) Chestnuts, Plum, Yuzu (300ml)US$13.00
Perfect Snow (Nigori) Cherry Blossom, Pear (180ml)US$18.00
Drunken Whale (Tokubetsu) Rose, Fennel, Strawberry (300ml)US$54.00
Wandering Poet (Junmai Ginjo) Banana, Honeydew (720ml)US$15.00
Ginga Shuzuku Divine Droplets (Junmai Dai Ginjo) Peach, Green Apple, Lily (720ml)US$150.00
Taru Cedar Masamune (Junmai) Ginger, Orange, Cedarwood (300ml)US$12.00
Proper Sake the Diplomat (Yamahai) Tart Cherry, Persimmon (750ml)US$11.00
Hakkaisan (Tokubetsu Honjozo) Light, Dry, Sweet Mango, Honey (300ml)US$34.00

Wine By-The-Glass

Cava Brut ChicUS$9.00
Terre di Chieti Rosato Frizzante IGT, Italy RoséUS$9.00
Poggio Costa Prosecco, Friuli-Venezia GiuliaUS$10.00
Field Recordings "Skins" Central Coast (CA) 2021US$14.00
Arona, Marlborough (NZ) Sauvignon BlancUS$11.00
August Kesseler, Riesling, Rheingau, Germany, Kabinett 2020US$11.00
Scarpetta, Friuli (IT) Pinot Grigio 2021US$10.00
Stillman Street, Sonoma Valley, California ChardonnayUS$14.00
Peyrassol, Provence (FR) Méditerranée, RoséUS$11.00
Girl and Dragon, Mendoza (AR) MalbecUS$12.00
Baron de Ley, (SP) TempranilloUS$13.00
Montinore Estate, Willamette Valley (OR) Pinot NoirUS$11.00
Storypoint, Sonoma, Cabernet Sauvignon (CA)US$13.00
Greyson Cellars, Central Coast (CA) Zinfandel 2020US$15.00

What 942 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0

5 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

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942 Reviews

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kth1004
Nashville
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything is fantastic, service, food, atmosphere. The only negative is the parking. Think about valet
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service were excellent. Shared plates were great to get to try a good amount of dishes and the ube ice cream was amazing. I recommend the crab fried rice as well.
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RBill
Las Vegas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely meal last night at Noko. All of the plates we ordered were well-seasoned, simply played, and we would order everything again. Stellar service- from the server to the busser to the manager.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We ate dinner here after watching a great TikTok review. It was so worth it, food and service was amazing. I was very impressed!
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arlingtongirl
Greater Boston
133 reviews
vip
5.0
133 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All reviews are spot on! This place is a must when visiting Nashville the food is amazing and the service is fantastic! Our server, Jeremy (terrific) guided us through the menu and explained the various dishes. Some of our favorites: sushi, tuna crispy rice, lobster bao buns, dumplings, crab fried rice, shrimp entree and the halibut special. One dish better than the next. A bit hesitant to try the lobster boa bun being from New England...delicious! Owner, Jon personally visited each table and then followed up with a call a few days later thanking us for coming in. ..that's an owner who cares! Highly recommend - wonderful experience!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing meal! We came for brunch and we really enjoyed our experience. We loved the tuna over fried rice, the chicken and waffles, and the burnt ends rice bowl.
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grubman
Nashville
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great personal experience. Love the owners involvement. Sets it apart from all other restaurants
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Can’t say enough good things about this place. Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious & the staff are phenomenal. They really go out of their way to ensure you enjoy your time here. Do not skip out on the crab fried rice, lobster bao buns or the wagyu tartare, SO GOOD!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The experience was flat out amazing. The food was incredible and reasonably priced. Every single staff member was friendly from the management down.y wife and I both left wondering if they thought we were celebs or something because we were treated like it. Will go back. A lot of places to spend your money. I plan to spend more of it here. Side note the owner even called the next day to check how our meal was! WHAT?! Side side note. Get the brookie dessert. You might even want to start with it because you will 100% want to finish the whole thing.
NokoResponded on 23 May 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to lea e such a detailed review! We are grateful for you and can't wait to have you in again soon. - Wilson & Jon
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Noko was amazing! The food and drinks were delicious and the service was outstanding. My partner and I went in for our 5 year anniversary and Jenna and the rest of the staff were so kind to make our experience special for us!
NokoResponded on 23 May 2024
Thank you for choosing us for your anniversary and leaving some kind words about Jenna. - We are incredibly grateful for you and can't wait to welcome you back. - Wilson & Jon
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Noko is rated 5 stars by 942 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

1 Jun 2024

19:00

Booked 69 times today

701 Porter Rd, Nashville, TN 37206-1743

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
East Nashville
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–14:30
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Japanese, Barbecue
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
Private Lot

Website
https://www.nokonashville.com/
Phone number
(615) 712-6894

Featured in

12 Nashville restaurants that our local editor loves

Noko

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

12 Nashville restaurants that our local editor loves

Tuna Crispy Rice

Crab Fried Rice

East Side Shrimp

Fresh & Bright

Salmon Carpaccio*US$16.00

Hamachi Crudo*US$17.00

Caesar SaladUS$13.00

BurrataUS$16.00

Tuna Crispy Rice*US$14.00

Charred ShishitosUS$10.00

Szechuan Green BeansUS$9.00

Rich & Savory

East Side ShrimpUS$15.00

The District SandoUS$12.00

Wagyu Tartare*US$19.00

Crab Fried RiceUS$16.00

DumplingsUS$12.00

Bone MarrowUS$21.00

Crispy PotatoesUS$11.00

Hurricane FriesUS$10.00

BrussellsUS$10.00

Wood Fired

Wood Fired EdamameUS$7.00

Market Catch

Half ChickenUS$26.00

Giffords BaconUS$17.00

Tomahawk Ribeye*US$115.00

Veggie PlateUS$20.00

Bok ChoyUS$10.00

Smoked

Smoked Fish DipUS$14.00

Wagyu BrisketUS$28.00

Smoked Gochujang Hot WingsUS$14.00

"Burnt Ends" Lettuce WrapUS$18.00

Cocktails

Anti-HeroUS$12.00

Ube ColadaUS$12.00

WakizashiUS$14.00

Southeast Gin & JuiceUS$13.00

HighballUS$12.00

PenicillinUS$14.00

Noko Old FashionedUS$15.00

Zero-Proof

Water MaloneUS$6.00

Porter SpritzUS$6.00

No Means Negroni!US$7.00

Beer

Sapporo LagerUS$7.00

Beared Iris "Homestyle" IPAUS$10.00

Yo-Ho Brewing Umami "Sorry" IPAUS$12.00

Orion Japanese Lager AleUS$13.00

Diskin Cider "Lil Blondie"US$6.00

Yo-Ho Brewing "Tokyo Black" PorterUS$12.00

Happy Dad Watermelon SeltzerUS$6.00

Miller High Life "The Champagne of Beers"US$4.00

Untitled Art "Italian Style Pils" Non-AlcoholicUS$7.00

Sake

Ozeki Poochi Poochi (Sparkling Nigori) Bubbles, Lemon-Pop, Candy (300ml)US$28.00

Funaguchi Gold Can (Honjozo) Banana Bread, Honey (1l)US$9.00

Rihaku Dreamy Clouds (Nigori) Chestnuts, Plum, Yuzu (300ml)US$13.00

Perfect Snow (Nigori) Cherry Blossom, Pear (180ml)US$18.00

Drunken Whale (Tokubetsu) Rose, Fennel, Strawberry (300ml)US$54.00

Wandering Poet (Junmai Ginjo) Banana, Honeydew (720ml)US$15.00

Ginga Shuzuku Divine Droplets (Junmai Dai Ginjo) Peach, Green Apple, Lily (720ml)US$150.00

Taru Cedar Masamune (Junmai) Ginger, Orange, Cedarwood (300ml)US$12.00

Proper Sake the Diplomat (Yamahai) Tart Cherry, Persimmon (750ml)US$11.00

Hakkaisan (Tokubetsu Honjozo) Light, Dry, Sweet Mango, Honey (300ml)US$34.00

Wine By-The-Glass

Cava Brut ChicUS$9.00

Terre di Chieti Rosato Frizzante IGT, Italy RoséUS$9.00

Poggio Costa Prosecco, Friuli-Venezia GiuliaUS$10.00

Field Recordings "Skins" Central Coast (CA) 2021US$14.00

Arona, Marlborough (NZ) Sauvignon BlancUS$11.00

August Kesseler, Riesling, Rheingau, Germany, Kabinett 2020US$11.00

Scarpetta, Friuli (IT) Pinot Grigio 2021US$10.00