Your new home means a new neighborhood to explore. Each month, Onward brings you “Your New Favorite” – our team’s hand-selected places unique to Middle Tennessee that locals love.
This month, find your new favorite international restaurants and explore flavors from around the world without leaving Middle Tennessee.
Hai Woon Dai
For authentic Korean cuisine, Hai Woon Dai has long been an Antioch favorite. The casual restaurant is known for Korean barbecue alongside classics like bibimbap, japchae, seafood pancakes and a variety of traditional dishes made for sharing around the table.
- Location: Antioch
- Address: 2051 Antioch Pike, Antioch, TN 37013
Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant
Experience the flavors and traditions of Ethiopian cooking at Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant. The menu features authentic Ethiopian spice blends, traditional injera made from teff and plenty of vegan and vegetarian-friendly options, making it a great spot to gather around a shared meal and try something new.
- Location: Nashville’s Radnor neighborhood
- Address: 415 West Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37211
International Market
A Nashville institution with roots dating back to 1975, International Market brings generations of Thai culinary tradition to Belmont Boulevard. Today, siblings Anna and Arnold Myint continue the restaurant their parents started, pairing longtime favorites and Thai classics with Chef Arnold’s own creations. The restaurant was also recognized by the MICHELIN Guide in its inaugural American South selection.
- Location: Nashville’s Belmont-Hillsboro neighborhood
- Address: 2013 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37212
Anatolia Turkish Restaurant
Since opening in 2003, Anatolia Turkish Restaurant has been introducing Nashville diners to the flavors of Turkish cuisine. Its menu spans traditional shish kebabs, seafood and vegetarian dishes, offering an approachable way to experience the rich flavors of the Mediterranean and Anatolia.
- Location: Nashville’s White Bridge neighborhood
- Address: 48 White Bridge Road, Nashville, TN 37205
Taj Indian Restaurant
Taj Indian Restaurant brings an expansive selection of Indian flavors to South Nashville. From tandoori specialties and curries to vegetarian dishes and Indo-Chinese selections, the menu makes it easy for both longtime Indian food fans and first-time diners to find a new favorite.
- Location: Nashville’s Crieve Hall neighborhood
- Address: 412 Harding Place, Nashville, TN 37211
Epice
Tucked into the heart of 12 South, Epice is a neighborhood Lebanese bistro serving simple, authentic dishes inspired by Lebanon’s Mediterranean cuisine. Enjoy pita-wrapped sandwiches for lunch, weekend brunch or settle in for an intimate dinner featuring aromatic spices, fresh herbs and traditional Lebanese flavors.
- Location: Nashville’s 12 South neighborhood
- Address: 2902 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37204
Tantísimo
Tantísimo brings the flavors and traditions of Latin America to Sylvan Park through a seasonal, farm-to-table menu. The restaurant draws inspiration from across Latin America, pairing creative shareable plates with thoughtfully crafted drinks in a lively neighborhood setting.
- Location: Nashville’s Sylvan Park neighborhood
- Address: 306 46th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37209
DEGTHAI
Bold flavors take center stage at DEGTHAI, where Thai street food favorites range from pad Thai and curries to fried rice, dumplings and noodle dishes. What began as a Nashville food truck has grown into a local favorite for casual, flavor-packed Thai cuisine.
- Locations: Nashville
- Addresses:
- 3025 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
- 614 18th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203
Kien Giang
Serving Nashville since 1994, Kien Giang has become a longtime destination for authentic Vietnamese cuisine. The neighborhood restaurant offers everything from pho and bánh mì to noodle dishes and other Vietnamese favorites, with more than three decades of history behind its kitchen.
- Location: Nashville’s White Bridge neighborhood
- Address: 5825 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209
Panca Peruvian Restaurant
Head to Nolensville Pike for a taste of Peru at Panca Peruvian Restaurant. Its menu showcases a wide range of Peruvian dishes, including ceviche, saltados, seafood, roasted chicken and other traditional favorites in a relaxed setting.
- Location: South Nashville
- Address: 3915 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
Mama Mila’s
In Columbia, Mama Mila’s brings the flavors of the “old country” to Middle Tennessee with Italian-American dishes inspired by family tradition. From pastas and lasagnas to house-made sauces and rotating specialties, the welcoming restaurant is designed to feel a little like enjoying dinner in an Italian family kitchen.
- Location: Columbia
- Address: 1200 South Garden Street, Columbia, TN 38401
Layali Dubai
Layali Dubai brings Middle Eastern flavors and hospitality to Murfreesboro in an elegant, welcoming setting. The restaurant celebrates authentic Middle Eastern cuisine and is designed for everything from a relaxed dinner to larger family gatherings and celebrations.
- Location: Murfreesboro
- Address: 1845 S. Church Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Mi Kitchen
Mi Kitchen offers Franklin a creative take on Korean and Asian cuisine through a menu built around shareable, tapas-style plates. Korean flavors meet global influences in dishes such as K-Pop chicken, japchae, dumplings, bulgogi and other inventive combinations designed for ordering a few plates and sharing with the table.
- Location: Franklin
- Address: 9050 Carothers Parkway, Franklin, TN 37067
Explore other local recommendations from our previous “Your New Favorite” blog posts.
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