🍣 Nashville Sushi Guide

Best Sushi in Nashville

Music City's Japanese food scene is hitting all the right notes.

Find Nashville Sushi

Nashville's sushi scene has evolved rapidly with the city's growth. What was once a sushi desert now has legitimate omakase options, creative rolls, and neighborhood spots serving fresh fish far from any coast.

High-End & Omakase ($80+)

Hathorne

$$$$ • Charlotte Pike

Nashville's most refined Japanese. Omakase experience worth seeking out.

Virago

$$$$ • The Gulch

Upscale Japanese with excellent sushi bar. Trendy Gulch scene.

Kayne Prime

$$$$ • The Gulch

Steakhouse with surprisingly excellent sushi bar. Upscale splurge.

Mid-Range Excellence ($35-$70)

Otaku Ramen

$$$ • The Gulch

Known for ramen but the sushi is solid. Creative Japanese-Southern fusion.

Tansuo

$$$ • East Nashville

Chinese-Japanese fusion with excellent fish. East Nashville vibe.

Nomzilla

$$$ • Belmont

Creative sushi bowls and rolls. Fun neighborhood spot.

Affordable Gems (Under $35)

Sonobana

$$ • Berry Hill

No-frills authentic Japanese. Nashville's sushi veterans since 1980.

Samurai Sushi

$$ • Multiple Locations

Solid neighborhood chain with consistent quality.

Koi Sushi

$$ • West End

Near Vanderbilt. Good value for students and locals alike.

Pro Tip: Charlotte Pike has emerged as Nashville's Japanese food corridor—Hathorne, Subculture, and several Asian markets are all within a few blocks.