The 38 Best Restaurants in Nashville

"A fixture since 1975, International Market elicited cries of dismay when it closed and sighs of relief when it reopened right across the street from its original location. In its cheery home on Belmont, James Beard Award semifinalist Arnold Myint along with his sister Anna has added new offerings like a stunner of an eggplant plate with a soy lime dressing, hot chili crisp french fries with wasabi mayo, and sesame peanut noodles using egg noodles from local pastamaker Mr. Aaron’s. Whatever you do, don’t miss the Hat Yai Thai fried chicken — the sell-out risk is high, but you can guarantee that the dish will be waiting for you by preordering 24 hours before your reservation. —JGJ" - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones, Ellen Fort