The 25 Best East Nashville Restaurants - Nashville - The Infatuation

"What started as an experimental trailer at The Dive Motel is now a Pan-Asian brick-and-mortar spot fit for East Nashville. There’s a red theme to the decor, but there’s also a retro diner feel, which is part of what makes it a great first date spot—it’s interesting and cool without that annoying try-hard vibe. The menu has things like Japanese okonomiyaki, Taiwanese gua bao, and Sichuan la zi cauliflower, and it changes pretty frequently, so expect some surprises. Get there early (dinner starts at 4pm, but anytime before 6pm should be okay), since they don’t take reservations." - jackie gutierrez jones 2, ann walczak, adam sloan, bailey freeman