The 25 Best East Nashville Restaurants - Nashville - The Infatuation

"Koré is an Asian fusion spot in Lockeland Springs with a menu that often reads like the ingredient combos were thrown together by dartboard selection. Places like this have no grey area—they’re either going to suck or be why-hasn’t-this-been-done-before fantastic. Koré is the latter. The standout on the menu is the plate of sticky ribs. The texture is wild—crispy without being crunchy, thanks to the rice flour crust, which gives way to a creamy, dreamy, porky center. Happy Hour is a good move here, too. There’s $10 crispy glazed popcorn chicken, $8 crispy spicy tuna, and $8 cocktails." - jackie gutierrez jones 2, ann walczak, adam sloan, bailey freeman