From dumpling houses to hot pot gatherings, these independently owned spots show Nashville’s Chinese flavors. Expect real-deal noodles, bao, and regional specialties, plus places locals rely on year-round. Come hungry, explore widely, and support local kitchens.
Chinese Food in Nashville (2025)
8 Places
From dumpling houses to hot pot gatherings, these independently owned spots show Nashville’s Chinese flavors. Expect real-deal noodles, bao, and regional specialties, plus places locals rely on year-round. Come hungry, explore widely, and support local kitchens.
Sichuan Hot Pot & Asian Cuisine
Chinese restaurant
A community hub for tableside hot pot with broths from herbal to fiery and a DIY sauce bar. Celebrated by Eater Nashville and chosen by the Chinese Arts Alliance for its 2025 Lunar New Year banquet, it’s as local as it gets.
Xiao Bao
Asian restaurant
Charleston’s cult-favorite import brings punchy Asian comfort with Chinese highlights like hand-pulled noodles and Sichuan-style stir-fries. Frequently featured by Eater Nashville, The Infatuation, and Resy, it’s a buzzy East Nashville hang with serious technique.
Steam Boys
Chinese restaurant
A Nashville-born concept from local owners serving bao, dumplings, xiao long bao, and noodle soups. Recognized by Nashville Lifestyles and Visit Nashville, it’s quick, handmade, and proudly rooted in Chinese comfort food traditions.
Meet Noodles
Chinese noodle restaurant
Belcourt Avenue’s noodle shop specializes in Chongqing xiao mian, from tomato sirloin to blistering spicy bowls, plus handmade dumplings. Covered by Eater Nashville and praised by locals for depth of flavor and friendly owners.
Dumpling House
Chinese restaurant
Watch dumplings folded to order, then choose steamed, boiled, or pan-fried—don’t miss the peanut butter pork dumplings. Named Best Dumpling Menu by Nashville Scene and a favorite of local food writers for straightforward, handmade comfort.
China Cottage
Chinese restaurant
A Madison mainstay since 1999, known for hearty Chinese American plates and bubbling seafood hot pots. Regularly recommended by Eater Nashville, it’s a low-key, family-friendly spot that locals lean on for generous portions and value.
Corner Asian Café
Asian restaurant
Beloved by nearby residents for Sichuan-leaning dishes—think garlic eggplant, spicy beef, and crisp scallion pancakes. Highlighted by Eater Nashville, it’s a simple setting delivering assertive flavors and a loyal local following.
China Spring
Chinese restaurant
A Bellevue stalwart open since 1999, delivering Cantonese-style lo mein, fried rice, and classics that draw steady neighborhood traffic. Included in Eater Nashville’s Chinese roundups and verified active via its official ordering site.
