King Tut's
Egyptian restaurant · Grassmere
3716 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211
Highlights
Crispy falafel, flavorful shawarma, Mediterranean comfort food
Crispy falafel, flavorful shawarma, Mediterranean comfort food
"Chef and owner Ragab “Rocky” Rashwan bills the experience at King Tut’s as “Egyptian fare with NY flair,” and his understated Nolensville spot reigns supreme among local falafel fans. More than a one-hit wonder, though, the counter-service restaurant also nails its hummus, chicken shawarma, grilled lamb, and salads. —JGJ" - Ellen Fort
"King Tut’s is one of our favorite places to eat in all of Nashville. It’s an Egyptian spot with amazing crispy falafel that’s hands down the best in the city, and tastes even better drizzled in their tahini dressing. They recently expanded their patio and opened up an indoor space, so there’s even more room to spread out with that falafel, kofta, foul medamas, and chicken harissa. Come here for a casual lunch or early dinner before checking out the nearby Nashville Zoo." - anas saba
"The smell from this little Egyptian food truck parked on Nolensville Pike has its own gravitational pull. It’s why we pull over every time we drive by for takeaway containers of the city’s best falafel. These crispy nuggets hold up extremely well to a bath of silky homemade tahini sauce, and the “sandwich” is the move—you’ll get an open-faced situation with four falafel balls plopped on top of fresh, warm pita bread. Before eating this thing, warn whoever you’re with that you’re not responsible for the noises you’ll make while demolishing it. We also like the beef and lamb kofta, and even co-sign fashioning your own Egyptian-style meat and three: pick a protein to go with sides like baba ghanoush, Egyptian salad, and red cabbage slaw. While takeout is definitely the main draw here, there’s something special about eating a silky strip of fried eggplant outdoors on their makeshift patio, surrounded by twinkling lights, a bit of music, and the occasional aroma of fresh dough. Food Rundown photo credit: Soundtrack My Drink Falafel Sandwich The falafel at King Tut’s is the standard to which all falafel should be held. An extra crispy exterior houses a tender interior, bright green from herbs, that’s nutty and almost buttery. Do yourself a favor and ignore the word “sandwich”: Four generously-sized falafel sit atop fresh pita and are covered with a pile of lettuce, tomato, carrots, pickled red onions, feta, and spices and draped in a healthy dollop of fresh tahini sauce. Attempt to fold it in half and get to work. One bite and any cares you have over making a mess will go out the window. Harissa Chicken Bowl If you, like many Nashvillians, need a little heat in your life, this one’s for you. Harissa-coated chicken, the King Tut’s mix of lettuce, tomato, carrots, and spiced pickled red onions, and rice make for a hearty bite with quite the kick. Fried Eggplant With Tahini Don’t expect any breading for this eggplant—it’s simply snipped into strips and fried, turning the flesh into liquid gold. Order it as an appetizer to your falafel or harissa chicken bowl. video credit: Adam Sloan, Soundtrack My Drink Falafel Waffle Nothing can quite compare to that sandwich, but the falafel waffle is fine and fun. And it’s exactly as it sounds: falafel pressed in a waffle iron and used as a base for hummus, salad, cabbage, those gorgeous pickled onions, and feta cheese. Hot Tea The black or green tea isn’t anything overly special on its own, but between the smooth blend and the kindness it’s always served with, this is a perfect companion to anything you order at King Tut’s." - Ann Walczak
"Commercial jingles and extremely epic foods tend to wedge themselves into our brains for weeks. The fried eggplant from King Tut’s, a food truck on Nolensville Pike, is an example of the latter, and we're thrilled to have it occupy our headspace. Get that and some ultra-crispy and herbaceous falafel that’ll become permanent additions to your lunch rotation. This is a window you’ll pull up to again and again, whether you’re eating in the front seat of your car, or hanging out on their wood patio fawning over spice-dusted pickled onions. " - jackie gutierrez jones 2, carlo mantuano, ann walczak
"Chef and owner Ragab “Rocky” Rashwan bills the experience at King Tut’s as “Egyptian fare with NY flair,” and his understated Nolensville spot reigns supreme among local falafel fans. More than a one-hit wonder, though, the counter-service restaurant also nails its hummus, chicken shawarma, grilled lamb, and salads." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones, Eater Staff
