Midori

Best Korean restaurant in Nashville! They don't cut corners in flavor, you can taste the time, effort, and love that goes into each dish. I eat here at least once a week and bring everyone I can. The place is small, but not cramped. The staff is kind, efficient and clean. The price may seem a bit on the high side but the food portions are big and the quality is well worth it.

The food and staff were very attentive and nice. They ensured that we had everything we needed. The food was really tasty and flavorful. The sushi tasted fresh and the presentation was nice. We will definitely come back here

Decided to take my daughter to Midori. I had been there before but my daughter hadn't. So my daughter got the crunchy crab roll and the Gyoza. I got the fried scalloped tempura and the Japchae. I love scallops so it was very delicous. The Japchae was a huge portion to match the price and very flavorful. My daughter and I shared the Japchae and still took the rest in the to go box. I also got my husband the spicy pork soup to go since he wasn't able to go with us. He loved it. He said it was new to him but very delicous.The service was very nice as the last time I remember going. My daughter loved the crab roll, so we ordered another one. Over all I want to say the prices are very good here for the food you get. I expected to pay more but we ended paying way less than expected. Which was amazing. The food was so delicious, I definitely recommend. My daughter doesn't like vegetables but the Japchae was easy to pick the noodles out. However I loved the vegetables in it. The side dishes were all amazing too. They added a bunch of different textures and flavors to your dish.

The food was authentic and flavorful. One of the best Korean dining experiences I've had in Nashville. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. I come here to eat regularly.

I've drove by many times by and i never see it open, up until now. Perhaps I've been in many places here in Nashville to express my humble opinion but I must say, this is the best and authentic Japanese place I've eaten! May not look fancy and/or out of date but I can assure that the food isn't! Stop by, you would like it I'm sure of it. When we got there, we saw a few tables with empty plates, this speaks louder that words honestly lol

This place is a keeper, if you love Korean entrees. Haven't tried any of their soups yet. Sushi was very good also.

Midori is my favorite Korean restaurant in Nashville. My kids and I have been here multiple times and have tried the sushi, stews, appetizers, bulgogi, galbi, spicy pork, etc. We love it all. They make their food with love and it tastes like it! Pros: 1. The owners and servers are so welcoming! They genuinely show excitement that their food makes us happy and full. 2. The banchan is to die for! I've been dreaming about their sesame mung beans for weeks now. 3. The kimchi is made there and is so flavorful. I like buying a big quart of their kimchi to take home. 4. Sushi is surprisingly good. We always get a roll of something with our dinners. Cons: None. Overall, I can't wait until I go back to get those sesame mung beans and to try something else new. Midori does not disappoint!

Grabbed some takeout while passing through the area. Food was delicious, including the banchan. Galbi was the best tasting I’ve had from a restaurant, the meat very tender.

If you're looking for an authentic and traditional Korean food, then this is the place to go. We ordered the seafood pancake, and they also have sushi which was delicious. Everything was tasted really fresh. The owner is very sweet and treated us with the best service. It feels like you're in a mom and pops shop in Korea once you step inside!

Great authentic Korean food and some of the best sushi rolls in Nashville. Humble ambience, with food prices that will allow the whole family a great meal.

Nov. 11, 2023 I love Midori and their sushi! Never disappoint! Of course, I ordered an Avocado Roll, Cucumber Roll, O.M.G Roll and the Lion King Roll. All I can say is, it was amazing! For appetizer: Edamame and Agedashi Tofu P.S.: People with seafood allergies, please aware of cross contamination. I spoke to the chef, he said that he only uses one knife to cut his rolls and will not be able to accommodate people who have allergies.

My parents, son, and I enjoyed a Saturday lunch. Service was prompt and friendly. Prices were reasonable for the amount of food we received. I enjoyed the ginger salad and miso soup, so when my tofu teriyaki arrived, I could only eat about half and had lots of rice left over. My son got two sushi rolls, my mom got the salmon teriyaki bento box which was so much food, she had a lot to bring home as leftovers. My dad got the eel box which he liked. The restaurant is a little bit hidden in the corner where the Lowe's is. I will definitely come back when I come back to town!

If you dare to venture way down Nolensville Pike you'll be rewarded with this locals-favorite. The shopping center has all kinds of international markets and restaurants so we are excited to go back and try other places as well. The interior is cozy with a sushi bar and small tables. There were a lot of families here because it's casual and the portion sizes are good. They have a robust menu with Japanese and Korean entrees and sushi. I ordered the Jap Chae which is a Korean dish of glass noodles, sauteed peppers and beef. This comes with all the amazing Korean sides of kimchi and other accoutrements. My favorite was a spiced cold potato and I also devoured the cucumbers. The serving size is unreal--I had to get a to-go box and ate this for like 3 days after! My husband ordered the chicken katsu which was also a good portion and he didn't eat all of it too. The women who were working there were so kind and came over to check on us several times. We would come back here since everything was great.

A little Japan in Nashville. Excellent food, friendly service and the ambiance reminds me of being in Japan. Enjoyed dinner with a friend visiting Nashville. Great place to meet for lunch or dinner. It's a quaint space but they have a nice long table adjoins an aquarium which would be great for group dining. Great date or work meeting spot as it is one of the few restaurants that does have music blasting so loud that you can't enjoy a conversation. The service was excellent. It was akin to enjoying dinner at someone's home. They assisted helping us choose our dishes. We both got the Bento boxes as they include a sample of everything. Great option if you are new to Japanese cuisine. They food was served quickly, hot , lots of flavor and tasted delicious. Lots of food for the price. Enjoyed leftovers the next day. Highly recommend giving it a try. Bonus - lots of free parking!

I dined at Midori for lunch on Thursday, March 11, 2021 around noon. I've been to this restaurant only twice and I can say that this restaurant offers the best of both worlds when it comes to delivering quality Japanese and Korean dishes. I'm usually hesitant about small fusion restaurants that have large expansive menus simply because they often focus too much on variety over quality and more so than they can handle. However, I think Midori respects the Japanese and Korean cuisines and can pull off the Asian fusion menu with above average quality. Food: I think the sushi rolls were average. I think it was to be expected considering there was only one sushi chef at the time. In another time that I have visited, the server notified us that there would be a 45 minute wait on sushi, which is absurd if you're planning to eat a lot of sushi. So be aware. However, other main food items were pretty good. The bento eel box is a simple dish that is rich in eel sauce, which I thought can be overwhelming. The kimchi pork stir fry with tofu is a big portion I'd recommend sharing! Flavor-wise, I thought it was a balanced dish as the cool tofu complimented well with the hot and spicy pork and kimchi. Sunomono salad was a refreshing started and the squid was fresh and had a good texture. Service: Very friendly. I just wish there was someone helping the sushi chef out to cut the wait time on the sushi orders. He was very friendly and offered a complimentary avocado dish for my infant child. Waters were refilled adequately. Overall, Midori is an excellent recommendation for both Japanese and Korean cuisines.

Midori is one of the OGs of Korean restaurants in Nashville. They've been around since 2001 and I moved here in 2009. I've don't live on this side of town anymore, but I've been coming off and on for the last 14 years. It's a bit in the hole-in-the wall restaurant, but for those of you that actually visit those types of places, the food can either be awesome or really bad. Luckily Midori is on the really good spectrum. I only go for the Korean food and have never honestly had their sushi. I have never ever had a bad meal here. The food portions are good sized for the price. You get unlimited refills on the banchan (the side dishes), which is also nice. Some restaurants charge you for it. I ordered the champong (spicy seafood noodle soup) and my kids split the beef bulgogi (barbecued beef). The champong came in a huge bowl, chock full various seafood, vegetables, noodles in a spicy broth. The spice level can be adjusted, like in Thai food, so be sure to let your server know. Champong is one of my go-to dishes in Korean cuisine. The beef bulgogi is good, the same as everywhere else that has decent Korean cooking. The beef was marinated enough to have a good, sweet flavor. I've been to places where the beef hasn't been marinated long enough and the flavor was kind of bland because the marinade didn't permeate the meat. This dish is dear to my children's' hearts because that's their go-to dish when we visit my mother. They ask for it every time. I love Midori and I enjoy coming here. The food has always been consistent in the last 14 years and I'll continue coming here until either I move away or they shut down.

Excellent food and service will definitely be back sushi was great can't wait to try their other dishes. Friendly staff.

The food is great. Family run serving food from their Korean heritage. I think they expanded their menu to include Japenese food to expand their customer base. We stuck to the Korean dish side of the menu but their sushi is very popular. More Korean sides than I have had at any other location. Everyone is hard-working but they can be slow checking on tables to get orders. (Once your order is in, it will be prepared promptly.)

Great food, kind of dirty, service just okay but if you come for the food...it is the place to come.

This place was totally amazing. The food was interesting and very good. If you like sushi, this is the place to go in south Nashville

COVID UPDATE: I had lunch at Midori with a friend a week or two ago, and we enjoyed our meal. They require masks except when seated; they took our temperatures when we sat down; every other table was available for seating; and servers wore masks the whole time. Midori is unassuming from the outside, but the food is delicious! And since it's Japanese and Korean, the menu has so many options to choose from! The first time I went, my husband had the bulgogi (which came with the traditional banchan - Korean side dishes), and I had a raw fish rice bowl that came with a couple kinds of raw fish, salad, and rice with Korean hot sauce. Everything was great. On my second visit last week, my friend got a bento box (a huge amount of food - a sushi roll, some tempura, Teriyaki chicken, salad, rice, and orange slices!), while I had a couple of sushi rolls and some seaweed salad. We both enjoyed our food (and she had leftovers!). Midori is unassuming looking, but the food and service are good! Definitely worth a visit! Or check it out for takeout or delivery! Very varied menu!

Best sushi in town, also GREAT Korean dishes with fresh ingredients! friendly staff , and good prices. Love this place

This was our first time going to Midori and it was a perfect mix of Korean and Japanese options. The service was good and we were checked on often. As for the food, we really enjoyed what we had. We had Shrimp and Crab tempura roll. Our first impression was that it was small but for the price it was good and it tasted good. The sushi was decently priced. We then had the mussel bomb which had a yummy sauce. My boyfriend had the katsu which came with soup, salad and a sauce for the chicken katsu. It came with 2 pieces of katsu which we were surprised by since we only expected one piece. I had the egg cake with dumpling soup. I really recommend this soup, it was very tasty! The soup broth was meaty but also resembled an egg drop soup. It had little chunks of meat, rice cake and some very large dumplings. The soup came out with many side dishes. I really recommend the soup, I'm still thinking about how good the broth was.

I get take out from Midori almost every weekend since the start of this pandemic. The sushi chef there is so nice and basically does the preparation for almost all the orders. He's very meticulous and I think it shows in his rolls. You can just tell he takes pride in his food. It's always very good. Just be patient cuz it's basically just him and a few staff members. I like this place for the reasonable prices and quality food.

Delicious authentic Korean food. Felt like I was back at Osan, ROK. Went for lunch. It was quiet but patrons consistently came in. Great service and food. Highly recommend. I had beef bulgogi. The best I've had in quite some time. I wanted to try sushi but I was full with all the sides it came with. A little pricey for lunch but you get a ton of food and will likely not need dinner. Enjoy!

Pretty traditional Japanese spot. No frills atmosphere located in a strip mall. The sushi is pretty decent and moderately priced. I had a large hot sake and 2 rolls. I didn't try the Korean food but it looked like most of the patrons dining in were eating those dishes. All in all, pretty decent spot if you're in a hurry and on a budget.

Me and my husband have been here twice now and both times were 10/10. Wonderful service, great food, and a family like vibe! We will be eating here on a regular basis from now on!

Very delicious food. Meat tender and grilling easy. Family loved it. The ribeye was very tender. I like the kalbi the best. Side dishes excellent. Great Kim chee.

Great local Japanese and Korean restaurant with great tonkatsu and Katsudon. Highly recommended.

First time here for dinner, ordered a Korean rice dish even though they also serve sushi and sashimi. Bi bim bap was pretty good, also served with small portion of kimchi and several seasoned vegetable dishes. Service is good and friendly, restaurant is clean, too. Would return again.

The service was great. The Korean food was fantastic. We didn't like the sushi too much but that's okay. Their Korean food was definitely the main reason we went and sushi was a place. The server was sweet and quick. Plenty of parking and easy to get to.

Hidden Gem!!!! Go and eat some of the best Korean food ever!!! We tried spicy pork and japchae. Both delicious!!! I wish I had room for more!!! Some of the best food can be found in little strip malls, and Midori is no exception. The service was friendly, banchan outstanding , and super tasty dishes!!!

This was my first visit to Midori and wanted to try it based on the reviews. The owners were very polite and the food was delicious. I would recommend this restaurant.

Great food and great ppl I highly recommend this spot you can't go wrong here. The service is amazing

I just moved to the nippers corner area and was on the hunt for some sushi the other day. Thank goodness I found Midori!! The place is unassuming but the prices and the sushi are just right. I had the crazy roll and it was so good I ordered another one!! I cannot wait to go back and try other rolls and the huge selection of Korean dishes! There is plenty of parking and the servers wore masks so I felt as safe as I could eating out. I will be partaking in a lot of take out from this location in the very near future.

I found Midori on Yelp and thought I would give it a try. I'm always looking for really good ethnic restaurants in Nashville. Unfortunately you have to go out of the downtown area. The good news is that Midori is not THAT far away - about a 20 minute drive from the downtown area. My mom, sister and I met up for lunch on a Saturday around 12:30pm. Pro - parking is not an issue since there is a large parking lot for all of the stores and restaurants in the area. We were seated right away. The menu is pretty extensive, however, sushi was not available. There was a sign on the actual sushi bar saying no sushi. The server also let us know. I'm not sure if that was a one-day thing (sushi chef called in sick?) or if they are going to change their menu. Not a big deal for us since we were there for the Korean food. I ordered my usual Yukgaejang and my mom and sister both ordered the Dolsot Bibimbap. I think we had 7 or 8 little bowls of banchan. I agree with another Yelper that their kimchi was really good. I got a second bowl of that and also a second helping of the cucumber kimchi. So good. I thought that the Yukgaejang was really good. I liked all of the bean sprouts that they had in it. It was slightly spicy. I would have liked a little more heat and a little more beef. My sister said that her bibimbap only had a few small pieces of beef and the rice was not very crispy at the bottom and sides of the bowl. But overall, the flavors were really good. For the three of us, lunch with hot tea was about $16 per person after tax and tip. Not bad. I will definitely be back!

Love this place The owners is amazing a family guy always welcoming and nice Food is always good

First time trying the food was good the waitress was helpful and knowledgeable but no bar

Amazing food and service. We brought a cranky toddler and the waitresses went above and beyond to make sure it was a great dinner for all!

I dont know how I forget about this place. It was a Sunday and I was craving Korean food and this place didnt cross my until my friend mentioned it. I been here several times but I think I always get Japanese food. We came around 8pm and it was pretty busy but we didnt wait too long for our food. I was so hungry this time I went all out and just got everything. The noodles(ja Jang myun) which my friend who is half korean suggested I needed to try when I went to Korea and this is the only place I've found that has it. It was ok to me. Kinda bland. But everything else from the spicy pork, sides, sushi and soup sure did not disappoint! I will definitely be back. And I looked up their lunch specials and the price is so good I will have to come back during lunch hours. But for the price and amount of food I was really happy.

I wanted to try this place out, but the whole entire staff ignored me, they didn't ask if I wanted to carry out or dine in, the entire staff walked pass me as if I wasn't standing there. When I asked for a menu the guy making the sushi, dropped the menu in my hand. I wanted to dine in but they didn't want to serve me. I was the only black lady standing there and the only black person in the restaurant, I was being ignored by the whole entire staff, I walked out, I will never step foot in that establishment again.

Great freshly cooked food. I've been there several times. Efficient staff. I take my friends there when I want to give them a treat. My favorite is shrimp tempura.

Yelp does it again. Visiting for business and was craving sushi. A quick yelp search gave me plenty of options. Never having Korean food i was up for a new experience. Like everyone says, very unassuming location, plain decor and furniture but you get past that pretty quick. First... EXCELLENT service! Super friendly and helpful. The food came out quickly. Sushi was good. Not the best I've ever had but very much worth the reasonable price. Tasted fresh. We ordered a spicy pork dish that came w an awesome assortment of sides. Didn't love every side but LOVED the variety and the opportunity to try several different things. The spicy pork was wonderful! Perfect level of spice! We ate every bit. Don't hesitate to try this little joint.

Unassuming delicious Japanese & Korean restaurant. We order here about 1-2x a week and typically get the chirashi meal. The prices are very reasonable especially for Nashville. The owners are always there and they know our order my heart!

Ordered the volcano roll(BOMB) and crab roll, with squid salad (so good) and kimchi (spicy) So delicious I have no complaints. Friendly service and didn't have to wait long during lunch time.

What's not to love about this place, food is fabulous and so is wait staff! Some of the best food we've had , I like bento box but other family members tried Ton kot su dish and again delicious. Fast service

Well how can I begin. I came in to this restaurant to meet one of my coworkers for her birthday. I originally wanted to sit in the front where the Chef makes the sushi rolls. But, I was directed to sit at the far left hand table from the door. I asked the lady if I could sit further up? She said, " No because the table was reserved for someone else." I was taken back by the response. This restaurant is not high class to be taken reservations, or in a posh area of town. So I sat down at designated seat given to me. I wasn't told there a COVID Spacing or anything of the sort. The thought that came through my head was, what type of place is this? There was no apology, nothing what's so ever. Later I saw a couple seating in the table I originally wanted. Then I saw another couple of individuals seating in the next table. I was floored by what I saw. The food was from one to ten, I would rated a four. It was okay nothing to Wright home about. My tea was only filled twice in the three hours we were there. This restaurant was truly a disappointing experience.

me and my loving, dutiful wife just came out of the dollar tree after planning tomorrow nights meal (sliced ham & cheese hot pockets and expired bread) and she spotted midori in the distance !! she read the reviews out loud as we were walking to our cars and i got so excited i did a double back handspring into the door to find that ALL of the positive reviews were absolutely true i got the bulgogi ... oops sorry, WE got the bulgogi ‍‍‍ and some super sexy sushi it was SOOOOO so so good, and our server made the entire experience complete we love her & we love midori

My favorite spot for sushi and Korean food. Been going here before my daughter was born and now she is 7. She loves the food too! It's always consistent. Super delicious!

Crave! Crave! There are certain unassuming places which leave you feeling so happy, so satisfied, that you wonder why is there not a proclaimed quote such as: I loved, I lived, I ate! That is Midori in Nashville for me. I loved it so much we went there two times in a span of two weeks. The ambience is low key, yet clean. So you can enjoy the food at your heart's content without the fluff. The seafood pancake is phenomenal and if you haven't tried it, you MUST. It is like an umami bomb- Salted right with oyster, squid, shrimp and eggs. The bibimbap is delicious. It comes in sizzling cold stone pot. So there is something enigmatic watching beef cook in stone pot. And after you mix the rice and egg and veggies, the flavor is light but hearty. But if you are anything like me, bibimbap is incomplete without gochuchang. I relish the spicy edge it adds to the bibimbap. So you can play up the bibimbap to your taste. Banchan!!! This is the best part about korean cuisine. The tray of 5/6 condiments that come with an order of main. Kimchi of different vegetables is a staple. And it usually varies. But these sides are what add to a meal. A little bite of kimchi cabbage, a bite of main. What I absolutely love about asian food is how light it leaves one feeling. You could eat to your heart's content and yet you will feel bouncy and awake. Midori offers an extensive menu of japanese and korean foods. They have an almost exhaustive list of sushi, which does make deciding difficult. But if I can recommend, it would be the crazy roll, the one with the spicy mayo crunchy shrimp. It is a little spicy, sweet from the shrimp and the crunch really adds texture. Soooo good, probably one of the best. The quality and flavor is good and prices are pretty fair! We were in Korea earlier this year and all I can say is, if I want to get my korean fix, I am coming to midori. They have some authentic korean food and there is so many different foods to try, a single visit isn't enough. Also the sushi to the food is well priced. I can say from all the things we tried, there wasn't anything we didn't enjoy. So if this is your first foray into Korean cuisine, I highly recommend the seafood pancake, the bibimbap, bulgogi and gal bi. And to Midori...Masshiseyo!!! Jinjja Masshiseyo!!

My first visit here...but not my last. This hidden gem on Nolensville Rd is a rare combination of classic Korean and Japanese foods in a family style atmosphere. Loved the assortment of small tastings provided, ranging from slightly sweet to spicy...they were a nice addition to the overall meal. Went with the deep fried dumpling as an appetizer and once cooled down had a wonderful flavor and went well with the sauces provided. My first time enjoying Bibimbap in a hot bowl...loved how it is put together and the great flavors, very tasty. The Korean beef BBQ is incredible, the flavors need no extra sauces or dipping, and I loved how it was served on a sizzling hot plate. After snipping off the meat with scissors, make sure you leave enough on the bone to savor! On a side note, the Bibimbap we ordered lacked any beef and we pointed it out to one of the servers. Within minutes, an older Korean lady comes to the table and heaps some freshly cooked beef onto the Bibimbap...LOL Just love this kind of service and passion for food. Service was great and you can't beat the price for the amount and quality of food served.

I finally made it to Midori and I was pleased with my experience. I falsely assumed it was a Japanese restaurant that may offer a few pseudo Korean dishes. They had a great menu offering of both. Midori has a lot of great lunch specials as well. I ordered the Tofu Ji Gae which is a spicy Korean tofu soup with some pork and seafood. It was actually probably my favorite Korean soup in town. You also get the full plate of kimchi and the other Korean appetizers that I can't name. I will return again.

This place is a hidden gem!!! It feels like you're walking into someone's home. You instantly feel cozy and loved. Everyone who works here is SO genuinely friendly and polite...I really haven't experienced anything like it in any other restaurant. But onto the food! We sat at the sushi bar and had amazing sushi one day, and came back a month later to sit at a table to order other items from their menu. Both times, every food item I tasted was just as delicious as the last. Everything tastes fresh. Everything tastes like it was prepared with care and consideration. Japanese and Korean dishes taste authentic to their own roots, all under one roof! This place is magical. It is hidden in a plaza in a corner & it's not a Hilton hotel on the inside. But the money they save on decor and rent definitely goes into the quality of their food. And isn't that why you're going out to eat?? Support the beautiful souls at Midori and you shall be rewarded!!!

Midori has always proven to be incredibly amazing. No matter how busy they are, the experience has been the same.

We accidentally stumbled across this place. Their food is so fresh and authentic. They have both Japanese and Korean food, it's truly the best of both worlds. Staff is very attentive and accommodating.

My family and I LOVE this place. Hands down my favorite Korean restaurant in town!! Their bento box comes with so many items including a choice of a crunchy shrimp roll or California roll. The seafood pancake is the best here. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves seafood! The galbi is perfectly cooked and so tender. The portions here are really wonderful too Such an amazing meal every time I visit!!

My husband and I absolutely love Midori. If we are wanting sushi, this is where we always go. The wait staff are always super nice and very attentive, the sushi is always so fresh, and the prices are inline with the food (quantity/quality) you receive. The atmosphere is nothing to brag about. It's located in a hidden strip mall and is somewhat plain inside. But you can easily tell that the money is used to supply the best quality of food. Highly recommend!

The sushi here is so good!! I love sushi and this place seems to be the best place in town for any sushi lover like myself!