Sonobana Japanese Restaurant
Japanese restaurant · West Nashville
40 White Bridge Rd, Nashville, TN 37205
Highlights
Authentic sushi & Japanese fare with an adjacent market
Authentic sushi & Japanese fare with an adjacent market
"This sushi and noodle restaurant is anything but new, but it's better than ever thanks to a major renovation of the dining room. You can expect the same high-quality sushi rolls and crisp tempura, only now you can see the other people enjoying a meal like you are. There used to be a ton of walls breaking up the dining room and shutting in families in the booths, but with those gone, the space feels open and alive. The bento box remains an unbeatable lunch deal, packed with things like crab and avocado maki and teriyaki, and even if you upgrade to a fancy roll (that’s possibly rolled in smelt roe), it’s still around $20." - ann walczak, jackie gutierrez jones 2, adam sloan, carlo mantuano, jackie gutierrez jones 2, jackie gutierrez jones 2, carlo mantuano, adam sloan, ann walczak, ann walczak, ann walczak, jackie gutierrez jones 2
"Sonobana is anything but new, but a major renovation of the dining room has made this sushi and noodle restaurant better than ever. You can expect the same high-quality sushi rolls and perfectly tender crisp tempura, only now you can see the other people enjoying a meal like you are. There used to be a ton of walls breaking up the dining room and shutting in families in the booths, but with those gone, the space feels open and alive. The bento box remains an unbeatable lunch deal, packed with things like crab and avocado maki and teriyaki, and even if you upgrade to a fancy roll (that’s possibly rolled in smelt roe), it’s still around $20." - Ann Walczak
"Hidden in a strip mall on White Bridge Road, this low-key Japanese restaurant with an adjacent market has been winning over fans with quality, value, and freshness since 1987. The long list of options includes classic sushi rolls, nigiri, and bento boxes as well as harder-to-find bites like the fermented soybean dish natto, kaki fry, crab isobe age, negima, and umeshiso maki. Sushi chef and owner Tsuyoshi Kajisa was diagnosed with leukemia in 2022, and the family set up a GoFundMe campaign to help cover medical bills and related expenses; he’s on the road to recovery thanks to a bone marrow transplant from his daughter." - Kellie Walton
"You know what they say: good things come in small strip malls. OK, we may have taken some liberties with that one. But in the case of Sonobana, it really is true. Part restaurant, part market, this Japanese spot in West Nashville serves traditional dishes - like razor-thin slices of sashimi, broiled sanma, and sukiyaki - with exquisite precision and care. Gather a group in a private room with tatami seating or post up at the bar and watch the sushi chefs in action. Before you leave, pop into the grocery store and snag a few bottles of sake and their housemade dressing to go." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones
"The White Bridge Road strip mall sushi destination recently reopened for takeout, while the Japanese market next door remains open. Call in (615-356-6600) to order sushi rolls, teriyaki entrees, and udon noodles after 4 p.m." - Delia Jo Ramsey
