TKO

"Self-described as “Chinese food adjacent,” TKO brings all the bold, flavorful ingredients of the genre to Inglewood in its inventive dishes, many of which happen to be vegan and gluten-free. Orange chicken is available as chunks of chicken thighs or crispy soy protein bathed in sweet and tangy orange sauce, while mushroom lo-mein is an umami-packed dish of Mr. Aaron’s noodles tossed with garlic and black bean sauce. Don’t skip the oversized vegetable eggroll that’s served with housemade Polynesian sauce and large enough to share. Grab friends and drop in for a plate of roasted garlic rice and one of the team’s creative cocktails in a roomy, minimalist dining room." - Ellen Fort, Eater Staff

"From crispy chicken dishes to well-dressed fried rice bowls, there are plenty of hearty options at East Nashville’s TKO. Described as “Chinese food-adjacent,” the restaurant regularly serves up specials that put a unique twist on traditional dishes, like the highly-coveted steak and gravy-packed bao bun. The only thing better than the menu here is the Instagram account and its unhinged captions—definitely worth a follow." - Kellie Walton

"Live music on weekends and an outdoor patio make the Southern Feed Store food hall one of EAV’s most popular hangouts. Just ignore those crowds, and locate the red, white, and blue lanterns and the can’t-miss, colorful mural leading up to TKO. Here, you'll find your new fix for tasty Korean street foods. Order their house-battered K-dog made with a Nathan’s all-beef frank, then re-join all the food hall action." - Team Infatuation

"TKO’s current General Tso's crispy pumpkin appetizer is vegan and gluten-free — with mala onions, scallions, sesame." - Delia Jo Ramsey

"The menu changes, so check the website, but they offer the usual Chinese menu plus an Italian selection including baked rigatoni, for takeout and delivery." - Delia Jo Ramsey