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Choy

$31 to $50

Chinese

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2 people

Mar 22, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Romantic

Choy brings nostalgic Chinese American flavors utilizing local Tennessee ingredients by consulting Michelin-Star & James Beard Award Winning Chef Brandon Jew. Our signature Whole Roasted Peking-Style Duck is our crown jewel and is served in ceremony while our dining room boasts grand mid-20th century Shanghai art-deco design that transports you back to the Golden Age era.

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From the OpenTable editors: Chinese American flavors meet Tennessee ingredients at this sleek restaurant named one of the 25 best in the city by The New York Times. Inspired by consulting chef Brandon Jew’s SF hotspot Mister Jiu's, Choy dishes up cross-cultural hits like roast duck with peanut butter hoisin and gulf snapper with fermented black beans. Beverage titans Justin Mueller & Abe Vucekovich have created an enviable drinks program spotlighting rare selections that pair perfectly with the food and moody interiors featuring grand emerald leather booths and artwork by acclaimed Nashville artist Ed Nash.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Chinese, Asian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(615) 696-7353
Website
http://www.choynashville.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
121B 12th Ave N., Nashville, TN 37203
Neighborhood
The Gulch & North Gulch
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We offer parking validation in the Whole Foods Parking Garage next door. $12 for 4 hours. There is also free street parking available around the neighborhood.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Offers

Golden Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come join us on Sunday-Thursdays from 5pm-7pm at our Bar Top Only for $10 Wine & Cocktails, $6 Beer, and $8 Snacks! Walk-ins only.

Smashed Cucumbers$13.00
avocado, crispy yuba
Sichuan-Spiced Cabbage$12.00
heaven facing chili, cilantro
Yellowtail Yusheng$23.00
asian pear, radish, toasted sesame
Egg Drop Soup$12.00
garlic chive schmaltz, cilantro
Sourdough Scallion Pancake$17.00
onion soubise, chive
Squid Ink Pork Wontons$24.00
wok-fried squid, fermented fresno chili
Prawn & Pork Shumai$16.00
ginger, carrot
'Salt & Pepper' Chicken Wings$17.00
white pepper, jalapeño, sweet soy
Xinjiang Lamb Ribs$19.00
cumin-spiced, soy pickles, gem lettuce
Mapo Tofu$26.00
minced flat iron, egg tofu custard, wagyu tallow chili

Large

Smoked Peking-Style Roast Duck (serves 2-3)$130.00
house made pancakes, peanut butter hoisin, duck liver mousse, scallions, cucumbers, cilantro
Salt-Baked Bucksnort Trout$49.00
smoked trout roe, ginger, scallion
Whole Sizzled Fish
leeks, ginger, fermented black bean, cilantro, peanut oil
Prime New York Strip Steak$65.00
black pepper gravy, sweet peppers, onions

Noodles • Rice

Beef Chow Fun$46.00
fresh wide noodles, prime flank, broccoli, horseradish
Gulf Shrimp Fried Rice$28.00
butternut squash, xo butter, chives, egg
Black Truffle & Blue Crab Fried Rice$39.00
parsnip, mushroom gravy, egg drop, scallion

Vegetables

Mushu Mushrooms$25.00
braised cabbage, peanut butter hoisin, egg
Caramelized Hakurei Turnips$15.00
cured beef heart, garlic, sacha
Wok-Charred Bok Choy$17.00
smashed garlic, oyster sauce
Oil-Blanched Green Beans$18.00
preserved radish, fermented black bean, benton's bacon

What 111 people are saying

Choy reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Choy delivers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal food" and "impeccable service." Known for its "incredible Peking duck" and innovative dishes like squid ink wontons, the restaurant offers a "luxurious decor" and "thoughtful wine pairings." Patrons praise the "attentive and knowledgeable staff," making it a must-visit in Nashville.

111 Reviews

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Cory VIP
Nashville3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great cocktails and great food. Everything from beginning to end was exceptional. The lamb ribs and strip steak and gulf shrimp were my favorites. The bucksnort trout was also great and perfectly prepared.
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Chuck
Nashville9 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My first visit. The food was good and was accompanied by excellent service.
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Carey VIP
Atlanta14 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience from start to finish. Food quality was fantastic!
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Lauren
Nashville3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an excellent experience, great addition to Nashville
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jeff VIP
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals I've had in Nashville. Olivia was very accommodating when we had to switch our booking 30 min later than planned and also stopped by the table a few times to see how we were. All in all great service from everyone. and great food.
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Spencer VIP
Nashville2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So glad to have Choy in Nashville. Finally a restaurant where you can tell that the details matter. The flavor profile is like no other. Hats off to the owners and chefs!
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Jessica VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hits every time! Had the most delicious and delightful meal for my brother’s bday. Everything was exceptional & service was great!
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BobL VIP
Nashville19 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic. Best restaurant in Nashville. We did four small plates plus noodles. We will be back real soon.
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Estie VIP
Nashville92 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delightful meal; everything was cooked perfectly and there were lots of choices. We will go back!
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Nathan
Nashville10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had very attentive service and the food was wonderful. We tried the Peking Style duck and I have to say it was very different than your standard Peking Duck. The duck had a very intense Smokey flavor, almost overpowering for my personal taste, but not. All the accoutrements were very good with it also. Cannot wait to return to try more.
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FAQs

Choy offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 696-7353.

Choy is rated 4.8 stars by 111 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 22, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

121B 12th Ave N., Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

Neighborhood
The Gulch & North Gulch
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Chinese, Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We offer parking validation in the Whole Foods Parking Garage next door. $12 for 4 hours. There is also free street parking available around the neighborhood.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.choynashville.com/
Phone number
(615) 696-7353

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Golden Happy Hour

Small

Smashed Cucumbers$13.00

Sichuan-Spiced Cabbage$12.00

Yellowtail Yusheng$23.00

Egg Drop Soup$12.00

Sourdough Scallion Pancake$17.00

Squid Ink Pork Wontons$24.00

Prawn & Pork Shumai$16.00

'Salt & Pepper' Chicken Wings$17.00

Xinjiang Lamb Ribs$19.00

Mapo Tofu$26.00

Large

Smoked Peking-Style Roast Duck (serves 2-3)$130.00

Salt-Baked Bucksnort Trout$49.00

Whole Sizzled Fish

Prime New York Strip Steak$65.00

Noodles • Rice

Beef Chow Fun$46.00

Gulf Shrimp Fried Rice$28.00

Black Truffle & Blue Crab Fried Rice$39.00

Vegetables

Mushu Mushrooms$25.00

Caramelized Hakurei Turnips$15.00

Wok-Charred Bok Choy$17.00

Oil-Blanched Green Beans$18.00

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