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Choy

$31 to $50

Chinese

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Hot spot

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
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 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 Tues-Thurs in the Whole Foods Parking Garage. On Friday-Saturday, we offer Valet.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Offers

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

Smashed Cucumbers$13.00
avocado, crispy tofu skin
Sichuan-Spiced Cabbage$12.00
heaven facing chili, cilantro
Yellowtail Tuna Yusheng$21.00
asian pear, radish, toasted sesame
Pressed Pig Ear Terrine$15.00
10 year-aged black vinegar, hot mustard
Hot & Sour Soup$10.00
wood ear mushroom, tofu, cilantro
Sourdough Scallion Pancake$17.00
add 15g ossetra caviar 55+
Squid Ink Pork Wontons$24.00
wok-fried squid, fermented fresno chili
Pork & Shrimp Shumai$16.00
trout roe, 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$28.00
minced flat iron, egg tofu custard, tallow chili

Large

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 Gulf Snapper
leeks, ginger, fermented black bean, cilantro, peanut oil
Prime New York Strip Steak$65.00
hong kong-style black pepper gravy, broccoli, sweet peppers

Noodles • Rice

Char Sui Pork Chow Fun$39.00
fresh wide noodles, choy sum, peanuts, sesame
White Truffle & Dungeness Crab Fried Rice$50.00
parsnip, mushroom gravy, scallion, egg
Gulf Shrimp Fried Rice$27.00
yellow corn, xo butter, chives, egg

Vegetables

Mushu Mushrooms$28.00
cabbage, cultivated mushrooms, peanut butter hoisin, egg
Caramelized Hakurei Turnips$16.00
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, country ham

What 25 people are saying

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

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Nashville
Hot spot
Nashville
Romantic
Nashville
Good for special occasions
Nashville
Lively
Nashville
Hot spot
Nashville
Romantic
Nashville
Good for special occasions
Nashville
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Choy in Nashville impresses with "incredible" food and service, making it a must-visit spot. Guests rave about the scallion pancake and shrimp fried rice. The modern interior and knowledgeable staff enhance the dining experience. While some found the ambiance too lively, Choy consistently delivers "superb" culinary delights and "exceptional" service.

25 Reviews

P
Paola
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
That was one of the best meals!! We started with the scallion pancake, tofu and yellowtail. All were delicious. Then we had the Peking duck, shrimp fried rice and bok Choy. A must try and we will be back!!
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Julia
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service, food and wine all amazing! Lucky to have this space in Nashville.
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Tony
Nashville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Yellowtail and scallion pancake were my favorite items.
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Sunna
Nashville
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last night, we were transported to Shanghai for a modern elevated Chinese experience. Very creative, inventive with amazing flavors. Every dish was outstanding and we had many dishes. We even ordered the crab fried rice to go for lunch today. We will be back to try the rest of menu especially the Peking duck!
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Marilyn
Nashville
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous feast for a dinner party for 8 The duck is fabulous, we ordered 2 Tuna sashimi and cumin with caviar we’re so delicious Great service, best High end Chinese restaurant in town
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Trevor
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and experience were incredible! The chicken wings were a favorite but all the dishes we had were stellar! Great addition to the Nashville food scene!
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Arbie
Nashville
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second visit at Choy , every bit is as good as the first. We will be back .
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Katie
New York City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Coming from the New York area we had many options for Chinese/American restaurants. Many were not great, but a handful were wonderful! What appealed to me about Choy was that they limit the menu and do every dish wonderfully! The attention and knowledge of the staff was second to none! They spoke with us, not down to us and seemed to genuinely want us to have a wonderful experience. We ordered the Peking Duck and while I was concerned about the 1 hour wait, the appetizers and drinks came out at the perfect pace to keep us satiated and entertained. It was my birthday, and they gave me a card signed by the staff and had personalized the menus! WOW! This is a special occasion place for us because of the $$$ but it was worth it, and we can't wait to go back and bring friends!
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Birthday Dinner! The custom menus were so special. The expertise of the service staff was amazing! The Food and Bev? 10/10. They’d ran out of the yellowtail tuna but that gave us another reason to come back!
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Stefanie
Hawaii
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was great! However, service was a bit too attentive. But even with overly attentive service, the timing between courses seemed off- like the kitchen couldn't keep up. So lots of server attention but long waits for food. Whole meal for 3 people took almost 2 hours. I would have preferred if they had served everything as it was ready, sharing style. Instead of very distinct spacing between courses. Really didn't understand why our protein (the trout) & veggies were served before the noodle dish. Would have preferred them all at the same time.
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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 25 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
The Gulch & North Gulch
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 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 Tues-Thurs in the Whole Foods Parking Garage. On Friday-Saturday, we offer Valet.
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

Choy

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Order delivery or takeout

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Golden Happy Hour

Small

Smashed Cucumbers$13.00

Sichuan-Spiced Cabbage$12.00

Yellowtail Tuna Yusheng$21.00

Pressed Pig Ear Terrine$15.00

Hot & Sour Soup$10.00

Sourdough Scallion Pancake$17.00

Squid Ink Pork Wontons$24.00

Pork & Shrimp Shumai$16.00

'Salt & Pepper' Chicken Wings$17.00

Xinjiang Lamb Ribs$19.00

Mapo Tofu$28.00

Large

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

Salt-Baked Bucksnort Trout$49.00

Whole Sizzled Gulf Snapper

Prime New York Strip Steak$65.00

Noodles • Rice

Char Sui Pork Chow Fun$39.00

White Truffle & Dungeness Crab Fried Rice$50.00

Gulf Shrimp Fried Rice$27.00

Vegetables

Mushu Mushrooms$28.00

Caramelized Hakurei Turnips$16.00

Wok-Charred Bok Choy$17.00

Oil-Blanched Green Beans$18.00

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