Koré

4.9

70 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

A new international tapas restaurant called ᴋᴏʀé has opened in 97 Chapel Ave., East Nashville. Don't walk, run!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Asian, International
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(615) 621-1966
Website
https://www.instagram.com/kore.nashville/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Brendon Yun

Location
97 Chapel Ave, Nashville, TN 37206-2459
Neighborhood
East Nashville
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

MI CUCUMBER$4.00
Homemade Soy Vinaigrette, Crunch Chili Oil, Smashed Cucumber
GEM LETTUCE$10.00
Daikon blue cheese, Parmigiano, Dill
PLANTAIN$9.00
Sriracha Goat Cheese, Crunch Gremolata, Cilantro
CAULIFLOWER$10.00
Wok tossed Cauliflower, Citrus Almond, Red Chili, Sesame Seed
MAITAKE$12.00
Charred maitake mushroom w/ Miso Glaze, Sous Vide Egg, Crispy Quinoa

STARCH

KALBI DUMPLING$11.00
In-house made, Marinated Beef, Chive, Glass Noodle
TRUFFLE MAC AND CHEESE$13.50
Six blended cheese, Broccoli, Truffle oil
FORTUNE UDON$14.00
Szechuan stir-fry sauce, Beef, Lime yogurt, Cilantro
GNOCCHI
Gochujang sauce, Gnocchi, Garlic aioli, Saucy and soupy
GOCHUJANG MOLE$14.00
Chorizo, Fingering potato, Red onion, Red veined sorrel, Crema
KIMCHI BACON RISOTTO$15.00
Caramelized Kimchi, Applewood smoked Bacon, Shrimp, Tomato

MEAT

BEEF TARTARE$15.00
Shiro shoyu marinated beef, whipped Uni, Crostini
K-POP CHICKEN$14.00
Boneless crispy fried chicken w/ Korean style sweet and spicy glazed
STICKY RIB$15.00
Crispy braised pork rib, Hoisin chili, cilantro
KALBI STEAK$16.00
In-house Korean style marinated short rib, Mustard Napa cabbage
LAMB SKEWER$15.00
Tzuran dried rub, Cilantro salad w/ apple vinaigrette

SEAFOOD

HAMACHI CRUDO$15.00
Creamy sesame, Nori oil, Scallion, Micro green
CRISPY TUNA$14.00
Spicy Tuna, Crispy Rice, Scallion
SALMON DON$14.50
Soy cured salmon, rice, Ikura, Garlic Aioli, Nori, Dill
OCTOPUS$18.00
Braised octopus, Salsa shishito, pickled grape, yuzu aioli

DESSERT

BASQUE CHEESE CAKE$9.00
In-house made crème brûlée Basque Cheesecake w/ berry compote
CARAMELATO$9.00
Vanilla gelato, salted caramel w/ toasted cereal

What 70 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Nashville
Best Value
Nashville
Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Koré in East Nashville offers a dynamic dining experience featuring "delicious Korean-style tapas" that are perfect for sharing. Guests rave about the "amazing food and service," while standout dishes like truffle mac and cheese, sticky ribs, and K-pop chicken keep diners returning. The atmosphere is "fun and stylish," creating a cozy spot for foodies to explore bold flavors.

70 Reviews

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Elizabeth
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every single dish we had fits the profile of richly flavorful & decadently mastered. We split the K-pop chicken, truffle mac ‘n cheese, kimchi bacon risotto, and pork ribs. We had martinis - the sour redemption (a whiskey base that’s not too sweet or too sour) and a lychee martini (gin base) that was also not too sweet, thankfully. Everything was 5 star + level. Expertly crafted and presented, tenderly cooked to perfection! The mac ‘n cheese was by far the best I have had in my life with the truffle flavor, the tender broccoli, and the basil topping with a bit of charred/grilled cheesy crust. To our delight, we had not only a wonderful server, but were able to meet a co-owner who checked in on us during our time. What a beautiful experience, the ambience is dark moody lighting giving a calm peaceful vibe with beautiful aesthetic decor like gorgeous wallpaper and stunning china plates for the dishes. Our new first pick of date nights! We will return & want to work our way through the whole menu!
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Brian
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every single dish was delicious. Avery was very knowledgeable and courteous.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and overall dining experience was excellent!!
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Haley
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a delicious meal! We loved everything we tried. The staff was personable and the restaurant is beautiful. We loved it all.
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Leah
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Loved trying a variety of dishes and they were all excellent. Service was perfect.
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Lyle
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and top notch service. Had five tapas plates and every one was outstanding. Generous pours by the bartenders as well.
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Heide
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had such a great dinner here with husband and daughters 21 & 23. Everyone loved the food and the vibe. Our server, Kensington, was super knowledgeable on the menu which helped greatly. Friendly and cool with really flavorful food! Huge win 😃
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Marty
VIP
Nashville
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kore never disappoints! We love the people, the food and the place.
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McCall
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kensington was amazing! Very knowledgeable of the food and awesome at serving. Would go back to Koré for the food and the welcoming staff! ☺️
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Hannah Rose
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I had heard good thing about Koré but our experience went above and beyond our expectations. Our server, Kensington, was so helpful and had such a fun personality that truly added to our experience. Every dish was delicious and beautifully prepared - and so unique. Can't wait to come back!!!
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Koré is rated 4.9 stars by 70 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

97 Chapel Ave, Nashville, TN 37206-2459

Additional information

Neighborhood
East Nashville
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Asian, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Executive chef
Brendon Yun
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
https://www.instagram.com/kore.nashville/
Phone number
(615) 621-1966

Koré

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Menu

VEGETABLE

MI CUCUMBER$4.00

GEM LETTUCE$10.00

PLANTAIN$9.00

CAULIFLOWER$10.00

MAITAKE$12.00

STARCH

KALBI DUMPLING$11.00

TRUFFLE MAC AND CHEESE$13.50

FORTUNE UDON$14.00

GNOCCHI

GOCHUJANG MOLE$14.00

KIMCHI BACON RISOTTO$15.00

MEAT

BEEF TARTARE$15.00

K-POP CHICKEN$14.00

STICKY RIB$15.00

KALBI STEAK$16.00

LAMB SKEWER$15.00

SEAFOOD

HAMACHI CRUDO$15.00

CRISPY TUNA$14.00

SALMON DON$14.50

OCTOPUS$18.00

DESSERT

BASQUE CHEESE CAKE$9.00

CARAMELATO$9.00

What 70 people are saying

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