🍽️ Ultimate Nashville Food Guide 😚

🇰🇷 Korean BBQ & Dining 1. Seoul Garden Korean BBQ 🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍 15-20 min drive from campus ✔️ Recommended: Marinated Short Ribs, Cold Noodles, Stir-Fried Squid, Soft Tofu Stew, Army Stew 💵 $40-50 per person 💬 Homestyle dishes, friendly staff (some speak Chinese!), generous side dishes. Pork belly is a bit fatty ~ 2. Korea House 🌟🌟🌟💫 ✔️ Recommended: Japchae, Grilled Beef, Bibimbap, Tteokbokki, Seafood Pancake 💵 $25-35 per person 💬 No tabletop grilling — meat is pre-grilled. Snacks are highlights! Huge portions. Go early on weekends — gets busy! 3. Hai Woon Dae 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫 ✔️ Recommended: Cheese Tteokbokki, Black Bean Noodles, Marbled Beef, Army Stew (huge!), Bibimbap 💵 $45-55 per person 💬 Best Korean food in Nashville! Next to a Korean supermarket. Weekend waits possible. Lots of side dishes (fish cake, potato, pasta salad!). Meat quality is top-notch — 2-3 meats for 4 people is plenty. 🐙 (They cut octopus at the table — a bit scary but fresh!) 🍛 Thai Food Smiling Elephant 🌟🌟🌟💫 ✔️ Recommended: Kung Pao Chicken, Mango Sticky Rice, Curries, Thai Tea, Spring Rolls 💵 $30-40 per person 💬 Highly recommended on Xiaohongshu! Kung Pao Chicken goes great with rice. Mango sticky rice is light and sweet. Also try clams and Pad Thai! Large portions — even have buns to take away. 🍷 Western & Date Spot Vibes 1. Cheesecake Factory 🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍 Green Hills ✔️ Recommended: Bistro Shrimp Pasta, Hibachi Steak 💵 $40-50 per person 💬 Reserve a day ahead or wait 1-2 hrs. Perfect after shopping! 2. North Italia 🌟🌟🌟💫 ✔️ Recommended: Short Ribs, Salmon 💵 $30-40 per person 💬 Often busy (tried 3 times — always full!). Fancy vibe, creative pastas (a bit saucy though). Let me know if you want more details or other cuisines! 🎉🍜 #Nashville #KoreanBBQ #FoodGuide #NashvilleFoodie