Mouthwatering salmon tataki from 888

Three new Asian-inspired dining concepts expand Nashville’s collective palette by bringing new flavors to the culinary landscape.

Sushi | Bar Nashville’s dining area is the ultimate Asian-inspired culinary experience.

Sushi | Bar

Sushi | Bar’s two-hour, 17-course omakase tasting feels like an intimate dinner party with friends. While dining around the cozy counter (which only seats 12), guests have a front-row view to watch top-tier sushi chefs prepare the freshest fish, sourced and flown in weekly from the best markets in Japan. The seasonal, curated menu consists of all nigiri—each course prepared in the most decadent way while still letting the flavors of the fish shine. Each course—and each bite—is more stunning and surprising than the last. Diners can opt for a sake pairing, or select from a Japanese whiskey menu (among other spirits), with a sommelier on-site to recommend beverage pairings to match the menu. 610 Magazine St.,sushibarhospitality.com

Indulge in peach salad from Choy

Choy

Helmed by executive chef Brian Griffith, this Chinese-American restaurant offers a fresh interpretation of beloved traditional dishes while incorporating local ingredients. The pressed pig ear terrine with Lanzhou chili, soy sauce, black vinegar, cilantro and pepper puree is a tangy and decadent way to wake up your tastebuds, but it’s the Peking roast duck that steals the show. Rubbed with a combination of brown rice syrup, dark soy sauce and a custom 10-spice blend and hung under a fan for 10-17 days, the duck is then smoked over wood and served with traditional garnishes, 121B 12th Ave. N,choynashville.com

888

Enter an immersive, intimate world of sound and sustenance unlike anything in Nashville. Inspired by the traditional Jazz kissas of Japan, where consumers would convene for food and exceptional musical listening experiences, this 100-seat concept from the team behind Bourbon Steak includes two sushi bars, a private dining room and central cocktail island, all set to an ever-changing soundtrack akin to a mix tape being made in real time. Sushi chef Deden “Benny the Blade” Bandi, who has worked with chef Nobu Matsuhisa of Nobu and as a private chef for Mick Jagger, crafts signature dishes including cured salmon onigiri, donabe fried rice and hot karaage, as well as a selection of nigiri and maki. The beverage service showcases an extensive selection of Japanese products and a curated sake program. Music lovers will geek out over the high-performance, handmade sound system composed of a wall of brutalist speakers, a turntable and a series of amplifiers. 800 Clark Place,888nashville.com