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Nashville Area Restaurant Alliance

NOKO

Asian $$ · East Nashville

Noko is an Asian-inspired, wood-fired restaurant in East Nashville from Jon Murray, chef Dung "Junior" Vo, and Wilson Brannock, built on the idea that taking care of the staff is what makes everything else work.

Known for

  • Wood-fired, Asian-inspired cooking
  • Chef Junior Vo, a James Beard semifinalist
  • Omakase next door at Kase x Noko

Awards

  • Nashville Scene 2026: Best Japanese Restaurant
  • Nashville Scene 2026: Best Restaurant
  • Nashville Scene 2026: Best Service
  • Nashville Scene 2026 Writers' Pick: Best Restaurant
  • Nashville Scene 2026 Top 3: Best Chef
  • Nashville Scene 2026 Top 3: Best Creative Menu
  • Nashville Scene 2026 Top 3: Best Sushi
  • James Beard Semifinalist
  • New York Times 25 Best

Location

East Nashville

701 Porter Rd, Nashville, TN 37206 · (615) 712-6894

Hours
Tue to Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri to Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Closed Monday

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