Egyptian (food truck + patio)Nolensville Pike$$$$
King Tut's
An Egyptian food truck with a twinkle-lit patio on Nolensville Pike. Critics call its falafel the best in town; the zoo is nearby.
#16 in Global
What to get
- Open-faced falafel sandwich with tahini
- Fried eggplant with tahini
- Harissa chicken bowl
- Beef and lamb kofta
When to go
Lunch or an early dinner. Pair it with the Nashville Zoo nearby (Infatuation).
Insider tip
It's a truck with a twinkle-lit patio and a newer indoor space; build an Egyptian 'meat and three' with baba ghanoush, Egyptian salad and slaw.
Find it
- Phone
- (615) 944-3735
- Website
- kingtutsnashville.com
- Reservations
- walk-in only
Recognition
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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