Japanese lunchEast Nashville$$$$
Kisser
A lunch-only Japanese spot in East Nashville with a Michelin Bib Gourmand: onigiri, soba, sandwiches and grilled fish.
#2 in Global
What to get
- Onigiri trio (snow crab, cod roe, kabocha curry)
- Grilled yellowtail collar with ponzu
- Chicken katsu sandwich on milk bread
- Miso crème brûlée
When to go
Bookings open at noon on the 1st of each month for the next month; tables are always held for walk-ins (official).
Insider tip
Max party size is 6. Little sibling Babychan (Japanese bakery-café) is in Germantown's Neuhoff District. Kisser is part of the Strategic Hospitality family but doesn't take Strategic gift cards.
Heads up
Lunch only, no dinner service.
Find it
- Website
- kisserrestaurant.com
- Reservations
- recommended
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 Something out of date?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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