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Kisser

$$$$Restaurant · Japanese

Why we point you here

Michelin-charted Japanese cooking in Nashville that's worth the detour for quality without the premium.

Nashville's Japanese food scene gets serious at Kisser, where a Michelin Bib Gourmand proves you don't need to spend extravagantly for cooking that matters. It's the kind of place worth building a night around, delivering technique and flavor that earned recognition in a city still defining its culinary identity.

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Charted by Michelin Guide· Last verified 2026-07-11