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Choy

$31 to $50

Chinese

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Great for fine wines

Choy brings nostalgic Chinese American flavors utilizing local Tennessee ingredients by consulting Michelin-Star & James Beard Award Winning Chef Brandon Jew. Our signature Whole Roasted Peking-Style Duck is our crown jewel and is served in ceremony while our dining room boasts grand mid-20th century Shanghai art-deco design that transports you back to the Golden Age era.

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From the OpenTable editors: Chinese American flavors meet Tennessee ingredients at this sleek restaurant named one of the 25 best in the city by The New York Times. Inspired by consulting chef Brandon Jew’s SF hotspot Mister Jiu's, Choy dishes up cross-cultural hits like roast duck with peanut butter hoisin and gulf snapper with fermented black beans. Beverage titans Justin Mueller & Abe Vucekovich have created an enviable drinks program spotlighting rare selections that pair perfectly with the food and moody interiors featuring grand emerald leather booths and artwork by acclaimed Nashville artist Ed Nash.

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Location
121B 12th Ave N., Nashville, TN 37203
Phone number
(615) 696-7353
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Chinese, Asian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Offers

Golden Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come join us on Sunday-Thursdays from 5pm-7pm at our Bar Top Only for $10 Wine & Cocktails, $6 Beer, and $8 Snacks! Walk-ins only.

Smashed Cucumbers$13.00
avocado, crispy seaweed
Sichuan-Spiced Cabbage$12.00
heaven facing chili, cilantro
Yellowtail Yusheng$23.00
asian pear, radish, toasted sesame
Egg Drop Soup$12.00
garlic chive schmaltz, cilantro
Sourdough Scallion Pancake$17.00
onion soubise, chive
Squid Ink Pork Wontons$24.00
wok-fried squid, fermented fresno chili
Prawn & Pork Shumai$16.00
ginger, carrot
'Salt & Pepper' Chicken Wings$17.00
white pepper, jalapeño, sweet soy
Xinjiang Lamb Ribs$19.00
cumin-spiced, soy pickles, gem lettuce
Mapo Tofu$26.00
minced flat iron, egg tofu custard, wagyu tallow chili

Large

Smoked Peking-Style Roast Duck (serves 2-3)$130.00
house made pancakes, peanut butter hoisin, duck liver mousse, scallions, cucumbers, cilantro
Salt-Baked Bucksnort Trout$49.00
smoked trout roe, ginger, scallion
Whole Sizzled Fish
leeks, ginger, fermented black bean, cilantro, peanut oil
Prime New York Strip Steak$65.00
black pepper gravy, sweet peppers, onions

Noodles • Rice

Beef Chow Fun$46.00
fresh wide noodles, prime flank, broccoli, horseradish
Gulf Shrimp Fried Rice$28.00
butternut squash, xo butter, chives, egg
Black Truffle & Blue Crab Fried Rice$39.00
parsnip, mushroom gravy, egg drop, scallion

Vegetables

Mushu Mushrooms$25.00
braised cabbage, peanut butter hoisin, egg
Caramelized Hakurei Turnips$15.00
cured beef heart, garlic, sacha
Wok-Charred Bok Choy$17.00
smashed garlic, oyster sauce
Oil-Blanched Green Beans$18.00
preserved radish, fermented black bean, country ham

What 102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Choy delivers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal food" and "impeccable service." Known for its "incredible Peking duck" and innovative dishes like squid ink wontons, the restaurant offers a "luxurious decor" and "thoughtful wine pairings." Patrons praise the "attentive and knowledgeable staff," making it a must-visit in Nashville.

102 Reviews

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Estie VIP
Nashville92 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delightful meal; everything was cooked perfectly and there were lots of choices. We will go back!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
5 stars just aren’t enough!! INCREDIBLE service and food. Unexpected very personal touch with the birthday message menu and hand signed card. Don’t wait, go experience choy for yourself!
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JasmineA
Las Vegas5 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
First I want to start of by saying the food was outstanding! However the service was mediocre and not seamless. The waiter suggested 4/6 small plates for a table of four. We ordered spiced cabbage, salt and pepper wings, prawn & pork shumai, beef chow, and blue crab rice. We expected to enjoy the fusion of all flavors at once. However the dishes come out in a tiered lineup essentially one item at a time. Our wait time for the food was extreme to point of our meal being comped. The staff was friendly and apologetic which I appreciate. The chilled glass wine cellar is the bulk of the ambience. The nitro espresso martini is one of the best in the city! The parking is awful although heads up they valet parking at the whole foods garage I didn’t know until I saw a sign after I already parked! Ultimately I’ll give them another shot based off the hospitable staff 7/10 overall.
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chase
Baton Rouge4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Choy has it all. Drinks, Ambience, and most of all the FOOD… Do not read another review. Make your reservation and experience it yourself.
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ThomasJ
Nashville11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent concept. Phenomenal food. 100% worth the visit.
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Xian VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Thank you for making Chuck’s birthday so special with the customized menus and service!
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Taylor VIP
Nashville4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Choy has won my heart - and stomach! Hands down my favorite restaurant in Nashville. I am here at least twice a month, and I’m treated like a new diner every time. The wait staff, bartenders, and cooks/chef go above and beyond to ensure I’m receiving more than just a meal, but an experience. Recently, we held a nonprofit event in the crane room and it was phenomenal! The family style tasting menu plus wine pairings created the perfect evening for networking and celebration. Thank you Nishaan, Chef Brian, and staff - I LOVE CHOY!
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Kristopher VIP
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible dining experience from start to finish. Easily the best high-end Chinese food option in Nashville. Maybe the best Chinese food in Nashville at all. The Peking duck rivals anything you would get in a major metropolitan city. The service is impeccable. The wine list is amazing And you can really tell a lot of thought and care and hard work has gone into creating choy
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Lindsay VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic Food. Best service we have had in Nashville with professional servers. Get the duck.
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Colby
Phoenix12 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
EXCELLENT meal and service. Pricey but absolutely worth it
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FAQs

Choy offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 696-7353.

Choy is rated 4.8 stars by 102 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

121B 12th Ave N., Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

Phone number
(615) 696-7353
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Chinese, Asian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Choy

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Golden Happy Hour

Small

Smashed Cucumbers$13.00

Sichuan-Spiced Cabbage$12.00

Yellowtail Yusheng$23.00

Egg Drop Soup$12.00

Sourdough Scallion Pancake$17.00

Squid Ink Pork Wontons$24.00

Prawn & Pork Shumai$16.00

'Salt & Pepper' Chicken Wings$17.00

Xinjiang Lamb Ribs$19.00

Mapo Tofu$26.00

Large

Smoked Peking-Style Roast Duck (serves 2-3)$130.00

Salt-Baked Bucksnort Trout$49.00

Whole Sizzled Fish

Prime New York Strip Steak$65.00

Noodles • Rice

Beef Chow Fun$46.00

Gulf Shrimp Fried Rice$28.00

Black Truffle & Blue Crab Fried Rice$39.00

Vegetables

Mushu Mushrooms$25.00

Caramelized Hakurei Turnips$15.00

Wok-Charred Bok Choy$17.00

Oil-Blanched Green Beans$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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