Is it worth going out of your way for?

Yes, if you want technically assured Japanese comfort food at a Bib Gourmand price. It’s a destination for its category in Nashville.

For diners seeking focused, craft-driven Japanese plates in a casual, counter-driven setting. It works for solo visits, informal meals, and morning service.

What should you order?

The signatures: the Chicken Katsu Sandwich, the Spicy Miso Udon, and the Japanese Breakfast if visiting in the morning.

How do you get a table?

Reservations are taken via OpenTable.

Anything to know before you go?

It’s a small, counter-focused room with lunch and brunch hours only; it’s closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Let the kitchen pace your meal.

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Berry Hill · united-states

Kisser

Name: Kisser
Address: Inverness Avenue, 37204, Berry Hill, United States, Berry Hill, united-states

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Kisser is a Japanese comfort-food counter on Douglas Avenue, recognized in 2025 with a Michelin Bib Gourmand and an Opinionated About Dining Casual award. Chef Brian Lea’s menu focuses on handmade udon, a chicken katsu sandwich on milk bread, and a Japanese breakfast bento. The room is compact and workmanlike, with energy coming from the open kitchen rather than decor. It’s a technically precise but accessible option in Nashville’s growing tier of serious casual dining.

Address: Inverness Avenue, 37204, Berry Hill, United States
Cuisine: Japanese
City: Berry Hill

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Good to know

Is it worth going out of your way for?: Yes, if you want technically assured Japanese comfort food at a Bib Gourmand price. It’s a destination for its category in Nashville.
Who is it for?: For diners seeking focused, craft-driven Japanese plates in a casual, counter-driven setting. It works for solo visits, informal meals, and morning service.
What should you order?: The signatures: the Chicken Katsu Sandwich, the Spicy Miso Udon, and the Japanese Breakfast if visiting in the morning.
How do you get a table?: Reservations are taken via OpenTable.
Anything to know before you go?: It’s a small, counter-focused room with lunch and brunch hours only; it’s closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Let the kitchen pace your meal.

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