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Welcome to Koshō - Kosho by Tabu, Nashville, TN

Kosho by Tabu

4.8 (79)
$31 to $50
Japanese
538 6th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203-4235

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19:00
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Innovative
KOSHO is a modern eatery that celebrates the unique culinary techniques found in the diverse regions of Japan. From izakaya and yakitori to shabu shabu, we’re bringing bold flavors and creative dishes to Music City.

Our skilled bartenders will craft elevated cocktails that blend Japanese influences with flavors from around the world, making our bar program one of the most exciting in the city.

We can’t wait to welcome you soon!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Shabu-shabu, Yakitori
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 17:00–22:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Offers

  • Kosho Afters

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 20:45 - 21:45,Mon - Thu - 21:45 - 22:45,Fri - Sat - 22:45 - 23:45
    Introducing Kosho Afters - our take on late-night happy hour! Featuring exclusive menu items like the Late Plate Plus unbeatable food/drink specials you won't want to miss. Including BOGO on sake!! Pull up a seat - it all goes down during the last hour of service every night!

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What 79 people are saying

Kosho by Tabu reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kosho by Tabu offers a "fantastic experience" with "excellent food, drinks, service, and ambiance." Known for its "outstanding service" and "creative, delicious cocktails," the restaurant excels in Asian-inspired dishes like garlic noodles, wagyu croquettes, and bao buns. Guests rave about the "welcoming staff" and "impeccable hospitality," ensuring a memorable dining adventure.
79 Reviews
  1. Abbey

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious, the ambience was perfect, and our server Victoria was lovely! We will definitely be back!
    Kosho by TabuResponded 1 day ago
    Abbey, we are grateful that you came by and took the time to leave this encouraging review. We are lucky to have Vic and awesome guests like yourself. See you next time!

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  2. Kat VIP

    San Francisco19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was an interesting experience. The broth didn’t have much flavor but everything that went in it was good. The garlic noodles were great! The salmon crudo could have been good but it was a bit chewy, some pieces that is.
    Kosho by TabuResponded 1 day ago
    Hey Kat! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and helping us improve as a business. Sorry to hear that your experience was hit or miss; we strive for excellence all around. We'd love to have you back with us as we make adjustments. If you decide to come dine with us again, please contact our email before your visit so we can connect in person. Hope to see you soon!

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  3. Kristin VIP

    Atlanta11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fabulous, top to bottom. We went with two other couples so we were able to try almost everything on the menu. We honestly enjoyed every single thing we ordered, but notable standouts included the salmon crudo, edamame hummus, the pork belly yakitori, salmon yakitori, lamb lollipops, garlic noodle shared entree, the broccolini, and the bandana pudding desert. The cocktail program was also very solid and the sake drinkers at the table were pleased with the bottle they chose. We will definitely be back to try the shabu!
    Kosho by TabuResponded 1 day ago
    We believe food is best shared; glad you and your crew got to try it all (almost). Thanks for sharing your favorites. Shabu is in your near future–we'll see you then!

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  4. Rob

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was greeted by Will on entry by Will who immediately made us welcome. We sat at the Shabu bar which I would highly recommend. It’s a great experience and the ingredients were far better than we expected. Went with the Wagyu short rib. Tried the chicken skewer and a few appetizers. All were amazing. Ended with some matcha cheesecake. Most certainly will be coming back as the food, service, and price point all exceeded our expectations. Glad Kosho is here in Nashville. They will surely stick around for some time.
    Kosho by TabuResponded 1 day ago
    Will is an expert at making people feel welcomed–and you're certainly welcome anytime! SO great to hear that you got to try (and love) a variety of dishes. We're glad to be here in Nashville and we look forward to having you back with us again soon!

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  5. Thi VIP

    Mobile1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for my birthday with family and they exceeding expectations!!
    Kosho by TabuResponded 1 day ago
    We were honored to celebrate your special day with you, Thi! Hope to have you back again, special occasion or otherwise.

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  6. Lynde VIP

    Nashville28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a wonderful dinner and highly recommend sitting at the counter. All the food was delicious.
    Kosho by TabuResponded 1 day ago
    Love to hear it, Lynde. Please come see us again soon!

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  7. Danny

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    kosho by Tabu was wonderful , All the food was very good tasteful . It a small cozy dinning experience which we loved . Service was excellent .
    Kosho by TabuResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, Danny! Your feedback means the world to us. Please come by again soon!

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  8. Vanessa

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our experience at this new, intimate, downtown restaurant. Especially liked the Wagyu Croquettes and matcha cheesecake! Also enjoyed cocktail #7. The staff went out of their way to ensure we were well taken care of! Next time, we hope to reserve a spot at the Shabu Bar. We will be back!
    Kosho by TabuResponded 1 day ago
    We were glad to take care of you, Vanessa! Great to hear that you loved the food, drinks, and service. Looking forward to having you back for shabu!

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  9. Laitin

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great good and great service. Joyous was our server and she was great! Really knowledgeable of the menu and really personable.
    Kosho by TabuResponded 1 day ago
    Love to hear it, Laitin. We're grateful to have Joyous in the kosho family, just as we're grateful for guests like you. Come back soon!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was a 5 star! Vibes, service, food, ambience, & service! We sat at the Shabu Bar and enjoyed the hot pot, which was fabulous- we also order a lot from the main menu and wow! Everything was amazing! We are already planning our next visit back!
    Kosho by TabuResponded 1 day ago
    We'll gladly take 5-star everything! Thanks for this encouraging review, friend. Can't wait to have you back for more!

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FAQs

Kosho by Tabu is rated 4.8 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.

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538 6th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203-4235

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 17:00–22:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Shabu-shabu, Yakitori
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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