Kisser

A 2024 James Beard Best New Restaurant awardee, Kisser is a casual joint in East Nashville’s Highland Yards shopping center. Japanese comfort food is the source of inspiration, so you’ll likely find chicken katsu sandwiches, curry dishes and fun spins on udon noodles (ahem, creamy bacon udon). Make a point to try the yellowtail collar—it’s marinated in ponzu, lemon and daikon—and is ideal for splitting amongst two. Try the chirashi bowl for a decadent start to the meal.