In an effort to support our Asian, Asian-American and Pacific Islander neighbors I’ve compiled a list of Asian/Asian-American/Pacific Islander owned businesses in Nashville and the surrounding area. Please consider visiting one of these restaurants, markets, tea and juice shops or other businesses the next time you’re eating out or shopping and support these communities with your dollars.
These are crowdsourced so please let me know if there need to be any edits, updates or removals.
You can also see all of these businesses on a Google Map I created.
Dollars, as we know, though, aren’t enough. Some other organizations to follow, support and learn from (remember to pay for the time these leaders give and the knowledge you gain!) are here:
ARTICLES
A Target on Our Backs – Bitter Southerner
On Eyes That Kiss in the Corners & Talking to Our Kids About Anti-Asian Racism – Romper
The Atlanta Shootings: Call it a Hate Crime – Dear Asian Youth
LEADERS IN THE ASIAN, ASIAN-AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITIES
Annie Wu
Kim Saira
RESOURCES
Anti-Racism Resources for the AAPI Community – Cornell University
Challenging Anti-Asian Bias and Acting as an Ally – Anti-Defamation League
Resources for Addressing Anti-Asian Racism in the Time of Coronavirus – Asia Society
StopAAPIHate.org
Stop Asian Hate – Say Yes Blog
Stop Anti-Asian Racism and Violence (Reading List) – Powell’s
Supporting the AAPI Community – So You Want To Talk About
*Sign the petition to Condemn Hate and Violence Against Asian American Women via The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum
(Please also share some recommendations for more organizations and leaders to follow as well as resources like books and trainings to recommend.)
NASHVILLE RESTAURANTS
Ate’s Filipino Kitchen @atesfilipinokitchen
https://atenashville.com
AVO @eatavo
http://www.eatavo.com
Bangkokville
https://bangkokvillenashville.com
Banh Mi + Roll @banhmiandrollplus
https://banhmiandrollplus.com
Chang Noi Thai Lao Fusion Food Truck @changnoifoodtruck
http://changnoifoodtruck.com/menu
China Dragon
http://www.chinadragontn.com
Degthai @degthaistreetfood
https://degthai.com
Eastside Banh Mi @eastsidebanhmi
https://www.eastsidebanhmi.com
Far East Nashville @fareastnashville
http://www.fareastnashville.com
Ginger Thai Restaurant
https://www.gingerthairestaurant.org
Hai’s Sushi & Pho @haisushiandpho
https://sites.google.com/site/haisushipho
Kien Giang
https://www.yelp.com/biz/kien-giang-nashville
Koi Sushi & Thai
https://www.koisushithai.com
Korea House Restaurant
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Korea-House/218753291479004
Laovin’ It – Lao Food Truck @laovinit
https://www.laovinit.com
Love, Peace & Pho @lovepeaceandpho
http://lovepeaceandpho.net
Lucky Bamboo China Bistro
http://www.luckybamboochinabistro.com
Mama Yang and Daughter @mamayanganddaughter
https://www.eatmamayang.com
Midori Japanese Korean Restaurant
https://www.midorijapanesekoreanrestaurant.com
Mikado Japanese Steakhouse
https://www.mikadonashville.com
Miss Saigon
http://misssaigontn.com
Pho Ann
https://www.facebook.com/phoann.nashville/
Pho T & N
https://www.facebook.com/Pho-TN-West-Nashville-Vietnamese-restaurant-151295595719142/
Poke Bros. @eatpokebros
https://eatpokebros.com
PM @pm_nashville
https://www.pmnashville.com
Samurai Sushi
https://www.samurainashville.com
Samurai Sushi and Korean Pub @samuraisushiandkoreanpub
http://surasamurai.com
Shabu-Shabu Nashville Hot Pot & Grill
https://www.shabuhotpotandgrill.com
Siam Cafe
https://www.facebook.com/Siam-Cafe-Nashville-162530120438919/
The Smiling Elephant @smilingelephantnashville
https://www.thesmilingelephant.com
Sonobana Restaurant @sonobana_nashville
http://sonobananashville.com/home.htm
Steam Boys @eatsteamboys
https://www.steamboys.com
Sushi Circle
https://www.facebook.com/sushicirclenash/
Suzy Wong’s House of Yum @suzywongyum
https://www.suzywongsnashville.com
Thai Esane @thaiesane
https://thaiesane.com
Thai Kitchen
https://www.facebook.com/Thai-Kitchen-Berry-Hill-392102824191124/
Thai Ni Yom @eatthainiyom
https://www.facebook.com/eatthainiyom/
Thai Papaya @tpr.615
https://www.thaipapayatn.com
Umami Asian Fusion @umami_nashville
https://umaminashville.com
Vinh-Long
https://www.yelp.com/biz/vinh-long-nashville
VN Pho & Deli
https://www.yelp.com/biz/vn-pho-and-deli-nashville
Vui’s Kitchen @vuiskitchen
https://www.vuiskitchen.com
NASHVILLE JUICE + BUBBLE TEA
Juice Bar @juicebarnashville
https://www.ilovejuicebar.com
Royal Boba: Handcrafted Milk Tea @royalboba
https://www.theroyalboba.com
WIN Bubble Tea @winbubbletea
https://winbubbletea.com
Yin Yang Tea @drinkyinyangtea
https://www.facebook.com/drinkyinyangtea/
NASHVILLE FOOD MARKETS
Aloha Fish Company @alohafishcompany
https://www.alohafishcompany.com
InterAsian Market + Deli @interasian
https://interasianmarket.com
K+S World Market @kswrldmarket
https://ksworldmarket.com
Little Saigon Market
https://www.facebook.com/LittleSaiGonMarketNashville/
Pandesal TN @pandesaltn
https://www.facebook.com/pandesalTN/
Sonobana Market @sonobana_nashville
http://sonobananashville.com/grocery.pdf
NASHVILLE NON-FOOD BUSINESSES
AA Foot Spa
https://www.yelp.com/biz/aa-foot-spa-nashville
Camellia Fiber Company @camelliafibercompany
https://camelliafibercompany.com
CHAO Nail Bar @chaonailbar
https://chaonailbar.com
Light by Iris Photography @lightbyiris
https://www.lightbyiris.com
The Nail Place
https://www.thenailplaceon8.com
Pet Musings @petmusings
https://petmusings.com
Rolling Colors Paint Company @rollingcolorspaintingco
https://www.facebook.com/RollingColorsPaintCompany/
Suki’s Alterations
https://www.facebook.com/alterationsbysuki/
DONELSON RESTAURANTS
Bamboo Garden
https://www.yelp.com/biz/bamboo-garden-nashville
China King
https://www.chinakingnashville.com
Dear Sushi
https://www.facebook.com/myDearSushi/
Shipley Do-Nuts
https://www.facebook.com/shipleydonutsdonelson
DONELSON NON-FOOD BUSINESSES
Snappy Nails
https://snappynailsnashville.com
MADISON, GALLATIN, RIVERGATE RESTAURANTS
Arigato Sayonara Japanese Restaurant
https://www.arigatosayonarajapaneserestaurant.com
China Cottage
http://www.chinacottagenashville.com
Sapporo Japanese + Korean Restaurant
https://mysapporo.com
HERMITAGE RESTAURANTS
Chikuyo Tei
http://www.chikuyoteitn.net
Donut Palace
https://www.facebook.com/Donut-Palace-503538113054808/
Dusit Thai
http://dusitthaitn.com
Steam Boys @eatsteamboys
https://www.steamboys.com
Wings Express
https://www.wingsexpresstn.com
HERMITAGE NON-FOOD BUSINESSES
Attractive Nails
https://www.yelp.com/biz/attractive-nails-hermitage
MT. JULIET RESTAURANTS
Chada Thai & Sushi
https://www.chadathaitn.com
Firecracker Hot Chicken
https://www.facebook.com/firecrackerhotchicken/
Gourmet Donuts
https://www.yelp.com/biz/gourmet-donuts-mount-juliet
Pho Lee Noodle Soup @pholeenoodle
https://www.facebook.com/PhoLeeNoodle/
Saigon Basil
https://www.saigonbasiltn.com
Smiley Thai @smileythaiandsushi
https://smileythaiandsushi.com
Yummy Pho Bac
https://www.yelp.com/biz/yummy-pho-bac-mt-juliet
HENDERSONVILLE, GOODLETTSVILLE RESTAURANTS
Eating Thai
https://www.eatingthairestaurant.com
Fortune House
https://www.yelp.com/biz/fortune-house-chinese-restaurant-hendersonville
Rice Box
https://www.yelp.com/biz/fortune-house-chinese-restaurant-hendersonville
HENDERSONVILLE NON-FOOD BUSINESSES
Indian Lake Cleaners
https://www.yelp.com/biz/indian-lake-cleaners-hendersonville
BELLEVUE, FAIRVIEW, DICKSON RESTAURANTS
China Spring
https://www.chinaspringnashvilletn.com
Dickson Donuts
https://www.yelp.com/biz/dickson-donuts-dickson
Fairview Fresh Deli Donuts
https://www.facebook.com/FairviewDonuts/
Sakura
https://www.yelp.com/biz/sakura-japanese-cuisine-nashville-2
SMYRNA, LAVERGNE RESTAURANTS
Karen Thai and Sushi Restaurant
https://www.karenthaisushitogo.com/
King Chef
https://www.kingcheftn.com
Maemax Market and Restaurant @maemaxmarket
http://maemaxmarket.com
Sitane Market and Deli
https://www.yelp.com/biz/sitane-market-and-deli-smyrna
Thida Thai
https://www.thidathaismyrna.net
Yummy Poki @yummypoki
http://www.yummypoki.com
SMYRNA, LAVERGNE FOOD MARKETS
Maemax Market and Restaurant @maemaxmarket
http://maemaxmarket.com
Sitane Market and Deli
https://www.yelp.com/biz/sitane-market-and-deli-smyrna
SMYRNA, LAVERGNE NON-FOOD BUSINESSES
Kidz Adventure Center
https://www.facebook.com/Kidz-Adventure-Center-108682434301145/
MURFREESBORO RESTAURANTS
Fulin’s Asian Cuisine
https://fulins.com/locations/murfreesboro-tn
Ginger Thai Bistro
https://www.gingerthairestaurant.org
Pad Thai Cafe @padthaicafemurfreesboro
https://padthaimurfreesboro.com
Poke Fun @pokemurfreesboro
https://www.pokefuntn.co
Taste of Thai Cuisine
https://www.facebook.com/tasteofthaimurfreesboro/
Xiao’s Hibachi & Sushi @xiaoshibachiandsushi
http://xiaoshibachisushi.com
MURFREESBORO JUICE + BUBBLE TEA
Bubble Tea Cafe
https://www.yelp.com/biz/bubble-tea-cafe-murfreesboro
Coffee Fusion @coffeefusionmurfreesboro
https://www.facebook.com/thecoffeefusion/
Varin’s Sweet Shop @varinsweetshop
https://www.facebook.com/varinsweetshop/
MURFREESBORO FOOD MARKETS
Kim’s International Market
https://www.facebook.com/KimsMarketMurfreesboro/
MURFREESBORO NON-FOOD BUSINESSES
Vogue Nail Bar
https://www.facebook.com/Vogue-Nail-Bar-110498513719412/
ANTIOCH RESTAURANTS
Chopstick House
https://www.chopstickhousetn.com
Everest
https://www.everestrestaurantandbar.com
Hai Woon Dai
http://www.haiwoondai.com
King Market Cafe
http://www.kingmarkettn.com
Sichuan Hot Pot & Asian Cuisine @nashvillehotpot
http://www.hotpotnashville.com
So Gong Dong Tofu House
https://www.yelp.com/biz/so-gong-dong-tofu-house-antioch
Umami Asian Fusion @umami_nashville
https://umaminashville.com
ANTIOCH FOOD MARKETS
Fresh and Fresh International Grocery
https://www.facebook.com/Fresh-and-Fresh-International-Market-1470934376284873/
King Market
http://www.kingmarkettn.com
BRENTWOOD RESTAURANTS
Madai Korean & Sushi Restaurant
https://madai-korean-sushi-restaurant.business.site
The Poki @the.poki
https://www.thepoki.com
Soy Bistro @soybistro
https://soybistro.com
Thai Esane Brentwood @thaiesane
https://thaiesane.com
BRENTWOOD NON-FOOD BUSINESSES
Alterations by Kay
https://b-m.facebook.com/Alterations-by-Kay-1859039674322383/
COOL SPRINGS, FRANKLIN RESTAURANTS
Maki Mojo
https://b-m.facebook.com/Alterations-by-Kay-1859039674322383/
Sunset Sushi & Thai Restaurant
https://sunsetsushiandthai.com
Vui’s Kitchen @vuiskitchen
https://www.vuiskitchen.com
COOL SPRINGS, FRANKLIN JUICE + BUBBLE TEA
Ice Point Cafe @icepointcafe
http://www.icepointcafe.com
Sweet Dreams Bakery & Bubble Tea @sweetdreamsbakerybubbletea
http://dreamsbakery.com
Spring Hill RESTAURANTS
T-OP Cold Grill Ice Cream @topcoldgrillfranklin
http://topcoldgrillicecream.com
NOLENSVILLE RESTAURANTS
Ozeki Grill and Thai Kitchen
https://www.ozekigrillandthaikitchen.com
OLD HICKORY RESTAURANTS
Simply Thai
https://simplythai1.wixsite.com/simplythai
OLD HICKORY NON-FOOD BUSINESSES
TMT Nails & Spa
https://www.facebook.com/TMT-Nails-Spa-975372099183019/
