Icon

Choy

$31 to $50

Chinese

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 28, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 20 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Chinese, Asian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(615) 696-7353
Website
http://www.choynashville.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
121B 12th Ave N., Nashville, TN 37203
Neighbourhood
The Gulch
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We offer parking validation in the Whole Foods Parking Garage next door. $12 for 4 hours. There is also free street parking available around the neighborhood.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Offers

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

Smashed CucumbersUS$13.00
avocado, crispy seaweed
Sichuan-Spiced CabbageUS$12.00
heaven facing chili, cilantro
Yellowtail YushengUS$23.00
asian pear, radish, toasted sesame
Egg Drop SoupUS$12.00
garlic chive schmaltz, cilantro
Sourdough Scallion PancakeUS$17.00
onion soubise, chive
Squid Ink Pork WontonsUS$24.00
wok-fried squid, fermented fresno chili
Prawn & Pork ShumaiUS$16.00
ginger, carrot
'Salt & Pepper' Chicken WingsUS$17.00
white pepper, jalapeño, sweet soy
Xinjiang Lamb RibsUS$19.00
cumin-spiced, soy pickles, gem lettuce
Mapo TofuUS$26.00
minced flat iron, egg tofu custard, wagyu tallow chili

Large

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

Noodles • Rice

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

Vegetables

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

What 97 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Choy offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food and service." The Peking duck is a "must order" and the scallion pancake with caviar delights. The staff is attentive, adding personalized touches like birthday menus. The atmosphere is vibrant with great music and a "modern elevated" ambiance. Highly recommended for any special occasion.

97 Reviews

TJ
ThomasJ
Nashville
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent concept. Phenomenal food. 100% worth the visit.
Is this helpful?
X
Xian
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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!
Is this helpful?
K
Kristopher
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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
Is this helpful?
L
Lindsay
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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.
Is this helpful?
C
Colby
Phoenix
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
EXCELLENT meal and service. Pricey but absolutely worth it
Is this helpful?
M
Michael
Nashville
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
It was fine. The description of the "Golden Happy Hour" on the website was a bit misleading.
Is this helpful?
J
Jallel
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service - Michelin star worthy and worth a visit!
Is this helpful?
C
Corinne
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An Unforgettable Feast at Choy If you’re looking for a sign to book a table at Choy, this is it. I went in with high expectations, and somehow, they still managed to blow me away. Let’s start with the absolute star of the night: the duck. I don’t know what kind of magic they’re working in that kitchen, but this was next-level. Crispy, flavorful, and so good that it made us all go quiet for a minute—which, if you know our group, is saying something. Worth every penny. Now, let’s talk wine. The sommelier, Justin, is a wizard. He paired our wines so perfectly with each dish that we started trusting him with life decisions. Service? Impeccable. Our waiter was incredibly accommodating, especially with the gluten-free folks in our group. No eye rolls, no hesitation—just great recommendations and careful attention to detail. That level of hospitality is rare and so appreciated. Overall, Choy is a must-visit. The food is spectacular, the service is top-notch, and if you leave without trying the duck, you’ve made a terrible mistake. I’ll absolutely be back!!
Is this helpful?
J
Jonathane
VIP
Alabama
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the ambience, food was amazing (definitely recommend the sizzling fish). Amazing music, wonderful staff. I did lose my card but the staff was helpful and was able to find it and return to me. 10/10
Is this helpful?
J
Jim
VIP
Nashville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We finally had a chance to try Choy last night for my wife's birthday. They had printed Happy Birthday with my wife's name on the menu so the evening started with a personalized touch that was consistent thru the evening. The food was a combination of traditional with innovative techniques or ingredients. We started with the scallion sourdough pancake with caviar which was amazing. Smashed cucumbers, pig ear terrine, shrimp fried rice, bok choy and the smoked peking duck which was perfectly cooked - moist and tender with crispy skin and the subtle smoke flavor throughout. If you go you should definitely have the duck even if it is enough for 4 (we took the rest to go). All in all a marvelous experience and a welcome addition to Nashville's fine dining scene.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

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

Choy is rated 4.8 stars by 97 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 28, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Neighbourhood
The Gulch
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Chinese, Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We offer parking validation in the Whole Foods Parking Garage next door. $12 for 4 hours. There is also free street parking available around the neighborhood.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.choynashville.com/
Phone number
(615) 696-7353

Choy

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Golden Happy Hour

Small

Smashed CucumbersUS$13.00

Sichuan-Spiced CabbageUS$12.00

Yellowtail YushengUS$23.00

Egg Drop SoupUS$12.00

Sourdough Scallion PancakeUS$17.00

Squid Ink Pork WontonsUS$24.00

Prawn & Pork ShumaiUS$16.00

'Salt & Pepper' Chicken WingsUS$17.00

Xinjiang Lamb RibsUS$19.00

Mapo TofuUS$26.00

Large

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

Salt-Baked Bucksnort TroutUS$49.00

Whole Sizzled Fish

Prime New York Strip SteakUS$65.00

Noodles • Rice

Beef Chow FunUS$46.00

Gulf Shrimp Fried RiceUS$28.00

Black Truffle & Blue Crab Fried RiceUS$39.00

Vegetables

Mushu MushroomsUS$25.00

Caramelized Hakurei TurnipsUS$15.00

Wok-Charred Bok ChoyUS$17.00

Oil-Blanched Green BeansUS$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Choy offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Choy restaurant rated?

Is Choy currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information