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Tansuo, Nashville, TN

Tansuo

4.0
4
1797 Reviews
$31 to $50
Chinese
Award-winning restaurant, Tansuo, has successfully filled the culinary gap and Nashville’s longing for fun yet eclectic Chinese cuisine! Meaning “to explore” in Cantonese, Tansuo offers contemporary Chinese cuisine, refreshingly innovative cocktails and a seductively sophisticated interior. While dark and sexy, bejeweled in deep, bold colors with eye-catching design elements, our unique Gulch restaurant is truly approachable and fun! The stunning lights of colorful lanterns, reminiscent of a late night Hong Kong market, adorn the high ceilings and set the mood to impress and be impressed. Planning a group event? From business lunches to birthday celebrations, we have you covered. We have a fully private dining room and additional spaces perfect for group dining as well as the offsite catering options for lunch, dinner and receptions. Let us help make your next event one to remember!

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2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 16 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Chinese, Asian

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (615) 782-6786

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Catering

    Tansuo can be delivered to your door at work or at home! With lunch catering menus starting at $12 per person, let us transform your next business meeting with delicious Chinese cuisine featuring dishes such as Shrimp Spring Rolls, Sichuan Cucumber Salad, Shanghai Pork Belly Fried Rice and General Tso's Chicken. Hosting a dinner at your home and don't want to cook, we have you covered! Ready to place an order? Complete an inquiry form on our website: tansuonashville.com/private-dining-catering/. Have questions? Email us: events@tansuonashville.com.

  • Private party facilities

    The award-winning and highly acclaimed Tansuo has successfully filled the culinary gap and Nashville’s longing for a fun yet eclectic Chinese restaurant! Tansuo offers contemporary Chinese cuisine, refreshingly innovative cocktails and a seductively sophisticated interior.

  • Private party contact

    Stacey Wilson: (888) 654-9103

  • Neighborhood

    The Gulch

  • Cross street

    12th avenue and grundy street

  • Parking details

    Street Parking is limited but we have partnered with Whole Foods located on 12th & Broadway. Bring your parking ticket in with you and we will validate it. The rate with validation is $12 for the first 3 hours.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,797 people are saying

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4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Nashville

    Innovative

  • Nashville

    Romantic

  • Nashville

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  1. JamesS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful interior, fantastic food, and good service. Our group of 6 had no complaints! We’re still raving about the food the next day…
  2. ShannonW

    Memphis/West TN

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    I had great expectations of this restaurant. The decor was very beautiful. But the food was like an upscale Chinese restaurant. It was too quiet in there. I’m a big fan of Maneet Chauhan, so I had high hopes that were unrealized. It was ok but not fabulous. Someone should do something about the restaurant that is closed beside Tansuo. The place is in very bad repair and unsightly. It’s what you walk past to go into Tansuo. We probably won’t return.
  3. JillF

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Special chef dinner with Maneet Chauhan. It was amazing.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food!! We will be back. Traveling from out of town.
  5. GuillermoS

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    Not memorable.
  6. Anonymous

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Ok meal, not spectacular
  7. DanielD

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My Christmas present was dinner at one of Maneet Chauhan’s restaurants. It was fabulous. The only thing that would have made it better is if she was there. Unfortunately, I missed her by a week. But the food and service were phenomenal. Elena was wonderful.
  8. Ritz

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I loved the tone of the restaurant . The dim lighting definitely gave a romantic vibe. The food was DEELISH . A little pricey , not extreme though. The quality/taste of the food made up for the price .
  9. SarahC

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had the chili oil dumplings, long life noodles and the special for the evening - angry crab. Each dish was OUTSTANDING. Absolutely recommend.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Very nice! Tiffany was awesome.
  11. AndreaR

    Nashville

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    No valet & no parking. I realize there is construction going on, but at least have a reasonable $$ viable option for parking. Service was excellent, food wasn’t consistent in temperature between dishes. My life noodles dish was room temp & the ratio of noodles to veggies & seafood was 1:5.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chef Maneet was amazing. She is such a down to earth person. The food was great.
  13. eklind

    Memphis/West TN

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    This use to be our fav place pre Covid. This was our first time back and they’ve taken everything unique and wonderful off their menu and hiked up the prices. Was almost $100 for two entrees and drinks. Really loud music that did not fit the atmosphere. So sad.
  14. SherryWoods

    Las Vegas

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The shrimp Rangoon was the best I have ever had. We ordered it twice. The beef and broccoli was very good. The menu was not as creative as our original visit but still good.
  15. CraigB

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Food was incredible! Service needs work. Everything we ordered was amazing. Every single dish was worth it.
  16. CassandraD

    Nashville

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    I really wanted this to be good, but it just wasn't. We ordered the spring rolls and the dumplings to start. I swear the ones I get from trader joes have more flavor. Then we shared the chicken chow mein, general tso's chicken and the chicken fried rice. The chow mein was literally spaghetti noodles with sliced bell peppers. No flavor, very bland. The rice tasted like it was not rinsed, very stodgy and not much flavor. The general tso's chicken was not bad, but it didn't blow me away. For a restaurant with Maneet's name on it I really wanted this to be good, but it was almost embarrassing how bad it was.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Fhlojddd deducing been nice fan chat Judge Haha have King muh
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the tofu and chilli oil dumps
  19. Pickyeater

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Our server, Bianca, was lovely and very helpful...the food was good, not great...:)..I would go back again because quality of food seemed fine, I probably just ordered the wrong things..:)
  20. CindyL

    Nashville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    A huge disappointment. Almost empty restaurant and poor service. Food was unimpressive. We had hoped for more.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Terrible food and outrageously overpriced.
  22. KimC

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice dinner with friends. Food was very good. Server was knowledgeable about the food and offered suggestions.
  23. PhilipW

    Dubai

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience1
    Great service but average food and no ambience, the place was empty. Maybe better on a different night.
  24. MaryH

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! Will definitely go back!
  25. Hhhkk

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Food was tasteless, rice was over cooked and price would have been high even for average food.
  26. ChristyR

    Nashville

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Very few patrons but the service was still slow and the server was unhelpful with recommendations. Requested meal in courses and received every single dish simultaneously. Food was tasty but the overall experience had us wishing we had chosen a different restaurant.
  27. CatherineD

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    The serving staff was kind, but they were clearly understaffed and running a bit behind on things. They let us know this and they also kept mentioning how they needed to use plastic cups because they didn’t have any clean glasses at the moment. However, the food was very good. It is not authentic cuisine but everything had flavor and I enjoyed it. The cocktail was quite average and they still had fall inspired cocktails on their menu in January. Parking is a bit rough around, but that’s to be expected in Nashville. It was very pretty inside and the decor was cute.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great Atmosphere and Service. We started with Chili Oil Dumplings that were incredibly good, and then our group shared several items. The General TSO brussels sprouts were loved by all. The General TSO Chicken was agreed to be the best we had ever eaten. However, we found the Fried Rice with Chicken needed more flavor but it fortunately was a nice compliment to our meal when sharing the Nashville Hot Chicken Lo Mein. We all like spicy Asian style food but we found the sambal over powering and if we weren’t able to share some other dishes— this dish by itself was too overpowering for us. We had a good experience overall, and while we see most people enjoy the Nashville Hot Lo Mein from reviews, I don’t think we would have enjoyed our evening as much if this was our only primary dish.
  29. MichelleS

    Nashville

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience5
    It’s a strong eh.
  30. be615

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    The service was just bad. Took three tries to get a drink order acknowledged and placed, and then the bartender didn’t know how to make a very common cocktail. Server didn’t share specials until everyone but the last person had ordered and he had to ask. The food was meh other than the dumplings which were great. Such a major disappointment.
  31. Taylor

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    It was New Year’s Eve and we were expecting a festive atmosphere and it was oddly quiet and empty feeling. We ordered beef and broccoli and for 38 dollars we were pretty disappointed. It tasted like a cheap Chinese restaurant and wasn’t even hot. We have been here before and it seems like it’s gone very downhill as far as quality and taste.
  32. JodiA

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious & the space is lovely and relaxing even when the main floor was full.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Very underwhelming experience. Mediocre service and food. Worst part of the meal was oddly the rice. Way overcooked - similar to oatmeal. Expect much better at this price point, especially when the concept is from a renowned chef. Cocktails were too sweet and average at best. Servers took no time to explain the menu and were unfamiliar with some of the ingredients. Choice of music was blah and way too loud. Also, this restaurant is not an Applebees - there is no need for TVs. Won’t be back anytime soon. Very disappointed!
  34. JessicaH

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome way to celebrate my birthday and Nashville!
  35. TameraP

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We went to here for Christmas Eve dinner. Our server had a great personality and just the right balance of checking in and talking to us. She made some great recommendations and offered to customize the chow main dish to make it a little spicier for me. Everyone’s small bites and dinners or delivery shifts. The only reason I didn’t write the food if I is because each person had a mistake with their order. We had ordered pad Thai with no onions and yet there were onions. The chow mein was ordered with chicken yeti there was no chicken. And the General Tso‘s chicken was supposed to come with fried rice, but we got white rice. Our server offered to bring the chicken, but I did not want to add it after the fact. It was a delightful meal otherwise. The value was right on target and if it wasn’t for the mistakes with everyone’s orders, I would’ve rated all categorizes at five . I will be back.
  36. Huntsleeper

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Terrible! Had spring rolls and they tasted worse than frozen ones. We the two of us got the bill we were charged a gratuity for a party of six or more?.?.? When we asked why, was told that the “computer” automatically added it because of it being Christmas Eve, but no where on the menu was anything like that mentioned. I completely understand for large parties but we should have been told, and the amount was on the taxed amount of the bill. Felt bad that the waitress was left to explain. We now know why the restaurant was empty. Will not go back or recommend.
  37. ShelaghM

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service and atmosphere. Menu was very simple. Quite expensive.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great date night spot! I wanted to take my partner out for a romantic night without completely breaking the bank. Food was amazing. Service and value both solid as well. Highly recommend the chili oil dumplings!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    If you know anything about Chinese food, please do not go here. Every single item was bland or lacked in true Chinese flavor. The only flavor is chicken bouillon. Even the fried rice was terrible how does one mess up fried rice. The servers were kind but the price is not worth eating terrible food for nice servers. Panda express is 1000% better than whatever this was. I am truly disappointed. Restaurant: please hire new cooks or chef.
  40. Hello3

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is outstanding. Each appetizer had perfect flavors and textures. The 4 main courses that we had were also outstanding. I'm not listing the courses only because each dish is delicious. The waiter was such an informative and knowledgeable guide for the menu. Thank you Tansuo for a great meal.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Tansuo using the Order Online button. Tansuo also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 782-6786.

Tansuo is rated 4 stars by 1797 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Tansuo

121B 12th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    12th avenue and grundy street

  • Neighborhood

    The Gulch

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Chinese, Asian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Street Parking is limited but we have partnered with Whole Foods located on 12th & Broadway. Bring your parking ticket in with you and we will validate it. The rate with validation is $12 for the first 3 hours.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (615) 782-6786

  • Catering

    Tansuo can be delivered to your door at work or at home! With lunch catering menus starting at $12 per person, let us transform your next business meeting with delicious Chinese cuisine featuring dishes such as Shrimp Spring Rolls, Sichuan Cucumber Salad, Shanghai Pork Belly Fried Rice and General Tso's Chicken. Hosting a dinner at your home and don't want to cook, we have you covered! Ready to place an order? Complete an inquiry form on our website: tansuonashville.com/private-dining-catering/. Have questions? Email us: events@tansuonashville.com.

  • Private party facilities

    The award-winning and highly acclaimed Tansuo has successfully filled the culinary gap and Nashville’s longing for a fun yet eclectic Chinese restaurant! Tansuo offers contemporary Chinese cuisine, refreshingly innovative cocktails and a seductively sophisticated interior.

  • Private party contact

    Stacey Wilson: (888) 654-9103

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