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Tansuo, Nashville, TN

Tansuo

4.3 (1904)
$31 to $50
Chinese
121B 12th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (615) 782-6786
  • Website
    http://www.tansuonashville.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Tansuo will be sure to impress at your next business meeting! With lunch catering menus starting at $18 per person, treat your office to Chinese cuisine featuring dishes such as Vegetable Spring Rolls, Napa Cabbage Salad and General Tso's Chicken. Ready to place an order? Complete an inquiry form on our website: 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    121B 12th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203
  • Neighborhood
    The Gulch & North 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 1,904 people are saying

Tansuo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

1,896 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville1 review

    2.0

    Dined on January 13, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Both members of my party got sick shortly after our meal

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  2. ChadH

    Nashville1 review

    2.0

    Dined on January 12, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Maybe I hyped myself up but just wasn't impressed.

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  3. BrittaE

    Austin1 review

    2.0

    Dined on January 6, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I went with my husband on a Saturday night around 5:30p and the place was relatively empty. Our server was nice and attentive and the drinks were VERY strong. The food was extremely unimpressive for what they are charging. We got the chili oil dumplings to start - they were okay, not the best I've ever had and there was an extreme lack of spice that one would expect with a dish containing chili oil. We split the general tso's chicken and dan-dan noodles and both were also extremely underwhelming. The chicken had an off-putting taste and was more chewy than crunchy; the dan-dan noodles tasted like hamburger helper (this dish also contained chili oil but we couldn't tell - almost asked for some but then realized after double checking the menu that it was already in the dish). Overall would come back here to try a happy hour if they bring one back, but based on the quality of the food and the price tag do not plan on returning or recommending to our friends.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there on the early side of NYE, and had a comfortably horseshoe booth in the center of the restaurant.. and there were only two of us. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive enough without being overbearing. The dishes and cocktails are delicious. I particularly enjoyed my Lucky Cherry cocktail, Nashville hot chicken wontons, and duck two ways. Enjoy!

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  5. RyanC

    Nashville1 review

    1.0

    Dined on December 30, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Place was freezing when we got there and servers acted like it was ok. Food was grossly expensive and mediocre. Very surprised for a Chauhan establishment. The chow mein noodles were overcooked, and cost $26 with tofu. Would have been happier with any normal Chinese takeout. The mixed drinks were horrendous and over $15 each. Was a rare date night with my wife and we spent $160 and will never go back. So disappointing.

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  6. Date

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time here. We ordered 3 small plates. The okra, beef dumplings, and their rangoon . For the main dish we shared duck two ways, and it was delicious. I’m not much of a sweets person but I ordered their matcha crème brûlée for dessert. I could eat that every day and be happy. All the food we ordered was delicious, the service was excellent, the only feedback was that their cocktails run on the sweeter side and that’s not our taste. I would recommend 10/10

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  7. JaminthiaP

    Nashville7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was tasty and the prices were very reasonable.

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  8. JanetW

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tansuo has a great atmosphere that tickles all the senses. The cocktails were lovingly prepared and delicious. Service was top notch. The food is a modern take on Asian cuisine and did not disappoint. We left with smiles on our faces and full bellies.

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  9. JayshreeT

    Memphis / West Tennessee2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    While when we first arrived the sign to this restaurant was out and didn’t even seem to be a restaurant. Once inside we found it to look inviting and comfortable. With it being as quiet as it was though we could have been seated in a booth away from other people but that was not the case. The food was completely underwhelming with both starters spring rolls and wontons were full of grease and not what we expected. Our main dish’s the general tsao chicken was overly sweet and also very greasy and the Dan Dan noodles should have been labeled noodle soup with boiled ground pork. I picked this restaurants for the reviews but many things seem to have changed.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore1 review

    3.0

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was underwhelming versus the expectation. As a restaurant owned and ran by a national chef, there was more to be desired. My girlfriend and I felt PF Chang’s food is better than this restaurant (similar food).

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FAQs

Tansuo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 782-6786.

Tansuo is rated 4.3 stars by 1904 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Nashville
  4. Nashville
  5. The Gulch & North Gulch

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This restaurant is permanently closed.

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 & North Gulch
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.tansuonashville.com/
  • Phone number
    (615) 782-6786
  • Catering
    Tansuo will be sure to impress at your next business meeting! With lunch catering menus starting at $18 per person, treat your office to Chinese cuisine featuring dishes such as Vegetable Spring Rolls, Napa Cabbage Salad and General Tso's Chicken. Ready to place an order? Complete an inquiry form on our website: 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.

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