East Nashville · Japanese comfort food
Kisser
$Walk-in lunch and brunch cafeMichelin Bib Gourmand · 2025 American South Guide
Last Update: August 6th, 2026
Why we’d go
The reason to put it on your list
Kisser feels closer to a personal neighborhood cafe than an awards-season restaurant. The menu is concise, the room fills quickly, and the reward is careful Japanese comfort food without fine-dining ceremony.
Plan the meal
A few things worth knowing
Best for
- A focused weekend lunch
- Japanese comfort food
- Diners who do not mind a queue
Start with
- Onigiri
- Seasonal noodle and fish dishes
- Miso crème brûlée
Good to know
Service days are unusually limited and waits can form before opening. Confirm the current schedule through the restaurant’s official channel.
Ready to go?
Plan your visit
Check Kisser’s website for today’s menu, current hours, and reservations, or open the map for directions.
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