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East Nashville · Thai street-style chicken

SS Gai

$Walk-up counter at The WashMichelin Bib Gourmand · 2025 American South Guide

Last Update: August 6th, 2026

Pencil illustration of SS Gai’s Nashville exterior

Why we’d go

The reason to put it on your list

Nashville has no shortage of fried chicken, but SS Gai changes the grammar: sticky rice, herbs, lettuce, and sharp sauces turn every bite into something you assemble yourself.

Plan the meal

A few things worth knowing

Best for

  • Crisp fried chicken
  • A fast casual meal
  • Eating with your hands

Start with

  • Gai tod fried chicken
  • Sticky rice and lettuce wraps
  • Tamarind chile fish sauce
Good to know

The stand is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. The setup is casual and outdoors-adjacent, so plan for weather and limited seating.

Ready to go?

Plan your visit

Check SS Gai’s website for today’s menu, current hours, and reservations, or open the map for directions.

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