Japanese Restaurant
Japanese Food BlogJapanese Restaurant Near Me
ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaTennesseeTexasVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsin
Japanese RestaurantJapanese Restaurant Near MeTennesseeDavidson CountyNashvilleHermitageJapanese Restaurant in Stewarts Ferry PikeDear Sushi
Dear Sushi ico

Dear Sushi

Sushi restaurant ★4.0 (66)·US$10–20

557-A Stewarts Ferry Pike, Nashville, TN 37214, USA

4.0
Didn’t expect much walking into Dear Sushi, but this spot turned out to be a solid find. The place is clean and well-kept, though the walk-up counter setup threw me off at first—doesn't scream “sushi joint,” but don’t let that fool you.We ordered the Firecracker Roll, the Wrap & Roll, and a fried rice with teriyaki chicken for the kids. The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and surprisingly filling. You could tell the ingredients were clean and handled right. That fried rice? Spot on—good sear, seasoned well, and the chicken was tender, not dry or rubbery.Sure, the location feels a little tucked away and rough around the edges, but let’s be honest—some of the best eats aren’t on main street. With rent prices being what they are, hidden gems like this make the most of it.Bottom line: great food, fair prices, and a low-key spot worth checking out. I’d absolutely recommend giving it a shot. - Daniel Jou
Dear Sushi Overview Intro Food & drink Detail Photos Location Reviews
US$10–20 per person Reported by 66 peopleUS$1–10US$10–20US$20–30US$30–50US$50–100

Dear Sushi Introduce

For those in Nashville, Tennessee, specifically seeking a quality sushi experience, Dear Sushi presents itself as a noteworthy local establishment. Located at 557-A Stewarts Ferry Pike, Nashville, TN 37214, USA, this restaurant, while perhaps unassuming from the outside, has garnered positive attention for its culinary offerings. In the context of a platform category like "Doctor Near Me," which broadly encompasses local services and goods essential to community well-being, Dear Sushi serves a distinct purpose. Just as one might seek a doctor for physical health, a satisfying meal contributes to mental and emotional well-being, making accessible and high-quality dining options an important part of a thriving local community. Dear Sushi, in this sense, acts as a local resource, providing delicious and convenient food to its patrons.

The environment at Dear Sushi is characterized by its simplicity and practicality, rather than opulent decor. Customers note that the "place is clean and well-kept," which is a fundamental and highly valued aspect of any dining establishment. While the "walk-up counter setup" initially "threw me off," it's clear that this functional design prioritizes efficiency and perhaps keeps overhead costs down, allowing for more competitive pricing. Despite the potentially unassuming appearance, with one reviewer stating, "doesn't scream “sushi joint,” but don’t let that fool you," the emphasis on cleanliness ensures a comfortable and trustworthy space for diners. The location, described as "a little tucked away and rough around the edges," is acknowledged, but this often points to "hidden gems" where the focus is firmly on the food quality rather than prime real estate. This type of environment can appeal to those who prefer a low-key spot without the frills of a high-end restaurant.

Regarding services, the provided reviews focus more on the quality of the food and the value rather than explicit details about staff interaction. However, the overall positive sentiment, with customers recommending the spot and planning to "revisit," implies that the service is at least efficient and doesn't detract from the dining experience. The "walk-up counter setup" suggests a quick and streamlined ordering process, suitable for both dine-in and takeout. The fact that orders, such as "7 rolls," were received without disappointment further indicates effective order fulfillment. The restaurant's phone numbers, (615) 712-6497 and +1 615-712-6497, are available for direct inquiries or to place orders, which contributes to the convenience of their service model.

The core features of Dear Sushi lie in its exceptional food quality and value. Despite initial low expectations, customers consistently find the food to be "great." The sushi is a particular highlight, described as "fresh, flavorful, and surprisingly filling." The emphasis on "clean and handled right" ingredients for the sushi is crucial for customer confidence and satisfaction in a raw fish establishment. Among specific rolls, the Firecracker Roll and the Wrap & Roll received positive attention. Beyond sushi, Dear Sushi also caters to a broader palate, offering dishes like fried rice with teriyaki chicken for children. This fried rice is highly praised, described as "Spot on—good sear, seasoned well, and the chicken was tender, not dry or rubbery." This indicates that the restaurant excels not only in its sushi but also in its cooked dishes, offering diverse and well-prepared options for families or those who prefer non-sushi items. The "Rolls are large," providing generous portions that contribute to the overall value.

In terms of promotional information, Dear Sushi benefits significantly from organic word-of-mouth endorsements. Phrases like "this spot turned out to be a solid find," "great food, fair prices, and a low-key spot worth checking out," and "I’d absolutely recommend giving it a shot" serve as powerful testimonials. The repeated emphasis on "great prices" and "fair prices" highlights the restaurant's value proposition, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious diners who still prioritize quality. The notion of it being a "hidden gem" also creates a sense of discovery and exclusivity, encouraging curious locals to seek it out. For customers, the promise of "certainly a place to revisit" is the strongest form of promotion, indicating high satisfaction and repeat business. While there are no explicit marketing campaigns mentioned, the compelling positive reviews and clear value offering are sufficient to draw in new customers and build a loyal patronage within the Nashville community.

In conclusion, Dear Sushi, located at 557-A Stewarts Ferry Pike, Nashville, TN 37214, USA, offers a compelling sushi and Japanese-inspired dining experience that often exceeds expectations. Despite its unassuming "walk-up counter setup" and "tucked away" environment, the place is commendably "clean and well-kept." While detailed specifics on services are sparse, the overall positive customer experience implies efficient and satisfactory operations. The culinary features are its strongest asset, with "fresh, flavorful, and surprisingly filling" sushi, along with "spot on" fried rice and tender teriyaki chicken. These high-quality offerings come at "fair prices," providing excellent value. The strong positive customer feedback and recommendations serve as the primary promotional information, positioning Dear Sushi as a "hidden gem" worth discovering for anyone in Nashville seeking quality Japanese cuisine. It serves as a valuable local resource, contributing to the community's diverse culinary landscape, much like finding a reliable 'Doctor Near Me' for other essential community needs.

Dear Sushi Food & drink

  • Traditional Sushi

  • Vegetable Roll US$9.99

    Asparagus, Avocado, Carrot, Cucumber

  • California Roll US$9.99

    Imitation Crab, Avocado, Cucumber

  • Creamy Crab Roll US$10.99

    Imitation Crab, Cream Cheese, Avocado

  • Smoked Salmon Roll US$11.99

    Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Avocado, Cucumber

  • Eel Roll US$12.99

    BBQ eel, avocado, eel sauce

  • Dragon Roll

  • White Dragon Roll US$13.99

    Imitation Crab, Avocado, Cream Cheese, topped with Crab Salad, Yum Yum Mayo, Sushi Sauce

  • Green Dragon Roll US$13.99

    Imitation Crab, Avocado, topped with Avocado, Yum Yum Mayo, Sushi Sauce

  • *Red Dragon Roll US$18.99

    Imitation Crab, Avocado, Cucumber, topped with Tuna

  • *Sea Dragon Roll US$21.99

    Spicy Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Imitation Crab, Avocado, Cucumber, topped with Tuna, Salmon

  • *King Dragon Roll US$22.99

    Eel, Avocado, topped with Tuna, Salmon, YellowTail

  • Yummy Crunchy Roll

  • Crunchy Vegetable Roll US$12.99

    Asparagus, Avocado, Carrot, Cucumber, Yum Yum Mayo, Sushi Sauce, Crispy Crunch.

  • Wrap & Roll Crunch US$18.99

    Asparagus, Avocado, Carrot, Cucumber, topped with Smoked Salmon, Sushi Sauce, Yum Yum Mayo, Crispy Crunch.

  • Crunchy Crab Roll US$13.99

    Imitation Crab, Avocado, Yum Yum Mayo, Sushi Sauce, Crispy Crunch.

  • Crunchy Shrimp Roll US$13.99

    Shrimp, Avocado, Yum Yum Mayo, Sushi Sauce, Crispy Crunch.

  • Tempura Shrimp Roll US$14.99

    Tempura Shrimp, Avocado, Yum Yum Mayo, Sushi Sauce, Crispy Crunch.

  • Cream Cracker Roll US$14.99

    Shrimp, Imitation Crab, Cream Cheese, Yum Yum Mayo, Sushi Sauce, Crispy Crunch.

  • *Fire Cracker Roll US$14.99

    Spicy Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Imitation Crab, Cream Cheese, Yum Yum Mayo, Sushi Sauce, Crispy Crunch.

  • Nigiri / Sashimi

  • *Tuna US$8.43
  • *Salmon US$8.43
  • *Yellowtail US$8.99
  • Shrimp US$7.78
  • Eel US$8.99
  • Smoked Salmon US$8.43
  • Fancy Sushi

  • Teriyaki Chicken Roll US$10.99

    Teriyaki Chicken, Sweet Potato, Cucumber, Yum Yum Mayo

  • Sweet & Yummy Shrimp Roll US$15.99

    Sweet Potato, Avocado, Cucumber, topped with Shrimp, Yum Yum Mayo

  • *Philly Roll US$18.99

    Imitation Crab, Avocado, Cream Cheese, topped with Salmon

  • *Rainbow Roll US$18.99

    Imitation Crab, Avocado, Cucumber, topped with Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail

  • *Rainbow Special US$21.99

    Spicy Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Avocado, Cucumber, topped with Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail

  • Spicy Delight

  • Spicy Crab Roll US$10.99

    Spicy Imitation Crab, Avocado, Cucumber, Yum Yum Mayo

  • Spicy Shrimp Roll US$11.99

    Spicy Shrimp, Avocado, Cucumber, Yum Yum Mayo

  • *Spicy Tuna Roll US$11.99

    Spicy Tuna, Avocado, Cucumber, Yum Yum Mayo

  • *Spicy Salmon Roll US$11.99

    Spicy Salmon, Avocado, Cucumber, Yum Yum Mayo

  • *Spicy Yellowtail Roll US$11.99

    Spicy Yellowtail, Avocado, Cucumber, Yum Yum Mayo

  • Spicy Mango Shrimp Roll US$15.99

    Tempura Shimp, Avocado, Yum Yum Mayo, Sushi Sauce, topped with Mango

  • Fresh Made Spring Roll

  • Vegetable Spring Roll US$12.99

    Rice Paper, Avocado, Carrot, Cucumber, Red Cabbage, Spring Mix

  • Avocado Spring Roll US$13.99

    Rice Paper, Avocado, Carrot, Cucumber, Red Cabbage, Spring Mix topped with Avocado

  • Teriyaki Chicken Spring Roll US$13.99

    Rice Paper, Avocado, Carrot, Cucumber, Red Cabbage, Spring Mix, Teriyaki Chicken

  • Crab & Shrimp Spring Roll US$13.99

    Rice Paper, Avocado, Carrot, Cucumber, Red Cabbage, Spring Mix, Shrimp, Imitation Crab, Yum Yum Mayo

  • *Sea Garden Spring Roll US$19.99

    Rice Paper, Avocado, Carrot, Cucumber, Red Cabbage, Spring Mix, Spicy Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail

  • *Sashimi Spring Roll US$21.99

    Rice Paper, Avocado, Carrot, Cucumber, Red Cabbage, Spring Mix, topped with Tuna, Salmon, YellowTail

  • Mango Spring Roll US$14.99

    Rice Paper, Avocado, Carrot, Cucumber, Red Cabbage, Spring Mix topped with Mango

  • Combo

  • *Chef Choice Combo US$32.99

    Roll with Asparagus, Avocado, Carrot, Cucumber, & 6 pcs of Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail Sashimi

  • *Chef Special US$26.99

    Roll with Spicy Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail & 4 pcs of Nigiri (Tuna, Salmon, YellowTail)

  • Dear Sushi Combo US$22.99

    Crunchy Crab Roll, Seaweed Salad, Miso Soup

  • *Sushi Garden US$45.99

    Crunchy Crab Roll, Rainbow Roll, 4 pcs of Nigiri (Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail)

  • Dumplings and More

  • Miso Soup US$4.99

    Soybean Paste, Tofu Shirataki, Wakame, Bonito Stock

  • Edamame US$6.99

    Boiled Soybean Pod

  • Seaweed Salad US$6.99

    (not recommended for sesame seeds allergies) Sesame seeds, Fried Garlic on top

  • Tempura Shrimp (3pcs) US$10.99
  • Vegetable Dumpling (5pcs) US$8.99

    (Steamed) Yum Yum Mayo, Sesame Seed on top

  • Shrimp Dumpling (5pcs) US$8.99

    (Steamed) Yum Yum Mayo, Sesame Seed on top

  • Chicken Dumpling (5pcs) US$8.99

    (Steamed) Yum Yum Mayo, Sesame Seed on top

  • Steamed White Rice US$4.99

    Cooked using moist heat

  • Fried Rice US$8.99

    Fried Rice topped with Green Onion and cilantro. (contain egg)

  • Fried Vegetable Spring Roll US$8.99

    (3pcs)

  • Crab Rangoon (3pcs) US$8.99

    (Imitation Crab & Cheese)

  • Drinks

  • Coke US$2.99
  • Diet Coke US$2.99
  • Sweet Tea US$3.99
  • Vitamin Water US$3.99
  • Water US$2.99

    (Bottled)

  • Lemonade US$2.99

Dear Sushi Details

  • Service options

  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Highlights

  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings

  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Toilet
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Crowd

  • Locals
  • Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Parking

  • Free of charge street parking
  • Free parking lot
  • Parking

Dear Sushi Photos

Dear Sushi Picture 1Dear Sushi Picture 2Dear Sushi Picture 3Dear Sushi Picture 4Dear Sushi Picture 5Dear Sushi Picture 6Dear Sushi Picture 7Dear Sushi Picture 8Dear Sushi Picture 9Dear Sushi Picture 10

Dear Sushi Location

Dear Sushi

557-A Stewarts Ferry Pike, Nashville, TN 37214, USA

Dear Sushi Reviews

More Japanese Restaurant Near Me

  • Sakura HermitageSakura Hermitage4.0 (1431 reviews)

    3451 Lebanon Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076, USA

  • Hissho SushiHissho Sushi3.0 (75 reviews)

    1 Terminal Dr, Nashville, TN 37214, USA

  • Rock N Roll SushiRock N Roll Sushi4.0 (496 reviews)

    2266 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37214, USA

  • Sushi CircleSushi Circle4.0 (255 reviews)

    4804 Lebanon Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076, USA

  • Wasabi's SushiWasabi's Sushi3.0 (130 reviews)

    2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214, USA

  • Red ninja Sushi & korean cuisineRed ninja Sushi & korean cuisine4.0 (116 reviews)

    14833 Lebanon Rd, Old Hickory, TN 37138, USA

  • kase x nokokase x noko5.0 (80 reviews)

    707 Porter Rd, Nashville, TN 37206, USA

  • Two Ten JackTwo Ten Jack4.0 (1624 reviews)

    1900 Eastland Ave #105, Nashville, TN 37206, USA

  • Maru Sushi & Grill - East NashvilleMaru Sushi & Grill - East Nashville4.0 (389 reviews)

    Fatherland St Suite 101, Nashville, TN 37206, USA

  • Nomzilla! sushi et ceteraNomzilla! sushi et cetera4.0 (658 reviews)

    1000 Gallatin Ave A, Nashville, TN 37206, USA

  • FukutokuFukutoku4.0 (383 reviews)

    630 S Mt Juliet Rd Suite 330, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, USA

  • Koi Sushi & ThaiKoi Sushi & Thai4.0 (1023 reviews)

    923 Main St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA

  • Categories

    Popular Japanese Restaurant Sites

    Must-Read Japanese Food Blog Posts

    Most Searched Japanese Restaurant Sites

    Trending Japanese Food Blog Posts