Nashville — Music City — has a growing Nepali and Bhutanese-Nepali community centered on Antioch, and a handful of kitchens serving momos, thalis, and thukpa across the metro. These are the five spots worth knowing in 2026, all newly listed in the MeetNepali directory this week.
Everest Restaurant and Bar (Antioch)
Everest Restaurant and Bar sits at 1309 Bell Rd #220, Antioch TN 37013 (phone (615) 649-8139; everestrestaurantantioch.com). The restaurant's own site calls it an "Indian and Nepali" restaurant, and the menu goes further with a dedicated Bhutanese Dishes section. Handcrafted momos, curries, biryanis, and tandoori join a full bar — reviewers praise the generous portions and calm ambiance. Hours: Monday closed; Tuesday–Friday 11 AM–9 PM; Saturday–Sunday 11 AM–10 PM. (Directory listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/everest-restaurant-and-bar-antioch.)
Taste N See Asian Kitchen (Smyrna)
Taste N See Asian Kitchen is at 401 Chaney Rd, Smyrna TN 37167; (629) 345-5247. A small kitchen operation that self-describes as "Nepali food" — the most no-frills stop on this list (directory listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/taste-n-see-asian-kitchen-smyrna). Currently open Monday–Friday, 11:30 AM–7:30 PM.
Indus Kitchen (Antioch)
Indus Kitchen is at 13001 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch TN 37013; (615) 521-9795; indusnashvilletn.com. Explicitly an Indian restaurant known for biryanis, kebabs, and curries, but the menu includes momo — honestly an Indian-and-Nepalese stop, never billed as Nepali-primary (directory listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/indus-kitchen-antioch). Open daily 11 AM–10:45 PM per its official site.
Sitar Indian Cuisine (Nashville)
Sitar Indian Cuisine is at 116 21st Ave N, Nashville TN 37203; (615) 321-8889. A 31-year Indian and Pakistani curry house that lists momo ($15.55) and Veg Fry Chilly Momo on the menu — an Indian-and-Nepalese pick near downtown (directory listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/sitar-indian-cuisine-nashville). Hours: Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday–Saturday 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5–10 PM; Tuesday closed.
Taj Indian Restaurant (Nashville)
Taj Indian Restaurant is at 412 Harding Pl Suite 101, Nashville TN 37211; (615) 750-3490; tajnashville.com. A classic Indian buffet and curry house with Vegetable Momo and Chicken Momo (8 pcs) plus an Indo-Chinese section — Indian-and-Nepalese, honestly labeled (directory listing: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/taj-indian-restaurant-nashville). Hours: Monday closed; Sunday 11–2:30 and 5–9:30; Tuesday–Thursday 11–2:30 and 5–9:30; Friday–Saturday 11–2:30 and 5–10.
Beyond the restaurants
Beyond the restaurants, start with Rajdhani Groceries & Cafe at 1453 Bell Rd Ste 105-106, Nashville — a Nepali grocery with a Nepali cafe inside serving momos, thalis, and mutton curry (https://meetnepali.com/businesses/rajdhani-groceries-cafe-nashville). A Ria Money Transfer counter inside Rajdhani makes it easy to send money home (https://meetnepali.com/businesses/ria-money-transfer-rajdhani-groceries-cafe-nashville). The Nashville Nepalese Association is the 501(c)(3) cultural organization serving the community since 2010 (https://meetnepali.com/businesses/nashville-nepalese-association-nna-antioch). Immigration law firm Gopal & Pedigo: https://meetnepali.com/businesses/gopal-pedigo-pc-nashville — and the Nashville International Center for Empowerment, the nonprofit serving refugee and immigrant families including Bhutanese-Nepali refugees (https://meetnepali.com/businesses/nashville-international-center-for-empowerment-nice-nashville).
Five kitchens, one grocery with a cafe, and a community that's still growing — Music City's Nepali food map is small but worth the trip. Missed a spot? The directory keeps growing every day.
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