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KOSHŌ BY TABU
Translating to “pepper,” Koshō by Tabu brings serious heat—and harmony—to Nashville’s sushi scene. Led by Executive chef and partner Nick Aguilar, hospitality manager Karson Speth, Beverage Director Will Ball, and managing partner Jeff Chon, this dream team serves up innovation with every bite. The Shabu Bar is a standout, offering customizable broths, proteins, veggies, and sauces for a truly tailored dining experience. And when the sun sets, the party continues with a late-night happy hour featuring crispy chicken karaage, chashu pork bao, house sake and wine—because flavor doesn’t follow a curfew. 538 6th Ave. S., Nashville,koshobytabu.com