Place Category: Japanese, Omakase, Outside Dining, Private Dining, and Sushi Bars
As a pioneer of elevated independent restaurants in Nashville, Virago has consistently transformed throughout its nineteen-year reign as the city’s gold standard for sushi and Asian cuisine. Virago’s latest transformation is its much-anticipated move next door to 1120 McGavock Street. Refreshed with a more cosmopolitan, yet edgier design, Virago’s new space includes a seductive interior with secluded booths and private dining rooms set against a renewed focus on an energetic, late night lounge scene. Asian inspired mixology accompanies the city’s most expansive Japanese whiskey and sake lists. Sushi Chef Himmi continues his sixteen-year run of creating makimono and nigirizushi masterpieces. More than just a restaurant, Virago is an experience. And the experience is transforming… once again.
Virago Nashville Dinner Menu
Menu and prices subject to change
OMAKASE
"trust the chef" 95SUSHI TOUR*
nigiri and makimono shefu's assortment
ROBATAYAKI
SHISHITOS 12
wok charred, sea saltYUZU CHICKEN 15
yuzu, pineapple marmaladeWAGYU BEEF 17
sesame soy, crushed peanutMAPLE SALMON 19
crispy skin, soy, scallionMUSHROOM TOBANYAKI 12
sautéed mushroom mix, miso, truffle
BAO
CRISPY TOFU 14
cilantro, Kirby pickle, cabbage, sweet + sourHOT CHICKEN 16
V2 togarashi, soy pickle, cilantro, yuzu aioliKOREAN PORK BELLY 18
scallion, kimchi, cilantro, Korean BBQ
DIM SUM
PORK BELLY DUMPLINGS 14
BBQ pork belly, cabbage, carrotVEGGIE DUMPLINGS 14
shitake, cabbage, carrot
RICE
JASMINE 6
steamedSTICKY 6
short grain, rice vinegarCOCONUT 8
jasmine rice, toasted coconut
NIGIRIZUSHI
composed sushi*
AVOCADO 10
furikake, ponzuSAKE SAKURA 11
salmon, sakura soy, lemon, sriracha, sorrelAHI 11
black garlic shoyu, wasabi tobikoNAGA MAGURO 11
albacore, ginger, scallion, bourbon barrel soyTOFU 10
tofu, red miso, scallions, sesame seedsA5 WAGYU 39
Worcestershire, crispy scallion, red yuzu kosho
KIMBAP
VEGGIE 11
tofu, gobo, pickled ginger, soy sprout, obaCRAB 28
crab, spinach, kampyo, gobo, soy tomato, fried shallot, Korean BBQ sauceBARBEQUE 23
pork, tamago, Korean BBQ sauce
SASHIMI/NIGIRI
two large cuts*TORO 14
bluefin tuna bellyMAGURO 7
ahi tunaSUMOKU SAKE 7
smoked salmonSAKE HARUSU 9
salmon bellySHIRO MAGURO 7
escolarNAGA MAGURO 7
albacoreSAKE 7
salmonSABA 7
mackerelTAKO 7
octopusHAMACHI 7
yellowtailIKURA 7
salmon roeEBI 6
shrimpUNAGI 7
eelUKURA 7
quail eggs
CHIRASHI DON*
chef's sashimi selection
rice 24 / 42
kaiso 29 / 47
MAKIMONO
additional selections available on our Makimono Reserve Menu*SMOKY HEAT 14
smoked salmon, jalapeño cream cheese, furikakeCRUNCHY TRUFFLE 18
panko shrimp, cream cheese, truffle mayo, unagi, tempuraYASAI 13
asparagus, bell pepper, cucumber, jalapeño, avocado, lemon vin, ricottaGODZILLA 14
tempura shrimp, cream cheese, spicy mayo, srirachaRAINBOW BOX 22
spicy tuna, avocado, salmon, hamachi, soy pearlsDYNAMITE 14
spicy tuna, cucumber, salmon, masago, sesameVOLCANO 16
avocado, black crunch, spicy rock shrimp, scallionTRUFFLE FUTOMAKI 26
albacore, avocado, jalapeno, panko shrimp, yuzu truffleOISHI 19
panko shrimp, avocado, jalapeno, ahi tuna, garlic soy, unagi, cilantroTHE BOMB 23
tempura shrimp, asparagus, avocado, sriracha, baked crabFIRE CRUNCH 12
steamed shrimp, spicy mayo, sriracha, cream cheese, masago
PREMIUM SOY FLIGHT 5
(pick three)
bourbon barrel-aged
white tamari
house-smoked
black garlic shoyu
sakura soyPrivate Event Dining is available at Virago for parties of 9 or more.
Events and Specials
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The GulchMonday, November 25, 2024, 5:00 pm-10:00 pmMondays 5pm-10pm • half-price sushi, • 2-for-1 cocktails and sake (dine-in only) Read more...
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The GulchMonday, December 2, 2024, 5:00 pm-10:00 pmMondays 5pm-10pm • half-price sushi, • 2-for-1 cocktails and sake (dine-in only) Read more...
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The GulchMonday, December 9, 2024, 5:00 pm-10:00 pmMondays 5pm-10pm • half-price sushi, • 2-for-1 cocktails and sake (dine-in only) Read more...
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The GulchMonday, December 16, 2024, 5:00 pm-10:00 pmMondays 5pm-10pm • half-price sushi, • 2-for-1 cocktails and sake (dine-in only) Read more...