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Restaurant Roundup

🍽️ Get it while it’s hot

The interior of a dark restaurant. A series of booths surrounded by a hexagon shape are stacked on top of each other, with stairs leading to the booths placed higher up.

Honeycomb booths and warm lighting set the scene at Kyuramen’s new Knoxville location. | Photo via Kyuramen

Looking for the next new restaurant hitting Knoxville’s food scene? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in K-Town — plus, one spot coming soon.

Mimosas, inside The Davy | Comfort food
This brand-new spot serves up sourdough pizzas, sandwiches + wraps, salads, and brunch favorites.

Kyuramen, 213 N. Peters Rd. | Ramen
We love this spot’s ramen bowls, omurice, and rice burgers. Plus, the neat interior features design elements inspired by Japan.

Side Hustle, 100 N. Central St. | BBQ
This backyard barbecue and cocktails concept took over the former Social Dove space behind Lonesome Dove. Try the frozen peanut colada.

Cumberland Foodhall, 1925 Cumberland Ave. | Food Hall | ETA: Spring 2026
Thanks to a partnership between UT and student apartment developers, this food hall will serve up lunch and dinner (including sushi, Mediterranean food, and burgers) to both students and non-students.

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