Tansuo
6-Course Contemporary Chinese Dinner Series
Tansuo means “to explore” in Cantonese, and that’s exactly what you will want to do when you visit celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan’s spectacular restaurant. Situated in the North Gulch between her popular Chauhan Ale & Masala House and her über-diner The Mockingbird, Tansuo provides a memorable setting for enjoying inventive Chinese and Chinese-American cuisine. Whether it’s lamb dumplings off the dim sum cart or classics like General Tso's chicken or Peking duck, you will soon understand why Thrillist named Tansuo one of the best new restaurants in Nashville in 2017. Chef de Cuisine Travis Sparks, a graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York, dives deep into Chinese influences and comes up with one winner after another, from shrimp-stuffed eggplant to Hong Kong-style cumin short ribs, Zheng Shu snapper, and crispy togarashi potatoes. “Tansuo is a visual feast that carries through to the food,” lauds the Tennesseean. Chef Sparks will be on hand when we visit Tansuo to take your questions and share his own journey of discovery around the glories of Chinese cooking.
About the Host:
Travis Sparks
Chef de Cuisine
A graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York, Travis explored the Alsace region of France to research and perfect his skills as a classically trained chef. After working with James Beard award-winning chefs and Michelin Star restaurants in New York City, he moved to Music City in 2015, first becoming the executive chef of Deacon’s New South, then joining Morph Hospitality Group and Tansuo as Chef de Cuisine in 2019.
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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Duo of Dumplings
pork dumplings with black vinegar, chili oil and sichuan peppercorns | hot chicken potstickers with thai bird chilies, ginger, scallion, guilin chili oil
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Chopped Napa Cabbage
with mandarin oranges, fried wontons, and sesame dressing
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Snow Peas
with water chestnuts and garlic sauce
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Mapo Tofu Poutine
with sichuan peppercorns, green onions, and chili pepper
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Orange Chicken
with fresno chilies, broccoli, and cilantro
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White Chocolate Cake
with passion fruit caramel and five-spice mousse
Tansuo
121B 12th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37203
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know.
