Variety is a must for some, while picky eaters just want simple food and still others declare bold taste and robust flavor choices a necessity.
At Virago, those concerns are a thing of the past. Their entrees range from every roll combination you can image for sushi lovers to shrimp egg rolls, fried wontons, edamame, new-style sashimi and even Thai lobster shooters for those with slightly more exotic taste buds.
For the manly men or less exotic eaters out there, they serve hearty filet mignon, pork in lemon butter sauce, Wagyu Sirloin and “angry chicken” (which is grilled chicken with a little kick over coconut rice).
Seafood lovers, Virago hasn’t forgotten about you. They offer Scottish salmon, truffle sea bass, crab and shrimp dumplings, king crab legs, wild-caught prawn and blackened Ahi, just to name a few items.
One of Virago’s signature dishes is a sushi roll entitled “The Bomb.” With a title like that, what should you expect? I’ll lay it out for you. “The Bomb” consists of tempura shrimp, avocado and asparagus on the inside, baked jumbo lump crab and spicy mayo on top and a touch of unagi sauce and scallions. Yum Yum!
Although “The Bomb” did sound delicious, “Yum Yum” is actually the next roll I’m going to touch on. The “Yum Yum” is a crispy tempura roll with tuna, smoked salmon, cream cheese and ponzu. I could go on and on about Virago’s never-ending, delectable menu all day long.
Virago’s has two locations in Nashville. One is located in the Gulch on McGavock Street and the other is downtown on Division Street.
The atmosphere inside the restaurant is modern and sleek. The servers are extremely attentive and you should prepare to be treated like a pampered guest. The lighting constantly remains very low giving the entire place a personal, romantic vibe.
Groups are encouraged at Virago and are accommodated extremely well. If you are impatient and don’t necessarily enjoy waiting for hours, I would suggest calling in for a reservation.
The prices are high (averaging $10-30 a plate) but totally worth the cost. If you are longing for an absolutely lip-smacking, scrumptious, mouth-watering meal, Virago is a must try. I promise you will be back for more.