5 New Memphis Restaurants to Try This Month (+ What’s Coming Soon!)
Spring brings a fresh crop of new restaurants, relocations, and upcoming openings across Memphis, adding even more variety to the city’s ever-evolving food landscape. Image: Facebook / The Second Line
Spring brings a fresh lineup of new Memphis restaurants worth paying attention to, with eateries serving everything from New Orleans-style comfort dishes and Cajun-Creole favorites to authentic Korean, Chinese, and Japanese cuisine. It’s a season full of bold flavors, generous portions, and plenty of reasons to start planning your next meal out.
The Han
Neighborhood: Cordova
More Info: thehan.peblla.com
Looking to try authentic Korean cuisine? The Han on North Germantown Parkway offers favorites like kimchi fried rice, so-bulgogi, and soft tofu stew. There’s something for everyone here, especially spicy food lovers! We recommend cooling down with something sweet, like Korean sweet cinnamon punch.
The Plate
Neighborhood: Germantown
More Info: theplatememphis.com
Describing the menu as “Soul food meets Mediterranean,” The Plate is a new spot boasting an incredible lineup of dishes. Choose from flavorful options like hot honey catfish bites, garlic heat steak fries, and signature wings. You’re sure to clean your plate!
MingXia Dumpling
Neighborhood: Cordova
More Info: Instagram
Handmade dumplings and Chinese street food take center stage at MingXia Dumpling, where you’ll find everything from kung pao chicken to delicate soup dumplings. Don’t sleep on the steamed buns that put this place on the map.
Blossom Asian Cuisine & Seafood Buffet
Neighborhood: Lakeland
More Info: blossomayce.com
Order for pickup or dine in at the buffet at Blossom Asian Cuisine. This new eatery offers all-day dining with classic favorites, including crab rangoon and hibachi-style meals. You’ll also find a few locally-inspired sushi selections, including the Memphis and Lakeland rolls.
NEW LOCATIONS
The Second Line
Neighborhood: East Memphis
More Info: secondlinememphis.com
The Second Line has officially moved next door to its sister restaurant, Restaurant Iris, where it continues to serve authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine … but in a more laid-back, New Orleans-inspired East Memphis setting. (SB Tip: You can still visit Swamp Bar at Second Line’s former Monroe location.)
Taco-n-ganas
Neighborhood: Oakland
More Info: taconganas.com
A Memphis favorite, Taco-n-ganas has opened a new brick-and-mortar location in Oakland, serving authentic Mexican dishes like street tacos and quesadillas alongside bold, flavor-packed fusion creations, including savory birria ramen and the must-try signature pizza birria.
COMING SOON!
- Tulips Restaurant and Bar is slated to open near Huey’s on Winchester with an Indian and Mexican fusion menu complemented by an upscale atmosphere, live music, and refined dining.
- Ahi Asian Bistro is coming to Lakeland, with a menu of Chinese and Japanese bites. The concept comes from Lin Chen of Ahi Sushi Grill & Seafood and will set up shop at Lakeland Town Square.
- Ritual Bistro is bringing its breakfast items, artisanal drinks, and more to its new home on South Main in the former Bluff City Coffee space.
- Stomping Grounds is bringing a unique family-friendly concept to Memphis with indoor and outdoor kids’ play areas. Parents can gather over food and drinks in this perfect-for-playdates space.
- Wine Not Lounge is one of 12 new businesses scheduled to open in the Carriage Crossing development. The relaxed, cozy space will be home to artisanal pizzas, flavored olive oils, and other snacks that play well with the extensive wine list.
Craving more? Keep scrolling for more recent openings!
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Updates from March 2026
Along with the arrival of warmer weather, Memphis welcomed a fresh batch of new eateries and menus this month. From Michelin-recognized Chinese favorites to high-end seasonal transitions, the 901 dining scene is bursting with flavor. Here are the highlights!
Little Petals Chinese 2 in East Memphis
Location: East Memphis
More Info: petalsofapeony.com
The second Little Petals by Petals of a Peony has officially opened in East Memphis. Featured in the 2025 Michelin Guide, Petals and its offshoots offer tasty selections like mapo tofu, cheesesteak egg rolls, matcha tiramisu, and bento boxes. Bonus: you can order online for pickup or delivery and enjoy an in-home meal without the mess.
Habana Club
Location: Cordova
More Info: Facebook
Looking for authentic Cuban fare? Habana Club features authentic favorites like Cuban sandwiches, croquetas, empanadas, and Cuban-style roast beef alongside unique offerings like Cuban pizza or spaghetti. We recommend saving room for a strawberry guava shake for dessert.
TRIED AND TRUE WITH SOMETHING NEW
Limelight
Location: Germantown
More Info: limelightgermantown.com
With spring in the air, Limelight is introducing a new menu of seasonal cocktails and eats. Start your meal with fresh bread and a rotation of seasonal butters, before choosing bigger dishes like pork belly, crab cakes, or duck breast in a port wine reduction. The seasonal drinks are named after the seven deadly sins, with options like a floral-forward Greed or a sweet-and-tart Pride. Finish your meal with panna cotta to indulge in even more seasonal flavors.
Restaurant Iris
Location: East Memphis
More Info: restaurantiris.com
Restaurant Iris brings Creole-inspired dishes to Memphis, and now the local eatery introduces tasty new drinks for spring. The cocktails feature floral, light, tart, and spicy notes that evoke the season and pair perfectly with the lunch or dinner menus. We recommend the seasonal quiche or vanilla roasted chicken for something different.
Amelia Gene’s
Location: Downtown
More Info: ameliagenes.com
Throughout the year, Chef Nate Henssler brings new, seasonal-inspired flavors to Amelia Gene’s offerings. For spring, this includes a five-course tasting menu, with a spin on chicken and waffles featuring fried Texas quail, a vanilla bean waffle, and crispy honey, or a fromage blanc gelato and blackberry shortcake dessert.
COMING SOON!
- The Second Line by Chef Kelly English will be taking residence soon, right next to Restaurant Iris. Both restaurants offer authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine, but the East Memphis location will be a more laid-back, New Orleans-inspired vibe. While you’re waiting for it to open, you can still visit the Swamp Bar at the old Monroe location.
- Taco-N-Ganas will have a new brick-and-mortar in East Memphis. This authentic Mexican food truck has expanded into multiple locations around town. Enjoy classic dishes like street tacos and quesadillas, as well as a few fusion dishes like birria ramen and pizza birria.
- Tulips Restaurant and Bar will open near Huey’s on Winchester. The menu of Indian and Mexican fusion will be complemented by an upscale atmosphere, live music, and refined dining.
- Ahi Asian Bistro is coming to Lakeland, with a menu of Chinese and Japanese bites. The concept comes from Lin Chen of the Ahi Sushi Grill & Seafood, and it’ll be located at the Lakeland Town Square.
- Ritual Bistro is heading downtown on South Main. The coffee shop is set to have breakfast items, artisanal drinks, and other local offerings. It will be located in the former Bluff City Coffee space.
Craving more? Keep scrolling for more recent restaurant openings!
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Updates from February 2026
There’s something about this time of year that makes us crave a little refresh. New energy. New plans. And definitely new restaurants. Memphis has welcomed several long-anticipated spots inspired by flavors from around the world, and they’re well worth the reservation. Consider this your invitation to shake up your usual dinner routine.
Fuego Vivo
Location: East Memphis
More Info: fuegovivotn.com
You won’t have to go far to find international flavors here in Bluff City, thanks to Fuego Vivo’s fusion menu. Influenced by Italian, Mexican, American, and Argentinian dishes, this restaurant serves a mix of tapas, pastas, steaks, and even a raw bar. Plan a visit to this family-run business, and try some of the locally inspired drinks, like the Poplar 5110.
Maru Handroll Bar
Location: East Memphis
More Info: Instagram
Maru Handroll Bar is the first sushi handroll bar in Memphis, located at the intersection of Poplar Avenue and Perkins Extended. With fresh, premium ingredients like bluefin tuna and wagyu, this is a must-try for sushi lovers. The eatery also offers a house cold sake called Thousand Cranes, brewed in Hot Springs, Arkansas, with notes of cantaloupe, pear, and honeydew.
Lao Sze Chuan
Location: East Memphis
More Info: Instagram.com
Lao Sze Chuan is the newest Szechuan spot in the 901, with an array of classic favorites like dumplings and Peking duck. Chinese motifs inspire the decor (and the menu), and the restaurant offers an elevated, upscale experience, perfect for a romantic date night.
The Pop Spot
Location: East Memphis
More Info: Instagram
For a fusion of Latin and American cuisine, The Pop Spot is a must-try. The owners hail from Venezuela and were inspired by pop art for their colorful decor and even more eclectic menu. That includes a new spin on classic dishes like baked empanadas, tostones, burgers, tacos, and salads. One notable favorite? The slider trio.
Wild Beet Salad Co.
Location: Midtown
More Info: wildbeetsalads.com
If you want something a bit lighter and healthier, stop by the new Wild Beet Salad Co. location in Midtown. Make your own salad or wrap with fresh ingredients, or choose from the menu of specialty items, including The Greek, Southwestern, Caesar, Cobb, and more. You can even get your daily veggies when you order a hot sandwich or quesadilla.
Dig in, Memphis!
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Ariel Taranski
Ariel's been writing professionally for over a decade, with a passion for travel, pets, good food, and a great book. She's lived in Memphis for over half of her life, a transplant from Florida and Southern through-and-through.