Hot Wok

Manny has been making me fat and happy in this location for almost 20 years now. Almost always get Ginger Beef, chicken on a stick, sesame chicken and Lo Mein. This place should be a staple in your line up for excellent Thai food.

This restaurant, hidden in a strip mall in Franklin, TN, is one of the best little Asian fusion places in the area. However, do not expect table service, white tablecloths or a wine list. Nope. Think of this more as a no frills Thai style meat & 3, and CASH ONLY.
After you enter, head to the steam table, choose your food, find a seat and then prepare to be amazed. Always fresh, and consistently good. Although there are a few Chinese items, the best choices to check out on the steam table are the Thai selections. And rather spicy Thai at that. Bamboo chicken, Red Curry, Basil Chicken… there are all there, and extremely tasty.
They also have a Hot and Sour soup, but with a twist. You can taste the addition of fish sauce along with some shredded bamboo floating in a rich, heady broth. A little bit of a culture mix, but totally addictive. The place seems to be packed around lunch time, but the line moves quickly. And you can’t beat the price. All in all, a good place to grab lunch while in Franklin.