person pointing at shelves lined with colorful grocery products at Sonobana, the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Best Small Grocery in Nashville.

Best Small Grocery in Nashville 2026: Sonobana

Some days choice is overrated, and that makes the compact size of Sonobana’s small grocery a decided pro. A spin through the store takes 10 minutes max, and you can walk out the door with their delectable Ginger Salad Dressing, a few portions of sushi-grade salmon to slice or cook, frozen dumplings, Japanese pop rocks for the kids, and instant ramen or a Ginseng UP ginger drink in flavors you’ve never tried before.

Past Best of Nashville wins: Sonobana also took Best Japanese Restaurant in the Readers' Poll in 2024. In our Writers’ Choice they’ve been named Best Facelift (2025).