TANA, a Taiwanese New American restaurant, is set to open on Goss Avenue in Germantown

A new concept is planned for a familiar Germantown address

A restaurant called TANA—short for “Taiwanese New Americans”—is being developed for 983 Goss Ave. in Louisville’s Germantown neighborhood, in the building that previously housed Eiderdown. The project is led by chef Ming Pu and co-owner Courtney Pu, with an opening targeted for spring 2026.

The operators have described the concept as a modern restaurant that draws on Taiwanese and regional Chinese flavors while applying contemporary American technique and presentation. Public-facing materials for the project also emphasize seasonality and sustainability as guiding ideas for the menu.

Chef and ownership details

Ming Pu’s résumé in the Louisville–Southern Indiana market includes roles at Asiatique, 502 Bar & Bistro, and at restaurants in New Albany, Indiana, including Brooklyn and the Butcher and The Exchange Pub & Kitchen. The Pus have said planning began in 2020 and accelerated after securing the lease in spring 2024.

The restaurant’s name frames its identity as both cultural and contemporary, signaling a menu that is expected to reference Taiwanese staples while also adapting them to local expectations and ingredients.

Space, seating and service plans

TANA’s plans call for a 90-seat dining room and bar, plus a private dining room designed to accommodate up to 40 guests. The combination suggests a venue built for both regular dinner service and group events, a format that has become increasingly common in neighborhood restaurant openings as operators look for multiple revenue streams.

• Location: 983 Goss Ave., Louisville (Germantown)

• Target opening: Spring 2026

• Planned capacity: 90-seat dining room and bar

• Private dining: Up to 40 guests

Early menu signals

While full menu details have not been released, one dish highlighted in early project descriptions is “Mapo Tofu Cavatelli,” an example of the type of cross-cultural pairing the team intends to use: a well-known Sichuan-style preparation presented with an Italian pasta format. Beverage plans have also been described as classic cocktails adapted with East Asian flavors.

TANA is positioned as a Taiwanese-forward restaurant that blends heritage influences with contemporary technique and presentation.

What to watch as opening approaches

Key remaining details—hours, final menu structure, and booking policies for the private dining room—have not been announced. As the spring 2026 opening window nears, those operational specifics are expected to clarify whether TANA will function primarily as a reservations-driven dining destination, a neighborhood bar-and-dinner spot, or a hybrid designed to serve both markets.