Sushi Ran

Description:

• Sushi Ran, rated one of the best restaurants in the Bay area by critics and locals alike, is an Asian culinary haven. Chefs Haruo Komatsu together and Scott Whitman work wonders to create truly delectable dishes, and traditional Japanese sushi with inventive fusion cuisine is served by the friendly staff. The excess rush of loyal customers and tourists led the owner Yoshi Tome to open a wine bar alongside the eatery, and sushi eaters' competitions and picnics are also held often. Hi-tech meets tradition at this sleekly contemporary sushi bar. The nigiri, maki and hand rolls are expertly prepared from quality ingredients. Even old favorites such as California Rolls seem new again with the freshness of the ingredients and the up-to-the-nanosecond-hip surroundings. You will also find excellent tempura, both as an entree and in the sushi. The service, however, is delightfully old-fashioned with its efficiency and friendliness. Do not miss the Spider, a hand roll filled with crab tempura and the house's special sauce.
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Awards:

Frommer's

•  Highly Recommended 2010