Well, we're not in California/Hawaii/Japan, so within our limited choices I totally recommend RuSan's. For the best service and freshest sashimi in an upscale/quiet setting, go to Goten or Shintomi.
For cheap/good/creative sushi + upbeat atmosphere --> RuSan's, the only Nashvillian sushi house that rocks. (Party-esque: Avoid if with migraine or allergic to dance music à la Ian Van Dahl.) Amazing service at the bar --> GREAT CHEFS. Say hi/gambe with Ru-San himself, admire his watercolors. So I've been every week since opening, and experienced only one off night - extreme difficulty for anyone to convince our waitress to come by our table and her refusal to give change for a twenty (it wasnt fake!). It happens. Small groups should sit at the bar - faster/entertaining. If you haven't been, Go For It!
-asianchic who has eaten/loved sushi all her life (well, since she was 3!!) everywhere
Pros: Extensive Menu, Lively, Great/Fast Sushi Bar
Cons: Slow Table Service
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