Sushi San is the kind of spot that reminds you why going out for sushi should feel like an experience, not just a meal. The space has a really cool, energetic vibe, and everything we ordered was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. The cashew crispy rice was an absolute standout--great texture, savory, crunchy, and just the right amount of richness. The sushi was fresh, creative, and clearly made with a lot of attention to detail. You can tell they're not just going through the motions here. 12 South has no shortage of places to eat, but Sushi San definitely feels like a spot worth seeking out. Great atmosphere, excellent food, and the kind of menu that makes you want to come back and work your way through more of it. Definitely adding this one to the Nashville rotation. read more

I heard nothing but rave reviews about Sushi San and was excited to finally try it. It's one of my partner's favorite restaurants in Nashville, so I was looking forward to celebrating her birthday there. Unfortunately, despite the excellent food, I was disappointed by the service we received. I made a reservation for 7 p.m. on Monday, October 5, and we arrived about 10 minutes early. I did not expect to be seated immediately, but after waiting 10 minutes past our reservation time and watching several parties (with the same 7 p.m. reservation) who arrived later than us be seated before us, I was confused about the delay. The waiting area wasn't really an area at all, but a hallway into the restaurant where 10+ people were crowded together. It was loud, hot, and uncomfortable, which was not a great way to be welcomed into a relatively upscale restaurant. Our server (I think her name was Kate, though I'm not for sure) was not particularly welcoming or attentive and at times bordered on rude. I initially didn't mind the slow service because the restaurant was clearly busy for a Monday night. I also tried not to mind that we hardly saw our server the entire time. However, we waited about 20 minutes for our drinks--the Thank You Enjoy No. 6 and a draft Asahi-- and up to 25 minutes for our food. I didn't expect our server to acknowledge my partner's birthday just because it was noted in the OpenTable reservation, but I was disappointed by how the situation was handled. Our server eventually came by and asked, "Do you want a birthday dessert?" without previously acknowledging that it was her birthday. The whole situation just felt transactional rather than celebratory. When the dessert arrived, it came without spoons. It took us several minutes to find an employee who could help us, and by that point most of the ice cream had melted. As for the food, it was absolutely delicious. I have nothing but positive things to say about the taste and presentation of everything we ordered. The miso brownie, despite the melted ice cream, was one of the best desserts I've ever had. If you can overlook the service issues, the food itself is absolutely worth the hype. Overall, though, I can't imagine myself dining at Sushi San again. The food was excellent, but the service made what should have been a special birthday dinner unnecessarily frustrating. read more

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I lovedddd this place! Sushi San is a gem. The basil rice was absolutely incredible (I'll go back just for that) and the waitress said the Wagyu rice was even better. The drinks came in cute Chinese to-go boxes which added to the fun for our birthday night out. The caramel butter cake was phenomenal, we have all been dying to go back and eat it again. The ambience is lively and fun but cozy and not too loud. Our servers were so kind and communicative! 5 all around. read more

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The miso caramel cake is the star at this place. Not the sushi in itself. Was more impressed by the sides like the chicken than the actual sushi. Got handrolls which had a fishy taste to them but without flavor. Also got salmon crispy rice which also just didnt have much flavor to them. The crispy rice only crisp on top and bottom rather than all the way around. Ambience is amazing and quick service. In and out fast despite how busy. read more

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Second visit here and everything we tasted was incredible. Do not skip the cashew & crispy rice salad!! I'd order that again in a heartbeat. Tried the bluefin tuna + avocado roll, kabayaki eel & tempura shrimp. Fantastic rolls and filling. Was most impressed by the eel roll and how fresh & flavorful it was! Loved the texture too as the eel was battered & fried. Also love that I can order half rolls to try more out :) Would highly recommend making a reservation as it was busy with a line out the door at 7 pm on a Friday night. Be prepared for a fun vibe, but loud music/acoustics making it hard to have conversation across the table. Server was friendly but service was slow. Took more than 15 mins to get our drinks to the table and almost 30 for appetizers. read more

Sushi San - Cashew Crispy Rice Salad - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Incredible sushi and other fresh offerings ! Place had a cool vibe ! One of my new favorite sushi spots in Nashville! Great and fast service ! Don't forget the soft-serve!! read more

Sushi San has been the go to place to dine at in 12 South for awhile now & I can see why. The ambiance is killer, the service doesn't miss, & the food is delicious. I came here with a group of 11 foodies & we sampled a wide variety of the menu & drinks. Everything was really good & our server took amazing care of both of our tables. I have to say the bang bang cauliflower definitely surprised me the most & was the dish that i found myself wanting a few days later, but everything was good. Just wish i had taken photos of it all! read more

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Everything on the menu is amazing. You can't go wrong with anything you order. My husband and I usually order a San-Set to split plus a few appetizers and we are always so full. The cocktails are so unique and fun and I love that they change seasonally. Great reason to go back. The staff are so friendly and very fast. One time we went with a large group of 11 friends and everything went so smoothly. As a note, they won't seat you as a group unless everyone is there. read more

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This is my first time coming to sushi san I went for my birthday with my sister. We sat at the sushi counter. We had such an amazing experience. The sushi chefs handed you the fresh hand rolls and Nigiri fresh. Chef Ti was so amazing and kind to us and made our birthday so special. We will definitely be back it was a fun experience and cool to see the chefs make all the rolls infront of us. Also loved the lighting would be a great date night as well. read more

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I have tried to get a walk in table a few times, but the wait was too long. So I made sure to get a reservation and bring friends. It was worth the wait! The fish was fresh, delicious and expertly seasoned.. or not seasoned... depending on the presentation. I can also recommend the chilled soba noodles with the chili garlic vinaigrette and the oshizushi style crispy rice. Mix that with some Japanese whiskey and it made for a fun and delicious night. Will be back. Pro tip; get your parking validated read more

Been here multiple times and the options are always good! It does feel a bit sweet but the vanilla is always great as a base. They have rotating seasonal option. Service is at the window beside the restaurant. Solid 9.2/10! read more

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Had to try out their ice cream window because I LOVE a dipped ice cream cone, it's so nostalgic. Their elevated take on dipped cones made me so excited, having dips like matcha and ube and soft serve flavors like Hokkaido vanilla and Okinawa chocolate. I got the vanilla with ube dip and wow was it SOOO YUMMY. The soft serve was not super sweet and it balanced well with the sweet dip. I also got to try the chocolate with matcha dip and loved that as well. The chocolate ice cream shocked me because it had such a rich deep chocolate flavor, unlike other chocolate soft serves I've had. read more

Sushi San - ice cream - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I got in here afer finding it on a secret shopper app. It is a corporate spot, originating in Chicago, but the concept is solid. The only sushi I have had recently that topped this was Kase x Noko, which is almost impossible to get in. The service was on top. On top of our server, Sannah, David Chen dropped soemthing off and we had a couple of minutes to talk about foodie spots and compare notes. It is nice when you find a restaurant in which the entire staff is focused on all of the guests. The spot is part of the Lettuce Eats Rewards Program, which works with Aba, as well. If you frequent these restaurants, be sure to join. The first thing to note is this place is extremely popular. We were in late during the week and the bar was jam-packed and every outside seat was taken. They also have a pick up window outside that had a line about 25 feet long. Yes, this is 12 South, so expected. The styling is modern. If there is a negative, it was that the hostess told us the sushi bar was full when it obviously wasn't. They may have had it closed down at that point? I usually prefer a seat at the sushi bar. The cocktails are great. The Old Fashiopned is done with a barrel pick of Maker's Mark and some Japanese whisky. Very smooth old fashioned. The supernova is a sweet drink, but not coyingly so. She said it was the best cocktail she has had in Nashville in quite some time. High marks. Food? I started with the miso soup. I can tell they use miso and not the miso packets by the flavor. As someone who loves to get miso at the Asian market, the packets just don't hold it for me. Her seaweed salad was also nice. Of course, both of these are fairly pedestrian and the star is the sushi. I did the nigiri san set. Freshness of the fish was A one. Flavor was top notch. Enjoyed the artistry of the plate as well. I did have to sub out the scallop, as I have an intolerance, but teh fish was on point. She loved the roll, which I could not eat as it contained some shrimp (allergy on this one :-( ). The desserts were both excellent. I ended up eating all of the ice cream and part of the brownie, with a bit left for home. She had the butter cake. Good, but not my favorite. The whipped cream, however, was wonderful and whipped to very stiff peaks (almost to butter). I dropped a copy of the receipt in the picture, as well as the entire menu (June 2026), so you can see the pricing. This is higher end, for sure, but I would return if I can't get a seat at Kase. read more

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This place is a vibe. They were playing 90s hip hop which was a great change from the country vibe that is sooo prevalent in Nashville. The decor was crazy cool like such a cute spot for a date. They have patio seating and the venue has lots of seating. It was not crowded which was great since the street was ridiculously crowded. The sushi was super fresh and delicious and reasonably priced which was very surprising. The servers were so nice and they gave you your food. Nice little presentation. The bar stools were even lovely to sit on. I really enjoyed this place. read more

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Sushi San has a great vibe. The space is open and lively. The music is fun. The waiters are lovely. However, the food is the star. I've been twice now and everything I've had has been good. It's consistently good, which is the best thing any restaurant can be. My favorites to recommend would be the pan fried gyoza, beef and bop bowl and eel roll. Stop by their ice cream window to finish off a great dinner. read more

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This place is elevated sushi and dining! The restaurant is beautiful and service feels professional, friendly, informative and not at all stuffy. My server David was fantastic! I was dining solo on a work trip. I felt totally comfortable here between the restaurant set up and friendly service. I ordered 3 items, the first was the salmon avocado roll with asparagus and meyer lemon in it, which was different. For me those didn't necessarily add, but the salmon was so fresh and delicious. Then, I had the crispy bbq eel roll. Lastly, I had the hand roll special of the day, which was blue crab. The server explained why they do the hand rolls more like a rectangle vs a cone for ease of eating and experience. Overall, it was an excellent roll. The seaweed wrapper had perfect flavor and crisp and normally that serves just function for me, but here it was more than that! This is definitely not inexpensive, but it feels like the higher prices are matched with quality. It's in the heart of a nice upscale shopping area. They have a 50% parking discount for underground lot, which is good because that is $$$. Since I was traveling for work, I really could've chosen anything and loved this! It felt like a treat after a long flight. read more

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I went to this place by myself while on a work trip and sat at the bar. It was friendly and I was able to vibe alone to the loud music. The sushi was some of the best I've had! Fresh and flavorful. read more

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Overall: Came here for a friend's birthday dinner and had such a great time! Thank you Sushi-San and shout out to Kevin for getting us seated together! I got the nigiri set and the DUCK fried rice (I love duck), and they did it so well! Also, their little soft-serve window is so cute! I got the Okinawa boba "San-dae" and was pleasantly surprised with how delicious it was! I don't get to encounter too many Asian flavors in Nash, I appreciate that they have ube and matcha dips for the soft-serve cones too! Service: Really kind staff and quick to get everything out! Ambience: So cute and pretty inside, a uniquely Japanese inspired decor and more of a classy vibe inside. read more

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Phenomenal sushi spot! Sannah was amazing, genuinely will schedule my next visit around if she's working or not! The toffee dessert is also my favorite all time dessert, death row meal status! Also great music and vibes read more

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For a sushi place in Nashville, this place delivers! We did a last minute walk in on. a weekday and they were able to seat us ASAP. The ambiance was lovely and intimate. They have both indoor and outdoor seating as well. We ended up being pretty hungry so we ordered 15 handrolls to share and for $29 for 5 handrolls, the deal was worth it. The fish was fresh and the rice was cooked perfectly. Def recommend if you're in the mood for some sushi! read more

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Just a review for the soft serve window - we went on a Saturday afternoon, there was no line when we walked up, however there was a bit of a crowd waiting. We asked how long it would take (in a bit of a rush) and the woman working the window said it would be quick because there were only 2 orders ahead of us. However, we waited about 25 minutes for our single vanilla matcha soft serve. The ice cream itself was delicious, creamy, flavorful. We did not really enjoy the matcha dip - it tasted like white chocolate to us - but would definitely go back to try a different flavor. read more

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Just moved back from Chicago and was pleasantly surprised to find they opened a Sushi San in Nashville. The soft serve window was a nice touch for this location. The food was delicious and service was quick and efficient. Will be back, 10/10. read more

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If you have not been here, you are missing out! I came just to try the soft serve window which was so good that I ended up getting a table to try more. Impressed to say the least. The soft serve flavor rotates and for July it is this insane peach truck flavor collab. YUM. I tried a handful of hand rolls, some sashimi and some tuna crispy rice and everything was so fresh. The fish is flown in from Italy and you can definitely taste it. This is hands down some of the best fish in the city and the best sushi. The staff was very helpful at guiding me through the menu and food came out very quickly. I didn't order a huge meal but I left stuffed and excited to come back and try more. read more

Sushi San is one of my go-to spots for a night out, and I even chose it for my birthday dinner(that's how much I love it). Unfortunately, this visit didn't live up to my usual experiences. When we sat down, we noticed quite a few gnats/fruit flies around our table. We spent most of the meal swatting them away, and at one point one even landed in the soy sauce dish, which really took away from the experience. This is the first time I've had this issue here, so I'm hoping it was just a one-off. During the summer months, it might help to have more fans or solutions in place to keep bugs away. read more

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We got the sushi tacos, nigiri, and crispy rice sushi. They were all very good and the fish was fresh and delicious. The entree we got, duck crispy rice, was good but a little too sweet for us. It overpowered the dish and we wish the duck had had some crispy bits. The bottom of the rice was a little on the burnt side as well. They also have an ice cream takeout window which was cute. Got the strawberry matcha soft serve and it was also way too sweet. Thought the strawberries would be fresh and macha would offset the ice cream but no. But overall it was a nice place. We were seated outside on the patio which was covered so you don't get too hot in the sun. The service was friendly and food came out pretty fast. read more

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Wow... I will come back and back and back and recommend too! Food is so delicious and sooo fresh. That tuna, melted in my mouth. That salmon melted in my mouth... the cauliflower was delicious and the hand rolls were satisfying. I would suggest a bit less sauce so the fish doesn't get lost on the roll and the cauliflower but other than that the taste was great. The service was great and the atmosphere of the outside was perfect with a little bit of sun and shade. They offer 50% off parking so make sure you get the QR to redeem it. Definitely worth the trip, come check them out!!! read more

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This is just a review for their soft serve window. We came here on a Wednesday night and it was bumping at 7:30 with a short line waiting for ice cream. They offer vanilla, chocolate, and dole whip and can swirl the vanilla/chocolate. Then you have the option to dip it in chocolate, strawberry, or matcha. We tried a swirl dipped in chocolate and a chocolate dipped in matcha. Both were fantastic but I think I'd get the matcha next time as it had a salty kick to it. A fun and cheap date night for those with kids or who want a sweet treat after eating nearby. read more

Sushi San - Soft serve dipped in chocolate - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I came here based on the recommendation of a colleague. I stopped in about 4pm on a Sunday afternoon thinking I would beat the crowds. Boy, was I wrong. This neighborhood has a ton of shops so it was busy. I came in and sat at the bar since it was just me. The bartenders will not make eye contact with you until they are ready to speak to you and that can take anywhere from 5 - 10 minutes. From what I could tell, the cocktail I ordered was not on the menu. I think it was called the "Thank you for coming." I was intrigued because the person beside me had one. It is a spicy margarita that comes in a classic Chinese food to-go container. It was really cool and the drink was pretty good. For food, I got the chili crunch cucumber and the spicy tuna roll. The chili crunch cucumber is listed under salads but it is just a cucumber in chili oil. The tuna roll was very good. Overall, I felt the price was steep in terms of quality of food, quantity of food, and quality of service. read more

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Strawberry dipped Hokkaido vanilla soft serve - the soft serve is very creamy. The strawberry dip reminded me of strawberry pocky. I love that they give you a ring to catch the dripping. read more

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Got a few rolls not pictured, the rolls were good. Not the best I've had or superior to other spots but they were solid. Didnt love the crispy rice. However the cashew salad is 10/10! The vibe inside is dim and really nice, but it's LOUD AS HELL, like loud enough to make it hard to hold a conversation with the people at the table. Service was great & attentive for the most part. Not sure I'll come back here - good overall but nothing about it is repeatable for me read more

Sushi San - Spice tuna (mediocre) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Came here with my Dad and my sister for the first time. Sushi San has been on the list of restaurants to try for a while, and let me tell you, I wasn't disappointed. We appetizers we ordered: 1) Tagarashi Chicken Nuggets, which was recommended by our waiter 2) Crisy Rice - Spicy Tuna For our entree my sister and I shared: 1) Kabayaki Eel 2) Spicy Salmon 3) Beef 'N Bop Sizzlin Rice My dad ordered the Peking Duck Sizzling Rice. Everything was really good! I would have not ordered the nuggets but our waiter said he was one of his favorite things on the menu and it was delicious! Very flavorful. All the sushi we order was fresh and soo yummy! The winners by far was both Sizzling Rice dishes. So much flavor. Loved the service we received and the ambience. Would be great to come back for a date night. Loved the music choices that was playing as well. It's a fun environment. I can't wait to come back. 10/10, totally recommend!! read more

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Stopped by the ice cream window for a soft serve. I went with the pineapple dole whip covered in chocolate in a cone. I was a bit disappointed how long it took to place my order as there was no line but the employee working at the window took about 5 minutes to register I was there despite popping my head into smile a few times. I took my cone to go as it was a sunny warm day and I thought the perfect day to walk around 12 south with some ice cream...There was plenty of outdoor seating but it was already almost full at 12pm on a Friday. First lick the chocolate was nice and dark- it wasn't the crunchy shell I was expecting but soft- big warning to ask for your cone in a cup or just get the cup if it's a warm day..my cone began to melt about 3 steps into my walk and ended up melting all over the sidewalk and my hands/arms..but it was delicious!! As Nashville warms up just get the cup haha! excited to stop by soon to try the food read more

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Such a yummy menu and cool Japanese ambiance. We started off sharing a bunch of appetizers. The edamame had a sweet spicy powder which I never experienced before. The Gyoza were standard. The main event was the Crunchy chili cucumbers! Sadly it seems the kitchen forgot those so they came out with our meals. Do not skip on these! So worth the wait. We each tried a different roll, I liked the Bluefin Tuna Avocado the best. The tuna was creamy and the crispy seaweed added texture. I also tried the hand roll, I would skip it for next time. Nothing too special and it was forgotten by the kitchen as well. Lastly the ice cream outside was yummy! I tried the pineapple ice cream with chocolate sauce and the strawberry matcha vanilla sundae. This place has so many options. Make a reservation early! It's Nashville's next top spot. read more

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This spot lives up to the hype! I was a little skeptical at first because of the rave reviews I've seen, but it truly is an incredible dining experience. Sushi San is perfect for a nice date night or a girls night out. The low lighting, relaxed seating, and sleek minimalist decor are the perfect relaxing atmosphere to enjoy incredible sushi. When we first walked in the hostess checked us in for our reservation, and we were seated right on time. The service was perfect. Our server walked us through the menu, and we were never without anything we needed. I tried their crispy tuna rice and shishito peppers. The tuna crispy rice was good, but I have had better at other local spots. However, the shishito peppers are not to be missed! They are perfectly charred with a sweet glaze on top that compliments the peppers perfectly. The star of the show was the yuzu yellowtail and the drink, thank you enjoy #6. The yellowtail paired perfectly with the citrus of the yuzu, and it tasted incredibly fresh. The drink was a cucumber spicy marg that came in a fun to-go container. I will admit I'd seen the drink online and thought it was cute, but the drink was truly delicious. We did stop outside for soft serve, and the ube shell was incredible! I'd stop back by just for ice cream! I'll definitely be coming back soon! read more

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Sushi San The restaurant itself has a very nice ambience inside. It is dim, loud, and the tables are pretty close together. I sat at the sushi counter which was cool to experience. This is more of a personal thing but the sushi counter was very fishy smelling. Having been to many other sushi places and omikase I have never noticed a fish smell at any of those. The chefs at the sushi counter were very nice but not too chatty. Starting off the spicy tuna crispy rice was very good. The crispy rice had a little bit of a char or burnt-ness to it that I actually really liked. The tuna on top had a nice flavor to it as well. The next dish was the bluefin chili ponzu, it was thin sashimi slices with thinly sliced watermelon, then topped with chili crisp. I had heard rave reviews about this dish and I just found it to be okay. If the chili crisp had more spice or there was a sciracha element for a sweet and spicy taste I think it really would have elevated the dish. The gyoza was just okay, it was pan fried and had some sort of sauce on top of it but the sauce really didn't have much flavor. The gyoza also needed an additional sauce or component to it in order to add a wow factor. It was overall fairly bland. The mega box was the "San set" we ordered. It comes with 8 pieces of nigiri on top, 12 pieces of sashimi in the middle and then two rolls on the bottom. The nigiri on top was incredible. The lean tuna nigiri was delicious. The yellowtail nigiri was also amazing. There were two salmon nigiri on top, one was marinated in soy sauce overnight and one was traditional. The soy sauce salmon nigiri was the star of the nigiri rolls for me. The sashimi was really a let down to be honest. There was amberjack, flounder, tuna (unsure of which part of the belly) and octopus. I will start with the amberjack which really threw things downhill, it was cut in legit 1/2" thick pieces and because of that was extremely chewy and just unenjoyable. The flounder had a pretty fishy taste to it which again, is a personal thing but a turnoff for me. The octopus was fairly traditional but compared to some other octopus was chewy and tough. The tuna was okay, nothing really bad to say about it. The rolls on the bottom were fairly plain, one was rice with seaweed topped with tuna and only had cucumber inside it. It was fine, taste exactly as it sounds. The other roll was yellowtail and amberjack, and based on our experience with the amberjack sashimi we did not even touch it. The desert was really the best thing we had and it was incredible. I would buy it by the truck load if possible. The sticky miso caramel cake was basically like a sticky toffee cake with ice cream on top and there was some crunchy element topped on the ice cream. It was amazing. Drinks were good, nothing to really fault or brag about drinks wise. Service was a little slow but it was absolutely packed inside the restaurant so I cannot fault that one bit. Overall if you go here I would stick to the 8 piece nigiri which were all incredible and try as many of the sides as you can. read more

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Came here last month for the first time and am STILL thinking about it! Not just the food (which was incredible by the way) but also the service (Holleen? I think!) and the ambiance. Everything here was top notch. What we ordered: - Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice -Beef 'N Bop - Crazy Shrimp Tempura - A few rolls (my friend ordered...I was too distracted by how delicious the appetizers were to pay attention but the rolls were great. The STAR of the show was the Otoro. That was some of the best tuna I've ever had in my life and is only comparable to when I lived in Japan and got to go to some fancy restaurants. Ughhhh I know you may be thinking, but Mia? It's $22 for two pieces? Yes I thought the same. And then the impulsive libra side of me stopped caring and gosh, I keep thinking about how it melted in my mouth and how I wish I had ordered the Mr. Maguro San Set. I will be back! And also, shout out to Holleen again who really made our experience extra wonderful. It was a busy night and she just breezed in with a smile, great suggestions, and a sense of humor that was so appreciated. read more

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Sushi San is hands down some of the best sushi I've had in Nashville. The atmosphere is sleek and lively -- perfect for date night or a fun dinner out. It feels upscale without being stuffy. The sushi is the real star. Everything was incredibly fresh, beautifully plated, and full of flavor. The nigiri melts in your mouth, and the specialty rolls are so well balanced. You can tell quality is a priority here. Now, the service could use a little fine-tuning. It wasn't bad, but it didn't quite match the level of the food -- a bit slow at times and not as attentive as I expected for the vibe. That said, the food absolutely makes up for it. I'd still come back in a heartbeat because when the sushi is this good, it's worth it. read more

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I was really excited to try Sushi San but perhaps we came on an off day service wise. Our reservation was at 8 and we checked in at 7:50. The host said we would be seated very soon, but we waited till 8:20 to be seated. No worries if they were running late, but just wish this was communicated to us since we checked in with them a couple times and they kept saying we would be seated in a moment. When we were seated, our waiter was not very helpful. It was our first time there, and we asked the menu to be explained to us but the explanation was very lackluster. We were mid sentence with him and he walked away to attend to some other matter. He also brought out soy sauce after we already had eaten part of the meal, so it would have been nice to have that right away. I had mentioned on the reservation and to the person seating us that we were celebrating a birthday, and she nodded and seemed excited. However, nothing celebratory was brought out. I totally understand if restaurants do not provide complimentary desserts, but it is strange to have had an option to include "birthday" when making the reservation and the person seating us acknowledging it without anything being brought out. We ended up getting ube dipped froyo at the takeout window next door, which was very yummy! In terms of food, nothing really stood out to us besides the Tempura eggplant. I really enjoyed the seasonings on it, and it went perfectly with the mayo dip. The chilled soba noodles needed extra flavor / texture and tasted quite plain. The cashew crispy rice salad was unique, but the crispy rice squares were quite chewy and hard to eat with the salad. My friend said that the crispy rice tuna was only ok, and the bites were quite small. All in all, will definitely be back for froyo but will likely pass on the restaurant itself. It was quite packed even on a weekday, so would rec checking online if any reservations are open before coming in! They comp 50% of parking, but we were able to find free street parking nearby. I liked the decor inside, with the wood accents reminding me of Japanese architecture. read more

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Came here for dinner and had a wonderful time! We decided to split different things so we could try more of the menu. We started with the spicy tuna crispy rice, which was delicious! The tuna tasted super fresh. We also got the togarashi chicken nuggets, which were crispy and delicious. The crazy shrimp tempura was crispy and fresh and probably some of the best I've had! For our mains, we got the kabayaki eel which was probably my favorite of the night, and the yellow tail hand roll. I wasn't a fan of the hand roll as the seaweed was way too soft and it was difficult to eat. The flavor of the filling, though, was good. For dessert, we got the mochi brownie and the sticky miso butter cake. Highly recommend the miso butter cake - it was warm, moist, and delicious! The mochi brownie wasn't for us. It was too crunchy for our taste and we thought the miso would be a part of the batter rather than thick slabs of mochi at the bottom of the brownie. Will definitely be back to check out the soft serve and other entrees! read more

Overall Rating: Solid 4.5 Stars Such a cute sushi spot in 12 South! Parking: We parked on the street, which worked out totally fine. There may be a parking garage available in the area but I am not sure. Street parking should be manageable depending on the time of day. Ambiance/Decor: The ambiance was soooo cute! The vibe is dark but in a good way and the music selection was awesome. It felt like they knew every song we loved! It has a really inviting and well-designed space that adds to the overall dining experience. Customer Service: The customer service was good, but we did have to wait quite a while before being greeted by our server to the point where the manager had to assist us while our server got caught up with his tables. Once we were taken care of, the service improved, but the initial wait was noticeable. Food: The food was INCREDIBLE and tasted so fresh! Everything we ordered was cooked to perfection. You can taste the quality in every bite and the plating was super cute, too! For dessert, the soft serve is the best soft serve I have ever had and I'll say it is definitely a must try! Overall: Sushi San is fantastic and the food alone makes it worth the experience. The only reason why I am not giving a full 5 stars is because my water glass arrived to the table dirty (lipstick stains) and we did have to wait quite a while for service initially. However, the incredible food quality did make up for those minor hiccups. If you're looking for fresh, perfectly prepared sushi in Nashville, Sushi San is the place to go! Overall Rating: 4.5 Stars read more

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