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Ru San's
Ru San's

Ru San's Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.ru-sans.com
  • Email: rusansnashville@yahoo.com
  • Phone: (615) 252-8787
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Wednesday: 4:30pm - 11:00pm, Thursday - Saturday:4:30pm - 12:00am, Sunday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
  • Executive Chef: Gory Paparin
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking Area, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, View, Wine Bar

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Pine Street
  • Parking: Valet
  • Parking Details: valet parking is free, you only need to provide non obligated tips. Or you can park in the back of building for $2.only
A word from Ru San's
RU SAN"S, a name that always associated with Japanese Restaurant with young ambiance, loud music, casual dining, and the not expensive foods. Other than that, It offers around 500 menu to choose from, a Full Bar and promise of lots of fun. Try it!
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Diner Reviews
  • "I planned to eat here as part of my friends bachelorette weekend. We had made our reservation for 12 but had 10 show. We had a large table that was perfect so everyone could interact. They were very accommodating toward our group. I would go here again if planning a similar event."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "We had a group of 15 and wanted somewhere that was fun and laid back. The service and food were good but that wasn't all of our focus. We wanted a place that had top 40 music kinda loud but not too loud like a bar. It was a perfect place for this."
    Dined on 2/25/2014
  • "Fantastic service, reasonable prices, and an extensive food and beverage menu. Sushi was crafted to perfection and the presentation of the food was spectacular."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "We LOVE Ru Sans! It is the very best Sushi in Nashville."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Let's start with the hostess...we made reservations for 4, but last min decided to have 5 for dinner. Showed up 30 min before our reservation so we could inform the changes. You would have thought we told her we were having 10 people!!! So rude about the addition!! Second....our waiter, it took him nearly 15 min to ask us if we wanted any beverages. He was slow on getting us refills & did not know the menu when we had questions. I wanted a very particular item he told me was available only to find out it was not. Next, we were charged a 18% gratuity for having a party of 5....most places it's 8 & above! Food was not consistent several of the same items were purchased & none of them looked similar. Bad experience from start to finish!"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "We really enjoyed the experience we had at Ru San's. The server was great to point out menu options and the sushi was fantastic. Our server was very busy and we had to wave him down a few times but overall excellent experience. Not a place for a quiet romantic dinner but for a fun evening it was perfect."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "My girlfriend and I just recently got back together and we both enjoy a more fun, high-energy atmosphere and Ru-San's definitely has that. Very fast paced place and constant club music may not be what some look for in an Asian restaurant....but with some shots or just some drinks and a group or someone you can have fun with this place is great. AMAZING food, she had the best chicken fried rice I've ever tasted and I had some type of spicy tuna roll and some fried calamari- both of which went amazingly with a Sapporo and some water :) 9 out of 10 -- the highest rating I'll give on a restaurant ;)"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "I cannot believe we have not tried Ru San's. This restaurant is excellent. The sushi was great. The volcanic trio of tuna sashimi was out of this world! The crispy crab roll was prepared perfectly. The fried ice cream was excellent as well and is large enough for 2. The menu was creative and extensive. The atmosphere is rather loud but the food is the star."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "our server was great & her suggestions were spot on. the food was outstanding. the restaurant had an odor that wasn't very appealing."
    Dined on 2/5/2014
  • "We chose to eat here for my boyfriends 30th bday...we weren't a HUGE group..only 12 of us. The food was great, as always, but the service was terrible. It took 35 minutes to get our sake...I told them clearly it was his bday, and even when the reservation was made that it was his bday, yet nothing was still done to "celebrate". We went in and spent a lot of money...i just wish the experience had been a little different. Definitely not a great first impression for the few who had never been. Wouldn't recommend it as a "group" celebration place. However, food was great ...definitely the place to go if you're a sushi lover."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing, but my food was pretty disappointing. I ordered the bacon wrapped scallops (supposedly a top seller) and they came out overcooked with more bacon than scallop on the little skewers. The bed of veggies and rice was okay, but the main feature was gross. The drinks were also pretty disappointing. I will say the one sushi roll we got was decent."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "Back home (Charlotte, NC), the Ru San's there is amazing. I assumed this one would be too. The sushi selection did not disappoint. My friends were ecstatic to have so many options from which to choose. One guy even had seared tuna just because he loves it so much. To their credit, the good folks at Ru San's cooked it exactly how he wanted it. I personally have no complaints- we received exactly what we wanted."
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "We had a party of 8. Our waiter was fabulous. Service we very good. Music a little loud. Had a hard time having conversation. Food was good. Love the area. Fine place to have a cocktail and a little sushi."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "Next to high rises and contemporary restaurants, boot shops and lots of traffic, sits this restaurant. Small front, but deep room and definitely a great affordable menu. Good beer selection and great service staff. I haven't had tuna so fresh and tender in a long time"
    Dined on 11/27/2013
  • "Had the best time at RuSans this past Sat. We had a large group of 14 and were ordering a lot of food and alcohol... Any server knows that is a LOT to keep up with. Our server was so organized and great about splitting our checks. He had a great personality and was so much fun for everyone- definitely kept us feeling festive. We will be back for sure-- and request him!"
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "Ru San's has some of the best sushi for the money that you can find in Nashville. The biggest downfall to this place has to be their service. It is very hit or miss everytime you go. The last time I was their we waited over 10 minutes before someone came and asked for our drink orders. Other than that, the sushi is good, the price is fair, and it's very energetic."
    Dined on 9/28/2013
  • "Good sushi; nice staff; a fun place to eat. I've been several times and will probably go back again."
    Dined on 7/26/2013
  • "This was our first time there and we will definitely go back! My husband's sushi was very good and there was a large selection. I had the miso marinated sea bass and it was on of the best I ever had!"
    Dined on 7/1/2013
  • "When we went to Ru Sans last, the food was good but not great (which is unusual for this restaurant). Was extremely hot and muggy inside. Pretty sure either they didn't have the AC on or it was broken."
    Dined on 6/27/2013
  • "Appetizers came after dinner, need I say more?..... Sushi was good, udon not so good. Don't expect Japanese people here...owners, chefs or customers. A/ C was broken...not a good thing in June ...in Nashville"
    Dined on 6/25/2013
  • "Ru-San's has some unusual and interesting sushi, but I always order from their Pacific Rim menu. They have some incredible fish and shrimp dishes. My favorites are the wasabi potato noodle crusted shrimp with oyster sauce and the bacon wrapped scallops with plum sauce. Also a really delicious swordfish lightly brushed with curry and grilled... not too strong on the curry. Average little salad comes with the dinners plus miso soup that is one of the best I've tasted. Servers are friendly and helpful with suggestions. It is one of my go-to places when dining before shows are concerts downtown. Love that they have free valet parking as parking in the Gulch would be difficult without it. You should give it a try!"
    Dined on 6/17/2013
  • "The food was excellent! The sushi was very fresh and there was a huge menu to choose from. The waitress was okay and could have been a bit friendlier but overall an excellent choice. It was worth the drive."
    Dined on 6/17/2013
  • "The restaurant was a recommendation from the front desk at the hotel we were staying at & it was a great find. Service was pleasant, & consistent. The specialty sushi rolls were unique combinations & very flavorful. They were not over stuffed with rice, but instead were filled with very fresh fish. If we lived in the area this would be our new weekly sushi restaurant. We will return on our next visit to Nashville."
    Dined on 5/20/2013
  • "Everyone loves sushi here but I've never tried it. I can't seem to get past looking at the Pacific Rim menu. Everything on there is unique and delicious. I especially love the Wasabi encrusted prawns with oyster sauce and the bacon wrapped scallops with plum sauce."
    Dined on 1/26/2013
  • "The food was very good and priced very well for Japanese. It is definitely aimed towards the younger crowd. The music is loud so be prepared to speak up."
    Dined on 5/18/2013
  • "The waiter was so helpful in his suggestions for our experience, having never been to this establishment before! Don't leave here without having the "America Re-Rising Roll!""
    Dined on 5/8/2013
  • "I very much enjoyed my experience at this restaurant. We were seated in the back at a large long table. It was perfect for our party. The restaurant serves Sake Bombs and everyone yells out right before you take them. Very fun!! I wasn't a fan of my sushi but the menu is so0o0 big I wasn't really sure what to order. The Edamame and Tiger Shrimp was my favorite food of the meal. I would def recommend this restaurant for a fun time with friends. Its energetic before a night out on the town!"
    Dined on 4/12/2013
  • "This is my 3rd visit to RuSan's. Everything about this visit was just OK. Not bad, not outstanding."
    Dined on 3/19/2013
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