46006 Wed May 17 12:49:03 -0700 2006 17 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 228094 Besides Sushi Ran, does anyone have any other great places for sushi in Marin? Wed May 17 12:49:03 -0700 2006 0 chris semrod 1 228105 i recently ate at sushi to die for in downtown san rafael and though it was decent. while it wasn't anything special, a few rolls were creative enough to hold my interest. a little fusiony. the roll with jalapenos was very spice. one place i will not recommend is king of the roll in larkspur. i went there last week to pick up a to-go box of maguro sashimi. it was terrible! the thin strips looked like they had been hacked with a butter knife. though i did get nine strips instead of seven pieces. maybe it's different if you sit down and eat, but that box sure doesn't give me any reason to go try. Wed May 17 14:09:25 -0700 2006 228094 0 city clicker 2 228129 Sorry to hear about your King of the Roll experience, as that place is one of my favorites. Decent sized slices of super fresh fish at a reasonable price makes it one of the best Sushi values in the Bay Area, IMO. The menu and the surroundings aren’t the most extravagant around, but they’re creative and informal enough for my tastes. Wed May 17 16:28:05 -0700 2006 228105 0 Civil Bear 3 228242 There's a new King of the Roll in "downtown" Terra Linda, next to the Post Office. It's a tiny place, but offers a schizophrenic double menu - half Chinese and half Japanese. I had tempura which was just OK. Thu May 18 05:39:06 -0700 2006 228129 0 Sharuf 1 228111 I find Akira on Fourth Street in downtown San Rafael pretty reliable. My personal favorite, the namesake Akira Roll, is outstanding. It's a small place with reasonable prices. I've never had to wait long for a table/seat. J Wed May 17 14:33:30 -0700 2006 228094 0 J T 1 228134 Sushi to Dai For in San Rafael is fine. I also like Taki in Novato. Wed May 17 16:34:38 -0700 2006 228094 0 TheDive 1 228135 Have you tried Robata or Samauri, both in Mill Valley? Wed May 17 16:35:08 -0700 2006 228094 0 Sarah 2 228243 I like both of them very much. The friendly atmosphere in both makes them good places to get together with pals. Thu May 18 05:41:20 -0700 2006 228135 0 Sharuf 1 228153 Sushi Ko, in Larkspur Landing Center. Wed May 17 17:34:53 -0700 2006 228094 0 al@Fairfax 2 228255 I agree, sushi ko is one of my favorites anywhere. It's not flashy like sushi ran, but it's friendly and the fish couldn't be fresher. Thu May 18 12:06:08 -0700 2006 228153 0 paul panzer 1 228187 I've visited all of the sushi bars listed so far and none of them comes close to Sushi Ran (which I know is off your list of possibilities) Wed May 17 20:09:51 -0700 2006 228094 0 Edie 1 1854010 To me Akira is the best Sushi in central Marin. I've been to them all: Sushi to Dai For (good, but overrated for its "party" scene), King of the Roll, Kamikaze, Sushi Ko, Samurai, Robata, etc. Sushi Ran is great for fresh fish, presentation, and atmosphere, but you'll pay top dollar for insubstantial aspects in touristy Sausalito. Akira has the most creative rolls around as well as fish at its freshest. It's much more reasonable and creative than Sushi Ran, and a hell of a lot more flavorful than Dai's place a block down Fourth Street. The chefs won't serve things out of season, and they're happy to suggest and tailor your dinner to your tastes. Maybe that's one reason why they're expanding and opening a new location in San Anselmo later this year. Tue Sep 05 02:10:28 -0700 2006 228094 36500 math_ewe 2 1854117 I've been to them all too, and Akira is my favorite. Same feeling as others about Sushi Ran. If you want very traditional sushi, Sushi Gourmet in Strawberry Village is also good, but not the breadth of style as Akira. Tue Sep 05 03:11:24 -0700 2006 1854010 19048 annalou 1 1854119 Try the Yu Shang in San Rafael. Was tip-top when Henry was there - still pretty good. Sushi bar and a Chinese restaurant - like the Chinese too. Parking Karma important after Kerner was made one-way. Where'd Henry go a couple years back? Hear he's around; forget where. I'd try his current gig just to see.... Tue Sep 05 03:13:52 -0700 2006 228094 16290 Waterboy 2 5164494 I know this is an old thread but.... Yu Shang really was the best around.. when Henry was there. I lived in that area for 7 yrs and once I was inroduced to them - really HIM - we went there once a month plus special celebrations like birthdays. I've never found anyone I loved as much and he was not just our chef but a dear and treasured friend that I miss tremendously to this day. He went to a place in Petaluma I think it was, and we found him there... but then after that, gone again. I'd like to know where he went too if u ever found out. Last time I went to Yu Shang it was still very good.. just not the same with him gone though. Second to that, King of the Roll was better than most others right in that area. I wonder if they still are, it's been so long... or if they are even still there. Sat Nov 07 22:26:39 -0800 2009 1854119 1122657 Audra L 1 1854775 Has anyone else tried Sushi Lin, on 3rd st. near Lincoln in San Rafael, yet? The chef was at Sushi Ran. The hot food was okay, but the sushi was fresh and pretty creative. Tue Sep 05 15:49:24 -0700 2006 228094 17284 Sharon S. 1 1906331 Kamikaze has the best sushi at the best prices they are located in Montecito Shopping Center by Trader Joes. They are he origional designers of the Dragon Roll, Say hi to Gene the Head Sushi chef while your there. Wed Sep 27 20:07:45 -0700 2006 228094 43291 sushihound 1 2037771 I tried Sushi Lin the other day, and it was great. Up to the standards of Taki in Novato and Sushi Ran. Tue Nov 21 02:43:01 -0800 2006 228094 25370 DBO