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1529 Piedmont Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30324 33.796 -84.369

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Neighborhoods: Northeast, Piedmont Heights, Northeast

What People Are Saying About Rusan's

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In Short – A blisteringly white room, rounded out by bar stools and your own live version of a wa-saaa-bi commercial, RuSan's noisy, bright and brash appeal winds up being a guilty pleasure. Blacklisted by the serious sushi set, it cranks out entry-level, heavily Americanized sushi. The menu reads like a racing form: Mad Max's Special, Flying Kamikaze, Lady Killer. Plenty are fully cooked (grilled or fried) in case you've got some beginners in the crowd.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/22/08

Awesome Super Happy Funtime Fish. Snobs go away!

by pluskat

I gave this place (either location) 5 stars because for me it is one of the most enjoyable places to go grab a bite, and I always look forward to it. It is by far the most fun restaurant to eat in. And (hold your breath snobs), the sushi rules. Granted, I don't eat the traditional sushi here, when I want cold, raw, mostly flavorless fish, I eat it on business trips to San Francisco or New York. If I want food with awesome flavor and texture, this is the place.

I wouldn't even call it sushi, I'd call it Awesome Super Happy Funtime Fish. It tastes great, the atmosphere is very fun, and the proprietors are exceedingly gracious and hospitable.

  • Pros: Great food, great atmosphere, Saki Bombs!
  • Cons: Way too easy to eat (and drink) too much
2 Star Rating: Below Average

09/04/08

VERY AVERAGE

by Pennypacker

I was born and raised in Japan so trust me...the sushi here is very average, with average neta (ingredients). Its okay for a quick bite to eat and the price is reasonable, but I wouldnt take anyone here for authentic sushi. Oh yeah, the rice is often undercooked and its not flavored as it should be. For authentic sushi try Sushi Yoko in Norcross.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/23/08

Saki Happy Sushi Horny RuSan's Is The Best For Happy & Horny People!

by MagickalKassie

After reading some of the not-so-complimentary reviews on here, I am shocked and appalled at the fact that Certain people have put this Wonderful Restaurant down. I take clients there all the time, and I have never had a bad experience. Ru San, the owner is a pleasant, generous, sweet man and a true artist both with a knife and a brush. I personally own 2 of his paintings and plan on getting more.

If you're not up for a party and you would rather sip your green tea in a quiet corner booth with a truncated, boring, "traditional" (not to mention tasteless!) raw fish menu, then by all means, keep your tight-assed self clear of Ru San's.

If, however, you love sushi with a ton of choices & twists in addition to other excellent non-raw Japanese cookin' - AND you like to actually PARTY!!! - Then, please, come on down & Step to The Ru!! :)

WOO-HOO!!

  • Pros: Awesome Food, Total Party Atmosphere, Generous Staff & SAKE!!!!!
  • Cons: None Whatsoever!!

The Details on Rusan's

Where to Sit:

You're at a sushi bar, so sit at the sushi bar. Table service offers the former without the view.

Category:

Restaurants

Cuisine:

Japanese

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

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