Sushi San
12 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/sushi, r/nashville16 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 5 threads.
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Sushi San, and one diner who has been three times says the fish is very fresh. One commenter calls it the best nigiri they have had recently, and another says it offers better value than other spots they have tried. Caveats: some diners find it loud and pricey, some say the menu is limited, and a couple were underwhelmed.
Address
Sushi-San Nashville, 2212 12th Avenue South - Located in: Ashwood 12 South Assemblage, Nashville, TN 37204
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Nigiri, Snack o roll, Eel roll
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/travsgrails in r/sushi · Mar 2026taste
Has been three times and calls it legit; praises very fresh fish and the biggest variety he's seen in Nashville.
- Mixedu/CowpokeRon in r/nashville · Aug 2026ambience
Says Sushi San's food is nice but its loud, bar-like atmosphere is a drawback.
- Recommendsu/sboml in r/nashville · Aug 2026taste
Calls Sushi San the best recent pick for nigiri, though says the rolls aren't worth it.
- Recommendsu/_Acklex in r/nashville · Aug 2026
Simply names Sushi San as the pick.
- Recommendsu/drawc1004 in r/nashville · Aug 2026
Says Sushi San is much better of the options.
- Mixedu/thuggishsloth in r/nashville · Aug 2026value
Had an anniversary meal at Sushi San; found it okay but pricey.
- Recommendsu/Tricky_Owl_781 in r/nashville · Aug 2026
Had a great time at Sushi San and rates it highly.
- Recommendsu/throwthenachos in r/nashville · Aug 2026taste
Has visited several times, loved it, and points to a couple of rolls.
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- Recommendsu/dontworryboutmeson in r/nashville · Aug 2026taste
Praises a specific Sushi San menu item as awesome.
- Recommendsu/e-mm-a__ in r/nashville · Nov 2025taste
Excited about Sushi San, which just opened on 12 South, and says the food and vibe are great.
- Recommendsu/fintheman in r/nashville · Aug 2026taste
Agrees Sushi San is the best non-omakase pick in Nashville.
- Recommendsu/RonaldLuciferReagan in r/nashville · Aug 2026value
Says Sushi San gives better value than any other spot they've tried, including Kase.
- Recommendsu/Dull_Association_764 in r/nashville · Aug 2026
Calls Sushi San amazing.
- Caveatu/Dilapidated_girrafe in r/nashville · Aug 2026taste
Had a disappointing birthday meal; found the sushi limited and overall quality too low.
- Caveatu/PashaCello in r/nashville · Aug 2026taste
Says Sushi San has always been underwhelming locally.
- Recommendsu/Useful-Direction-676 in r/nashville · Aug 2026taste
Says Sushi San's food is clearly stronger than the alternative.
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