Sushi Ran

About the Business

History

Established in 1986.

In 1986 the restaurant was comprised of a 26-seat sushi bar restaurant with three sushi chefs and a wait staff of three. By 1996 Tome expanded both the kitchen and restaurant and added a dining room with 25 seats. The business grew to employ 45 staff members including six sushi chefs. Tome's vision for Sushi Ran continued to grow, and with it the visionary cuisine. A classically trained, credentialed culinary chef joined the sushi chefs and an inventive menu featuring a sophisticated fusion of traditional Japanese sushi and Pacific cuisine was developed and then paired with an extensive list of premium sakes and wines. The restaurant underwent a major expansion in 2000 when Tome acquired a commercial space next door and through a major remodeling effort, transformed the space into a sophisticated wine and sake bar with an outdoor patio, expanding the seating to over ninety.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Yoshi T.

Business Owner

Yoshi TomeBiographyA native of Okinawa, Japan, Yoshi Tome has been a resident of the United States since 1981. After earning a degree in education from a Japanese University, and starting his career as a geography teacher and rugby coach in Okinawa, Tome came to the United States for a yearlong teacher exchange program Tome decided to remain in the United States, and relocated to Sausalito. There, before becoming sole proprietor of Sushi Ran, he worked for three years in the restaurant that was its predecessor. Today, Sushi Ran is a well-known destination for its inventive fusion of traditional Japanese and California cuisine. Sushi Ran is ranked among the top restaurants in Northern California, and among the top Japanese restaurants in the U.S.  Recent Recognition2009 Recommended: Michelin Guide2008 Seven Sushi Samurai: Sushi of the Year: World champion title at international competition in London2008 Michelin star: Michelin Guide2007 Michelin star: Michelin Guide