Ran Zan Japanese Restaurant

Ran Zan is a small traditional feeling sushi bar, family owned and operated with a single sushi chef. As one of the highest rated sushi bars in Providence I have to say I was very disappointed to say the least. The quality of the fish & rice was that of which you would find at most any sushi restaurant, overly saturated fish lacking in texture. Hard stiff sushi rice laking texture and flavor used for the nigiri (possibly due to the quality of fish on top). This was also a first time for me finding a bone in the sashimi or receiving Kani as part of a house sashimi. They also had Maine Uni available, the portion of Uni was the smallest I have ever received just 3-4 gonads atop very stale rice wrapped in a nori paper which all completely overtook the flavor of the Uni its self. As a whole I

This place was truly amazing. I haven’t had sushi this good since I was in Japan. It was fresh and reasonably priced. I got the sushi platter, tuna rolls, tofu, chicken, pickles, and 4 glasses of wine (this was between two people lol) and it was $100. I will be back as soon as I’m back to Rhode Island!

I've been coming here since I was a little kid, and it's truly my favorite restaurant! Whenever I come back to Providence I always make sure to stop here. The sushi is always expertly crafted, the miso soup is delicious and light, and the atmosphere is so warm and cozy. I couldn't recommend this place more!!!

Great quality sushi from a Japanese chef. I recommend the Spider Roll and their Snow Crab and Asparagus Roll made with real Snow Crab. Their rolls are small and inexpensive which means you can get more variety for your meal, always a plus. Their tempura sauce is high quality and not watered down like so many others. The fish is delicious and high quality. I will be back!

Wonderful high quality fish, portions were perfect mouthful size. Icy cold Sapporo. Lovely to watch the dance of these two elders preparing highest quality sushi and sashimi. Service a bit reactive rather than proactive, but still very pleasant. On Saturday come right after they open at 5 for fast seating and food😍🐡🐟🤤