Sushi Ran

I had nearly the best sushi I've had in probably 5 years. What makes good sushi...here is what my foodie experience says...

1) Real Wasabi (the stuff grated from the green root itself rather than the powder sinus burners);
2) White Ginger in different thicknesses (rather than the pink plastic dyed crap made from a machine);
3) No fish before or after taste;
4) Balanced and complementary flavors and textures;
5) Rice that sticks together gently without a pasty or grainy residue left in the mouth;
6) Amazing seaweed salad;
7) Creative rolls that move beyond "Seattle" or "Las Vegas" maki;
8) Edamame that is warm and al dente, sprinkled with Celtic/rock salt;

If you ever find yourself in Sausilito, California just north of the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County...pay a visit to Sushi Ran.