Sushi Ran is located on Riverside in North Hollywoodish, cusp of Burbankish. Strip mall dining isn't usually my thing unless it's been raved about by friends...someone....well, anyone. After a freak electrical incident, my usual strip mall sushi stop (Sushi Mac on Ventura in Sherman Oaks) has been closed and I needed something quick and easy. Now I've passed up this joint several times coming from my infrared wraps because of not knowing but you never know when one day you'll be forced out of hunger just to try something new and I'm so glad one day, my hunger wouldn't take a back seat. I decided to drop by before my service upstairs and look at the menu, then asked one of the girls working if she ever stopped by and she stated she had and loved it. That was enough for my senses to say just take a chance and so glad I did and have been stopping there regularly whenever in the area. Decided to try the salmon lunch special which basically came with everything. It's a japanese joint with korean undertones and they do work well together I must say. Salad was super green with a thick, creamy dressing that had snap to it along with a good size miso soup with slivers of seaweed and small chunks of tofu. Then came the tray of trays! Feast for one please!!!! Salmon, cooked to perfection...flaky with a crispy bottom drizzled with the lightest hint of teriyaki sauce. I do believe most places hide the true flavor of their food by masking it with teriyaki or other sauces because in essence the food isn't prepared well, not here thank goodness. Salmon came with a scoop of rice, 6 big pieces of spicy tuna roll, pickled cucumber dish and some cold, creamy style noodles. Spicy tuna wasn't fishy which is always appreciated since I am not one that likes fishy. It was plain with great texture but when ponzu, wasabi, red chili paste and ginger are added I had to do a happy food dance. Cold, creamy noodles were bland the first time, but when I came back they had added a little bit of a pop which reminded me of a lighter, creamier take on Bi Bim Book Su which I am beginning to enjoy more and more. Could only eat the sushi and 1/2 of the salmon, so for $12 plus tax and tip, I walked away with 2 meals total. I love big portions but only when the food is delicious and for this price, I'm a fan!
Korean BBQ has always been my favorite and the hardest to please me on. Being half Korean and having an amazing cook of a korean mom doesn't fare well in this dept. because my mom will win every time, so I go hoping its good enough if anything and Shin in Hollywood on Wilcox didn't disappoint. A bit pricey with the "grill your own" menu but presentation is key here along with good taste. The portions were small when they arrived but I assure you as you eat, your belly will be thankful with all the goodness to it's breaking point which of course I had to take it there. Not as many side dishes as most k-bbq houses but enough to tickle your palate with kimichi, spicy fish cake, sesame bean sprouts and broccoli. The salad was super with it's drizzled ponzu concoction dressing and each dish of bulgogi, spicy pork and shrimp was tasty.
Now most korean stops don't do desserts but after being stuffed to the nines, I had to pull out my emergency dessert pouch to try their green tea pancake which had to come with ice cream. Chocked full of cinnamony goodness I am so glad I decided to man up and end this meal with this delicious surprise. Price to portions compared to my favorite korean meal in the valley isn't worth it, however if you're in the area and hungry, it's a place to stop in and check out...even if it's only for the dessert!
Sushi Ran is located on Riverside in North Hollywoodish, cusp of Burbankish. Strip mall dining isn't usually my thing unless it's been raved about by friends...someone....well, anyone. After a freak electrical incident, my usual strip mall sushi stop (Sushi Mac on Ventura in Sherman Oaks) has been closed and I needed something quick and easy. Now I've passed up this joint several times coming from my infrared wraps because of not knowing but you never know when one day you'll be forced out of hunger just to try something new and I'm so glad one day, my hunger wouldn't take a back seat. I decided to drop by before my service upstairs and look at the menu, then asked one of the girls working if she ever stopped by and she stated she had and loved it. That was enough for my senses to say just take a chance and so glad I did and have been stopping there regularly whenever in the area. Decided to try the salmon lunch special which basically came with everything. It's a japanese joint with korean undertones and they do work well together I must say. Salad was super green with a thick, creamy dressing that had snap to it along with a good size miso soup with slivers of seaweed and small chunks of tofu. Then came the tray of trays! Feast for one please!!!! Salmon, cooked to perfection...flaky with a crispy bottom drizzled with the lightest hint of teriyaki sauce. I do believe most places hide the true flavor of their food by masking it with teriyaki or other sauces because in essence the food isn't prepared well, not here thank goodness. Salmon came with a scoop of rice, 6 big pieces of spicy tuna roll, pickled cucumber dish and some cold, creamy style noodles. Spicy tuna wasn't fishy which is always appreciated since I am not one that likes fishy. It was plain with great texture but when ponzu, wasabi, red chili paste and ginger are added I had to do a happy food dance. Cold, creamy noodles were bland the first time, but when I came back they had added a little bit of a pop which reminded me of a lighter, creamier take on Bi Bim Book Su which I am beginning to enjoy more and more. Could only eat the sushi and 1/2 of the salmon, so for $12 plus tax and tip, I walked away with 2 meals total. I love big portions but only when the food is delicious and for this price, I'm a fan!
Korean BBQ has always been my favorite and the hardest to please me on. Being half Korean and having an amazing cook of a korean mom doesn't fare well in this dept. because my mom will win every time, so I go hoping its good enough if anything and Shin in Hollywood on Wilcox didn't disappoint. A bit pricey with the "grill your own" menu but presentation is key here along with good taste. The portions were small when they arrived but I assure you as you eat, your belly will be thankful with all the goodness to it's breaking point which of course I had to take it there. Not as many side dishes as most k-bbq houses but enough to tickle your palate with kimichi, spicy fish cake, sesame bean sprouts and broccoli. The salad was super with it's drizzled ponzu concoction dressing and each dish of bulgogi, spicy pork and shrimp was tasty. 
Now most korean stops don't do desserts but after being stuffed to the nines, I had to pull out my emergency dessert pouch to try their green tea pancake which had to come with ice cream. Chocked full of cinnamony goodness I am so glad I decided to man up and end this meal with this delicious surprise. Price to portions compared to my favorite korean meal in the valley isn't worth it, however if you're in the area and hungry, it's a place to stop in and check out...even if it's only for the dessert! 
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