This week at the Guardian Virginia Miller names some of her top sushi picks in the Bay Area (Sushi Ran, anyone?), and also takes note of two notable newcomers. First up is Saru Sushi Bar (3856 24th Street) in Noe Valley, where she finds “playful, unique bites prepared with care” as well as perfect raw spot prawn and scallop nigiri. At the recently revamped Joshu-Ya Brasserie in Berkeley, she says the “$35 omakase is a steal” and they’ve got actual fresh wasabi, which isn’t so easy to find. [SFBG]
