Aja H.
Yelp
YE Gurl Says: Dublin Date Night at Song Lan
**Date:** September 7, 2025
**Place:** Song Lan, Dublin
**Server:** Brian - full of energy and eager to make the night smooth.
It's always a win when you get an independent restaurant coupon and can try someplace new without feeling like you're rolling dice on the bill. Add perfect weather, a favorite walking spot nearby, and the Tesla ready to cruise--this evening was set.
We started with the Kataifi Shrimp ($12)--shrimp wrapped in shredded phyllo dough and paired with a coconut cream sauce. Crisp, light, and a clever twist. The Crab Rangoon Tartlets ($11) followed, swapping out fried wontons for flaky pastry crust--sweet crab mix, rich but not heavy.
Sake lovers take note: the Hot House Sake ($14) was just what the night needed.
For sushi, we went all in:
* Toro Tartar Roll ($16): Toro (the fatty underbelly of tuna) gave this roll a softer, almost mushy texture, but that's toro being toro. Paired with scallions, jalapeño, and oshinko--it worked.
* Crunchy California ($10): A tempura-fried twist on a classic. Kani, cucumber, avocado--comfort food sushi.
* Coconut Shrimp Roll ($9): Coconut tempura shrimp, mango, cucumber, topped with coconut mayo and flakes. Tropical and fun.
* American Dream Roll ($18): Deep-fried smoked salmon, kani, white fish, avocado, and cream cheese, finished with three house sauces. Bold, indulgent, and true to its name--extra.
YE Gurl says: Song Lan is perfect for when you want sushi night with personality. It's a blend of creative flair and comfort classics, made better by great service and a neighborhood stroll afterward.