SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

Sugarfish on La Brea is the kind of place that reminds you just how good something simple can be when it’s done with absolute precision. I order delivery from here often—it’s hands down the best delivery sushi in LA, which says a lot in this town. But delivery sushi, by nature, is like watching a movie on a plane. Even when it’s good, it’s not quite the real experience.

Walking into Sugarfish resets your palate. The service is quiet, seamless, and ultra-consistent. The food comes out with that same discipline that made Sushi Nozawa a legend back in 1978—there’s nothing showy here, no truffle oil nonsense, just clean cuts of very fresh fish over perfect rice with warm vinegar tang and that melt-in-your-mouth texture. The “Trust Me” menu doesn’t try to impress—it’s not meant to—but it delivers a kind of minimalist mastery that hits every time.

This place is a reminder that basic isn’t boring. Basic is confident. Sugarfish doesn’t need to reinvent anything because they got it right a long time ago.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Simple, elegant, delicious.

The fish was extremely high quality, and worth the price!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love coming here for the premium sushi and LA vibes 🍣🌴street parking available

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Got the nozawa trust me - absolutely fantastic. Like, it doesnt make sense why its so good, it just is. It's simply, good. Even ordered an extra hand roll just cos I needed to taste more of it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I hate saying how great it is because then the secret will be out and it will be harder for me to get in!! Haha. This may be the best sushi I've ever had in my life... and it's consistent every single time I go there. You can't go wrong.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Unreal

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely delicious! We only go during off-eating times and there no wait, but you could be waiting half an hour during peak hours.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Came for lunch, enjoyed the second level tasting menu. Everything tasted so fresh. $100 for two people.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best salmon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The best sushi in town. No better. Plus great service. You gotta love this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The service was so rushed they were bringing out dishes before we finished the last and tables so close together you bump elbows with the table next to you. Very loud. Maybe an off night but there are better sugar fish locations.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

Went here for lunch a few weeks ago. The food was good, the ambiance was pleasant, and staff were all friendly! Plenty of street parking available. I would be coming back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just go get the $45 preset and you're ALL SET! Honestly maybe my fav sushi I've ever had.... Ever.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sushi Dinner

Got the nozawa set menu - I enjoyed it! The hand rolls were definitely my favorite. It was nice to not have to think about what to order. One thing that surprised me was that they only have sushi on the menu (no appetizers), and the selection is not huge (no tamago!!!). I'm not sure what other places in downtown LA cost, but $39 for the set felt like a good deal to me!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

This place is honestly just a overall great place. Top notch food, All you can eat, all you can drink... What else can you ask for!?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Albacore Sushi, Tuna Sashimi, Organic Edamame