SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

My favorite - quick, simple, fresh, & tasty!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very good sushi. I got the set menu course, everything was very fresh and delicious. Texture of the fish was very buttery.

Only complaint was that the service in between dishes was too quick. I could hardly finish a course and the next one was already being brought over. In a few instances I still had half my previous course uneaten as the next one was brought to me. I would have appreciated a little more anticipation and a chance to sip my drink between courses

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

The best sushi outside of Japan. It will melt in your mouth. A spiritual experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best sushi I've had in my life so far. When you visit, indulge in the Nozawa Trust Me. Fairly priced sushi. Sushi here is very fresh and delicious. The ebi is so good and the Hokkaido scallops are amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food at Sugarfish is truly spectacular — fresh, perfectly balanced, and beautifully prepared. Every bite reminds you why this place has such a strong reputation. The service, however, didn’t match the quality of the food. We had to ask four times for extra ginger, and while the staff wasn’t rude, they also weren’t particularly warm or attentive. The restaurant is quite dark, so I’d recommend reviewing the menu online beforehand. Despite these shortcomings, the food more than makes up for it — still a solid five stars for the overall experience.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 2

Sushi was amazing here, both rice and fish were made soft and tasty, some almost melting in the mouth

The ordering on the set menu already considered the flavor science. Cozy and friendly.

Also a plus, the restaurant uses a set fee that's very reasonable to replace tipping to smooth out the checkout experience

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Server was great. Sushi & salmon for rice was terrible. Fish was high quality.

I had sugar fish in manhattan & in Newport Beach & loved it. I was downtown L.A. today & was looking forward to having lunch.
Unfortunately I wasted 80$ & it was the worst experience. The sushi wasn’t as fresh, even the salmon tasted off today. The service was very slow & the only thing I enjoyed was the edamame. The waiter was very dismissive & very un attentively . I asked for a little more ginger & they wanted to charge me for a side of ginger😡 parking was hell to find, paid 15$ for parking & 80$ for a lousy lunch. On top of being dissatisfied with spending that much for a mediocre lunch, I also have a terrible stomach ache. Praying I don’t get food poison!! What a waste of money& time.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

This sushi spot is a must visit in Los Angeles. I remember having a little bit of a wait, but it was all worth it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We come here often. We always have a great experience, however service was slow this time. We had to ask if our food was on the way, my friend’s food came a little later than mine when it’s supposed to be given together, and we were not offered refills on water. We still love this place - maybe this time was just a one off.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Consistently great sushi spot I prefer going to for lunch than dinner. I order the Nozawa Trust Me every time which is a pre set mix of edamame, sashimi, nigiri and hand rolls. I come hungry and it is plenty of food for a hearty lunch. Service is speedy, though note, they will only sit you once your entire party has arrived. The restaurant is on the smaller side, I would arrive on the earlier side if you’re in a pinch for a strict 1 hour lunch for example. The space is nice but the only downfall is it gets really loud during peak service hours. Will go back again and again.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

So nice to have the LA favorite in OC. It’s small and quaint but the service and quality of fish and timing are always consistent and great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Agree with the other review that the nigiri rice is too warm and falling apart.
We took the two Omakase and we're pretty tedious. Very nigiri heavy (none extraordinary). if it's omakase you crave, go get the real thing somewhere else.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Wow! What an amazing sushi/dining experience. My girlfriend and I were visiting for Labor Day Weekend and SUGARFISH came highly recommended, and rightfully so. The staff were attentive and friendly, and the sushi was absolutely amazing. I did the larger prefixed menu which I never do, but am so happy I did. Everything was perfect. My girlfriend ordered a la carte and was equally pleased with her decision. Sushi could not have been fresher or more delicious. I also liked that the chef tries to keep the experience as traditional as possible with the options (didn’t see a California roll and the basic American nonsense designed for a child’s pallet), and the menu was full of delicious options and specials. If you like REAL sushi then add this to your list of places to try. 100% will be going back next time we are in town. Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The staff was lovely, I went in for lunch and they had a small menu, but it was all great! Super fresh, would recommend!