SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

146 S Lake Ave #108, Pasadena
(626) 298-8386

Recent Reviews

Jimmy Barnes

SUGARFISH really knows how to do the sushi game. The food is always so fresh and delicious. This is the third different location I’ve been to in this local chain and the service and quality of food is consistent. I almost always get the Nozawa omakase and I did this time as well and each course was presented beautifully that tasted great. If you don’t mind a wait because they don’t take reservations then you should definitely give this place a shot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Toro Hand Roll, Don't Think Just Eat, Nozawa-Style Shrimp Sushi

Rory McKenna

reliable and dependable delicious quality. we typically take it to go, and the sushi is a delight.Parking: there is a lot on the alley behind, accessible from Cordova. go North into the alley, drive past The Counter, and immediately after is an outdoor lot with a few spots.they will validate.other than that, paid street parking on Lake is good, but hard to find.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Don't Think Just Eat, Nozawa-Style Shrimp Sushi, Yellowtail Sushi, Fish

eddie kantayos

Great fresh sushi with warm

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sue

Wonderful service and great sushi with buttery fish. However, think the rice could be slightly better! I’ve eaten here multiple times and the quality has always been quite consistent. Also get takeout from here many times - see picture for takeout.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

D T

Best sushi I've ever had! Super fresh and prepared right before it's served to you. It's a whole experience and vibe. The price is the same at any basic sushi place but this food and service is in a league of its own!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Syed Ahmed

The sushi is excellent! Also, please give Paul a raise!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nicole Westbroek

Sugarfish is my favorite sushi place in the world. I think about it all the time. The Trust Me is impeccable. The cool crab in the warm seaweed handroll...the fresh tuna in ponzu...the spicy halibut...I really really love this place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Jr Ortega

Horrible customer service! Horrible waiting in long lines, very small inside, definitely over rated. I've been to way better restaurants and the customer service was on point! These females zero smiles or let's say fake smiles.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Bruce Mcclain

Always fresh

Rosa Haritos

Absolutely great night celebration for my son's birthday. Never been to this location but it didn't disappoint- Sugarfish always offers high quality sushi. What put it over the top was our server, Paul- what a gem! Attentive, kind, and very personable. Good sake recommendation and the Nozama Trust Me was excellent- the scallops were like butter- not overdone and Bluefin Otoro was amazing. Looking forward to next trip out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab Hand Roll, Wasabi, Scallop, Uni Sushi

Raul Sala

I wish they took reservations. I had to wait about 45 minutes to be seated. However, it was worth the wait. Everything was melt in your mouth delicious.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amy Bergstraesser

Excellent fish selection on a perfectly warm and vinagered bed of rice. Excellent waitstaff who are friendly and welcoming. The food is certainly worth the price. Get a tasting menu.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kelly Jung

This location has the best service and layout imo. Lunch time you’ll see people lining up. Parking is difficult but you should find street parking or there is parking behind the building for meter. I love that I can just order on the website even if the restaurant is not opened yet. Walked in 15 minutes before when my pick up time was and they had my food all ready to go! Packing is so cute and if you open the lunch box it tells you what condiments go with what. I do like the dine in experience and I would make a reservation instead of walking in. Get the $40 deluxe lunch box, you won’t regret it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tuna Sashimi Appetizer, Albacore Sushi Salmon Sushi, Fish, Rolls

Yunah Hahn

Simply good sushi.The more I try fancy Omakase, I realize how I like classic sushi more than the fancy ones with lots of seasonings or raw fish layered on top of another. Like places that does classic really well. When my friend who treated me out to Seoul’s best omakase came to US I took him to Sugarfish. I wanted him to try a popular Omakase restaurant. He really liked it. He also agreed how classics are the best.Best thing was o toro. Other things were actually not that great-wish they stopped serving the tuna appetizer in the beginning drenched with soy sauce.Their scallop is really good yet today’s don’t think just eat didn’t have it. I don’t think don’t think just eat is worth it since it takes too long for them to make it. Our meals were done 1.5hrs later. Considering the time sushi wasn’t very special. I would rather order basic omakase and add scallops, albacore belly and toro. I don’t like their Ankimo since it’s finely chopped.Parking: Free 90minute parking behind. Just walk 3 min.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Unagi, Blue Crab Hand Roll, Scallop

Ria Tagle

Excellent service! Thank you to the wonderful team of friendly staff! When I was asked if there was anything else, I responded that I was waiting for a salmon order. When they served it to me, I realized I already received it earlier. I was mortified, and asked them to charge me for it. I get my bill, and they did not charge me the extra salmon, and instead told me it was my lucky day. Indeed! Thank you so much for the unexpectedly kind gesture!Food was amazing, as always! Had the Crab and Yellowtail handrolls (my usuals), salmon nigiri (x2), sea bream nigiri (extra yum!), kanpachi nigiri, sweet shrimp, sea bream with shiso (soo good!). First time trying the sea bream and I have another favorite fish! All delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab Roll, Crab Hand Roll, Sweet Shrimp, Fish, Blue Crab Hand Roll

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