Sugarfish absolutely lived up to the hype. I ordered the Trust Me set, and it was the perfect way to experience the restaurant. Every course felt thoughtfully prepared, and the pacing made the meal feel special without ever feeling rushed. Each piece of sushi showcased just how fresh and high-quality the fish was, and the warm, perfectly seasoned rice complemented every bite. The simplicity of each piece really lets the ingredients shine, and you can tell a lot of care goes into every serving. The hand rolls were especially memorable--they were crisp, fresh, and a great way to finish the meal. The atmosphere was clean, modern, and welcoming, with a calm vibe that made it easy to relax and enjoy the experience. Even though the restaurant was busy, everything ran smoothly and the dining room never felt chaotic. The service was excellent from start to finish. The staff was friendly, attentive, and did a great job explaining the courses and making sure everything arrived at the perfect pace. It felt like they genuinely cared about providing a great dining experience. Overall, Sugarfish is one of the best sushi experiences I've had in California. The Trust Me set is absolutely worth ordering if it's your first visit, and I'll definitely be coming back to try it again. If you're looking for incredibly fresh sushi, great service, and a relaxing atmosphere, Sugarfish is a must-visit. read more

SUGARFISH | Manhattan Beach - Sushi Bars Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Sugarfish has been my hubby and my Friday lunch date spot for quite a while now. Service is usually great, especially if you're lucky enough to get Kristiana (I hope I spelled her name right). She's awesome, remembers our orders, and is attentive. I love getting the Trust Me, swapping out the crab hand roll for the scallop, and adding a Hokkaido scallop nigiri--this is the perfect lunch. The fish is fresh, ponzu is the perfect complement for certain cuts of sushi, and the rice is the right temp with just the appropriate amount of tang from the vinegar. Parking is easy in any of the adjacent lots or meters. We usually arrive when they open, and rarely have to wait. read more

I'm going to do my best to review this place without swearing. I'm not a huge sashimi guy I'm a roll guy so take that into my review and I'm not a huge lover of fish. Now that we got that out of the way. Shit damn was this place good! We ordered the Don't think just eat trust me. I think it's like 60$ per. Start with cold edamame and I've never had them cold but they were good. Then sliced tuna with some tangy soy sauce that started the meal off with a bang. And I don't mean just any bang like the kind you tell your friends about. Next was a plate with 6 pieces of sashimi and to be honest I know one was salmon which I normally don't like but this was like butter in my mouth. Freaked awesome. The other two also were great. Then a hand rolled crab I think which also hit the spot followed by my sashimi. It was all great except like fish 5 of 6 or 6 of 7 who knows. It looked like mini lobsters on rice. And it wasn't that I didn't like it it was more the texture that I didn't care for. Just too chewy for sushi. There was also some sort of tuna with mint leave under it and some skin on the fish that wasn't my favorite. But over all this place kicks ass. If you live sushi this is a much for sure. Love to go back. read more

As part of my birthday reward redemption celebrations, Sugarfish is one of our top places to make sure we do not miss this birthday reward. This has become an annual redemption and definitely cannot miss a complimentary Trust me dinner of Sugarfish's fine fish selections and delicious warm rice nigiri selections. Can't wait for the next birthday we celebrate. read more

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Visited for lunch on a Friday afternoon. Quite busy. We ordered the pre fixed $32.00 lunch. Each item is served one at a time. The fish is expertly sliced thin and very fresh tasting. The hand rolls smallish but also very tasty . Service was speedy and friendly . Ambiance is that of a typical sushi restaurant . The chefs are center stage to watch. Tables are very close together. Overall a cozy atmosphere. read more

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Tried the Salmon Eggs and Bluefin Otoro. Enjoyed trying new menu items and will continue. read more

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TRUST ME, this place is delicious! After trying KazuNori, I had to go to Sugarfish. The place has outstanding sushi. Everything was so fresh and tasty. I mention this and I'm not a really big fan of Japanese food. I ordered the Trust Me for lunch. It was the perfect amount of food, especially since I knew I wanted Salt and Straw Ice Cream down the street. Metered parking so make sure to keep track of your time. You will probably spend at least 1 hour if not 1.5 hours. The restroom toilet was clogged and did not flush. I notified someone and hopefully they will fix it. read more

SUGARFISH | Manhattan Beach - Sushi Bars Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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I've been a fan of the Pasadena location for many years, and now that I've moved to this area, I'm glad there's also a Sugarfish in Manhattan Beach. My go-to order is always the Trust Me, which is plenty of food. It starts with edamame, tuna sashimi, and a variety of sushi, plus a blue crab hand roll. The portions may look small at first, but the dishes keep coming and I'm always stuffed by the end. My husband likes to order some of his favorites separately, such as the Nozawa-style sweet shrimp, scallops, albacore, tuna, and a couple of hand rolls. Like their other locations, they only seat your party once everyone has arrived, and tax and gratuity are already included in the final price. I prefer the sauce that comes with tuna sashimi over soy sauce. So my hack is to not finish that dish, and the waiter won't take away my sauce plate. We visited on a Tuesday weeknight and it was still quite busy. Parking in the area is mostly metered street parking. read more

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Visited the 2nd time at a different Sugarfish location for a friend's birthday. Apparently, there was a thing about how different lighting each Sugarfish had, which was odd. For such a well-known, higher end establish, the service was such a disappointment. One of the waitresses didn't even bother to serve us as she randomly dropped food plates on the table. She seemed ready to clock out instead. I got myself a Nozawa Trust Me as usual along with some new items they had on the menu. Some fish pieces were fresh, some were mushy and smelly. Rice was the only thing that was good with the right texture and flavor. Might just come back for the last time to redeem my birthday meal (has to be after two times of dining, by the way). read more

It's always so much fun to visit sugar fish! Love the selection and the price is so reasonable! I haven't been to this sugar fish before. Wait staff is super friendly and the atmosphere is very warm, modern, and inviting. I had the Nozawa trust me and added a lobster hand roll at the end. Everything was amazing. The lobster hand roll was just okay because the texture was shredded like crab. I was expecting chunks of lobster meat . read more

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WOWZA! I was very skeptical about the raw fish and the whole experience but I gave it a go. I'm the kinda girl that would only go for baked salmon rolls and the sushi but I was absolutely blown away in every way, service, experience and FLAVOR. I came in with an open mind and every plate they served I was mind blown in the flavor, the quality & just how perfect each bite was that had me coming for more. I am now a BIG fan and can't wait to be back. We came early and were able to grab a table for 4 so easy, while dinning it got very full and there was a big waiting. There are no reservations so you come a wait which is fair, there is a bar area and a few tables but that's what makes it a great experience and intimate. read more

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Yeah it's safe to say I'm obsessed. This place came highly recommended by so many Californians that I made it my very first stop in town as soon as I arrived. Dare I say it was part of the reason I booked my flight in the first place? I was greeted by the amazing Eric and was given the run down of the "Trust Me" -- absolutely recommend getting this your first time to try out the best of what Sugarfish offers. I was left speechless with the quality of the fish, the texture of the rice, and the uniqueness of the sauces. Eric made my first experience at this legendary spot super memorable. I enjoyed sitting at the bar THREE times in one week, as I literally couldn't have enough. I even checked out their sister restaurant Kazunori and UOVO while in town. Highly impressed by the service, food and atmosphere at all of their establishments. Thank you also to Vilma who was a fantastic server as well. Super personable and had great recommendations. She put me on to Albacore Belly -- truly fantastic. Try it if you go!! read more

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Simple ordering for anyone who just craves good sushi. Great ambience and its near the pier for a good walk after dinner. read more

SUGARFISH | Manhattan Beach - Toro, albacore and salmon sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Finally made my way to this location! I had previously only been to the DTLA location, so I was excited that they opened a Sugarfish in Manhattan Beach. The outer facade is a bit unassuming, but there is a small sign at the top of the restaurant. It's a bit noisy inside. There aren't any windows inside, and it's kind of a small space, so the sound really carries. Just an FYI in case you're looking for a quieter dining experience. We ordered the classic "Trust Me." It comes with edamame, tuna sashimi, albacore sushi (2pc), salmon sushi (2pc), toro hand roll, Japanese yellowtail sushi (1pc), hirame sushi (1pc), and a blue and dungeness crab hand roll. The tuna sashimi comes in the BEST ponzu sauce, super refreshing! I also always look forward to ending with the crab hand roll. So good! read more

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Wasn't going to leave a review but the excuse they gave just rubbed me absolutely the wrong way. Crab hand roll had a sharp piece of shell in it. Unpleasant, but I told my husband to pay the bill, then let them know and show them the shell on our plate after so as not to make a big deal. I've just healed from a tonsillectomy and that could have wrecked me had I swallowed before catching it. I just didn't want it to happen to anyone else. The staff member we told was very kind and said he would take the plate back to show the chefs. Honestly, almost all staff were kind. We shrugged off that one woman kept misidentifying the fish and not a single person could pronounce ponzu. A different staff member came by to apologize, but his "apology" was such a load of bull I couldn't look past it: "Apologies BUT our kitchen picks through the crab for shells at the beginning of the day but it has pieces of shell because it is real crab." It's Southern California. You know how many places serve real crab? And I get to enjoy it without sharp pieces of shell. I can buy premade Dungeness crab cakes at a grocery store with REAL crab and not get stabbed with a shell. Evidently this happens pretty often, because a sweet woman at the table over overheard and told us she gets shell shards literally every time with the crab hand roll, so now she switches it preemptively to a different hand roll. Definitely a smart move on her part. I used to love Sugarfish, but lately they've just been disappointing. The rice in the nigiri is always poorly shaped, if at all. We came to the Manhattan Beach location because the last time we had take out from Marina Del Rey, there was a large bone in the salmon nigiri. Unfortunately, the downturn in quality seems to be across locations. read more

always heard about sugarfish but have been skeptical- i think people come for the nice atmosphere but the sushi itself is nothing special. got the "trust me" set (36$), and service was fast but not in a great way. our server was nice but the food kept getting ran out before we even finished our previous plate, it felt very rushed. the sushi rice was also unexpectedly warm, i've never had rice that warm, its normally lukewarm. read more

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Great Sugarfish location! There was no wait on Mother's Day which was fantastic. Parking was easy to find in the lot next to the restaurant. Food and customer service were excellent. read more

Came here as soon as they opened this morning at 11:30. They don't take reservations so we tried to beat the lunch crowd. Restaurant filled up quickly so i suggest people to come early to avoid the wait. Everything was fresh, i even liked the rice and seaweed that came with each piece of the sushi roll. Blue crab hand roll was my favorite. My friends also enjoyed their raw fish as well. Very reasonable price considering the location of this restaurant. We will be back again for another lunch gathering soon read more

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I went recently with my boss and got the mid-priced omakase - so worth it, everything was super fresh and melt in your mouth tasty. Service was good, we chose to sit at the bar. The restaurant can get pretty loud but it wasn't unbearably so. Food was amazing overall! Hope to come back soon. read more

Happy they have a location in the South Bay Finally! Got it to go! Their To Go box is legit. Will be back again Tax and Gratuity is included btw. Their Blue crab rolls are my favorite! read more

I have been wanting to try Sugarfish for so long and I'm so glad I finally did! Everything was so fresh and yummy. We were originally going to get the box and eat it on the beach, but I'm glad we decided to dine in because each dish was freshly made after every course and served right away as opposed to having them all sit in a box for 20-30 minutes while you eat. The fish was soft, clean and not fishy. The tuna sashimi and albacore were my favorite! I got the trust me set but it wasn't very filling. Next time, I'll get the Nozawa trust me set. The servers were very attentive and polite. The restaurant was clean and modern. A small touch I liked was that they had different types of soaps in the restroom. Parking here on the weekends in the summer is tough. There are metered parkings lots & metered street parking close by. It may take some time to find parking. read more

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I LOVE Sugarfish, every time I come, it is the best experience. I have been to Michelin sushi restaurants and I feel as if Sugarfish always measures up even though it is half of the price. My boyfriend and I both got the Don't Think. Just Eat. Trust Me. Each course of nigiri was sooo good, and the chef's sauces complement each piece of fish perfectly. My favorite one was definitely the tuna belly. It is so fatty and marbled, so umami as well. Even though it doesn't sound like a lot of food, my boyfriend and I were both full and satisfied after the meal! We would 100% come back again! read more

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This is our all time favorite sushi place. We come for all celebrations. The atmosphere is great. Lively but cozy and clean. The staff is always great. Wait time is long but hey, that's what happens when the food is amazing! Dress in layers. It's chilly. And they don't take tap (Apple Pay). You're gonna love it if you love sushi. read more

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Hands down love the sushi here! Especially there to go boxes, which are truly a work of craft. They make ordering sushi really smooth and easy always go with the preset menu. The ambulance is always there. I don't know how they do it but the every time they bring the next round of sushi or roll at the perfect time. I would highly recommend to come. read more

this is like a good take out spot if you want mediocre sushi tbh I really don't get the hype of why sugar fish got so famous in SoCal because it has chain quality sushi. Subpar and I would never choose it for date night again. I've had much better quality fish. Itll do the job if you don't know what good quality sushi is. It kind of reminds me of a westernized restaurant trying to act like they are authentic and know how do sushi right when it's quite the opposite lol Also don't get why they don't take reservations and have hour long wait for walk in. Really not that good or worth it to wait. Just one of those things people over hyped and now everyone wants to try but I promise you'll live without trying it in your lifetime lol read more

SUGARFISH | Manhattan Beach - Sushi Bars Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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First time to the MB location as I have been a number of times to their Santa Monica restaurant. Arrived on the early side where James was my server and after small talk chose the Nozawa Trust Me fixed price menu which I have ordered before. And Trust Me you won't be wrong when you order this! read more

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First time at Sugarfish. It lived up to the hype for myself, wife & daughter. Casual atmosphere. Wait staff is helpfull in explaining menu & each item as it comes out even for novices, so don't be intimidated. All of the courses were fresh, well prepared, & flavorful. Standouts for us were the salmon, chutoro & hirami sushi. Both hand rolls were excellent. Would def return. read more

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I had not eaten at this location prior and the only thing that sucks and yet is also cool about it is in fact the location. The parking situation has always sucked for as long as I can remember but once you are in you are golden. I mean, you go eat, you can go shop after, and then you can take a walk on the beach or a swim. The hubby and I came here for linner and e-ver-y-thing was perfect - service, food, pricing. And I didn't know this before, but we didn't have to tip because the staff earns a living wage. I had the full-on Trust Me for $30 plus an order of green iced tea. Everything tasted fresh and delicious and I had never had yuzu ponzu before. That was special for me. The hubby had never been to MB before and said he loved it better than Laguna so I think it's safe to say that we will be back on our next trip to SoCal. Edamame Tuna Sashimi - ponzu and chives Albacore Sushi - ponzu and chives, 2-pc Salmon Sushi - toasted sesame, 2-pc Toro Hand Roll Japanese Yellowtail* Sushi - lemon, 1-pc Hirame* Sushi - yuzu ponzu, 1-pc Blue & Dungeness Crab Hand Roll read more

A truly unique sushi experience (unless you have it every week). :D I can't explain it but just look at the pictures. The fish just melts in your mouth literally. No chewing required. The rice is warm and delicious and everything the chefs prepare has the perfect amount of seasoning. Yes parking is horrendous. But welcome to Manhattan beach. There's a lot behind the restaurant and there is street parking. If you love quality sushi this is a must try. Just do yourself a favor and come. And if you don't want the full experience just grab your food to go. read more

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I love Sugarfish, but my experience at this location was quite disappointing. I came in on a Saturday to pick up two "The Nozawa Trust Me" boxes for takeout. I was told the order would be ready in 15-20 minutes, but I ended up waiting over 30 minutes without hearing my name called. It was difficult to get an update since no staff member was managing the front area for takeout. When I was finally able to get a staff member's attention, she seemed confused, then told me my order had been ready and just sitting there. I was standing in front of the takeout counter, but no one informed me that my order was ready. On top of that, a 16% service charge was automatically added to my bill which, given the lack of service, felt unreasonable. Despite that, the presentation and quality of their sushi stays consistent. read more

SUGARFISH | Manhattan Beach - The Nozawa Trust Me - Sushi Bars Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Really really good!! It's expensive. I went for the trust me set, and it was enough food for me, but I supplemented it with a few more pieces. Overall, I think I spent around $70 a person. It was good quality, and I'll know what to expect. To me, the lunch special deal at KatsuYa is still the class. And a great deal So, I have a new rating system......I will write what I feel honestly about an establishment. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is "needs work." read more

Myself and a party of 4 ordered the Don't Think Just Eat and we all love Sashimi and did not regret this at all. By far the best fish in the South Bay and excellent ambiance inside. You must go early or expect to wait a long time. One time we waited an hour at 5pm but it is okay because there are happy hours nearby and you can text the server when you are on the way. Expect the long wait but plan ahead and it is worth it. read more

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Sugarfish has been on my radar since I first started frequenting LA, but it was only recently that I convinced my boyfriend to come with to try it. I got the Trust Me Lite and a Japanese yellowtail cut roll. My favorite course in the Trust Me Lite was the toro hand roll. I'd definitely recommend hand rolls over cut rolls here, but the yellowtail cut roll was tasty nonetheless. The ambiance at this location is dark themed in a cozy way, so it would be nice for a romantic date. Our server was really nice with explaining the menu to us first-timers and courses came out at a steady pace. We didn't have to wait for a table but there was a line of people waiting by the time we were eating. My boyfriend actually visited another Sugarfish location the very next day and I was unable to join, much to my dismay. I can't wait to be in the area to stop by again! read more

Everything about this place is amazing... I recently came here to celebrate a few belated birthdays of my long-time high school best friends, and it was an unforgettable experience to say the least. The simplicity and elegance of Sugarfish's sushi made our reunion feel extra special, turning our meal into a true celebration. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming and perfect for a nostalgic get-together. I tried one of their "Trust Me" menu pieces and it did not disappoint. There were a lot of high-quality sushis that the food melted in your mouth. This was a place of no distractions, just amazing food and cherished company. The experience was exactly what a birthday celebration with lifelong friends should be. read more

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LOVEEEEEEE sugar fish. Love is not even enough to describe it but I do!! Whenever my boss puts out sugarfish as a suggestion to eat there for a team lunch I'm pretty sure that everyone is down!! This location is a little tricky since it's literally right in the heart of Manhattan Beach aka parking is a hit or miss. But they will seat you once everyone in your party is there otherwise you'll just have to wait... The inside of this spot is small but it's cozy and enough to fill the amount of people who dine there accordingly. I have yet to be there while people were waiting to be seated unless they were waiting for their remaining party. What I usually order is: The Nozawa Trust Me ($39.00) Which comes with the following: Edamame Tuna Sashimi - ponzu and chives Albacore Sushi - ponzu and chives, 2-pc Salmon Sushi - toasted sesame, 2-pc Toro Hand Roll Japanese Yellowtail* Sushi - lemon, 2-pc Chutoro Sushi , 2-pc Hirame* Sushi - yuzu ponzu, 1-pc New Zealand Sea Bream* Sushi - citrus salt, 1-pc Blue & Dungeness Crab Hand Roll They're all curated for a different taste palette and enjoyed every single tasting of each duo piece and hand roll. Service is always outstanding and they are there to make everything right for you, and we definitely felt that everytime we went! read more

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Sugarfish continues to be super consistent and the food deliciously tasty. The service at this location was great, everyone was super helpful and friendly. On the nozawa trust me, my favorite is the salmon, seabream and hirame, unfortunately they were out so they substitute it for a scallop. Another item to try is the bluefin otoro. The parking is not so great, parking is extremely limited but there is a parking structure east where we ended up parking. At 6pm the wait for two was about 40 minutes, note: your entire party must be present to be seated. Lastly, the dining room was very cold, I had to keep my jacket on the entire time. read more

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Food: the fish itself was good and high quality It was better without the rice - more on that below. Sushi rice: falls apart very easily - I read some comments about that no sure if I'd say it's good or bad Rice: it was warm, personally it was too warm, thought it was supposed to be body temp? I felt like it just came out of the rice cooker warm Service: sub par I don't think they really have incentive to go above and beyond. He asked us if we wanted boxes without even realizing we never received our last course. I got the dinners menu THE NOZAWA TRUST ME it was $60 total (that's 48 plus the 16% service fee). Ambiance: not sure what to say here, it was small, that's ok, moody and dark, party of three so we got a little crammed into a corner table but whatever we were here for the sushi. Probably not a place I would come back to often, or come out of the way for, just rare off occasions when we're in the area. I did enjoy the simplicity of the nigiri sushi which helped highlight the fish and quality of fish itself but again did not really taste good with the sushi rice itself. Hype: personally I do not think it's worth the "hype" read more

Sugarfish in MB is my new go-to sushi place in town! We came here on a chilly Sunday night for our date night. I thought since it's Sunday night, it would be easier to get seated right away, but I was wrong. So definitely factor in a 30-minute wait time if you are going to use the underground public parking a block away. The dinner typically takes about an hour, so two hours for the meter should be sufficient. The customer service is superb! When I asked for hot water, the server also brought me a glass of water with no ice--HOW CONSIDERATE! The water was not EXTREMELY hot, just hot enough to warm my tummy before my sushi feast! I got the Nozawa Trust Me, and my partner got Don't Think, Just Eat. I think that's a very popular combination for a party of two since Don't Think, Just Eat serves the same amount of sushi, just different kinds and is more expensive, so we got to share some of the pieces since the same kind comes in two pieces. However, after eating both dishes, I have to say Don't Think, Just Eat is not as good as my Nozawa Trust Me. I'd rather save that $10+ difference to order something else on the limited availability menu; sea urchin looked like a great alternative if you want to take your sushi experience to the next level. One thing I dislike, and the reason for one deducted star, is the fact that the restaurant is EXTREMELY dark. I mean, I get the ambiance to be a bit dark and romantic, but honestly, if I have to use a flashlight to see what's on the menu, that's a bit too dark. Also, the light changes from dark to DARKER periodically. Not sure why, but the table next to us joked that the restaurant is trying to save money on electricity. Exactly what I was thinking, except they said it for me. Overall, Sugarfish was not as expensive as I thought; our meal together was $140 after tax and tips. Oh, by the way, a 15% gratuity is already included in the bill, so you don't need to pay extra unless you feel the need to. One last thing - if you want a free Trust Me meal on your birthday, make sure you fill out the survey card at the end when they hand you the bill. I came here AFTER my birthday... so hopefully I get to have a free meal next year! read more

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Delicious! The sushi was fresh and the service was perfect.! I came for my birthday lunch and the omakase was great!

A casual place with good sushi at an affordable price! I was impressed with the quality of sushi at this place. The service could be a little better and the plating could be a little tidier, but the quality is there. The pieces were generously large. I actually wished for less rice, and even would've been OK with slightly smaller cuts of the fish. It's a very straight-forward set of nigiri pieces at this place. No fancy combination of flavors; just good traditional sushi. One thing the pieces were missing were the light brushing of soy glaze other sushi places usually do. read more

SUGARFISH | Manhattan Beach - Sushi Bars Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California