Consistent quality as usual. Rice was perfectly blended with rice vinegar and was at the right temperature. Yellow tail was delicious as was the blue crab hand roll. read more

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We came in on a Friday afternoon and had been wanting to try this place based on its reputation and raving reviews. When we arrived, we were fortunate enough to not have to wait and were able to be seated right away. It was around 4pm on a Friday so it's before the dinner rush. All but one of us ordered the Nozawa Trust Me. Honestly, for the amount of fish you get, this wasn't a bad deal! We ordered a bottle of wine for the table as well. Each dish that we received was really tasty and that flavors were great. My biggest gripe with this restaurant though is the sushi rice... the menu says that it should be "loosely packed so that it melts in your mouth" however, the way they pack the rice is way too loose. You can't even pick up the nigiri without losing some rice, or most of the rice, on the way to your mouth haha if it was only one or two pieces that were like that, I wouldn't have minded as much, but every single piece though was just an annoyance so that's why I'm docking my rating a star. Maybe we caught them on an off day but since it's our first and only time being here, it's hard to tell if this is their norm. I'd be willing to give them another shot! read more

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I met up for dinner with a friend here and we absolutely loved our experience! We both ordered the Nozawa and it was simply delicious! Plate after plate, every bite was full of flavor . The ambiance is cozy with dim lighting and closely seated tables. It is a popular location so the wait was an hour long (we were there on a Friday night) however, we were ok with waiting as we really wanted to dine here- so worth the wait! Looking forward to dining here again! read more

Sugarfish was such an amazing experience! I love to just order their "don't think, just eat." It's literally such an amazing concept especially for people like me who's very indecisive. It comes with so much variety like hand rolls, sashimi, and nigiri's. Everything was just perfect. I've been here a few times now and it always hit the spot. The ambiance is so cozy and I love the ambient lighting inside the place. Perfect lunch and dinner spot in Manhattan! read more

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This restaurant has become our favorite Sushi indulgence. We come here late night on Sundays to beat the lines (too bad they don't take reservations) . They are a very small restaurant with about 10-12 small tables set up in a cozy huddled up space. The Sushi they serve here is one of the best I have ever had. They have lot of preset menu experiences , I recommend trying the mid level that comes with Blue Fin tuna. The Sushi here is truly melt in the mouth soft ! I just wish they took reservations so that we could visit more often . read more

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SUGARFISH, where have you been all my life?? Every piece was like a little bite of ocean magic. The fish? Melted in my mouth like it was made of buttery clouds. The rice? Warm, seasoned perfection. I felt like royalty being fed by a crew of sushi angels. Also, shoutout to the staff--friendly, fast, and clearly know they're working in a temple of deliciousness. read more

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Honestly the best sushi i have ever had. Can't wait to go back. Plus the service w was excellent and we quickly got a table.

One try and now it's a must go place anytime I'm in LA. Fresh fish and just a touch sweet rice makes this place superb. Very cozy, but awesome ambiance in the restaurant. read more

We came in on Valentine's Day so the wait being a couple of hours was definitely expected. The place was a bit quiet and dim lighted giving it more of a "date night" atmosphere. We ordered the "Nozawa Trust Me", which included a variety of items on the menu. We absolutely devoured every plate that came and I'd have to say that it is one of the best quality sushi in the area. I honestly couldn't tell if I was still hungry at the end or if I just enjoyed it so much that I wanted more. read more

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I got the "Don't think. Just eat" which includes a sashimi course, 7 orders of nigiri, and two hand rolls. They took our food pretty fast and they bring out each order after you finish so no rush on if you want to take your time eating. Each dish was absolutely delicious and it was filling. The other person I was with did not even finish all the dishes, but I did and had room for dessert xD it was difficult to hear what each piece of sushi was though. The waiters either said it too softly or too quick so cannot give recommendations on what is good or not as good. The toro is the thing that comes to mind that is a must get and of course the tuna and salmon. It can be quite loud in there and they do pack you in so not an ideal place if you are trying to catch up or get to know someone. Not much privacy with the conversations so do keep that in mind if you're trying to go during peak hours read more

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My friend brought me here because it's her favorite sushi spot in LA. Great location in Manhattan beach. Very walkable neighborhood with tons of cute shops, and you can spot the beach a couple blocks down on the side streets. We came on a sunny Sunday evening early dinner time, around 5. The place was already popping, but we only had to wait a few minutes for a spot for 2 at the bar. Very minimalist, traditional yet sleek decor. We went with the trust me menu, which is what my friend says she usually gets. This was a great way to try a variety of delicious things without decision fatigue or FOMO. Edamame kicked things off, a plate piled high with the pods perfectly salted, expertly steamed. Next course was sashimi in a soy/ginger sauce. Then, a few rounds of sushi. Salmon and albacore, I believe. The standout for me was a blue crab hand roll. The crab was so fresh, delicately meaty and briny. Phenomenal taste. Loved the way the coolness with the crab meshed with the warmth of the fresh rice. Really comforting and satisfying. I actually ordered one extra of these. I'd for sure get this again. Each course came out quickly, but I didn't feel rushed. Service was impeccable. The waitstaff functions like a team, everyone willing to help wherever needed. A note- they are t a tipping restaurant, but opt for a standard service fee on the bill (ours was 16%, two people- not sure if bigger groups are more.) The basic trust me was $35 apiece and including the extra roll, tax, and service, our total for 2 people was around $95. All things considered, not bad for excellent quality, hyper fresh sushi in LA. Honestly, I can easily spend $50 for one person on a couple of specialty rolls of lower quality in smaller cities, so the price seemed beyond reasonable for quality. My friend also ordered another trust me to go for her girlfriend (lol- request to bring home from 2 hours away). Told me they put what everything is on the package and separate into diff sections -super fast, ready a few minutes after we finished. read more

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I tried coming here last year and the plan got foiled because this place is always busy lol. So take two and luckily we got a table! I had no idea this place did a pre fix style of eating. I mean you can buy a la carte but most people do one of the pre fix deals and being that I was hungry and wanting some good sushi I went for the don't think just eat meal It consisted of many little dishes from tuna sashimi to hand rolls to your traditional sushi nigiri Let me tell you the fish was delicious and sooo buttery and melt in your mouth!! The lobster was so tender it was amazing! It's a small place but can sit a good amount between the tables and the bar option Speaking of bar they do serve wine and some beer but mainly sake and no cocktails or other spirits or liquor unfortunately but I get it I get it... they keep it Japanese traditional and I can't fault that Service was a good when it was good but at times a little slow but not badly at least again not to be warranting a knock down It's definitely a great casual or dinner date place I want more sushi now that I'm seeing my pics lol read more

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The aesthetic is giving quiet date night. The price point is right and the food is mostly good... But the signature menu of a warm hand roll is all wrong... Sushi rice is meant to be room temperature and the fish itself should be cool or room temperature as well ; nothing about it should be warm.. I came with my husband, who grew up in Asia , and he said he has never ever seen a warm hand roll in his life until coming to America.. you also have to drive around looking for street parking or hoping to get into one of the lots ...but other than that, everything else was fantastic. It's also very common to see families with young children there but it doesn't get too loud, which is very nice. read more

My husband surprised me with some sushi for my bday! I haven't gotten sugarfish in a while, but because it's been a while I must say that the quality is still the same. Always consistent and that blue crab roll got me in a choke hold so we of course had to order extra! read more

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For the quality of food and the amount given, the prices at SUGARFISH are so worth it. I tried this when I was in LA and it instantly jumped up to one of my favorite places. I love the way that the sushi and hand rolls are prepared -- everything is so fresh and has the perfect amount of flavor. I got the "Don't Think. Just Eat" set ($59), which came with a sashimi course, 7 orders of nigiri, and 2 hand rolls. By the time I was done, I was stuffed and so satisfied. My favorites were the otoro, salmon, and shrimp sushi, as well as both the crab hand roll and the tuna hand roll. The hand rolls also came out fresh so the outside was warm and crunchy, which contrasted with the cool fish. In addition, my friend ordered a Nigori - Unfiltered sake, which introduced me to my new favorite sake. Overall, all wins during this meal and I only wish I lived closer to LA so I could frequent this place more often! read more

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I arrived here with my championship belt over my right shoulder after MOGGING my moms Tuesday night Pickleball group made up of 60+ year old Manhattan Beach Moms. Nah but fr I went 5-1 and that felt pretty good, those ladies can PLAY. I did a quick google search to see how many Sugarfish locations there are, and stumbled upon an article written in the Infatuation ranking every Sugarfish location in LA. To my suprise, a hand came out of my phone and open palm SLAPPED me across the face when I read "I don't know anything about this location. I've never been here, never heard anything about it, and didn't even know it existed before today." THE BLATANT DISRESPECT! I don't know what it is, and maybe it's my inherent Manhattan Beach bias, but I swear everytime I leave this Sugarfish I always say to myself "this is way better than every other Sugarfish location I have ever been to. They must be sourcing their fish from somewhere else than all the other Sugarfishes..." Last night, my dear reader, was no different. Just absolute QUALITY in every cut of fish that came in my Nozawa Trust Me. Melt in your mouth quality. My mom, licking her wounds from getting MOGGED by me on the pickleball court only hours prior, felt the exact same. "I swear this is just so much better than the Santa Monica one..." BIG FACTS MOM! I live in NY now, and the Sugarfish in Soho can't hold a candle to this one. Everyone I say this to balks, but New York sushi can't hold the jockstrap of LA sushi. There are exceptions to every rule, but in general I feel so passionately about that statement. Anyways, I'm getting off track here my b. After housing my Nozawa Trust me and half of my moms Trust Me because she eats like a rabbit, I grabbed my championship belt and left with a big smile on my face as I was now on a belly full of A1 quality sushi. Thank you, Sugarfish Manhattan Beach. Thank you. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__ read more

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This is my go-to spot for Sushi as it's very fresh and tasty. I also love the rice here as it has a good balance of rice vinegar. Prices are on the expensive end but for the amount of food you get I am full by the end of it and it's well worth the $50-60 per person with tip included. I also like how you get a hand roll or two included in the set. Inside has a minimal appeal with bar and table seating. The service is always great here refilling any ginger/wasabi you may need and drinks. read more

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Loved our sugarfish experience! We arrived for an earlier dinner and still had about an hour wait. There's plenty of shops or other bars in the area to kill time at. Once we were seated, we all got the trust me menu and some sake to share. Honestly the amount of food you get for $35 (trust me menu) is well worth the price and it's all fresh and delicious. My favorite was the crab hand roll! read more

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Location is nice with awesome service. Ambiance and staff were great and the food as always was delicious. Ordered the Trust Me with a la carte Bay Scallops and enjoyed everything. The pulsed out fresh food is a great experience and of course mouthwatering. read more

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My family loved the sushi here. Very fresh! Not surprised that it was packed on a Monday.

Food is amazing. Great staff. The restaurant is dark as the staff never opens the window coverings.

One of my favorite sushi spots in LA. The fish is so fresh, delicious, melt in your mouth. And for only $30-40 it is a definite favorite. The service is excellent. Ambiance is simple, modern, sophisticated. The one down side is the parking situation. It took us like 45 minutes to find a spot on a Sunday night. We ordered the Trust Me and Nozawa Trust Me. The quality is really what makes this place. My favorite this time was the albacore nigiri. Literally melt in your mouth. Flavors are superb, cannot even explain how yummy. Definitely a must try. read more

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Had my birthday dinner at SUGARFISH after my friends recommended it, and wow--what a great experience! I went with the "Don't Think, Just Eat" option, and every dish they brought out was fantastic. I have a scallop allergy, so I made sure to let our server know, and they were super accommodating--swapped the scallops with tuna without any hassle. The place is cozy, though, so by the time we left, there was already a line of people waiting to get seated. I would definitely come back again! read more

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Sugarfish is mine and my husband's absolute favorite sushi place! When we got engaged, we celebrated at the location in New York! We are so happy we found a location close by to home! I think his location is one of the bigger spaces we've been to. When the line is too long, we like to order the Togo box and eat on the beach! The Trust Me boxes are so yummy! Salmon sushi is our favorite! When we eat inside, we like to order omakase! Service is always really great, and we've never had a bad experience here. Definitely our go-to date spot! Parking can be a little difficult. You have to find street or public parking since it's by the beach! read more

We got seated at the bar area and the fish was fresh and the food was good. Nice little spot in Manhattan definitely will be back. The only con was we waited a long time to be seated even when the bar was open as we requested. read more

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That was some fresh fish! No reservations, first come first serve but it's worth the wait. Menu options include course dinners or a la carte. I got the trust me set and it's perfect if you aren't trying to overeat. I am really picky about sushi. I typically eat salmon and rolls with sauce to avoid the smell and taste of too much ocean .the fish is so fresh here i didn't have any unpleasant tastes or smells/textures. I came here to treat my girlfriend out but I ended up liking it just as much. As far as service goes, they are happy to help. There isn't much need for anything once the sets of fish start coming to your table. This is a no tipping establishment with a 16% fee. I prefer it this way. No expectations from both sides. The interior is small and dimly lit. Minimalism helps focus on the food itself. I will be back. read more

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Disappointed with my experience starting with my service. Staff was less than engaged. Comparing this visit to the one at the Santa Monica location, I have to say it was a total different experience. I felt as though we were, dare I say, an inconvenience a bother. Not sure I've ever felt that way at any restaurant. I was there with my husband, 2 sons and our daughter in law. We purchased 5 of The Nozawa Trust Me package along with plenty of beer. Certainly enough food to qualify for some attention from the staff. Instead we received very little of it. Dirty dishes remained on our table as we struggled to find space for our many dishes. I usually rate heavily on the quality and presentation of the food I eat vs the other items, such as, service, decor and wait time. They are just not as significant in my total review score. This time service was so dismal that it affected the total experience in an unfortunate manner. Two of the five of us were first time visitors to Sugar Fish and they were not impressed and I was embarrassed. Now the quality of the fish was very good so there's that. However, that was not enough to improve my overall dissatisfied participation with the dinner experience at Sugar Fish. read more

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Delicious, I forgot to take pics other than the first dish. Omakase in Manhattan beach at Sugarfish is incredible. The service was great and the location is a little noisy when it gets busy. But if you want quality sushi you know the deal. read more

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The sushi here NEVER disappoints. This restaurant is close to the pier and has a 2 hour metered parking garage next door. The quality of sushi is pretty consistent to the other locations. All of their sashimi just MELTS in your mouth. I definitely recommend getting one of the omakase menu options. I went for the "Trust Me" and my favorite pieces were the yellowtail and salmon nigiri. Nothing beats the blue crab handroll finished! SO GOOD. The sushi rice was always warm. For a la carte options, I recommend the Mackerel, Unagi, and Hokkaido Sea Scallops! All of these were amazing endings to my meal. read more

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Delicious good quality sushi, excellent service. Just wish the location would keep some windows open so it's not so dark inside read more

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Fantastic service, fantastic food, and decent value to boot. I got the Nozawa Trust Me for $46, and it was great. 16% service charge is automatically added and there's no tip prompt...that alone deserves 5 stars by itself. Thank you for being such a wonderful establishment with great service and food. read more

An absolute fav! Always enjoy a meal and sugar fish. Everything is extremely fresh and service is always quick and good. I like this location in MB. It's newer, pretty small but similar set up to other locations. With they added a few inches between tables. Parking is available at the structure up the street. I like their preset menu options. read more

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Wow wow wow! Where do I even begin!? First of all, I had no idea that there was a Sugarfish in Manhattan Beach! That alone was mind-blowing for me. It is kind of tucked away, which actually makes it even more mysterious and inviting. Since I had a terrible experience at the location in Marina del Rey, I didn't want to give up just yet. I wanted to give them another try but in a different location. Man, I'm so glad I did! My husband and I had a VERY different experience here. We were greeted almost immediately with water and menus by our waiter Eric. We also had a table visit and conversation with the manager Nick, who was very apologetic and sincere. It was already a positive vibe! Hubby and I went with the "Don't Trust. Just Eat. Trust Me". It included a sashimi course, seven orders of nigiri, and two hand rolls. Everything was superb!! I enjoyed the mini breaks in-between each plate and I felt that the plate lineup was spot on. Everything just melted in our mouths. I was literally speechless when the manager came to check on us. I was taken aback by how well hubby and I were treated and the quality of the food. It was truly a magical evening. Thank you Sugarfish in Manhattan Beach! Thank you to the manager Nick and our waiter Eric. Thank you Cherrie for reaching out and inviting us back. I'm looking forward to our next Sugarfish date night! read more

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I've always heard great things about Sugarfish & finally got to try it when I visited LA last weekend. I was pleasantly surprised by the prices! I went with 2 others less than an hour after they opened on a Saturday. There was no wait & we were served immediately. All of us did The Nozawa Trust Me which included 10 different items for $39-what a deal! We also ordered a few items a la carte such as uni and unagi. Very high quality of the fish and tasted fresh and delicious. We were all pretty full by the last dish. Overall such a great value & cannot wait until the next time I can eat at Sugarfish! read more

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Food- Delicious! Very fresh and nicely plated. Keep in mind that this is not your traditional sushi spot where you get big rolls. Service- Decent. Friendly greeter but waitresses not as much. Ambiance- small place with great ambiance. Can be a great place for a date or just a casual dinner. Not too fancy read more

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I was stoked to find a small local sushi spot in Manhattan Beach, but the inflexibility & service just kinda let me down. Luckily, we arrived at 5pm on a Monday & felt lucky to get a table (or so said the host bc they're so busy yet don't take reservations & had only a half-full restaurant). The menu is small with good daily specials but a super small drink menu, and it's 16% built-in top. And, they don't do soy or cucumber wrap, only nori. And no spicy, only wasabi. Overall: unaccommodating & inflexible.... So: Food 10, service 5. Ok! We reviewed the menu many times & were upset by a small alcohol menu; only 3 white wines, no reds; 2 beers; & only sake (no cocktails). 2 Chardonnay & 1 Sauvignon blanc. The tuna sashimi app with sesame was delicious! And the nozama shrimp sesame negiri was soooo good.... The server asked us if we wanted more & we said maybe one round. About 10mins later, she asked if we wanted "one more round before it was our time to go", which meant it was time to go, so we got our checks & left. No better way to leave than "gtfo" :( All in all, I dig this place but they need a better booze selection & better service. Maybe the 16% built in tip without dispute isn't a good model bc the service was sub-par for sure. read more

I ate at Sugarfish years ago and thought it was pretty good then, and I recently had the chance to try it again. I had the trust me option for dinner worth $35 along with Hokkaido hottate and Albacore belly. Some of my favorites from the set were the salmon and yellowtail. Highly recommend the Albacore belly. You can't go wrong with ordering any of the trust me options, it's especially good for those who want to order a variety of options, don't know what to order, or are new to eating sushi. The trust me sets are fairly priced and decently filling. Some of the nigiri such as the albacore and hirame were doused with a hefty amount of ponzu, making the rice fall apart when I tried to pick it up with chopsticks. While I do like adding some shoyu or ponzu to my nigiri, the amount added felt too much at times and I couldn't fully enjoy the fresh quality of the fish. I love the ambiance, Sugarfish has intimate seating with dark lighting. Service is also really attentive especially when you sit at the bar, the best way to eat sushi in my opinion. read more

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Food I got the Nozawa Trust me and it was $39. It came with a variety of rolls and sushi. Overall, I got to say it was really good. Premium quality fish that just melts in your mouth and you could really taste the quality of the fish. Lows for me was the tuna sashimi which was the first course. The tuna was just doused in ponzu, so you couldn't really taste fish that much if that was the highlight. The best of the course was definitely the Handrolls. The course came with toro and dungeness crab handrolls. Both were really good. Crunchy seaweed with good quality seafood. To close out the course with the dungeness crab was really good since that was the best in the course for me. For the price of $39, I'd say it was definitely worth it given the quality of seafood. Service/Ambiance The moment you go in you're greeted with this modern take on an omakase style sushi house. The staff were really nice and accommodating given we were a group of 6 with a baby in our party. Food came in pretty good timing between each course. TLDR: Premium quality seafood. Pretty worth it for the price imo. Good ambiance with nice staff read more

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10000/10 food and experience here!!!!! This restaurant exceeded my expectations and deserves a far higher rating. We all ordered the prefixed menu called the Nozawa Trust Me which consists of ten different types of fish and two pieces of each. I cannot begin to explain how remarkable the quality of the fish is here. Each piece was melt in your mouth perfect and the sauces were amazing. It is Omakase style which is an authentic Japanese experience and they nailed the concept. Every single piece of fish was beyond amazing. Their ginger and wasabi are so fresh and the wine was great. The service was impeccable, the servers were attentive and immediately picked up our plates once we were done with a course. They made sure our drinks were filled as well. The only downside is the wait, but it's well worth it for the experience here. Absolutely amazing restaurant with authentic Japanese food!! read more

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Good quality fish, good presentation. My friend bought the box from here and got it to-go. First time trying it and always wanted to eat here. Their presentation of the sushi is great. It's labeled on the box and there's instructions for sauces. Sushi is good but I know this place is expensive considering the portion size. (My friend paid for my box). Fish is expensive but the nigiri and roll is easy to prepare. I would like to come back and dine-in and try out the other menu item. read more

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