We have been to the restaurant and love it but we didn't feel like heading out on a Saturday evening to what would assuredly be a long wait. We ordered Sugarfish delivery and it was amazing. It's not the exact restaurant experience but the fish was very fresh and the box presentation was really nice. I love the rice - it is lightly packed and delicious - it even arrived fairly warm (one difference between restaurant and delivery - rice is not hot). So many places have what I call heavy rice - densely packed and cold. You choose from a set box but you can make some substitutions if they have the fish available. When we want sushi delivery, this will be our go to. read more

SUGARFISH | Studio City - ToGo Nosawa Trust Me with substitutions - Japanese Near Me - Studio City, California

Sugarfish is very famous in California. If you haven't tried it, you may have heard of it. I categorize this as a great intro to fine sushi dining. It meets all the checkmarks you'd look for in a nice restaurant in terms of environment, service and food. Ambience is romantic. Dim lights, fake candles, and carefully monitored air conditioning to ensure the quality of the food is enjoyable from the moment it leaves the kitchen until you eat. Service was professional and each waiter has an appropriate number of tables assigned to make sure each customer feels like they're being cared for. Price is very affordable for an omakase, and considering what you're getting, the price seems justified. Having had a few omakase experiences prior to Sugarfish, I have to say this was an underwhelming experience. I came because of its reputations amongst my friends and acquaintances. Unfortunately, it did not have the creativity and innovation I was looking for in an omakase. Usually, I'd see chefs take more risk by showing off a new combination of ingredients. Instead, it looked like the price of the omakase was just the price of each dish you could get at any other sushi restaurant. I'm talking a few slices of sashimi, a hand roll and some nigiri. Reiterating - highly recommended for people new to sushi. Minimal decision fatigue and you get to taste a variety of plates. You can order the plates of the dishes you like someplace else. read more

Rating based on a birthday dinner for a sushi lover. As a vegan I can't recommend it The Trust Me option is a good choice. Plenty of quality to the fish but not filling for a big eater. Great full descriptions on the menu. Plenty of variety. Friendly and efficient service though I think they missed one of her courses, creating a pause in her eating. Birthday girl loved her meal. I basically had edamame to start and then ate one cucumber maki piece as she ate each sushi course. Did reward myself later with a full vegan ramen dish at Redwhite and vegan ice cream at Leeuwen read more

Studio City, CA Family dinner for an early Mother's Day treat - and what a great experience. I arrived ahead of everyone to secure a table, and even on a weekday the wait is 30 minutes - I guess no matter what day and time you come, there is always a wait. Since it was my first time here, my daughter took the lead and ordered the Trust Me for me. And trust me, it lives up to the name. The fish was fresh, flavors were very good, and I was so full I even handed off my last roll to my daughter. The only downside - inside is loud, you can't have a nice conversation, and I just wish the tables were spaced out more for comfort. So selfish of me to wish huh. It was a good dinner experience. Pricey but recommended. I will be back for sure. Free 90 minutes parking. Public facilities are outside the restaurant. read more

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Another incredible and elevated dining experience here at Sugar Fish!! We had the pleasure of being served by the amazing EJ. He was so kind & pleasant with us for the entirety of the lunch. Everything came out in a timely manner and special shoutout to the awesome general manager for coming to check in with us & having us sample a few variations of our favorite plate (the Seabream, a must try) I can't wait to come back. No other sushi compares! read more

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First time coming to the studio city location as we typically go to the one in Pasadena. Came for lunch at 11:30am when they opened and were seated immediately. Same clean and modern interior and their staff were very friendly as well. We each ordered the lunch Trust Me set, which came with their edamame, tuna ponzu sashimi, 6 nigiris, toro handroll, and finished with a blue crab handroll. We were happy and satisfied as everything we got tasted fresh with the same great quality as their other locations. The staff came by often to refill our waters and take our finished plates away. We asked for extra ginger and wasabi, which they brought for us quickly. There is free 90 min parking in the lot, which is super convenient. We would come back to this location again! read more

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Always great service! No different this time either. Had a great time celebrating my son's birthday. Everyone had a Trust Me and I had a Trust Me Lite. Food still good. Love going here but wish they had more individual tables farther apart. I like to have a lot of room. I know, kinda selfish. Will I come here again? You bet!! Free parking for 90 minutes. read more

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First timers at SUGARFISH. I have heard many great things about the food at SUGARFISH in general, not just this location, but I have to honestly say I feel like this place is overhyped. The food is good quality and the fish is fresh, but the taste and the flavors overall aren't anything that really stood out and didn't seem to make sense price point wise. I feel that without the (very) dim, intimate lighting and feel, the food was not that memorable, especially not what you pay for. Customer service was okay. We felt like we were just people occupying a seat when we had to wait so long for it, and felt like now they were just waiting for us to leave. Seating: many small tables, but you're cramped and tightly seated near others Parking: free for 90min in the lot Price: $$$ read more

SUGARFISH | Studio City - My camera brightened it up a bit but it's much darker. - Japanese Near Me - Studio City, California

I forgot to take photos of the food, THAT'S how good it was! My friend and I both ordered the "trust me" and now I can safely say I am healed from all trust issues. The servers are all so friendly and sweet I kinda wanna hang out with them. The restaurant is in that cool nook of sportsman's lodge and there's an awesome vegan ice cream place next door. We had the best day. Yay! read more

SUGARFISH | Studio City - Trust me - it was awesome - Japanese Near Me - Studio City, California

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God, the lighting in here is beautiful. It has that soft, intimate orange glow that makes this cozy space even cozier. Came here with a friend and I like how the meal is served one course at a time. It gives you time to savor your meal. The high quality of the fish is something you can actually taste. While pricey, this is a lovely special treat. The bathroom features two kinds of soap, one for before you eat your fish (unscented) and one for after (scented). That along with the bathrooms being all genders makes for a thoughtful lavatory experience. Trans and NB friends, you're welcome here. They have birthday rewards club but you have to sign up in person. This is a great date night spot. read more

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I came here last night on a whim to hit the night out in town since I had a friend and her teenage son visiting from out of town. Since this Sugarfish is located in the heart of the Sportsman's Lodge Plaza filled with other fun eats, shops, Erewon, and even an Equinox gym on the property I knew it would be the tickled fancy affair that with give the fun, bustling vibe that would excite my friend from our I'd town. I put our names down but not to a surprise they said it'd be a 45 minute wait. So in the meanwhile we checked out the Erewon market that has all the organic flair you hope to see. Then walking around to see the shops around. Then we sat at one of the outdoor patio tables to kill time. I was surprised that the wait was shorter than they stated for a party of 5. When we got seated we instantly all knew what we wanted, which was their notoriously famous omakases. This means the chef chooses what to make for you. The decision was simple. I chose the Trust Me dinner. My sister went up a notch and got the Nozawa dinner. My friend went up another double notch and got the Don't Trust Me dinner. It's amazing how every sushi piece just melts in your mouth. My favorite were the salmon sushi and the baked crab handroll. Everyone left super satiated and wanting to go back already. The dark dim ambience was cool too. Can't wait to go back. read more

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The place is very intimate and has low lighting. Perfect place to relax and have a date or a peaceful and filling meal. I suggest coming during a weekday to avoid the extended wait times, or offering to lend yourself at the bar if you want a quick in and out experience. I love love LOVE the toro tasting. Its so worth the premium. It's very fatty and perfectly portioned. I also love that the chefs dress the items for you if its needed. It's NOT the sloppy AYCE kind of spot that has spicy mayo and eel sauce on everything so try your meal before drowning it in sauce. Love coming here and it's such a vibe. read more

Wow !!!!! Soooo loud in here. It's a very small space so it seems like everyone is squished together and is yelling and talking so loud. Really unpleasant. But we made through our lunch without losing our minds lol It was my first time here and luckily our waiter was very friendly and helpful. He explained their menu and made it easy for me to choose. We both chose the Trust Me option and were still hungry after eating it all. So I ended up ordering extra hand rolls. If you love rolls this is not the place for you. They only have sashimi , sushi, very simple hand roll and cut roll. Fish and rice. Now I know this is Nozawa-style sushi and it's not what I like. I really enjoy specialty rolls at sushi spots. Don't get me wrong I love sashimi and sushi too and always order a variety. Now the food part, the sushi was very fresh and good quality. The sashimi in ponzu and chives was excellent. The hand rolls were ok. More rice than fish for sure. The crab was our least favorite. Customer service was good, the ambiance not so good. Too loud for us and unpleasant. read more

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I decided to finally try Sugarfish in Studio City after hearing all the rave reviews, but I was pretty disappointed. First, the good: the fish quality was amazing--super fresh with no fishiness--and I really liked how the box was packaged, with a guide explaining how to eat it. The ponzu and wasabi were solid, spicy with a great umami kick. My favorites were the salmon pieces and the yellowtail. That said, the rice was hit or miss--it kept falling apart when I picked it up, which messed with the whole bite. I wasn't a fan of the sashimi bits either; they felt like minced leftovers that didn't belong anywhere else. And the pricing? $9 for minced pieces of sashimi is crazy. Overall, I spent about $50 on a box that just didn't feel worth it. Parking was a pain--super crowded with tons of people around--and while the staff were friendly, it's not enough to bring me back unless I'm absolutely craving expensive sushi. Even then, I feel there are better options, especially given how underwhelmed I was here and at KazuNori, the hand roll spot from the same restaurant group. read more

SUGARFISH | Studio City - Don't Think, Just Eat - Japanese Near Me - Studio City, California

Went on one of my very first dates with my current husband here! The place was packed but still felt calm. Serve was excellent and the food was crazy. The food was so perfect each bite was amazing. read more

Always amazing service by everyone at SugarFish. Their rice and sauces are so delicious - I can eat it every day. And of course everything is so fresh! Thank you Mark , it was a great experience today read more

I was really let down by my experience here. I walked in and got a spot at the bar for lunch. I went with: Trust Me $32.00 Edamame Tuna and Chutoro 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 OK, so I'm allergic to ginger, which can be an issue with sushi. I asked before ordering if this would be a problem, and was told no worries. Unfortunately, I'm guessing the ponzu has ginger in it - and this place is just pushing out foods with sauces made elsewhere, so there was no actual modification - just food with no sauce. So the sashimi had no sauce, the albacore was plain as was the hirame. It was SO disappointing! I wish they would've told me - I would've ordered a la carte instead. Service was fast at least? But such a disappointment overall, and even when I brought this up, no one cared. read more

We went over to my cousins for lunch and he ordered the to go boxes of sushi. Oh my gosh, I loved it. It was so good. There were about 16 pieces of sushi plus sashimi edamame and then the sauces and ginger in our box plates. it was just right and he had ordered for seven of us. And we ate on the rooftop of his apartment so it was great!! read more

SUGARFISH | Studio City - My box plate lunch - Japanese Near Me - Studio City, California

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The quality and freshness of the fish is on point. Pretty much everyone gets some version of the pre fixe menu here. The sushi is served with warm rice - perfection. Salmon sushi is standard faire at any sushi establishment - but the toasted sesame seeds, perfect cut, and warm rice make theirs a standout. The tuna sashimi is the true star to me. I could eat five servings all by myself. This location is inside the Sportsmen's Lodge shopping center, which is overly trendy and crowded. (There's an Erewhon here, need I say more). Parking is free for 90 minutes, but with no reservations accepted, sometimes you end up being there for longer than that, so be prepared for that. read more

Service was excellent.Had the trust me nozawa.Great location but I feel this is a volume kinda business.Salmon was good. Everything else was meh. read more

SUGARFISH | Studio City - Main menu - Japanese Near Me - Studio City, California

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Excellent food. Great service. The place is a little dark so know that upfront. You need to go here!

My son and I decided to go to a different sushi place aside from our go-to Japanese restaurant in our neighborhood. We did not have any reservations at Sugarfish, but we got seated right away. Mind you, this was around 4:00 in the afternoon, so it was before the dinner rush. I ordered Sugarfish's Trust Me plate, and my son ordered the Nozawa Trust Me plate. Sugarfish's sushi was very simply-flavored and, for the most part, tasty. However, both my son and I weren't keen on the sushi rice NOT being shaped firmer or more solidly, so we didn't particularly like that aspect. On Sugarfish's website, I vaguely remember reading that their sushi rice is prepared this way on purpose, but I personally didn't care for it. Apparently, the rice should "melt/meld in your mouth" but upon eating the pieces, I was left with constantly "fishing" out the rice from my soy sauce ramekin. . . not exactly a neat way of eating sushi as it would obviously fall apart upon dipping, whether upside-down or right-side up. The wait staff was fairly attentive. At the end of our meal, we waited 20+ minutes to get the check, yet we were clearly done with our meal. Maybe they were understaffed that day, I don't know. . . The ambiance was somewhat loud, but overall tolerable. My rating: 8/10 read more

I really have resisted writing this because I absolutely love Nozawa and have had many many great meals at SugarFish but yesterday wasn't the first time we were disappointed but it was the worst. It's been hit and miss with the take out for the past year, sometimes 5***** sometimes waste of the $$$$$. But last night we couldn't even finish our sushi!!! This has never happened. The sashimi looked like it was the remnants of the sushi and rolls and had scales in it! YUCK!The cut rolls were tasteless and almost had a fishy smell, not a good thing. The actual sushi pieces were put together sloppily and just didn't taste 'right'. We kind of started feeling a little sick, all three of us, before even saying anything to each other and then all stopped eating since we all had the same experience. I know Nozawa would never put up with this mediocrity and I don't know if I will ever do take out again from SugarFish. I may try in restaurant dining but this was not the first time we were disappointed but for the money, I'm not chancing another. read more

I went here today for lunch as I was off for Columbus Day. I hadn't been to Sugar Fish in a while so was really looking forward to my lunch with my mom and sister. This review is solely based off of my dining experience and nothing to do with the food. The food and service were good, however about 15 minutes into us being there they sat down an older woman who seemed to be a regular as everyone knew her by name. The woman proceeds to take a cup out and starts spitting in it every two minutes. It was so gross and both my sister, mom and I were getting sick just listening to it. It was hard to get through the rest of our lunch honestly. I even saw who might have been the manager come and take her cup and seemed to have rinsed it out for her so she could continue spitting. I'm sorry but this type of behavior is not acceptable in a restaurant and the fact that the staff were allowing that was beyond me. It's unfair to every other diner there who was sitting close to her to have to hear and whiteness that while trying to enjoy a meal. And, it seems to me that, that can pose as a health violation as there is open saliva exposed to everyone's else's food. I will not be returning to this location if they're going to allow this unsanitary behavior from patrons. read more

SUGARFISH | Studio City - Japanese Near Me - Studio City, California

Their food selection is amazing even though the prices are on the high side. Service is fast and professional and the setting is quite impressive. read more

We did take out for sugar fish and it didn't disappoint. It was super tasty and lots of food. Fish tasted fresh. Downside is you have to order on the post mates app and they charge extra $5 more for regular lunch and $1 more for the nazawa read more

SUGARFISH | Studio City - Nozawa - Japanese Near Me - Studio City, California

The food is great very affordable service is fast and efficient and the ambience can be a little bit noisy but music is not too loud and very chill I will def come back read more

SUGARFISH | Studio City - Tuna and Chutoro Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Studio City, California

The sushi. Was super fresh .the service was great .Mark was very helpful .always welcome people with a great smile . read more

SUGARFISH | Studio City - Japanese Near Me - Studio City, California

The sushi delicious, we did the Nozawa trust me. Every piece was so good, my favorite was the scallop nigiri. Our server was very attentive and fast. The space was pretty dark but not horrible. My only complaint is the called us for the table and we had to wait another 20 minutes because the previous party was still there. read more

SUGARFISH | Studio City - Japanese Near Me - Studio City, California

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If you've been to one SUGARFISH location, you'll see the same setup at all the others. I have to admit, the quality of the fish and service are unlike other locations. Staff is friendlier and the food never fails. This is my go to sushi spot in studio city. read more

I ordered $100 worth of sushi and went to pick it up and asked for one extra side of Ponzu sauce. Thats it. It's not like I asked for something they sell on the menu, this is a dipping sauce, it's like soy sauce. And I was told "no they don't give out extra ponzu"?! Like what? It's not like I said "hey can you throw in extra sushi for free". I wanted one little plastic container of ponzu sauce. It's gotten out of control at Sugarfish. Next time I'll go to one of the other 100 sushi places within 1 mile of you who doesn't gate keep freakin ponzu. Get over yourself Sugarfish, the elitism is ridiculous. read more

We came here with friends who live down by the ocean but were in the Valley shopping and called to see if we wanted to go to lunch with them. We decided to come here as neither couple had been here before. I'll start by saying Destiny was an excellent server, good personality, explained things on the menu when asked and came back a few times to see if we enjoyed our meal. The food was excellent. My wife and I shared a Nozawas lunch, one hand toro and one hand crab and all were delish. Our friends got the Trust Me menu plus a couple rolls. This is one of those restaurants that is a "no tipping establishment" but charges a 16% fee on the meal. 90 minute free parking in the parking lot, which is full as it's in the old Sportsmen's Lodge parking lot, and there are lots of shops and more in this center. read more

We had a wonderful experience with SUGARFISH, and I really want to highlight the outstanding hospitality from the team. After dining at another location, Christine, the Regional Manager, was incredibly gracious and personally invited us back to ensure we had a better experience. That gesture alone spoke volumes about how much they care about their guests. When we returned, the service was excellent from start to finish. Mark, the General Manager, went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and taken care of. His professionalism, warmth, and genuine hospitality truly elevated the entire dining experience. It's rare to see this level of attentiveness and follow-through, and it made all the difference. Thank you to Christine and Mark for turning things around and reminding us why SUGARFISH is so highly regarded. We truly appreciated the great service and look forward to coming back again. read more

Sugarfish is my forever favorite. It's one of the few spots that delivers the same exact satisfaction every single time. The quality, the flavors, the consistency--unmatched. I'm obsessed. The service is always so smooth and attentive without being overbearing, and the ambiance is calm, minimal, and just lets the food shine. Even though they've raised prices recently, it still feels worth every dollar. If you know, you know. And if you don't--go. read more

Great place Fish always fresh and super tasty, I highly recommend to try it! Overall one of the best sushi spot in Valley! read more

Super delicious for a great price! We ordered the as you wish menu and were served amazingly delicious sushi read more

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Just heavenly! Ordered the "Trust Me" box and my goodness, you can definitely trust them with great flavors and fresh fish. The albacore sushi melts in your mouth and the tuna sashimi is my absolute favorite! The salmon sushi with sesame seeds is a top contender as well. My boyfriend and I always sit at the bar and the service is great! Casual, dim ambiance perfect for date night or catching up with friends! read more

I got the trust me set and it was delicious and pretty filling! We went around 6pm on a friday and it was around a 50 minute wait. The service was great and the waiters were very attentive! The location is pretty small but the food came out in a very spaced out manner. Everything was really flavorful and I would definite come here again read more

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Omakase with Sugarfish is always great. I love that they have been advocates of implementing tips into their omakase prices. All of their servers are kind and attentive. The quality of the fish has always been amazing. The amount of food for the "Nozawa Trust Me" is the perfect amount to feel full afterwards. The location of Sugarfish in Studio City is a great location as well. There's a bathroom in the restaurant and one outside as well as part of the shopping plaza. Only thing I'm not a fan of is the 16% surcharge meant for taxes. The 16% fee drives up the bill. read more

SUGARFISH | Studio City - Tuna Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Studio City, California

First time trying Sugarfish after 5 years staying in LA! I love the Studio City location because it's within a plaza that's not too busy unlike the one in Hollywood. Parking is free for limited time and there's plenty of space. We dined here around lunch time in a Saturday and it wasn't packed. We were seated right away. The ambiance is a little upscale but relaxed. Servers were straightforward and helpful. Food. I had their Don't think. Just eat course. This includes edamame, sashimi course, 7 orders of nigiri and two hand rolls. They served the food in batches, I thought at first I will be hungry afterwards or the portions might not be enough for me, but I was wrong, the pacing probably contributed to my fullness but don't get me wrong, I didn't wait that much between dishes. I definitely liked the sashimi, its fresh and delightful. The sushi rice is warm and loosely wrapped and melts in the mouth. One thing I would change would be my finale dish which was the eel, because I felt like it ruined the overall taste for me. I would rather have this first than finish with my sashimi's. It's just me. read more

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