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Delicious sushi and fun experience. Went with the "Don't think, Just Eat" omakase (their largest portion 1 small edamame, 1 order sashimi, 14 nigiri pieces, and two hand rolls) and every bite was fresh and flavorful. They bring out each piece as it's ready so on small plates rather than all at once on large trays. Great ambiance inside that boosts the entire experience. One downside is sometimes the server just places the dish down without letting you know what type of fish it is. They also don't have any desert options so if you want a sweet treat afterwards you'll have to go elsewhere. When the experience was over I joked about going next door for a burger because I was still hungry (I was totally serious). If I go back, I'll definitely have to order some à la carte rolls on top of the Omakase.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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: $$$
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!!
2 years ago
I'm not that wild about this particular Sugarfish, the service wasn't great like super slow and it was way too crowded! The fish is basic and fresh but not that exciting for the price plus I think our waiter forgot to bring us a few items. I'm still hungry!! They are pretty stingy on the water too. read more
2 years ago
definitely a wait but probably the best take out sushi your money can buy. i love sugar fish. the fish is fresh and well prepared. the packaging is perfect. solo or sharing there is something for everyone! a long wait even for the take out but other than that would always return to this location. you can always walk around the area and come back for your food. read more
3 years ago
Ordered takeout to go and it comes in this cute box! I wish the fish looked like the pictures on the box because it was confusing to tell what exactly I was eating. The fish to rice ratio was good however the rice kept falling apart. read more
One of my favorite sushi spots! It's always such a treat at sugarfish. The service is attentive and great. The courses are delicious. And you can't beat the price for an omakase style course. Every plate is delicious. The Trust Me course is perfect for 1 person and the equivalent of one specialty sushi roll at your typical sushi spot. There is a 16% add on fee for operations. You do not need to tip so I think the 16% is fair and is actually lower than what I would have tipped, especially with the kind service. The interior is intimate, small, and cozy. Parking is free for 90min + a fee for anything over. There is an ice cream spot next door that is perfect to end the night with. read more
Sugarfish is a small sushi restaurant that has a clean Japanese minimum feel. I was starving so I couldn't wait to eat some great sushi. Well, needles to say I wasn't impressed with edamame. The tiniest portion I've ever seen served anywhere. I mean, come on guys. Edemame isn't That expensive. Between that and the small rolls I was a bit disappointed. read more
1 year ago
The only sushi/japanese food I would EVER order to go! I absolutely love sugarfish and their box sets, the quality of ingredients is always great and consistent, and the price is very fair. I don't get it often, but every time I do, I devour it! I always order the Trust Me box and I substitute the cut crab roll with the salmon roll (I highly recommend). I would love to eat at the location more often but their waits times are almost always long and they don't have a phone number in order to check in advance, but it's ok because to go boxes are just great! read more
2 years ago
I've been here a few times (mostly the older location.) This place has not disappointed me. If you're looking through the pictures and wondering why there isn't a photo of the more popular rolls you usually see in other places... it's because they don't have it. I urge you to try and have your mind blown. We usually order the NOZAWA trust me. This comes with tuna sashimi, albacore sushi, salmon sushi, yellowtail sushi, sea bass sushi, toro hand roll, crab hand roll, and their daily special. This, in my opinion, is good enough to fill up a person. But if you are starving and expecting to get a lot of food, you might want to order a little bit more on the side. We never really go during the busy hours but I heard it could be a long wait. The most I've waited on a non busy day was about 30 minutes. *LITTLE YELPERS CLUB* My son loves their crab hand roll and their unagi sushi. (2 pieces) They also have cucumber hand rolls/cut rolls for the non-fish eaters. Edemame is also a popular side dish little ones enjoy. (Be careful though, it could be a choking hazard.) read more
2 years ago
After a very long time not eating there- FYI the take away is super recommended!! More than it was when dinning in. read more
8 months ago
3 years ago
I am a sugarfish fanatic, and this location is one of my favorite to visit. Because it's in sportsman's lodge, there are plenty of shops to look in while you wait for a table and free parking if you're there for under an hour and a half. Though sometimes there's a wait, it's never bad. Service is always fine, but the food is always amazing. It's a small spot, but there's a nice bar where you can usually get seated sooner. The food is simple and focused on quality, it's always delicious. read more
I have been coming here since it opened since this location is much closer to me than Calabasas but there are pros and cons about this location. My overall service has been great but at times, especially when the restaurant is busy, they are very slow which makes sense. Nonetheless, the food is amazing. Sugarfish is my favorite sushi restaurant because of its quality of fish, the immaculate flavors each piece of sushi has, the soft rice, and the wasabi. I came today because sugarfish is celebrating their 15th anniversary which great! They have a special menu and it's a very limited time menu. It goes away December 13th so definitely get your hands on it while it lasts. It tasted really yummy. I will say, one of the dishes they served on the fixed menu was uni and I never liked it before but the quality that sugarfish provided for the uni was amazing. I have now been converted to liking uni which is crazy. (all of the photos I have attached are from the fixed menu) Note: The fixed menu is definitely good for sharing between two people! Sadly, the interior is quite small, I wish it was bigger but I know most locations have small interiors anyways. read more
The sushi there is among the best I have ever had, and their ponzu sauce is the best thing I have ever eaten ?? The service is amazing and they get paid a lot for it which is amazing, personally I think they should pay their staff more because I want my first job to be there because it pays like 27-34$ according to one of my servers. The ambience is beautiful for a dimly lit comfortable setting that creates a feeling of comfort and confidence. From my experience it is around 35-50$ a person, depending on if you get the trust me or the trust me lite but you can't go wrong with either one! If you found this review helpful consider following me because I spend a lot of time on my reviews! Now for the quality of fish they use, it is all fresh and amazing. The sushi vinegar they use is so beautiful to taste. Thanks for everything, this is a 4.7 star place in my opinion it could be better if they added things such as... purchasable containers of ponzu sauce each containing 455ml of liquid for a reasonable price of $12? I get you guys don't like having people with your sauce out there, so if $12 isn't enough then make it more all I know is that I will pay it whatever it is! Thanks, Esteemed Reviewer read more
Went here for the first time recently for lunch and to shop around. We were craving sushi so thought it would be a good idea to stop in. The inside was small. I would rate it 5 stars but the service was a little slow and the rice fell apart so I'm giving it 4 stars because the food was still good. We both got the trust me. Which comes with edamame, Tuna Sashimi, albacore Sushi, Salmon Sushi, toro Hand Roll, Japanese Yellowtail sushi, New Zealand Sea Bream Sushi, Hirame Sushi, and Blue and Dungeness Crab Hand Roll. The edamame was such a tiny portion and a little too salty. All the fish and rolls were good but the rice fell apart super easily. I'm used to more traditional sushi rice that sticks together more. This basically fell apart and I only used Wasabi no soy sauce. If I had used soy sauce I'm sure it would be a mess. So just made it more difficult to eat the sushi pieces. While the fish was good I still wouldn't be back just for the sloppy rice and slow service. I shouldn't have to wait as long as we did in-between courses or to ask for the check when we've been sitting. Hopefully they can fix the rice and speed up the service. read more
2 years ago
Had early lunch here today. Eaten at Sugarfish many times. Nice ambiance, GREAT help and fair pricing. Today, fish quality seemed waaay off and almost impossible to pick up the fish without the rice falling apart. Probably not rushing back. read more
So excited there's a great sushi place in this new place! The $35 omakase was delish! The service was great and the sake was flowing. Definitely coming back for more. Everyone knows about Sugarfish but not many know they have these great deals. $35 and $46 omakase was plenty of food for one. I walked out feeling full and every bite was great. The salmon sushi portions were cut a little thin to my taste but the taste itself was great so I can let it go. It's quality not quantity. The sushi rica was warm and gave every bite an added tender texture. Happy about that. See you again soon! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
I think the overall qualify has gone down hill at Sugarfish. My last few visits were very disappointing. I used go to the La Brea location pretty regularly and really enjoyed the meal every time but the Manhattan Beach and this Studio City locations were not so good. I didn't find the food worth the money. The fish didn't taste fresh and as you can see in the photos sushi were served drenched in soy sauce. They were too salty and the rice kept falling apart. What's going on, Sugarfish? read more
9 months ago
NEW LOCATION. Addresses on Yelp and Google have been updated. Parking: - It's in a ticketed parking lot. BUT, first 90min are free. - When you drive in, and you don't see Sugarfish and you're questioning Google/Apple Maps 'cause it's not the first time navigation failed you, and your wife's pissed 'cause "dang it Bobby, I told you it was a right turn", fear not. Go ahead and park. You're at the correct location. - Sugarfish is located right behind Erewhon Market (hidden from view). Same building, you'll see new projects on the leftside. - Door is somewhat obscure (looks like it's part of the wall sans the door handle), so if you walk past it the first time, don't worry, you're not the only one. Food: - If you've been to a Nozawa sushi restaurant before, you know how this works. Expect the same tier of taste, same methodical procedure. - If this is your first time, expect something different. Highly recommend the "Trust Me" (or the "Nozawa" if you're a big eater). Service: - Very polite. I also came in around 8pm on a Saturday, but the waiters were kind about it. - Was #19 on the waitlist but I stuck it out and ended up getting seated just after 9pm. Cutting it close, but the waiters gave us props for sticking it out in the chilly evening despite the odds. - Tip is already included (about 16%), which personally I find convenient 'cause tipping culture is so inconvenient, so plan ahead for that. read more
2 years ago
9 months ago
Pros: Chill ambiance, great service, comfortable seating. The food was AMAZING! Best hamachi I've had in a long, long, long while. I ordered the "I trust you" meal and it was delectable. It was a lot of food, so I needed help finishing up. The green tea was thick and refreshing. Cons: it's a delicious spot, you'll likely have a wait. Def coming back when I'm in town again. read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
I've heard so many things about Sugarfish and I don't know why It took me so long to get here. So glad I got to experience it while visiting and catch up with friends. The wait was a bit too long for my liking (~2 hours Thursday night dinner service) with no estimated time of when they may serve you but it was expected. But I like that they implemented a virtual queue so you technically don't have to be there to wait. There is street parking and valet parking ($5). The street to entrance of the lot, you can't park there after 8pm. Even though the arrow is pointing down, There are signs the whole street pointing down to no parking. A meter maid told us as we were walking for our reservation so good thing we were outside. For the price it was worth it!!! Def rec the 'don't think, just eat.' But everything is good. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Sugarfish is a 'no-brainer', "TRUST ME". Not a bad bite here! A simple menu, perfectly cut fish, and warm rice made to perfection making each roll and sushi deeply enjoyable. Tip is included at 16% yet, I would have gladly paid 25% for the friendly, unpretentious, helpful service we received. The "Trust Me" menu options makes for an easy pleasurable dining experience knowing each item was prepared to perfection. read more
simple presentation yet the fish is very fresh. their to-go boxes are so cute but also very filling. i would love to go back and dine in, i would probably order a la carte instead of the fixed options but overall solid spot! read more
2 years ago
The quality of the fish is pretty solid, better than most sushi restaurants. I ordered the "Trust me" box, which had a good variety of nigiri. My favorite was the salmon and the toro (which I stole from my boyfriend's sushi box), both were buttery and almost melted in your mouth. This place is definitely not cheap, but the value is decent considering the quality. Taking off 1 star because there were a few fishes I wasn't a huge fan of, but it's more of a personal preference. It'd be nice if there were a few choices of fish in the boxes instead of everything being preselected. I'd come here again to try more of their sushi if I was celebrating or in a "treat yourself" kind of mood. read more
2 years ago
Absolutely the best customer service and fresh fish I've had from all their locations. DISCLAIMER I was a new walk up customer, not a food app pick up or pre-order and didn't know that other locations don't take walk up orders. The manager took my order with a smile (I can see it thru the mask) and was incredibly friendly. I mean beyond friendly. I even asked where I could use a restroom near by assuming they don't allow customers to use the restroom and he immediately said "come on in". He made me feel like a regular as if my order was the most important order of the day. LA...this experience doesn't happen to often and I'm sure you'll a agree especially because I'm a new customer to the location passing through from a work meeting in the valley heading back to DTLA. 100 stars for the management team! I'd drive back just for you guys! Which I probably will do this weekend. I went back to sugar fish in DTLA in the evening with my daughter for dinner because I was so happy with my experience ...you'll have to read what happened on their yelp. Cheers to Sugarfish Studio City. Keep the food vibes com'n!!! read more
They have their game down to a science here for takeout sushi. The fish is on point as always - everything was great in the Nozawa Trust Me, and albacore was especially amazing tonight. Presentation in their jewelry box-like packaging is the best for any kind of takeout that I've had. And, their timing for pickup was right on: I was about 2 minutes late, and it was waiting for me, handed off without delay - outstanding. They are now atop the sushi takeout mountain in LA. Full disclosure - this was comped after they reached out to me about a previous order which had serious prep time issues. Those problems seem to be resolved. Excellent customer service, and I'm definitely a loyal customer now. Also - now open to dine in, plenty of folks waiting for a seat at 7:30. It looks inviting... read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
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12833 Ventura Blvd
Ste 129
The Shops at Sportsmen's Lodge
Studio City, CA 91604
Studio City
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Do u offer gluten free sauces to go?
No...the menu is the menu and that is a huge reason that made Nozawa unique and create an omikase experience like Japan....
Wondering what the wait usually looks like for lunch? Would you say it's the same as the dinner wait?
Lunch is usually quicker. People on their lunch breaks don't have time to dily daly lol! It is rare that a wait is up to an hour.
If you order any of Trust Me's, are you able to swap anything out for a hand roll instead of sushi/sashimi?
If you order any of the TM's, you can only substitute the same for same. Per example: Sashimi for Sashimi, sushi for sushi, and handroll for handroll. There is no interchanging subs.
How does the quality change from eating in restaurant to ordering takeout?
The rice is not warm like it is when you get it in the restaurant. Also, all the pre sauced items have the sauce on the side now. The hand rolls are cut rolls. I much prefer eating in the restaurant and think the overall taste is better. Same…
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