Very good omakase, a few bites were not my favorite but overall enjoyable. Excellent service at the bar!

Xylia

Very fresh fish, loved the crab handroll, great tasting menu options. It was a little uncomfortably hectic during lunch but people were still getting seated as walk-ins. Casual atmosphere.

Rowena Lu

Overall, the fish is fresh, but the food can be better. I got the Trust Me set for lunch. The tuna sashimi and crab hand roll was good, and the Hirame sushi was especially good (flavorful, a little fatty, melts in your mouth). However, the rest of the sushi (salmon, yellowtail, albacore) were very disappointing. Each piece of sushi had too much rice, had too much vinegar in the rice and the rice was too warm, which really masked the flavor of the fish. The cuts of the fish also tasted cheap, the fish were lean and not particularly flavorful. The hand rolls also had too much rice. The atmosphere and interior design of the restaurant was nice, but the food could have been a lot better with more care.

Tiziano Santoro

the sushi was ok but not great. the rice was too sweet and warm and falling apart. the fish was hit or miss. the hand rolls were the best part of the set menu; if I go back (which I don't expect to do), I would just order a few of those. I didn't try the items from the specials menu, maybe those would have been a better choice. on a positive note, the service was very good, and I loved their no-tip policy.

Chelsea A

Sugarfish was a decent experience overall. The atmosphere had the right vibes, but the space was pretty cramped, with tables close together, making it feel a bit crowded. It was hard to avoid overhearing conversations from the table next to us, which made it feel less intimate. This particular location is quite small, tucked away in a corner of a shopping center, which added to the feeling of being in a cozy, somewhat crowded space. Despite the noise and tight seating, the service was impressive. The staff was quick to attend to us, and every waiter was incredibly friendly and attentive. They made sure we had everything we needed and took care of our table efficiently, even though the atmosphere was loud and busy. As for the food, it was decent but not mind-blowing. We decided to try the $46 course, which gave us an experimental experience, offering a mix of sushi and hand rolls. While everything was fine, it wasn't anything that stood out too much, except for the hand rolls, which were definitely the highlight. They were fresh, flavorful, and well-made, really elevating the meal. Overall, while the food was decent and the service excellent, the tight space and noise might not be ideal for those looking for a more relaxed dining experience. However, if you're in the mood for fresh sushi and don't mind the bustling atmosphere, Sugarfish could be a solid choice.

+2

Katie

My friend and I came in on a weekday night and they were out of a lot of kinds of fish: yellowtail, salmon, crab, and one other fish on the taste menu had to be substituted. With a very limited menu in the first place, to be out of the best fishes on a random evening was shocking honestly. The servers were nice and handled the situation well. But they forgot to bring the drink I ordered. The tables were also very squished together and you naturally overheard surrounding tables' conversations, which does disturb the romantic atmosphere if that's what you're going for. Which also impedes bringing children- there's no space, and any extra noise or energy would be really disruptive to the people sandwiched next to you. We stayed, we were pleasant, but very confused at such a disappointing meal. There are a ton of delicious sushi restaurants in the city thankfully, no need to try another overhyped restaurant again.

Nora Zhang

I was extremely disappointed when the server told me there’s no salmon sashimi when that’s the only thing I was craving for. I simply do not understand why they cannot serve sashimi but the salmon sushi is still available. We switched it to toro sashimi but we got served with a minced almost a toro paste. I won’t doubt it if you tell me that’s ground pork. Please google the definition of sashimi. No matter how “fusion” you trying to be. Do not mix “tartare” with “sashimi”. No offense but this place is for those who don’t have sushi a lot. It’s not authentic at all. Not the kind of sushi I was hoping for but I wouldn’t say it’s bad. Afterall the price is relatively low. I’d be okay to have sushi with this quality as a bento box or takeout order at midnight when there’s no other choices. It feels like the kitchen just bought supermarket sushi and served it on plates. The hand rolls are slightly better. You might as well just go to KazuNori. At least Servers are friendly and professional. But I still won’t come back again. If you must try this place. Order the “don’t ask just eat” set. Those are serving slightly more premium fishes. Or lower your expectations.

+1

JO WI

Way overpriced and overrated! If you have a huge appetite then DON'T COME HERE! you will need to spend a few hundred to get full lol the food is fresh but the amount of food they serve is basically crumbs. You will leave starving like you came in if your budget is $50. They are one of those restaurants that serve 2 sushi pieces on a full size plate trying to make it look like you are getting a lot. They use too much sauce and the rice kept coming apart when I picked up my sushi when chopsticks. Another negative is that they have a mandatory 16% gratuity even if your service was horrible! On top of the mandatory gratuity that gratuity is also taxed. So not only are you forced to give a 16% tip but you are also forced to pay taxes on their tip for them! I will not be returning!

Good fresh sushi, but DARE ask for a different sauce or anything not on the menu and you will be dismissed . I asked for ponzu and they wouldn’t oblige. This is a No Tip restaurant BUT they have a 16 percent service charge. NO THANKS there are way too many places who are accommodating.. dont bother..

Darby

Disappointing experience all due to the customer service. They were out of over half of the Trust me menu including salmon and tuna! While i completely understand these things can happen, the way they handled it was telling. When we asked for a discount or some sort of compensation for over half of what we ordered not being available we were told no there was no option. Bad service and im a loyal sugarfish customer

Pearl Ho

I’ve always loved this spot and have been here countless times, but today’s experience left me disappointed. We arrived with our 11-month-old asleep in a stroller and quickly realized there was no space for it inside. Since the restaurant often has outdoor seating, we asked if it would be possible to sit outside instead. To our surprise, the hosts were completely unwilling to accommodate us and declined to set up a table outdoors, even if it meant turning us away. We chose to stay and make it work, but then I noticed the manager and another staff member whispering and laughing in our direction, which felt unprofessional and disheartening. Later, they were whispering to our waiter as well, and our food ended up arriving completely out of order. Our waters and teas also took 20 minutes to arrive, which made us feel singled out and unwelcome. This place used to be run with such warmth and hospitality, and I truly hope it can get back to that standard. For now, though, it may be a while before I return - which is a shame, because I’ve always enjoyed coming here.

The Station: 1949

I'm giving 1 stars for a point to be made. I am a highly trained food critic. I have loved Sugar Fish and have been a big supporter for over 10 years. There's nothing I will critique about the food or service. BUT, Sugar Fish corporate cannot afford to provide filtered water to their customers? I sat at the bar, indulging in my Sugar Fish experience, complete with Nozawa Trust Me, unfiltered sake and Nigiri add-ons. Then I went to wash my palate with a glass of water. All I tasted was Los Angeles tap water, loaded with chlorine. It too Nozawa from a 5 star high end classy establishment to a Motel 6 , ghetto burger shack. Ridiculous!