sugarfish menu

by Bria Kohler Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago

What kind of restaurant is sugarfish?

SUGARFISH is one of many restaurants operated by Sushi Nozawa Group, which also includes KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar and Nozawa Bar. SUGARFISH is a full-service restaurant obsessively focused on the quality of the sushi.

Why choose sugarfish?

At SUGARFISH, you’ll experience sushi as Nozawa has intended, and you’ll find that we do some things differently. No detail is too small for Nozawa. It all starts with a trip to the fish market every morning to select and inspect the fish to be served. If you think he’s demanding with his guests, imagine what he expects from his suppliers.

Do I need a reservation to dine at sugarfish?

proof of vaccination is required to dine inside. We do not take reservations. Guests will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis. Paid parking is available at LAZ Parking at 725 South Grand Avenue (just around the corner from SUGARFISH) for a flat rate of $7 after 4 pm on weekdays and $7 all day during the weekend.

Can you use chopsticks at sugarfish?

If you find it hard to use the chopsticks, don’t be afraid to use your hands. An important point about Nozawa-style sushi is his strict adherence to traditional sushi: You’ll find no California rolls, spicy tuna rolls, or teriyaki at SUGARFISH.

What type of sushi is SUGARFISH?

Traditional-based Sushi Our food and unique omakase-style service are based on Chef Nozawa's 50 years of experience and early training with master chefs in Tokyo.

Does SUGARFISH have cooked sushi?

Most of the seafood we serve is raw; only our lobster, crab, and eel are fully cooked, and our Nozawa-style shrimp are quickly — but not fully — cooked.

Is SUGARFISH good quality?

The quality of the sushi The sushi at Sugarfish LA is incredibly fresh, and you can taste the quality in every bite. The sashimi literally felt like butter melting in my mouth. The rice was the perfect texture with a distinct flavor that accentuated the taste of the sashimi. It was delicious!

Why is it called SUGARFISH?

Where did you get the name SUGARFISH? Nozawa is known for “melt in the mouth” sushi that's a “wow” experience for most people. Imagine a child eating his first sugar cube. We wanted a name that would evoke that simple, pure, “wow” sensation.

Does SUGARFISH serve real wasabi?

Fresh wasabi may be too much to ask at Sugarfish's prices, but there is no wasabi at all under the fish.

Do you tip at SUGARFISH?

Typically includes a sashimi course, six orders of nigiri and eight pieces of cut rolls. We are a NO TIPPING restaurant.

How much is omakase at SUGARFISH?

Sugarfish The top-level “Don't Think, Just Eat” version of the menu costs $52, and embodies Nozawa's approach to omakase. Also Featured in: Where to Eat Near LA's Music Venues and Concert Halls, Summer 2022.

Does SUGARFISH have omakase?

We want dining at SUGARFISH to be easy and friendly for all of our guests. You could simply follow Chef Nozawa's mantra: “Don't Think. Just Eat.” Our food and unique omakase-style service are based on Chef Nozawa's 50 years of experience and early training with master chefs in Tokyo.

Who is the owner of SUGARFISH?

Kazunori NozawaKazunori Nozawa serves as President of Sushi Nozawa, LLC, a Los Angeles-based restaurant group that was founded by Nozawa, Jerry A. Greenberg, Tom Nozawa, Lele Massimini, Cameron Broumand, and Clement Mok. Sushi Nozawa, LLC owns and operates SUGARFISH, Nozawa Bar, and KazuNori.

Is SUGARFISH sushi frozen?

Frozen in 60 seconds While most of the fish we select is fresh, some are frozen – usually, blast frozen to temperatures at 20 below zero or colder. If you think the best fish must be fresh, know that all of the bluefin tuna at the famed Tsukiji (now Toyosu) market in Japan is blast frozen.

What is sushi without rice called?

Nigiri is a type of sushi made of thin slices of raw fish over pressed vinegared rice. Sashimi is thinly sliced raw meat—usually fish, such as salmon or tuna—that is served without rice.

Is SUGARFISH a type of fish?

This is an issue of language. To be clear, what Sugarfish, a wildly popular sushi chain with ten L.A. locations, is calling sea bream and what it used to call snapper are the exact same fish. "It's 'snapper' in New Zealand," Greenberg says and laughs.

New School Approach

At SUGARFISH, you’ll experience sushi as Nozawa has intended, and you’ll find that we do some things differently.

Quality

We focus, first and foremost, on the quality of our ingredients. In order to consistently maintain that focus without excessive costs, we also concentrate on simplicity. We want dining at SUGARFISH to be easy and friendly for all of our guests. You could simply follow Chef Nozawa’s mantra: “Don’t Think. Just Eat.”

Condiments Guide

To provide the best takeout sushi, we do not sauce the fish. We package the sauces for you and provide instructions to let you know which sauce goes with each fish.

Learn which condiment goes with which fish