Sugarfish By Sushi Nozawa - Pasadena

Our favorites are the scallops, sweet shrimp, yellowtail, Kampachi, and blue crab hand rolls! They're all incredibly delicious and reasonably priced. Don't forget to redeem your check-in points for a free Trust I set on your birthday!

We arrived early and were prepared to wait, as there’s only enough seating for about 30 people at a time, making it a popular spot. Fortunately, we were seated within 30 minutes. I learned that they used to have outdoor seating during the pandemic, but now it's all indoors. Once seated, our server, Paul, did an outstanding job. He was attentive, polite, helpful, and friendly. We opted for the Omakase style and chose the Nozawa Trust Me, which consists of about 10 different plates served sequentially. This format allowed us ample time to savor each dish while the chefs prepared everything fresh. The timing was perfect; we never felt rushed and never waited too long between plates. In addition to the Trust Me menu, we also ordered individual pieces of Bay Scallops, Hokkaido Sea Scallops, and Uni, as well as the Daily Special, which was so good we couldn’t resist. Each piece of sushi was incredibly fresh, beautifully plated, and had a smooth, buttery texture. It's worth noting that this restaurant does not follow a traditional tipping model; instead, a 16% service fee is included in the bill. Despite that, I ended up tipping over 16%, probably closer to 30%, because Paul truly provided excellent service. With fantastic sushi and attentive service, I will definitely return if I'm ever back in the LA area.

Very delicately prepared take and very worthy of IG. It is a bit expensive and I was still hungry, even if I ordered to share some additional roles. It was worth a try! I wanted to pick it up on Friday night at 9 a.m. and the restaurant was so full! Excellent service and friendly host.

We used to live in LA and the one spot we had to go back within the 2 days visiting was sugarfish! The most clutch and affordable sushi place you will ever find. Consistency wise you can't beat them! Try kazu nori as well if you have not already. Same owner, just as delicious but a different experience. The fish melts in your mouth along with the perfectly temperatured rice.

Amazing dining experience! 7 courses brought out at a perfect pace, each course better than the next. Rice is warm. Seaweed crisp. The fish literally melts in your mouth. Best sushi I have ever had hands down. Service and ambience impeccable. Highly recommend!