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Welcome To Sugarfish By Sushi Nozawa
Sugarfish By Sushi Nozawa offers a diverse range of sushi options, from traditional yellowtail and albacore sushi to chef's specials like the Nozawa Trust Me and Trust Me Lite. The restaurant provides a casual yet lively atmosphere, perfect for a night out with friends or a special occasion. Customers rave about the fresh fish and perfectly seasoned rice, with standout dishes like the Yuzu scallop nigiri and Sesame Salmon Sushi. Although some may find the wait time a bit long, the experience of enjoying each piece of sushi slowly and savoring the flavors makes it worth it. For true sushi lovers, Sugarfish By Sushi Nozawa is a must-visit spot.
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Sugarfish By Sushi Nozawa
Sugarfish By Sushi Nozawa is a Japanese sushi bar located at 2600 East Coast Hwy Corona del Mar, CA. This trendy and classy spot offers a variety of sushi options, including the Trust Me Lite, Trust Me, and The Nozawa Trust Me.
Customers rave about the fresh fish and perfectly seasoned rice at Sugarfish. One reviewer described the sushi rice as the best they've had in the US, praising its temperature and softness. Another customer noted that the chef's special was a must-try, highlighting the fresh ingredients and flavorful garnishes.
One standout dish at Sugarfish is the Yuzu Scallop Nigiri, which is not typically available but received high praise for its delicious flavor. The Sesame Salmon Sushi is also a fan favorite, with one reviewer calling it a "little piece of heaven" that helped Sugarfish earn its reputation.
While some customers mentioned a longer wait time for their food, they agreed that the quality of the sushi at Sugarfish was worth it. The casual and lively atmosphere adds to the overall dining experience, making it a great spot for a special occasion or a casual night out with friends.
If you're a sushi lover looking for fresh and flavorful dishes, Sugarfish By Sushi Nozawa is a must-visit spot in Corona del Mar. With a diverse menu and top-notch quality, this sushi bar is sure to impress even the most discerning sushi connoisseurs.
“ First timer! This is one of those places that you go to for a special occasion or get together. My party and I (4) walked up on Thursday evening to request for a table and it was about an hour and a half wait. With us joining the queue to be the 27th party in line. This was expected to be a minor inconvenience, but not docking it off for this reason at all. After all this place is like the real life version of the sushi place from the monster's inc! Expect to walk in to put your name down with a decent wait. The experience. We ordered the Nozawa Trust me, a Prix Mixe style meal that comes with different Nigiri, Hand rolls, Edamame, and Sashimi. I recommend to maybe not come here on an empty stomach. If you eat a decent amount like I do, ordering A la Carte will rack you up a heavy tab. My party and I were quite pleased with most the selection presented within the menu. Fish and seafood quality was pretty top notch, with the Blue fin Nigiri being my favorite (rich, buttery fish). Service was good, just wish our server was a bit more lively seemed like he was a little too nonchalant. Everyone else was great though, the host, food runners and all. Overall- 7.8/10 Food is definitely worth a try, high grade sushi. Small venue, so limited seating. Service is attentive and on par. Nozawa Trust Me Prix Fixe- $46 + 16% (automatic charge, with it being a "no tipping establishment). ”
“ My wife and I really enjoyed the "Nozawa" experience. We both ordered: THE NOZAWA TRUST ME - $46.00 - Edamame - Tuna Sashimi - ponzu and chives - Albacore Sushi - ponzu and chives, 2-pc - Salmon Sushi - toasted sesame, 2-pc - New Zealand Sea Bream* Sushi - citrus salt, 2-pc - Toro Hand Roll - Japanese Yellowtail* Sushi - lemon, 2-pc - Bluefin Otoro Sushi, 2-pc - Hirame* Sushi - yuzu ponzu, 2-pc Blue & Dungeness Crab Hand Roll Why list this all...cause it was all fresh and good and honestly she said the names so fast I can't remember each. Fav was the Tuna Sashimi. We also sat next to a huge S-Fish fan who told us the owners story - which made it extra, extra cool - tip - read menu "rules and see below. Wikipedia... Sushi Nozawa, who operated until his retirement in 2012, helped popularise omakase-style sushi in SoCal. Nozawa's gruff demeanour and reputation for adhering strictly to omakase principles earned him both fans and critics, with customers nicknaming him the "Sushi Nazi", in reference to Seinfeld's "Soup Nazi" character. His strict list of rules (no mobile phones, text messaging, loud talking or switching seats with patrons) did not dissuade customers, who could expect waits of hours for a seat at table. PS - I heard he's still picking the dish in the LA Fish market every day. (?) Lastly: fixed tip at 16% but good service. Chef kiss! ”
“ Sugarfish always hits the spot. So happy that they have an OC location now. Trust me nozawa is the way to go, you can add a la carte items after too. ”
“ Nice favorite sushi place. I finally understood why this place is so popular. No reservations but walk ins welcomed. Fishes are fresh, and food was nicely seasoned and garnished. Definitely recommend the chef's special. No tip but 16% fee. Service was good. Vibe is casual and lively ”
“ By far the best sushi rice we've had in the US! Perfect temperature and softness. Really good value and delicious! Way better sushi than Nubu just not the atmosphere. So, if you want great sushi, this is much better choice. We went on Wednesday for four people and the wait was less than 30 minutes. ”
“ Where Sushi Dreams and Life Epiphanies Happen Listen, I've had sushi. I've thought I knew good sushi. But then I went to Sugarfish, and suddenly, my life had a before and after. The fish? So fresh I half expected it to introduce itself. The rice? Perfectly seasoned, with just the right texture--like a warm hug but for your taste buds. And the Sesame Salmon Sushi? That little piece of heaven is probably what got Sugarfish its passport to sushi stardom. Now, a word of caution: you will wait. Sugarfish is not fast food; it's life-changing food. They bring out each piece little by little, like they know you're not ready to handle all that greatness at once. It's like sushi therapy--one perfect bite at a time. So if you call yourself a sushi lover but haven't been here yet, are you even living? Go. Wait. Savor. And prepare to question everything you thought you knew about sushi. ”
“ Visited with friends for a birthday, food here is good but not somewhere I would regularly come back to. Ordered the Nozawa trust me as it gives Nigeria options, sashimi, and hand rolls. Best think I had was Yuzu scallop ngirri which isn't normally available with the Nozawa but they were out of another fish. Some of the fish rolls were just ok, very bland and flavorless. Ordered the lobster cut roll as well, could not really taste the lobster. If I'm craving sushi this would not be my first pick but a solid option. ”
“ Best sushi for the price...especially love crab hand roll and their warm sweet sushi rice! Love the location, too! Close to Fashion Island and Crystal Cove. ”
“ Sugarfish is really good at what they do, which is to provide high quality nigiri at an extremely fair price. Their "Trust Me" omakase offerings are one of the best values you will find in the realm of upper tier sushi restaurants. But with that said, their style of using warm sushi rice for all of their dishes is not for everyone, and that is certainly the case for me. First things first, the space is small and they do not take reservations. We arrived on a Friday at 5pm and waited about an hour. Not too bad as it gives you time to enjoy a drink at a nearby restaurant before they text you, and they are very efficient with getting people seated. The efficiency continues with the service, which was fine, but a tad mechanical and rushed for my liking. But what's really hard for me to get over, is using the same warm rice for their hand rolls. Each of their omakase offerings finish with a crab or toro handroll, which is usually a highlight for me. But when served with warm rice, the nori instantly gets soggy and loses all texture, even when eaten immediately. Sure, the warm rice might work for nigiri, but nori plays a big role in the texture of a good handroll. I cannot for the life of me, understand why anyone would want their handroll served this way. If that's you, I don't think we can be friends. But in all seriousness, Sugarfish is a rare breed in a sea of overpriced sushi restaurants in the OC. If you are a fan of good fish and good prices, this place is entirely worth it. ”
“ First timer! This is one of those places that you go to for a special occasion or get together. My party and I (4) walked up on Thursday evening to request for a table and it was about an hour and a half wait. With us joining the queue to be the 27th party in line. This was expected to be a minor inconvenience, but not docking it off for this reason at all. After all this place is like the real life version of the sushi place from the monster's inc! Expect to walk in to put your name down with a decent wait. The experience. We ordered the Nozawa Trust me, a Prix Mixe style meal that comes with different Nigiri, Hand rolls, Edamame, and Sashimi. I recommend to maybe not come here on an empty stomach. If you eat a decent amount like I do, ordering A la Carte will rack you up a heavy tab. My party and I were quite pleased with most the selection presented within the menu. Fish and seafood quality was pretty top notch, with the Blue fin Nigiri being my favorite (rich, buttery fish). Service was good, just wish our server was a bit more lively seemed like he was a little too nonchalant. Everyone else was great though, the host, food runners and all. Overall- 7.8/10 Food is definitely worth a try, high grade sushi. Small venue, so limited seating. Service is attentive and on par. Nozawa Trust Me Prix Fixe- $46 + 16% (automatic charge, with it being a "no tipping establishment). ”
“ My wife and I really enjoyed the "Nozawa" experience. We both ordered: THE NOZAWA TRUST ME - $46.00 - Edamame - Tuna Sashimi - ponzu and chives - Albacore Sushi - ponzu and chives, 2-pc - Salmon Sushi - toasted sesame, 2-pc - New Zealand Sea Bream* Sushi - citrus salt, 2-pc - Toro Hand Roll - Japanese Yellowtail* Sushi - lemon, 2-pc - Bluefin Otoro Sushi, 2-pc - Hirame* Sushi - yuzu ponzu, 2-pc Blue & Dungeness Crab Hand Roll Why list this all...cause it was all fresh and good and honestly she said the names so fast I can't remember each. Fav was the Tuna Sashimi. We also sat next to a huge S-Fish fan who told us the owners story - which made it extra, extra cool - tip - read menu "rules and see below. Wikipedia... Sushi Nozawa, who operated until his retirement in 2012, helped popularise omakase-style sushi in SoCal. Nozawa's gruff demeanour and reputation for adhering strictly to omakase principles earned him both fans and critics, with customers nicknaming him the "Sushi Nazi", in reference to Seinfeld's "Soup Nazi" character. His strict list of rules (no mobile phones, text messaging, loud talking or switching seats with patrons) did not dissuade customers, who could expect waits of hours for a seat at table. PS - I heard he's still picking the dish in the LA Fish market every day. (?) Lastly: fixed tip at 16% but good service. Chef kiss! ”
“ Sugarfish always hits the spot. So happy that they have an OC location now. Trust me nozawa is the way to go, you can add a la carte items after too. ”
“ Nice favorite sushi place. I finally understood why this place is so popular. No reservations but walk ins welcomed. Fishes are fresh, and food was nicely seasoned and garnished. Definitely recommend the chef's special. No tip but 16% fee. Service was good. Vibe is casual and lively ”