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SUGARFISH by Sushi Nozawa (Brentwood)
Master Critic Reviews (4 Lists)
SUGARFISH by Sushi Nozawa (Brentwood)
8.7
The Westside institution for set-menu sushi that’s fast, consistent, and obsessively fresh, with a no-reservations buzz that keeps the line moving. The strength is simple: well-cut fish, warm rice, and a tight progression that rarely misses. It’s less about showy omakase and more about reliable pleasure at scale.
Must-Try Dishes:
Trust Me set, Toro hand roll, Albacore ponzu
Scores:
Value: 8.4
Service: 8.3
Consistency: 9.2
Food Quality: 8.9
Atmosphere: 7.4
Cultural Relevance: 8.7
What makes it special: Set menus deliver high-quality sushi with machine-like consistency.
Who should go: Anyone who wants zero-stress sushi.
When to visit: Early lunch or early dinner to dodge lines.
What to order: Trust Me, toro hand roll, albacore ponzu.
Insider tip: Order to-go if the line looks wild—quality holds.
SUGARFISH by Sushi Nozawa (Brentwood)
8.6
SUGARFISH keeps things focused: a streamlined menu of set courses built around impeccably consistent nigiri and hand rolls. The Brentwood location is a dependable stop for clean, high-quality fish without ceremony, with service that moves fast and rarely misses.
Must-Try Dishes:
‘Trust Me’ set, Blue crab hand roll, Albacore sushi
Scores:
Value: 8.4
Service: 8.3
Consistency: 9.1
Food Quality: 8.9
Atmosphere: 7.6
Cultural Relevance: 8.6
What makes it special: No-fuss sets that deliver Nozawa-level consistency at scale.
Who should go: Anyone who wants reliable sushi without overthinking.
When to visit: Off-peak afternoons to avoid the line.
What to order: Trust Me set, crab hand roll, albacore.
Insider tip: Go with a set instead of à la carte for best pacing.
SUGARFISH by Sushi Nozawa (Brentwood)
8.6
A Brentwood standby for streamlined, high-quality sushi where the fixed "Trust Me" menus remove decision fatigue. Fish is clean and well-portioned, rice is reliably warm-seasoned, and turnover keeps things fresh. Expect a lively, efficient room and waits at peak hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Trust Me Lite, Blue Crab Hand Roll, Albacore Belly Nigiri
Scores:
Value: 8.7
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 8.8
Food Quality: 8.9
Atmosphere: 7.6
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: Prix-fixe sushi that nails quality-to-price with near-clockwork consistency.
Who should go: Sushi fans who want zero-stress ordering.
When to visit: Weekday lunch or early dinner to dodge lines.
What to order: Trust Me, Blue Crab hand roll, albacore belly.
Insider tip: Order takeout boxes if the wait is long.
SUGARFISH by Sushi Nozawa (Brentwood)
8.4
No-frills, fish-first sets that make Sushi Nozawa’s clean style approachable for everyday Brentwood dining. The pre-curated ‘Trust Me’ menus keep ordering simple and the quality steady. Expect a fast-moving room and a line at prime dinner hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Trust Me Lite (set menu), Blue Crab Hand Roll, Albacore with Yuzu
Scores:
Value: 8.1
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 6.8
Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: Set-menu sushi built for dependable freshness at scale.
Who should go: Anyone who wants great sushi without thinking.
When to visit: Lunch or early dinner before lines build.
What to order: Trust Me Lite, blue crab hand roll, albacore.
Insider tip: Take it to-go if the wait is long—the sets travel well.