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Photo courtesy of SUGARFISH By Sushi Nozawa
Photo courtesy of SUGARFISH By Sushi Nozawa
Photo courtesy of SUGARFISH By Sushi Nozawa

SUGARFISH By Sushi Nozawa

Item: SUGARFISH By Sushi Nozawa
Author: Jenny Peters

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

At SUGARFISH By Sushi Nozawa, everything is freshly prepared, right down to the house-made soy sauce and ponzu. But don't expect a lot of either of those, as Chef Kazunori Nozawa presents his delicious sushi ready to eat. In fact, he's gotten his "Sushi Nazi" reputation by insisting patrons eat his food exactly as it is served. He must be doing something right, with his "Trust Me" and "Trust Me/Lite" omakase-style offerings, which consist of sushi, sashimi and hand rolls, for there are now eight SUGARFISH By Sushi Nozawa locations, from Marina del Rey and Santa Monica to Calabasas and Studio City. And don't be surprised to see a well-known Hollywood star sitting nearby, for Nozawa has a big celebrity following, too.

Address:

101 South La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Phone:

323-488-3636

Website:

sugarfishsushi.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jenny Peters
Los Angeles Local Expert

Japanese: "Don't make the mistake of trying to adapt the menu to your liking; Chef Nozawa is the famed "Sushi Nazi" and does not allow changes."

Best for Japanese Because: Chef Kazunori Nozawa's sushi style made with warm, loosely packed rice and top-grade fish has become legendary at his eight locations in L.A.