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Orange County - Sugarfish By Sushi Nozawa restaurant
6.0

Sugarfish By Sushi Nozawa

  • Orange County
  • $$$
  • Upscale
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    good
  • Perks
    great

Food: Sushi delivers despite restrictions

While the sushi served at Sugarfish is commendably fresh and surprisingly affordable for its high quality, the utter lack of creativity casts a significant shadow over the dining experience. Several reviews emphasize the extensive nature of the menu, which in this case means there is little variety and almost no options for appetizers.

  • Great Quality

    Fresh, high-quality sushi and fish consistently highlighted.

  • Okay Taste

    Overall, experiences vary with some minor issues, but food quality remains high.

  • Bad Variety

    Very limited menu, not much for appetizers, lacking variety.

Top 2 dishes at Sugarfish By Sushi Nozawa

  1. 1

    Tuna Sashimi 🏆

    Melt-in-your-mouth freshness, often described as delicious and high quality.

    Tuna Sashimi dish
  2. 2

    Blue and Dungeness Crab Hand Roll

    Crab hand rolls are lauded for being extremely delightful and fresh.

    Blue and Dungeness Crab Hand Roll dish

Vibe: Discomforting night out

One chance glance at Sugarfish and the cramped, noisy ambiance becomes immediately apparent. The expectation of having a comfortable date in such a setting is laughably impossible, as the bleak lighting further detracts from any sliver of positivity radiating from the restaurant.

  • Bad For Dates

    Too small, loud, and dark, detracting from a comfortable date experience.

Perks: Shouting over invisible perks

The only pathway to solitude among the chaos of Sugarfish is through underground parking, a feature that reviewers often express gratitude for. However, this perk is drowned out by the impossibility of making reservations, shout-inducing noise levels, uncomfortable outdoor seating arrangements, and the lousy suitability for large groups.

  • Easy To Park

    Free underground parking often mentioned as a big positive feature.

  • Okay Service

    Mix of quick, professional service and experiences with rude, slow staff.

  • Hard To Hear

    Unbelievably loud, people shouting, unable to hear dining companions.