Sugarfish – Japanese
Sugarfish offers a minimalist sanctuary where the "Trust Me" philosophy invites diners to surrender their choices to the chef’s expert hands for a curated journey of pure, unadorned flavors. Each course centers on the delicate contrast of cool, buttery sashimi against warm, loosely packed rice that melts on the tongue, celebrating the essence of traditional sushi without distraction. The sleek, focused atmosphere creates an intimate stage for the vibrant freshness of the fish, turning a simple meal into a rhythmic and meditative dining experience.
146 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena CA 91101 https://sugarfishsushi.com/locations/pasadena/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Sugarfish
Dairy-Free at Sugarfish
Sugarfish in Pasadena has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Japanese Yellowtail Sashimi, Edamame and Hirame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Sugarfish
Sugarfish in Pasadena has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Japanese Yellowtail Sashimi and Salmon Sashimi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Sugarfish
Sugarfish in Pasadena has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Japanese Yellowtail Sashimi, Tuna and Chutoro Sashimi and Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Sugarfish
Sugarfish in Pasadena has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Japanese Yellowtail Sashimi, Toro Hand Roll and Trust Me Lite (Dinner). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Sugarfish
Sugarfish in Pasadena has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Japanese Yellowtail Sashimi and Hot Green Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Sugarfish
Sugarfish in Pasadena has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Japanese Yellowtail Sashimi, Nozawa Super Dry Sake and Hot Green Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Sugarfish
Sugarfish in Pasadena has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Japanese Yellowtail Sashimi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Sugarfish
Sugarfish in Pasadena has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Edamame, Hirame and Nozawa Super Dry Sake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Sugarfish
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The Nozawa Trust Me (Dinner) | 44 g | 103.6 g |
| Trust Me (Dinner) | 57.6 g | 100.8 g |
| Trust Me Lite (Dinner) | 28 g | 80.7 g |
| Hokkaido Scallops | 30.1 g | 32.4 g |
| Salmon | 0 g | 24 g |
| Toro Hand Roll | 0 g | 18.3 g |
| Toro Cut Roll | 0 g | 18.3 g |
| Sapporo Premium Beer | — | 17.8 g |
| Japanese Yellowtail Sashimi | 0 g | 17.4 g |
| Don’t Think. Just Eat. Trust Me | 0 g | 13.9 g |
| Blue and Dungeness Crab Hand Roll | 0.8 g | 11.7 g |
| Tuna and Chutoro Sashimi | 50.4 g | 10.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners at Sugarfish rave about the excellent steak dishes, noting that the kitchen clearly takes pride in delivering high-quality flavors. Celebrated for its comfortable and pleasant setting, the experience is praised for its friendly and timely service that ensures guests leave feeling thoroughly satisfied. Standout dishes include the expertly prepared steak, which reviewers highlight as a centerpiece of their visit within the inviting atmosphere.
Menu
Trust Me Menus
Omakase-style service based on Chef Nozawa’s 50 years of experience.
- Trust Me (Dinner) - $36: Edamame, Tuna and Chutoro Sashimi, Albacore Sushi, Salmon Sushi, Toro Hand Roll, Japanese Yellowtail Sushi, New Zealand Sea Bream Sushi, Hirame Sushi, Blue and Dungeness Crab Hand Roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner
- The Nozawa Trust Me (Dinner) - $48: Edamame, Tuna and Chutoro Sashimi, Albacore Sushi, Salmon Sushi, New Zealand Sea Bream Sushi, Toro Hand Roll, Bluefin Otoro Sushi, Japanese Yellowtail Sushi, Hirame Sushi, Blue & Dungeness Crab Hand Roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner
- Trust Me Lite (Dinner) - $28: Edamame, Tuna and Chutoro Sashimi, Albacore Sushi, Salmon Sushi, Japanese Yellowtail Sushi, Hokkaido Scallops, Toro Hand Roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner
- Don’t Think. Just Eat. Trust Me - $60: Sashimi course, seven orders of nigiri and two hand rolls Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sashimi & Starters
- Edamame - $3.5: Steamed soybeans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ankimo Sashimi - $9.5: Monkfish liver, yuzu miso and chives Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese Yellowtail Sashimi - $9.5: Yellowtail with chives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Sashimi - $9: Salmon, sanbaizu and toasted sesame Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Sashimi - $10: Tuna, ponzu and chives Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna and Chutoro Sashimi - $13: Tuna and medium fat tuna, ponzu and chives Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi (Nigiri)
2 nigiri pieces per order
- Albacore - $6.25: Ponzu and chives Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Albacore Belly - $6.75: Ponzu and chives Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hirame - $7: Yuzu ponzu Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hokkaido Scallops - $6.25: Yuzu ponzu Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese Yellowtail - $6.5: Lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $6.25: Toasted sesame Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Unagi - $6: Eel sauce with toasted sesame Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uni - $18: Sea Urchin from Southern California coast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Hand & Cut Rolls
- Toro Hand Roll - $6.25: Fatty tuna Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Toro Cut Roll - $12.5: Fatty tuna, 8-pc Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blue and Dungeness Crab Hand Roll - $6.5: Crab Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Cut Roll - $18: Lobster, 8-pc Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Hot Green Tea - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sapporo Premium Beer - $7
- Nozawa Super Dry Sake - $15: 6 oz. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Coke - $4
Frequently Asked Questions about Sugarfish
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Sugarfish has an average rating of 4.0/5 based on customer feedback and dining experiences.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Sugarfish offers a website at https://sugarfishsushi.com/locations/pasadena/, though the provided data does not specify details regarding online ordering.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Sugarfish through their website at https://sugarfishsushi.com/locations/pasadena/ for location-specific information and inquiries.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Sugarfish specializes in traditional Japanese cuisine, focusing on a "Trust Me" sushi philosophy featuring sashimi and warm, loosely packed rice.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data for Sugarfish does not contain specific information regarding its daily hours of operation.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include the "Trust Me" tasting menus, Japanese yellowtail sashimi, albacore belly, and various hand rolls like lobster and toro.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates mixed diets with extensive options including keto, gluten-free, vegan, and pescatarian dishes like edamame and various sashimi.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the total number of reviews for Sugarfish.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Sugarfish distinguishes itself with a 4.0/5 rating, offering an expensive ($$$) Japanese dining experience focused on curated "Trust Me" menus.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The restaurant offers a comfortable, pleasant setting with friendly service and high-quality dishes, making it suitable for family dining.
- Is Sugarfish dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Sugarfish has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Japanese Yellowtail Sashimi, Edamame and Hirame.
- What can I eat at Sugarfish on a dairy-free diet?
- Japanese Yellowtail Sashimi, Edamame and Hirame carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Sugarfish have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Edamame and Hirame.
- Is Sugarfish gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Sugarfish?
- The Nozawa Trust Me (Dinner), at roughly 103.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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