Jasmine S.
Yelp
Sugarfish in MB is my new go-to sushi place in town!
We came here on a chilly Sunday night for our date night. I thought since it's Sunday night, it would be easier to get seated right away, but I was wrong. So definitely factor in a 30-minute wait time if you are going to use the underground public parking a block away. The dinner typically takes about an hour, so two hours for the meter should be sufficient.
The customer service is superb! When I asked for hot water, the server also brought me a glass of water with no ice--HOW CONSIDERATE! The water was not EXTREMELY hot, just hot enough to warm my tummy before my sushi feast!
I got the Nozawa Trust Me, and my partner got Don't Think, Just Eat. I think that's a very popular combination for a party of two since Don't Think, Just Eat serves the same amount of sushi, just different kinds and is more expensive, so we got to share some of the pieces since the same kind comes in two pieces. However, after eating both dishes, I have to say Don't Think, Just Eat is not as good as my Nozawa Trust Me. I'd rather save that $10+ difference to order something else on the limited availability menu; sea urchin looked like a great alternative if you want to take your sushi experience to the next level.
One thing I dislike, and the reason for one deducted star, is the fact that the restaurant is EXTREMELY dark. I mean, I get the ambiance to be a bit dark and romantic, but honestly, if I have to use a flashlight to see what's on the menu, that's a bit too dark. Also, the light changes from dark to DARKER periodically. Not sure why, but the table next to us joked that the restaurant is trying to save money on electricity. Exactly what I was thinking, except they said it for me.
Overall, Sugarfish was not as expensive as I thought; our meal together was $140 after tax and tips. Oh, by the way, a 15% gratuity is already included in the bill, so you don't need to pay extra unless you feel the need to.
One last thing - if you want a free Trust Me meal on your birthday, make sure you fill out the survey card at the end when they hand you the bill. I came here AFTER my birthday... so hopefully I get to have a free meal next year!