Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawam, Los Angeles

Sushi Nozawa: The legendary sushi chef and creator of Sushi Nozawa in Studio City teamed with partners to create SUGARFISH.

The history of Sushi Nozawa begins when, as a young man in Japan, Nozawa became a sushi apprentice. Working grueling 15-hour days, he made deliveries, washed dishes, cleaned the kitchen, and learned how to prepare the rice. Eventually, he graduated to fish preparation, first learning how to make rolls and then preparing nigiri sushi. Although it was not required of him, Nozawa accompanied the master chef to the fish market to learn the essential task of seafood selection.

Nozawa had a burning curiosity and wanted to learn all that he could about fish, so he traveled to each province of Japan, absorbing the local methods of preparing the regional catch. After five years on the road, he returned to Tokyo to open a successful sushi restaurant with his mother and sister.