Craving hand rolls? Come to Sugo Hand Roll bar! Everything about this restaurant was excellent- what particularly stood out was the ample selection of vegetarian hand rolls that went beyond the traditional avocado/ cucumber combo. There was truffle avocado, tempura green bean (absolutely delicious), crispy tofu, mushroom and so much more. The miso soup was very flavorful and hearty! I would recommend 3-4 handrolls and an appetizer as a decent portion, but can always order more as you need read more

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Amazing place for good rolls. I went alone on my birthday and sat at the bar. I ordered the 5 roll combo and they were made in front of me, one by one. The restaurant was well lit, the food was delicious, and the location perfect and accessible. read more

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If I could give more stars I would. ! Best sushi of my life so far. Get reservations because it's busy. Small set up in main room. Server and chef were working so hard to take care of everyone. The hand rolls kept coming. The fish was so fresh tasting. We tried everything from menu. It melts in your mouth. I'd seriously plan a special trip to Seattle just to eat here!!!!! read more

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Every hand roll that we had off the sets were very well constructed and tasted like the best versions of the fish. Unfortunately, the service keeps me at a 4/5. Food: If you're unfamiliar with hand rolls or want to get an easy sampler of the popular options, I would highly recommend the hand roll sets! The salmon roll was simple and really highlighted the fattiness of the fresh salmon. The crisp seaweed and well seasoned rice could make anything taste good, but it really compliments the seafood. Our favorite some the sets was the spicy scallop. It was the kind of bite you want to keep chewing forever. Service: This is where I think the restaurant can improve on for the future. We ordered the 4 piece and the 6 pieces sets in parallel and the first 3 pieces of each came out in a timely manner. Then all the sudden we don't get any more hand-rolls for close to 20 minutes. Turns out, our sushi chef left to complete some nigiri orders for the group next to us. When he returned, the hand rolls resumed quickly, but I think nigiri orders should really be left to other back of the house chefs because that 20 minute wait broke the flow of the meal terribly. Another quick improvement would be more consistent wanted refills considering the small size of the cups. Atmosphere: The seating fully surrounding the chefs was cool because you could see all the ingredients coming together and your anticipation really builds. read more

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this place was so good! the hand rolls are surprisingly filling. i got the 4 hand roll set + unagi which made me super full. we also tried the drinks which were very delicious and went well with the food. the chicken karaage was so tender yet crunchy on the outside, and the squeeze of lemon added a refreshing flavor to it. our waiter was jordan, who was very kind and attentive to us. he made sure to check on us throughout our time here and kept our glasses of water full. his service went above and beyond all expectations. we were sat at the bar. it was really interesting watching how the chefs worked. i'm pretty short so the stool was not very comfortable for me, since the stool was placed a certain distance away from the table. overall i really enjoyed my experience here! it's definitely on the pricier side but the quality was worth it read more

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It had been a few years since I last visited Sugo but I decided to give it a try again for a date. I was emphatically pleased with the fatty tuna hand roll, and the salmon was some of the best I've had in Seattle! We had Jordan as our server and he was attentive and handsome. We had one of their sweeter sakes (Kurosawa Nigori Junmai) and I was very pleased at how pleasant it was! I'm usually very cautious of sake that's too dry for my tastes. We sampled a good 10 of their temaki and the standouts for me were the King Salmon and Spicy Tuna. The crispy shrimp was also excellent. We tried the uni and the uni/wagyu/ikura roll, but unfortunately the latter felt like it had "too much" going on and it was confusing for the taste buds (and texture-wise). I'm not a big uni fan, but I did enjoy how creamy their uni handroll was. read more

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My wife, son and I came here for a light meal and ordered two Five Hand Roll Sets: Ora King Salmon, Spicy Tuna, Truffle Avocado, Crispy Shrimp and Torched Unagi. My son had one set and my wife and I, already full from a meal that we had earlier, discovered that we had an appetite that we didn't know we had because the food was so amazing! Every hand roll was exquisite in preparation, with breathtakingly fresh ingredients (whether fish, shrimp, unagi, avocado or seaweed). Such an amazing meal, we're still thinking about it days later! Part of the appeal of Sugo is sitting at a counter and watching the hand rolls made with such expertise, and when finished, placed in front of you in an artistic way on a small slate plate. The decor is classic Japanese: polished wooden counters, black painted walls, white etheral lanterns. Almost Zen-like. The chef in front of us was dressed in black. So was our waitress, who was wonderful and friendly. Next time I'm in Seattle, I'll be back! read more

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Pretty solid hand roll spot! Arrived Saturday around 6:15pm for a walk-in and wait was roughly 20 minutes. After we got seated, there were a few more parties but looked like no other customers came after we were done eating. I got the 5 hand roll set and added hamachi hand roll and my bf got the 6 hand roll set and added soft shell hand roll. Out of all the hand rolls, I personally liked the shrimp tempura which came out hot and crispy and hamachi with green onions. The spicy tuna had a nice kick but was a little thrown off with the takuan. Service was great as they refilled our waters and gave extra napkins. I did wish the orders came out a little faster as we were waiting a bit for our drinks and hand rolls each round. However, everyone was very welcoming and the atmosphere was wonderful. It reminds me of just like Kazunori back in LA! Will be back when I'm back in Seattle again. read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar is a hidden gem tucked right next to Pike Place Market and is absolutely worth a visit. It's a small, intimate space with bar-only seating that wraps around the chefs as they prepare your hand rolls. Despite being a busy Saturday night, the vibe was surprisingly calm and quiet (which was refreshingly so, considering the location.) I've never had hand rolls quite like this before and was genuinely impressed. We kicked things off with drinks, including the Shiokawa "Nopa" sake, which was excellent. Lightly sweet but still on the drier side, making it a great pairing for the food. For an appetizer, we ordered the Chicken Karaage (Japanese fried chicken), and it was a standout. I loved that it was more tempura-style rather than overly crispy. Perfectly fried with just enough texture. The three accompanying sauces were all distinct and delicious. The spiciest one had a nice kick without crossing into "regret territory," which I always appreciate. We then sampled several hand rolls. The Wagyu and mushroom wasn't my favorite, mainly because I prefer my steak closer to medium, and this was definitely on the rare side (it's quickly seared with a blowtorch.) That said, the soft shell crab and avocado was excellent and balanced things out nicely afterward. We finished with the five hand roll set, and honestly, every roll was fantastic. My personal standouts were the Ora King Salmon, Spicy Tuna, and Truffle Avocado. The avocado was unbelievably velvety, and the truffle flavor was subtle and well-balanced, not overpowering at all (a rare win for truffle.) The only thing that didn't quite hit "exceeds expectations" was the service. The staff was friendly, but it felt like there was a missed opportunity to elevate the experience. We weren't asked if it was our first time or given any guidance on the concept, menu, or recommendations. A bit more conversation or intentional hospitality would've gone a long way in making the experience feel warmer and more welcoming. Nothing rude or unpleasant. Just a notch below what the food deserved. All in all, Sugo delivers exceptional hand rolls in a unique, intimate setting. With a little extra attention to service, this place could easily be next-level. Still very much worth trying. Especially if you're a sushi lover looking for something a bit different. read more

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Had reservations and were sat upon arrival. Plenty of choices to choose from. Went with the set menu that had 6 handrolls. All were pretty tasty. Intimate setting. Quick service. Great for dinner. read more

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Lucked out with a walk-in, no reservations, on a Saturday afternoon in the middle of summer. All the tourists were queued in front of the original Starbucks. Friendly staff all around and food was good. The highlights for me were - the wagyu uni + ikura hand roll - the salmon skin roll, and - Hi B Vitamin C boozy boba The wagyu hand roll has tender, seared wagyu paired with creamy uni with pops of ikura in every bite. The textures and flavors work well together - earthy and briny, hot and cold, and wrapped in crispy nori. I also dove into the salmon skin roll - I couldn't get enough of the smoky torched skin. The boozy boba snuck up on me like a ninja -- crafty cocktails indeed! I enjoyed the refreshing citrusy drink with aloe jelly instead of boba. We ordered several other plates like the spicy tuna dip, and chicken karage awhich are perfect for sharing. Cute space and cozy ambience at the bar with attentive service ready to fill drinks and plates. read more

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I love this place the food and vibes and the fish quality. Even the vegetables rolls are amazing Don't sleep on the green bean that might be the best thing. Happy hour is a great way to try some things at a great value. Spicy tuna, waygu mushroom, akame, shima AJI are a few to Try. read more

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Friendly greeting walking in for our reservation. They were also able to take us a bit earlier.the vibe was relaxed with good music. The customer service was attentive through our dinner. The hand rolls were delicious & fresh. The only negative was they ran out of the passion fruit crème brûlée. Definitely recommend stopping by for a great meal. read more

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Cheap prices but you get what you pay for. The fish quality was fairly poor except for the salmon. As soon as the tuna chips came out, we were pretty turned off by the color of the tuna. The crispy shrimp roll wasn't bad but it wasn't the lightly breaded tempura we were used to - it was just deep fried. Maybe the most offensive thing we ordered was the lychee martini - while cool looking with the bubble on top, it was easily the worst tasting cocktail I have ever had - very cheap liquor and barely had any lychee taste. I had one sip and couldn't drink anymore - I was surprised none of the servers noticed or said anything. If you do come here, just stick to the crispy shrimp roll, salmon roll, and agedashi tofu. And come during the happy hour for $4 rolls! read more

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Let me start this by saying Hand Rolls are my absolute favorite. This place hit the spot (but I still have my favorite place in Houston). When researching a visit Seattle, this place came onto our Yelp groups radar. Lucky for me, the group was down for it. But honestly I would have been fine slipping off solo even. Parking- there's street parking, but we didn't find a spot. So we parked in a parking garage nearby. We didn't have a resy, which turned out fine. There are 2 sections of the restaurant. When you walk in there's the omakase side. Then there's a seperate sushi counter in the back as a seperste room for happy hour and the regular menu. Which is where we sat. We came at 5'ish for happy hour. The decor is stylish. The drink menu looked interesting, but I didn't order anything, as I came to eat. I liked that they had NA option as well. Some other guests ordered drinks so we got to see the cutsey drink presentations. Happy hour menu- has great prices, I think around $6 bucks per hand roll. I ordered the miso soup first. I enjoy a nice soup on a cold rainy day. Then I got 3 hand rolls. The salmon, shrimp, and spicy tuna. All were good. Service- sushi chef was quick, and got our food out rapid fire. Our wonderful lady servers were easy, considering our large party. Plus we were able to pay separately, which I appreciate. read more

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This was my second time at Sugo! We had a reservation for 4:30pm on a Friday, got seated right away, and it was still happy hour with $4 hand rolls, such a good deal. Seating area is pretty limited in the main eating area, but there is an extension to the room. Each of us got about 3-4 rolls plus miso soup, and every roll was super fresh. My favorites were the king salmon, so buttery and generously filled, and the ikura roll, which had a touch of lemon zest on top that paired perfectly. We also shared the wagyu baku dan which came with two tofu pockets filled with rice and little bits of wagyu. They were good but the wagyu pieces were pretty small, probably wouldn't get again. I also tried the lychee martini which was on the sweeter side but still really tasty and it had the bubble. Our server and chef were both so attentive and friendly, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend making a reservation & stopping by if you're in the area! read more

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Loved my first visit to Sugo, where the servers were gracious, the fish fresh, and the menu creative. My friends and I really enjoyed dining at the counter, engaging our sushi chefs. Try the Kampachi and Madai, and enjoy the buttery edamame. Excellent location near Pike Place Market and the waterfront. read more

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Super good service. I definitely recommend a reservation. There is street parking. Super busy as it is close to Pike place. The melona drink was delicious and sweet. The hand rolls were delicious. read more

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Recently ate at this place during a recent visit to Seattle. Would definitely recommend! Steven our hand roll chef was very friendly and made some delicious hand rolls! Fresh fish forns read more

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Haven't been here in a while but Sugo did not disappoint. Walked in on a Saturday evening, there was no wait, we got seated right away! Customer service was fast and staff was friendly. We got the 5 hand roll set for about $32. It came with the salmon, scallop, spicy tuna, crispy shrimp and torched eel. Every roll was super fresh and delicious especially the spicy tuna hand roll. Their seaweed is delicious topped with perfectly cooked sushi rice and fresh seafood. We got a wet towel before indulging in our food. The experience came with fresh and delicious wasabi and ginger which paired really well with the hand rolls. I recommend this place for those who had never had hand rolls before, it's definitely different than sushi but just as good! read more

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Walked in 5:30 with reservation and got seated on the bar area right away, by then only two seats open around the bar area. And this is my Second time here and ordered the exact same food ( unintentionally, found out until saw my own review on it). 6 hand roll ( recommended , ranked the most to least favorites are : kapachi, ora salmon king , crispy shrimp, unagi, spicy scallops and spicy tuna ---- be aware, SPICy , they really mean it )set plus wagyu inarizushi ( not recommended, loaded rice very very little wagyu without much flavor, definitely filling though). The restaurant looked same as a year ago, dimmed light and simple bar seating setup . Service wise: Five star for the chef I had, when he noticed that my wrap sat there too long and the wrapper is getting saggy, he suggested and remade one for me. However, for other service like water filling and no more wet towel ( they provided before) which is really needed since those fingers needed to be cleaned before holding the rolls. Downgraded service 2 stars. The restaurant good for adults gathering not for the kids read more

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Love Sugo - come here for lunch frequently, hand roll deal is pretty good and yummy interesting drinks to try, haven't been to their happy hour but $25 for 4 hand roll is a steal. Fun dining experience and great location read more

Overview: My friend and I came here after going on the great wheel for a light meal/snack. I was craving KazuNori hand rolls and this was the closest thing we could find. Overall, the hand rolls were okay. Nothing beats KazuNori or NamiNori honestly. The flight shooters were fun though! What was ordered: FOOD: wagyu baku dan, 3 hand roll set DRINKS: juicy fruit shooter flight Stand outs: Wagyu baku dan Would I come back/recommend No - I would not come back Yes - I would recommend read more

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YUM. We walked in and were sat right away at the bar. Ate quickly, two hand rolls a piece, and they were well stuffed with fish. Excellent spicy tuna and yellow tail. The daikon chunks were delicious! read more

POTENTIAL HERE...but not 5 stars, sorry! Located a block from Pike's Place Market this is a fun alternative to sushi. Made a reservation on Yelp and arrived. Where you enter is a back area not in the photos (I thought I went to the wrong place!). However we were quickly brought in back to the dining area with the U shaped bar table. Bathroom door next to the eating area and the bathroom was in need of cleaning and service/attention. They say us at a corner spot that left us really tight for space and a LONG REACH to grab the hand rolls as they were prepared. Server walked around the OUTSIDE of the U shaped tables and took orders. That was the last time we saw him until it was time to pay (no offer of a drink refill or follow up). Sushi chef inside the U shaped table was friendly and personable. He could have spaced out the hand rolls more (felt a bit rushed). Food was really good. I was impressed by the large portion sizes. My favorite was the snow crab roll and they give you a lot of crab! My wife and I each had the 5 hand roll set. We also ordered a 6th hand roll off the menu, the Bluefin Otoro (which was my wife's favorite). We had two appetizers as well including the calamari furai and the spicy tuna dip. The calamari was really good but the tuna dip was disappointing. They didn't give us a wooden spoon with our order (others around us got one) and our order had few chips. The tuna was NOT a dip (WAY TOO THICK) and the super thin chips just break into greasy pieces. This is the only spot for hand rolls in the area so we will probably give them another chance in the future. It was good, has potential, but not 5 stars! read more

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Service was good, happy hour options and prices were fantastic. My favorite was the salmon

Interesting hand roll spot. Took some coworkers here last week. I've been to many hand roll spots in SF, LA, and NYC. Sadly, our experience at Sugo fell short of expectations. To start, prices here are way higher than comparable spots I've visited. Their hand rolls lacked rice, which is great for light eaters who want to try many rolls. For bigger eaters, this means you won't be full from any of their sets. My coworker mentioned what little rice he had was undercooked (hard, crunchy). For the amount we spent, you can get a much nicer and more filling meal elsewhere. read more

Good spot for happy hour. Skip the cocktails and focus on the hand rolls. I had the salmon and crispy shrimp. Both were good. read more

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Great times , great people great ambience . Would recommend although I will say nothing absolutely nothing it was a great meal and had a good moment in chaotic times !!!! Highly recommend read more

Came for HH and Sugo did not disappoint! I love a happy hour menu with variety. We had both the lychee martini, rounds of sake and a handful of hand rolls. Presentation of the lychee 'tini comes with bubbles which was fun, however the cocktail was too much on the sweet side for myself personally. The staff were attentive by checking in occasionally and also giving a few opportunities for last call on the HH items. Food wise, my favorites were the salmon hand roll and scallop. I was pleasantly surprised at how much filling was given per hand roll! They are made to order, so each roll comes out at the bar top and is eaten fresh. I definitely recommend stopping by Sugo! read more

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I've been wanting to make it in time to try the Happy Hour here and the opportunity finally came. Everything ordered was satisfactory. The spicy tuna hand rolls were my favorite. Asked for more ginger and they delivered! Had gyoza, shrimp tempura, miso soup and a few wild salmon and spicy tuna hand rolls. The hand rolls were made fresh on the spot. I really enjoyed their happy hour! Food, service and ambiance were great. The mountain is out on the way to the restaurant and on our way out of the restaurant. So glad to try this place. Wonder why it took this long. Better than expected. read more

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Our family had the BEST experience at Sugo Hand Roll Bar! This was especially memorable because our 8-year-old tried sushi for the very first time -- and he absolutely loved it! The farm-raised salmon from New Zealand was incredibly fresh and flavorful, and every hand roll we tried was beautifully crafted and delicious. What truly made the night exceptional was the personalized service from our sushi maker, Steven. He went above and beyond to make our son feel comfortable, recommending safer fish options for a first-time kid and patiently guiding us through the experience. He even taught us that hand rolls are meant to be eaten one by one so the nori stays perfectly crisp and doesn't get soggy; such a simple detail that made a huge difference! My personal favorite was the truffle avocado hand roll, the texture was absolutely heavenly and melted in my mouth. Amazing food, thoughtful service, and such a special first-sushi memory for our family. We'll definitely be back! read more

Years later and Sugo remains a 5 star experience! Came here recently for a quick lunch before a nearby meeting and had a great time. It wasn't too busy on a random weekday afternoon. Service was great from our chef and our waitress. Prices are super solid. I got the four hand roll set at $25, plus one of their lavender matcha drinks. The four hand roll came with the following rolls: King Salmon, Truffle Avocado, Crispy Shrimp, and Torched Eel. It's hard to pick a favorite because they're all phenomenal. The salmon tasted insanely fresh and the truffle avocado is STELLLARRR even though it's vegan. The crispy shrimp was also delicious, and the torched eel had such a good flavor with the char on it. Only thing is that you won't really look graceful eating these, they get pretty messy and fall apart kind of easy. The lavender matcha was just okay. It tasted more like lavender than matcha, so I think in the future I'd try without any added flavor. Overall, Sugo is a fun alternative to traditional sushi and is always delicious imo. read more

Had come here before for the hand roll seating and was excited to see they were now offering omakase on Thursday evenings. It nicely prepared and presented with a very nice variety of quality nigiri. I was pleasantly surprised given at the quality of Japanese-sourced fish given the price, more affordable then many other restaurants. I will definitly be back. read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - Wagyu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Gotta come for their happy hour if you can make it. $4 handrolls and $5 sake and beer. Tastes fresh and nice space. So close to the pier so great for a post dinner walk. I suggest the salmon and salmon skin. Also get the spicy scallops (not on HH menu). read more

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This has to be the best happy hour spot in Seattle. At 4 dollars a hand roll this is a huge bargain and the quality of the rolls were great! We ordered king salmon, spicy tuna, Crispy shrimp, salmon skin, and ikura. All the hand rolls were good but I wanted to highlight king salmon, ikura, and salmon skin hand rolls which were outstanding. If I wasn't too full I would've ordered second rounds. The disappointment for me was the wagyu inarzushi. read more

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I really love this place usually + the handrolls are always good! Unfortunately service was crazy last time I went. I had an 8pm reservation and came at 7:40. We asked if we could be seated earlier but if not me and my friend would hit some close by bar for a drink. They said they would seat us soon and we should wait. Well they sat us at 8:25/30(Sugo closes at 9). This was already a little irritating considering he seated multiple couples and parties before us (maybe they had reservations too who knows). Also when it came time to order we had to flag down our waiter multiple times for drinks and to order. When ordering we felt rushed which I guess was understandable as they were close to closing and he was probably doing side work.(A good amount of items we wanted to order were also not available which I think should have been communicated but that's me being nitpicky) The worst part is after we wanted to order another round of food he tells us "oh last call was ten minutes ago". Understandable that last call is at 9 but it's not like we were watching the clock as we had only just got seated. We were disappointed that wasn't communicated to us until it was too late to order. Overall service was really lack luster this time around. I think anyone of these shortfalls would've been disappointing but all together in one night was too much :/ I'm still rating 3 out of 5 stars because every other time has been enjoyable but I can't say the service has ever been spectacular. I still want to try the omakase one of these night and see if service is better. read more

I came here for a birthday and it did not disappoint. We had reservations for 7 and we got bar seating. Drinks were delicious, the paper crane was strong and authentic. We got some starters while waiting for the main course and it was hard to not get full off of them, the chicken was perfectly cooked - crispy but not crunchy. Then we got the 6pc hand roll set and that was such a spectacular experience. Watching him make each one and tasting the differences and deliciousness in each roll. A great way to get omakase the hand roll way! Music was also great, JT all night!! Would love to bring my family here soon. read more

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We stopped by this place for a casual lunch on a weekday. We were seated right away even though we didn't have a reservation and the food came out very quickly. I ordered a la carte hand rolls including the king salmon, spicy tuna (the daikon added a nice complementary crunch), otoro (was impressed by the heaping serving), wagyu and salmon skin. I was pleasantly surprised by the salmon skin roll, it was delightfully rich and crispy and probably ended up being my favorite. I was slightly disappointed by the size of the wagyu slice but the others rolls had a generous amount of fish (and not too much rice which I liked) and the seafood was clearly very fresh. I also got to sample some of my husband's 6 pc roll set which included unagi (which was tasty) and the kampachi (amberjack) which paired super well with the lime zest. Overall really enjoyed this place and would recommend! read more

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Sugo has delicious hand rolls and an intimate but welcoming vibe. I ordered the five hand roll set. They come out one at time which I found to be enjoyable as I didn't feel rushed. read more

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