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Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen), New York, NY

Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen)

4.6
4.6
23 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
S O Z A I... IZAKAYA RAMEN
HIGHBALL : BEER : SAKE : SHOCHU : WINE

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Ramen
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:45 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (646) 914-4242
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 23 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sozai offers a delightful Japanese Izakaya experience with "amazing food," a welcoming atmosphere, and "great service." Guests praise the "fresh sashimi," delicious ramen, and creative takes on traditional flavors. The ambiance feels authentically Japanese, with a lively yet manageable noise level. Ideal for both casual dining and special occasions.

23 Reviews
  1. Gianna

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful time! The service was awesome, very attentive. Food was absolutely delicious. We got there in time for happy hour, which had great specials. We had the shishito peppers, octopus balls, and then tonkatsu ramen to end. Everything was top notch! Highly recommend

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  2. Kathryn

    VIP

    Cleveland

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, cozy seating, good service, and knowledgeable about allergies like gluten.

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  3. Nathan

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great good, quick service. The ramen and pork buns were quite nice

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  4. David

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just returned from three weeks in Japan and we’re missing the cuisine. This place has a wide variety of Izakaya Staples, and will become a regular place for us.

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  5. jean

    VIP

    New York City

    102 reviews

    4.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, huge amount! Couldn't eat half of my pork / rice dish. Atmosphere is - eh - too bright. But fine for lunch. Service was okay, felt like there was an attitude when I asked for a fork and knife. But they let us linger a little at lunch, which puts this spot in a positive light! Much appreciated

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  6. Mala

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere at Sozai was serene and charming, perfect for a quick business lunch or catch up with a friend. The menu is exceptionally appealing with sushi, ramen and kitchen entrees, with lunch special set deals as well. My friend and I tried the Hamachi don and the Spicy Tonkatsu ramen lunch specials, each of which came with a choice of miso soup or house salad. My friend enjoyed the soup and raved about the hamachi which was especially fresh and delicious. My ramen was delicious -- rich broth and spicy with delicious slices of meaty pork. I can't wait to go back.

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  7. samantha

    Cleveland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was amazing, but when we got there for our reservation they didn’t have anything ready for us and had us sit at the table that was supposed to be ours while another couple was sitting there still finishing our meal.

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  8. Irene

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really fun experience. Great atmosphere with booth seating that provides the opportunity for quiet conversation. All the food was fresh and delicious, but our favorite dish was the clams in miso broth - memorable. It's the kind of place where you want to try everything on the menu, so we are looking forward to going back. Friendly and helpful service too!

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  9. Beatriz

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicioso todo lo que probamos, comida tradicional, muy buen ramen, el pollo y croquetas muy buenos

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  10. diego

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow, what a find. The food was amazing with nice takes on some traditional flavors. Excellent vibes and lively atmosphere, but manageable noise levels which allowed us to catch up and enjoy our time together.

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Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen) is rated 4.6 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
Google Map for Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen)

19 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Rockefeller Center
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:45 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Ramen
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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