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Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen), New York, NY

Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen)

4.6
4.6
20 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
A photo of Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen) restaurant

Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen)

4.6
$31 to $50
Japanese
Rockefeller Center

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 49 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
S O Z A I... IZAKAYA RAMEN
HIGHBALL : BEER : SAKE : SHOCHU : WINE

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, 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
  • Website
    http://www.sozainyc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 20 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

20 Reviews

  1. David

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. jean

    New York City

    102 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    102 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Mala

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. Irene

    New York City

    14 reviews

    vip
    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Rodrigo

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Todo increíble, nos sirvieron la comida en menos de 5 minutos y todo estaban muy bueno.

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  9. Francis

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Incredible food and preparation. Great wait staff. I hope to return when in town again!

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  10. Robert

    New York City

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. I’ve been to Tokyo 36 times and Sozai is just like an izakaya there. Music though made no sense for the restaurant. No sense at all. Great lunch menu. The dishes are very, very good. Room for improvement: napkins of a useable size instead of smallness they have. And please play upscale music!!!

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Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen) is rated 4.6 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen) restaurant

Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen)

4.6
$31 to $50
Japanese
Rockefeller Center

Make a reservation

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

19 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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, 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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