Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen)

Name: Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen)
Address: 19 W 45th St, New York, NY, United States, 10036
Telephone: (646) 914-4242
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

21 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 39 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 11:30–14:45 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–22:45 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:45
Phone number
(646) 914-4242
Website
http://www.sozainyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
19 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
Area
Rockefeller Center
Parking details
None
Additional
Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

What 21 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
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.

21 Reviews

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Nathan
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 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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David
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 13 December 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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jean
VIP
New York City
102 reviews
4.0
102 reviews
Dined on 12 December 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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Mala
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 December 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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samantha
Cleveland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 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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Irene
VIP
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 7 December 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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Beatriz
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 December 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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diego
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 November 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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Rodrigo
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 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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Francis
Coastal Georgia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 November 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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Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen) is rated 4.6 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 39 times today

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19 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

Area
Rockefeller Center
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30–14:45 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–22:45 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:45
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

Website
http://www.sozainyc.com/
Phone number
(646) 914-4242

Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen)

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What 21 people are saying

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