Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen)

4.6

36 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

Hot spot
Neighbourhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly

S O Z A I... IZAKAYA RAMEN
HIGHBALL : BEER : SAKE : SHOCHU : WINE

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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 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sozai offers an authentic Japanese dining experience with "absolutely delicious" food and attentive service. Guests praise the ramen and creative dishes, with some likening it to dining in Tokyo. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, ideal for both quick eats and leisurely meals. While portions may be small for the price, the "great" service and flavors make it worthwhile.

36 Reviews

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Emily VIP
London13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food! Would definitely recommend.
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Chris
Montreal5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious!! After so many disappointing eats around town, this was incredible! Highly recommend!! Very authentic Japanese.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago7 reviews
1.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The amount and quality of the food was poor. Not authentic japanese for sure. Not worth the money and time.
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ivan VIP
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great little spot. i recommend the hamachi crudo (and ramen)
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清
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very impressive Japanese restaurant. I'm Japanese live in Tokyo but Sozai is as good as ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ restaurant in Tokyo. I can't wait for the next time already!
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Samantha
New York State1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing!! Portions were small though for the price which was disappointing but service was great!
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Vanessa
New York City10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Cool vibe and great appetizers and yummy ramen! A great quick eat before the theater!
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Alex
London13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really good ramen! One of the best I had. Service was very attentive, friendly and great
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amy
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good, great customer service! Would definitely return!
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nick VIP
West Palm Beach2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, staff and overall an A+. A must if you’re into great Ramen and creative Japanese dishes!
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Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen) is rated 4.6 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

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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

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