Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen)

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   Kathryn

   VIP

   Cleveland

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 2 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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   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

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   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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