Sozai Japanese Restaurant (Izakaya Ramen)
A Midtown izakaya pairing private booths with exceptionally warm hospitality and standout dishes like miso black cod.
- Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:30 – 15:00, 16:30 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 15:00, 16:30 – 00:00 (+1)
- $$
- 19 West 45th Street
- 4.9 (4410 reviews)
Description
Beyond the standard sushi and ramen, the kitchen turns out izakaya plates like nasu dengaku, well-seasoned karaage, and creamy takoyaki. Standouts include the edamame tossed in garlic and wasabi, and a hamachi crudo with truffle. Diners also single out the rice—noted for its sticky, nutty texture—alongside ube fries served with a mustard dipping sauce.