Sozai serves up great quality Japanese fare with polite service albeit for a price. Although, it's in Armadale, so no surprises there.
The sashimi is always fresh. Their signature dishes like the agadashi tofu, tempura and udon do not disappoint. The gyoza is somewhat unorthodox in shape and texture but still offers great taste. The wafu salad is refreshing and healthy.
Will be back to try their desserts!
DO: The sushi platter and tempura prawns
DON'T: Forget the chicken KARAAGE
TIP: Place takes bookings and is a hit with the locals so just be careful during peak times to avoid long wait queues.
Amazing sushi and sashimi! Absolutely love coming here with my friends for a casual night out. Everything is delicious, although slightly pricey it is worth the cost
My family have been coming to Sozai since it first opened. Throughout the years, the food quality and standards have always been consistently high. All the sushi chefs have a minimum of 3-5 years experience in making sushi, and when it's not peak hour are more than happy to answer any questions I may have for them. Absolutely recommend for sushi fans - the fish is always market fresh and use the most appropriate types for sashimi. Their miso soup is outstanding and we have always enjoyed the Miso Eggplant and their Teriyaki Chicken/Beef/Salmon. One of my favourites in the inner south east without a doubt!
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An established good suburban Japanesse. This used to be the premier Japanese in The Malvern and surrounding suburbs and has moved back to just an average for the area. I have been eating here for over 15 years.
Visited Sozai on Monday night. For starter had the edamame. It was served warm, but I prefer a bit hotter. Then had the Wafu salad which was good and then had the miso soup. Both were served ok.
My friend had a soda lime and bitters and it tasted too sweet. It was average. I would have suggested soda water, fresh lime and then a splash of bitters. The one served looked like a concoction my 8 year old made up.
We then had spicy salmon maki and spicy tuna maki. Both were presented well and tasted average to OK. We then had a salmon and tuna sashimi and sushi and shared this. That dish was ok.
The staff here are not well trained and I think the previous staff were friendlier. They tried to jam all these plates on the table and then look at me strange when they can't fit it on.
The Sozai restaurant is showing its age and like any other good establishment the restaurant needs a lick of paint, better trained staff and more
Importantly just a little more love and passion back into the food.
Fresh sashimi and wonderful eggplant with sauce. Teriyaki with chicken, salmon and beef, but chicken's is the best one. Nice staff and traditional japanese sushi bar.
My second Japanese venue for the week. Nice friendly venue. Excellent miso and beanshoot/tofu salad. Eggplant and sauce was delicious. Sashimi (not very fresh) and Chicken mains were nice but very chewy. Not a young crowd either. A little pricey for what we ate.
Still just as great as I remember it. There aren't many Japanese restaurants I've been to that serve sushi and sashimi as fresh and perfect as Sozai. Very consistent and delicious plus lovely staff make this place an all-time favourite.
Good quality sashimi, friendly staff, what more can I ask for?
Slightly on the pricier side for a simple meal, but at least I know I'm getting quality food. Loved it.
Very good neighbourhood Japanese restaurant in many ways - it is authentic, the prices are reasonable, you don't have to book ahead, good service, very fresh and high quality sashimi although lacking in variety, excellent tempura. The gyoza were tasty but not what I was expecting in terms of shape/presentation (see picture). Overall a very good experience worth checking out again.
Great little Japanese restaurant that was really popular even on a Sunday evening. We ordered a variety of foods which were all fantastic. The staff were also friendly, professional and prompt with their services. Highly recommended!
Potential location for a date.
We went in with no expectations, just wanted a quite night out. We found Ayame to be cozy and inviting despite being seemingly short handed.
We started off with a sushi platter and the highlight of that was the sashimi scallops, sweet and juicy, just the way I like it. 😁 Next was was Hourenso Ohitashi (blanched spinach). This is a cold dish and it does make a good appetizer, setting you up for something a little more heavy, the Prawn Tempura.
As the main we got the Pan Fried Barramundi Fillet and the Ayame Eye Fillet. Both meats will melt in your mouth. Soft, tender and tastes amazing, but if I had to choose one, I'd go with steak, simply because it's been seafood all the way before this (just a preference thing).
All in all, great place, great vibes. 🤗
Solid Japanese restaurant in heart of Malvern. Good service and delicious food although I feel pricing was on the high side. Decor and ambience is also starting to date and could do with a facelift over next few years. Will likely go back, but probably could find better vale for money.
Went there for a birthday dinner with my family. The food is superb and the service is awesome. Kudos to the waitress who did an amazing job all by herself. Highly recommend and will come back again. Hopefully they will survive the pandemic.
We've come here a couple of times and it's now out fave go to local Japanese. Food is always fresh and the Unagi we had this time is a real winner. Still thinking about it the next day... yum!
great dinning experience! don't forget the mocha ice cream.😍
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