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.
Nice and clean little eatery. Spotted it as we were having a drink at the bar next door so we decided to pop in for some food. It’s uncommon for a Japanese restaurant to have numerous vegetarian options so that was a pleasant surprise. The dishes were well-executed. Nothing fancy but good standard. My favorite was the prawn tempura dish. Agedashi was a bit ordinary as it was missing the bonito flakes on top.
Cosy spot on the main road.
The karaage chicken while plentiful in size did not have the same level of flavour compared to other Japanese restaurants.
Sashimi was definitely on point, very fresh and tasty, especially the tuna.
Spicy tempura prawn rolls are a must-have.
Good time to go is around 2-3pm if you want quiet dining.
Been coming here for a few years now and I am always impressed. The shared tuna and salmon platter is always a good option as it is always fresh and delicious. Tempura vegetables and agedashi tofu are also great options. Very nice little restaurant feels very traditional. It is a little on the expensive side due to its location, however definitely worth it.
The fillet beef teriyaki has us returning again and again.
Not a large range of sushi/sashimi, but they have the basics and they do it superbly with really fresh fish.
This is our local family favourite!!
Chill and low key spot for a classic Japanese meal. All the staples are done pretty well. Fish is fresh and local, presentation is crisp. Generous portions and a convivial local feel.
Lovely food. Enjoyed the tempura prawns and vegetables.
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