Izakaya Sozai Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the Menu at Izakaya Sozai
Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, Izakaya Sozai serves up an exhilarating fusion of traditional Japanese fare and modern culinary flair. Prepare your taste buds for a vibrant menu that features an array of ramen, from the rich Tonkotsu Ramen to the exquisite Spicy Shrimp and Lobster Ramen topped with langoustine. For those seeking lighter options, the Veggie Ramen delights with its flavorful soy broth and fresh garnishes.
- Don't miss the heavenly Miso Cod, perfectly marinated and baked to perfection.
- For a delightful appetizer, try the Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice—a crowd favorite.
- Vegetarians will find solace in scrumptious offerings like Maitake Fritters and Agedashi Tofu.
With a warm, inviting ambiance and a commitment to quality, Izakaya Sozai is a culinary gem that promises a memorable dining experience.
Food
Tonkotsu Ramen
Comes with chashu, 1/2 soft boiled egg, green onion, and seaweed. Uncooked noodles available by request.
Chicken Tsukemen
Thick egg noodle with chicken meatball, kaiware, and egg rich chicken paitan dipping broth on the side.
Spicy Shrimp and Lobster Ramen
Spicy Shrimp Ramen topped with sauteed Langoustine
Veggie Ramen
Broth: soy, negi oil, and goma, garnish: wakame, corn, green onion, ito togarashi, and bamboo. Uncooked noodles available by request.
Salmon Onigiri
Grilled rice ball with salmon, bonito flake, and green onion.
Gyu-Don
Beef over rice.
Uni Scalliop Udon Pasta
Uni cream, fresh scallop, aonori, chopped wasabi
Miso Cod
2 pcs black cod marinated in saikyo sweet miso and baked.
Hamachi Kama
Grilled yellowtail collar based on weight.
Grilled Whole Squid
Spicy aioli , Grilled
Braised Pork Belly (Kakuni)
Sweet soy braised pork belly 5 pcs, 1/2 soft boiled egg, and green onion.
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
Spicy tuna on bed of crispy rice, teriyaki balsamic, and jalapeño.
Hamachi Carpaccio
Mustard miso vinaigrette, ponzu, jalapeño.
Salmon Sashimi
Meyer lemon salsa.
Tuna Tartar
Tuna tartar w/wasabi guacamoleSweet ginger soy, lotus root chips
Seabass skewer
grilled Chilean seabass w/ponzu
Duck skewer
Duck with karashi, crispy leeks
Tsukune
Chicken meatball.
Pork Jowl
Pork cheek.
Arabiki Sausage
Pork sausage.
Chicken Wing
House or white dry pepper (8 pc).
Chicken Karaage
Fried boneless thigh meats.
Nankotsu Karaage
Fried chicken cartilage.
Takoyaki
Battered octopus balls (6 pc).
Maitake Fritters
Truffle salt.
Fried Oyster
4 pc.
Gyoza
5 pcs vegetarian meat potstickers.
Miso Eggplant
Grilled eggplant with saikyo miso.
Daikon Salad
Shiso, kaiware, and cilantro vinaigrette.
Tofu Steak with Assorted Mushroom
4 pcs tofu, eringi, and shimeji mushroom on sizzling platter scallion and nori.
Agedashi Mochi
Lightly battered and fried rice cake in dashi broth.
Agedashi Tofu
Lightly battered and fried tofu in dashi broth.
Shishito Pepper
With bonito flakes.
Sweet Butter Corn
Kernels
Kimchee
Homemade pickled spicy cabbage.
Kinako Mochi with Red Bean
Mochi dusted with roasted soybean flour, sweetened red bean.(No ice cream)
Iidako Karaage
Fried baby octopus w/spicy aioli
Garlic Blossom
whole garlic bulb fried served w/spicy miso
Shishamo Skewer
Grilled smelt fish (2pc)
Tsukemono
Assorted Japanese pickled vegetables
Ankimo pate "foie of the sea"
Monkfish liver pate, truffle salt, balsamic vinaigrette, served with bread
Special
Beverages
Soda
Coke, Coke Zero , 7up
Matcha IPA
Green tea IPA.
Yuzu Beer
Belgian white ale, fruity aroma of yuzu, and coriander.
Kizakura Nigori Sake 300ml
Unfiltered, milky creamy texture.