Nestled in a little city just north of Detroit, Sozai brings you the comforts of Grandma’s home cooking alongside the excitement of innovative new dishes.  We are delighted to share ingredients from around the globe, but we have a special appreciation for those we source from local farms and fisheries.  Sozai is proud to serve sustainable sushi with a close eye on traceability, fish populations, fishing methods, and farming practices.

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OMAKASE • KAPPO 

OMAKASE  おまかせ 

For the ultimate Sozai experience, enjoy one of our omakase options.  Reservations are required for these multi-hour chef's choice course meals.  Omakase is available exclusively to those seated at our sushi bar.  Our premium saké selections make for delightful pairings. 

KAPPO  割烹 

For those with whom Hajime has an ongoing relationship, we are proud to offer the exclusive dining event that is Kappo.  Be prepared for approximately four hours of traditional and creative Japanese fare.  Kappo cannot be altered to accommodate any dietary restrictions.  Reservations for Kappo require Hajime’s approval and must be made at least three weeks in advance.  A non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required when setting your Kappo reservation.


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HAJIME SATO

Chef/Owner 

Certified Saké Advisor 

 

Hajime’s sense of adventure led him to leave Japan for a year as an exchange student in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.  He later relocated to Seattle, Washington where he opened his award-winning restaurant Mashiko in 1994.  In 2009, Hajime became one of the first sushi chefs to commit to using only sustainable seafood.  When Hajime decided to move to Michigan in 2019, several of his former employees took over the restaurant.  Hajime is excited to share his experience and passion with everyone at Sozai! 


 
 

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449 West 14 Mile Road 

Clawson, MI  48017 


RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

Serving dinner at 5:03 pm

Wednesday - Saturday