SoZo Sip Bar + Omakase

SoZo Sip Bar + Omakase sits at 319 Bowery in Manhattan, offering an Edomae sushi omakase served at a counter. The menu is guided entirely by the chef's selection, with seasonal fish prepared and served at a set pace rather than ordered à la carte.

The restaurant is built around a sip bar alongside the sushi counter, pouring sake, Japanese whisky, and cocktails intended to accompany the omakase courses. A separate happy hour service runs earlier in the evening with small plates, sushi, and drinks in a more casual format before the main omakase seating begins.

Hours vary by day: the restaurant opens at 16:00 on weekdays and Friday, running until 22:30 (23:30 on Friday), while Saturday and Sunday service begins at 12:00, closing at 23:30 on Saturday and 22:30 on Sunday. This suggests both lunch and dinner seatings on weekends, with evening-only service on weekdays.

SoZo is classified in the luxury price tier, consistent with a counter-only omakase format paired with sake service. Reservations can be made through the restaurant's website, which lists a dedicated booking page, or by calling (646) 666-0003. The venue's own materials emphasize precision in timing and preparation — details like rice temperature and knife technique are cited as part of the kitchen's approach, though no awards or accolades are listed to date.