Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 1603 reviews

What User doesn't like about Soseki Cafe:
The food is fine. If you're looking for Japanese food, however, you'll find it in name only here. When they first opened I felt the quality was pretty good, at least. I don't feel that is the case now. It would be nice if the TV was on a Japanese channel in a Japanese restaurant too, rather than Chinese. View all feedback. What User likes about Soseki Cafe:
May 2022 update: In light of recent food safety incidents (which have been publicly documented), my previous experience at this restaurant now makes perfect sense. Avoid the poorly prepared fish here to prevent food poisoning. Good luck if you decide to take the risk! Original review from November 2021: I ordered sushi from Soseki twice and it was decent. However, when I picked it up again recently, the quality of th... View all feedback.

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Menulist
4.8 ★ from 21 reviews

My husband ordered sushi boxs from Soseki to my work place. Love it!

Excellent staff. The food was excellent but the atmosphere leaves s little to be desired. Lots of inventory sitting around the restaurant. Did have a water prob...

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Amazing ramen. Fantastic takoyaki!!! Solid sushi. Best in Iowa City.

Great Japanese especially the Curry pork rice bowel. The staff staff was fast and friendly

This place is absolutely incredible. my date and I were very impressed by the quality of food, presentation and total life. I have a poke bowl and a sushi burri...

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Google
4.6 ★ from 380 reviews
Eaglespirit
16.12.2023 - 21:11

I went to a sushi restaurant for the first time and it was an amazing experience! The food was excellent. I ordered boba tea, crab rangoons, takoyaki, the Phill...

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Regan
16.12.2023 - 21:11

We had a fantastic experience at Soseki. My partner and I were visiting from out of town and decided to have dinner here. We were so glad we did! We ordered the...

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Masha
16.12.2023 - 21:11

This restaurant serves one of the best Poke Bowls I have ever had! The service is great and the atmosphere is pleasant.

Alpha
16.12.2023 - 21:11

Amazing delicious food Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Savanah
16.12.2023 - 21:11

Menu had a lot of choices, which made me skeptical of consistency. However I have been pleasantly surprised which each visit and each dish. This place is 10/10...

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Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 516 reviews
Amit
12.09.2023 - 20:46

I got the California and Tempura Combo with the soup and it was delicious and filling! Clean and relaxing atmosphere and the staff was great.

The food was fresh , delicious , and nutritious . Thankful for a wonderful sake experience.

The sushi was great made fast! We'll definitely be back.

Excellent sushi and it was made SO fast! I can't wait to come back here again!

Hannah
12.09.2023 - 20:46

This place is absolutely incredible. My date and I were thoroughly impressed with the quality of food, presentation, and overall vibe. I got a poke bowl and a s...

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Facebook
5.0 ★ from 33 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 10 reviews
Yelp
4.5 ★ from 86 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.6 ★ from 631 reviews

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