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    Soseki Modern Omakase

    4.9 (76 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSushi Bars, Japanese, New American
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    Marjie C.

    A wonderful experience from beginning to end. Complimentary valet parking, warm welcome, private dining, attentive service and staff. Very personable, a lot of attention to detail. Every dish is an art, a story. The lighting & music sets the mood. You can really taste every flavor, see the love and time the chefs put into what they do. I appreciate they use local ingredients. My husband & I celebrated our anniversary here and they did not disappoint! They went out of their way to make fortune cookies with a personal note inside, placed in a Panda Express box (which is where my husband and I met). They've truly went above and beyond. I highly recommend doing a night here!

    Ashlynn W.

    I went to Soseki and it was a perfect experience. The food was great - everything takes fabulous. Each dish was a tastebud journey with a story. The staff was beyond amazing and accommodating. The chefs were great to talk to and really loved chatting with us. The ambiance (music) was low and great. It's very intimate group - no more than 10-ish people. You can wear whatever you like from what I saw. Someone showed up in a sweatshirt.

    Wagyu and Milk Bread
    Kenny P.

    I have been to several omakase experiences, but Soseki has by far been the best I have ever been to! The place was small, an intimate sushi bar with room for about 10 people at a time. Everyone was so friendly, the chefs and servers really take the time to talk you to and really made the experience great! For the food, rather than just having the traditional omakase experience with just nigiri/sashimi they expanded on it with several small dishes before and after the sushi and multiple rounds of dessert! Almost don't want to recommend going here because it will set your expectations of other omakase way too high!

    Barbie P.

    Everything was PERFECT, as always. We have dined here many times before, and we will be back again and again. Impeccable!!

    Elle L.

    Modern and exceptional omakase experience. Clean and aesthetically pleasing environment. Unique drawer built into the counter (have not seen this at other omakase restaurants). Great conversation with the chef and staff. Ever since we went for a valentines dinner, we've been meaning to go back! Definitely one of the best omakase options in Florida and wish we lived closer!

    "S(s)am I am" egg, english pea, ham, and dashi
    Jay P.

    Helmed by Chef Micahel Collantes, Soseki was so good that immediately after the meal we went to a nearby coffee shop to talk about how good it was. My friend has never been to a Michelin Star restaurant and I wanted to take him, there are only four 1 star restaurants in Orlando and I didn't feel like steak in a fancy hotel or more traditional Sushi so we ended up at Soseki w/out knowing anything about it except for the Michelin accolade. It's a small Omakase restaurant that only seats 10 people so you definitely need a reservation. You are greeted at the front counter and then walked through a short dark hallway that opens up into a beautiful and minimal dining area. In addition to earning their star in only 1 year they also have Michelin Sommelier of the year, Benjamin Coutts. He really knew his Sake and his knowledge and descriptions added much to our drinks and our meal. The things I liked most about our dinner: -Our theme was a trip around Florida, the food complemented local ingredients and history. -It didn't feel overly serious or quiet, though many dishes were so good all you could hear was the sound of chewing and people unconsciously had their eyes closed to focus their senses. -You get a print out at the end with what you ate so you don't have to try to remember everything. -The Sushi is excellent but I loved their more creative dishes.

    Samantha S.

    This place was stunning, the food was beyond amazing. The service was impeccable, they explained every dish, where it was sourced and they mindfulness behind the preparation. This is a wonderful experience in Orlando, 10/10 recommended.

    Tracy S.

    Chef Michael Collantes and his team at Soseki Modern Omakase kill it!! This is such a special place. They use local ingredients to capture what is a Michelin Star moment for all to enjoy. If you're not familiar with Omakase style. Basically you sit back and let the Chef decide. They take all the guesswork out and take you on an art filled culinary journey. The Sommelier Ben pairs some of the best Sake you can pour in a glass. You will always have to make a reservation and pay online first. It's the way this works as they prepare for each person's experience the day of your reservation. It is a kid friendly experience if your child has exotic taste. Don't miss this Winter Park hotspot for Sushi and then some. Next door they have Bar Kada for cocktails and Sake. Enjoy this place. It's a true treasure.

    Tracey F.

    There is a reason they've been given a star , it's their attention to detail . It's a nice intimate bar with 8 seats . You can see everything they're doing so it really adds to the experience. All the chefs work together to create the most beautiful perfect dishes . Every single course was heavenly . The fish was the best I've ever had. But even the last item that looked like a boring Bundt cake was an amazing surprise, so delicious. The service was perfect. We brought a special champagne and he was so knowledgeable serving it . We also had some nice sake and they have a great list . It's hard to explain what an astounding dining experience this was . It was pure perfection.

    The sky is falling, chicken (lake Meadows)Murasaki, ramps scallion pancake, chanterelle
    Frances T.

    With 8-10 seating Soseki is an oasis in Winter Park , where the outside world stop, so you can have one of the most memorable experience in fine dine. A small dinning area that make you feel cozy and at home. nobody speak if is not about the chefs that are doing their magic with all this beautiful, colorful dishes, and you become very attentive to what is going on. The thing that everyone is talking about is how good every dish is! The quality of the materials are top and there is nothing, and I mean nothing, that you won't like ,even things that you have tried before, they make it in a different way, the correct way. Is definitely an experience that everyone should try. Con 8-10 asientos, Soseki es un oasis en Winter Park, donde el mundo exterior se detiene, por lo que puede tener una de las experiencias más memorables en la cena elegante. Un pequeño comedor que te hace sentir acogedor y como en casa. nadie habla si no es sobre los chefs que están haciendo su magia con todos estos hermosos y coloridos platos, y te vuelves muy atento a lo que está pasando. ¡De lo que todo el mundo habla es de lo bueno que es cada plato! La calidad de los materiales es de primera y no hay nada, y digo nada, que no te guste, incluso las cosas que has probado antes, lo hacen de una manera diferente, de la manera correcta. Definitivamente es una experiencia que todo el mundo debería probar.

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    Robyn Y.

    We finally made it to Soseki this weekend; a promised holiday gift from me to my husband. The ambiance of their dining room was that of an exclusive sushi bar with about 12 seats and 3-4 chefs at any given time, lined up the traditional way but all working together to orchestrate each phase of the meal. The wine selections for the pairing were absolutely excellent; there was only one dish we thought didn't exactly pair- but both were delicious on their own so we couldn't complain. My favorite dish of the evening was the caviar course. As for the pairings, the 2021 Casagori from Tuscany and the Kikuhime sake were my favorites. Kadence put the legwork into making this model of fine dining work in Central FL. It took years of hard work, so I do think it should be recognized that they are the OG's when it comes to this kind of dining here. And while Soseki and Kadence both hold Michelin stars, thankfully each is not trying to be the other. Some of the courses and dishes may seem similar, they both have very independent concepts. We caught the tail-end of the winter menu and we hear there will be a new one starting in a few weeks, which we hope to be able to experience. This is an excellent place for a special celebratory dinner.

    Simran B.

    We visited Soseki on a Saturday for their first seating, and we were both blown away! My mother was visiting town for the weekend and I wanted to take her somewhere special. She's a very open minded eater with no allergies, so Soseki immediately came to mind since I had read about it in a Michelin article. Upon entry, we met the other people in our seating (turns out we were the only non-couple, but I forgot it was valentines weekend!). Then, we were led one party at a time to the seating area. We all sat side by side at a tasting bar. It was a simple room with some cooking books on the shelves and each chef's knife racks were on display. I loved the decoration. They started the night with a champagne toast and a hot towel for our hands. We also got drink pairings with each course for an additional cost. The staff introduced themselves, and explained Soseki and the idea of omikase beyond just sushi. We got to enjoy watching the chefs prepare all of our dishes one by one which was so cool! The first course was a plate with 5 different finger foods. There was an oyster with a Negroni ice on it (which I loved since I'm a huge Negroni fan), a wagyu steak tart, a satchel with sweetbreads inside, a crab tart, and sashimi in the center. They were all awesome. Next, we had a "chips and dip" course which was a tin of caviar over a tuna and wasabi creme mix with purple rice chips. From now on, I will only be going to restaurants with a wasabi course (just kidding, I'm not made of money ) because this blew me away. It was just perfect, and I finished every last drop. Then, there was a unique and extremely refreshing beet sorbet over broccoli purée. This course was a great palette cleanser, but I also love beats so it was right up my alley. Next came the sushi portion. We had 7 different pieces of sushi, mostly nigiri. They were served one by one which allowed us to really focus on each one. We also had a small wet napkin to clean our fingers between pieces. My favorite was the Akami, but I also loved the Uni which I hadn't tried before and the Hirame. As big sushi fans, we really enjoyed this portion. After sushi, we were served a local green tea which was delicious! I had no idea that green tea grew down here in Florida. I'm not a caffeine drinker, but I still drank the whole thing because it tasted so good. After, we had a really awesome cut of tile fish over an egg with carrot purée and pesto. It was great! Next was a small plate with 2 pieces of wagyu ribeye and a veal cheek (which was so good). It was cooked perfectly and just melted in your mouth. The last savory course was mushrooms with shrimp and a potato fume with shaved truffle on top. The potato fume was so incredible, I've never tried anything like it. Next we had a pre dessert which was a sorbet made of sake sediment with potato threads and caviar. The sorbet was so creative. It was unique, light, sweet, and refreshing. The caviar gave it a great sweet and salty twist and the potatoes had a nice textural change. Our first dessert was a cheesecake with strawberry sorbet, fresh strawberries that were compressed, and some chocolate crisp on top. I'm not a big dessert person, but this was really great. I loved the strawberry sorbet, and the chocolate was divine. The last plate was a set of petit fours. Honestly, by this time I was so full that I didn't get to finish all of them, but the canelé, the pate de fruit, and the polvarón all stood out as excellent. For drinks, we were served 2 different rose Prosecco's, 2 wines, and 2 sakes. As designated driver, I had a few sips of each with my food, but overall everything was paired very well. We loved the abruzzo pecorino so much that we got a picture of the label, which was served with the chips and dip and the beet sorbet. Soseki isn't a restaurant, it's an experience. I enjoyed every moment of it. The chefs gave an attention to detail and meticulousness that just isn't possible at restaurants. I loved how they introduced every course to us, and it was so great to hear about the different ingredients that were locally sourced! We ended the night with another Valentine's Day toast and we were given a small bouquet and a menu of everything we ate that night. I truly cannot wait to go back to Soseki again! I'm eager to see what local ingredients and unique combinations they work with next! This is going to become a go-to for special occasions!

    Ryan S.

    Soseki although is somewhat new they are already making a huge splash with their modem take on Japanese food. Tucked away in a small what could be considered strip mall, you are going to have to drive around back and park to enter the restaurant. Once you enter though you are immediately transported to what could easily be described as a modem Japanese restaurant that blends in old with the new. The food is modern, inventive and absolutely delicious. They take classic cuisine and transform it into their own modern take. Highlights from dinner would be the entire dinner. Everything and I mean everything is truly fantastic. If it wasn't for the heavy heavy Japanese influence then you could almost consider this restaurant avant-garde cooking. It's just so creative and I don't think you will find this style of cooking to much outside of Europe and Asia. Food is only as good as the team that serves it and Soseki has quite the amazing team. They are a small team that packs a huge punch. They are extremely knowledgeable, attentive and interactive. I've dined with teams this good and those teams worked at restaurants with 2 or 3 Michelin stars. The restaurant itself is small, only 10 guest a sitting. Even though it's small it feels extremely comfortable. Sitting at the chefs counter you really feel like you are part of the process throughout service. Soseki comes highly recommended and in my opinion this will be the last year they have 1 Michelin Star. I fully expect them to receive their second star this coming year. Please go and enjoy.

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    Ask the Community - Soseki Modern Omakase

    Is it all bar seating or can one get a small table for 4?

    It is all bar seating. If you make a reservation for 4, you will be seated together but not able to face one another. Still a magical dining experience, highly recommend!

    Is there a separate beverage pairing option? And does it need to be reserved separately?

    Yes there is. When you go to make your reservation the option will be an add on option before you check out.

    Can they accommodate a shellfish allergy? Fin fish is not a concern.

    Their website says that they can accommodate shellfish "restrictions", so I would recommend contacting info@sosekifl.com. Over the meal, we only had 2 items with shellfish, so I imagine they would likely be able to.

    How much is the Omakase experience without the beverage pairings?

    225pp.. + 20% tip + tax

    Do they have a full bar selection as well?

    Yes, I think so.

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    This is a classic and ol' reliable place in Winter Park for a nice meal or cocktails. I've been for…read morespecial events, brunch and dinner -- and it's always good. My only gripes -- it can get VERY loud... like, too loud. Especially if you're with your Grandma and trying to have a conversation. Also, it can be a bit pricy and the items add up. Don't order an espresso martini with reposado because it'll cost about $35. The servers are always on point and I feel are knowledgeable about the menu and the drinks. Thankfully, one of them warned me about the espresso martini cost so I dodged that bullet. I love the wine options and there's so many amazing ones to try. Same for the menu, lots of variety and you really can't go wrong.

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    Delicious food!! My husband made reservations and surprised me for dinner. First time here and we…read moregot LOVED IT!! The vibe was immaculate. The drinks were great and the food was soo good that we still talk about it days later. He loved the bone marrow. Steak was perfectly cooked, tender and juicy. The cake was not my favorite at all. It took way too long to come out and it came out very cold. Not much chocolate flavor, too much salt. It was missing something. We will skip dessert next time.

    I've been here before and loved what I ordered. This time was completely different. Killer interior…read more- I love a moody, airy space with good lighting and plant babies galore! Service was good though. I must have ordered the wrong things this time, and I was there for happy hour. The crab rangoon squash blossom was kind of fishy. I was expecting something that looked like or was housed in a squash blossom, but it was a fried ball of gloppy crab filling. I also ordered the jalapeño popper deviled eggs. It was a stunner, but this is not the app for you if you're not all about the yolk. It was yolk on yolk on yolk. I wanted something to brighten it up, like a pickled veggie or pickled onions maybe. I've had better taste experiences at The Monroe before, but this wasn't one of them, unfortunately.

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    We wanted to celebrate my autistic brother getting his first job in Orlando and found this spot…read morethrough my Chase credit card rewards. The location had complimentary valet as the street parking can be a little challenging in this area so that was a huge plus. We enjoyed their half price wine glasses during golden hour, such a great offering. From the start of our meal to the end, the food was exceptional. What made it even more of an experience was the awesome waiter (Merlin) we had. He went above and beyond to take care of us. Started with the crab dip and little toasts and it was great, high quality crab (not fishy) and cheesy! Would highly recommend. He recommended the special for the day which I ordered and holy crap, it was amazing. Huge grouper cooked to perfection with a light curry and creamy corn sauce that had just the right heat. All of this over some jasmine rice... we were in heaven. Parents got a fried grouper sandwich that was huge, and had their amazing wedge salads. My brother got the pork chop that had a perfectly sweet exterior, mashed potato's and carrots. We ordered the hummingbird cake and it had so much flavor with the cream cheese frosting and toasted pecans. Our waiter surprised my brother with their butter cake that was cooked to melt in your mouth. If you want to explore Ivanhoe Village area and want an incredible meal or snack, head to this place. We can't wait to go back and try some other items.

    Due to a schedule conflict, we canceled our reservation at a steakhouse in Winter Park and…read morecelebrated Mothers Day on Saturday, a day early. We found The Pinery and wanted to give it a trial. The only spot open was at 4:30 pm, so we made the reservation and showed up, valet parking and came in. We were sat immediately. The hostess seemed stressful, without any smiles, she took away 2 out 4 silverware and plate sets on our table for a party of 3. 12 minutes went by. The crowded dining room had 2 servers. A booth of 6 next to us were waiting for their drinks patiently. I finally got up and let the hostess know that nobody stopped by. She said someone would be with us soon. About 4.minutes later, a lady stopped, said sorry, and took our drink orders, a Pineapple Sugar, a Macha Mojito, and a glass of Napa Valley Chardonnay. She also brought us 3 glasses of water. More servers started coming. Finally, Mark introduced himself, took our food orders. The food was delicious. We shared the Steamed Clams and Brie and Petal Honey. They were so good that we had to ask Mark fir extra crispy bread slides. For entrees, my wife had the Brussel Salad with Anchovy, and she loved it. My son had the Pork Chop while I tried the Crab Stuffed Salson. Excellent food and temperature. We were quite full for desserts, but Mark insisted, so we decided to order a Humingbird Cake and was informed that ithere was no more. Then we took the today's special, which was a strawberry pudding. It took 15 minutes to get the dessert with 3 spoons because, according yo Mark, they made a new patch. In my own opinion, this operation was not well prepared for a such busy Saturday on one of the busiest events. We saw the manager being the server assistant delivering food for his servers, while he was super friendly, and we and the servers appreciated him, he should have led his crew. For lack of leadership, I took away one star though Nark saved our dining experience. We plan to be back another time not during the chaotic holidays to see the real beauty of The Pinery.

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