Sushi Soyokafe - Stockholm

Best sushi in town, hands down. The rolls are exquisite and the nigiris too. Great opening hours, seven days a week.

The staff and waiter were fantastic. Although I am not an expert in Japanese cuisine, I was pleased with the quality of the food. It was a bit too salty for my liking, but the portions were generous. The prices were reasonable for the city center, so I would give it a 4 out of 5 overall.

The sushi itself was not great. The rice was poorly prepared and way too sticky, almost like porridge. Some pieces even got stuck in my mouth. There was a burnt taste and the temperature was off. The fish did not seem fresh as it was cold, indicating that it had been stored for a while. The cuts were also not the best. The Nori in the maki rolls was chewy and the soy sauce was too salty and of poor quality. Overall, it felt more like a buffet place than a restaurant where you can order from a menu. The chefs seemed rushed and focused more on quantity than quality. One positive aspect was the lady working at the register. She was very professional and explained each piece with a smile, earning the restaurant an additional star for service.

I have never been disappointed by this restaurant. As a Japanese person who frequently dines at sushi restaurants in the Fish Market (formerly Tsukiji, now Toyosu) in Tokyo, this is the place I choose when I am unable to travel but still crave authentic sushi.

For everyone craving for quality japanese in Stockholm, Soyokaze is ranked as one of the to go places with difficult to get seats and prices to match. A more affordable cafe under the same group called Soyokafe has been open for a while in the suburbs. We have tried neither but as Japanese foodies we were thrilled when they opened a cafe outlet in downtown Stockholm. Being friday and all, we decided to go for a sake infused lunch today. From the greeting by the crew, we knew they would take care of us in the best of ways. The decor is simple but in line and the music was hitting the right spots, they offered affordable sake so everything was lined up for a great friday lunch. Then the food came. Whilst not being bad, it is just a middle of the road experience. The fish was just ordinary as was the rice. The portions were miniscule, especially the hamachi with truffles (a la carte), which was an amuse bouche , mostly based on rice. The food presentation was...well it was plated. Happy we tried it and we will obviously continue to frequent Minako in Odenplan that is one a far superior level from every angle.