Chef Hajime Sato's 2024 James Beard Award was the first time the Best Chef: Great Lakes honor went to a sushi restaurant.

Chef Hajime Sato has closed his sustainable seafood sushi restaurant, Sozai, leaving a gap in Clawson's food scene.

Chef Hajume Sato, who owned Sozai in Clawson, announced the closure on social media Sunday, saying, "It is clear that the best thing for my family is for us to return to the Pacific Northwest." ...

A notable, small and award-winning sushi restaurant centered on sustainable seafood has permanently closed. Sozai in Clawson's last day of service was Saturday, according to their website. Owner and ...

Hajime Sato closes award-winning Sozai restaurant in Clawson. James Beard Award-winning chef closes his Clawson sustainable sushi restaurant. A notable, small and award-winning sushi restaurant ...

Chef-owner Hajime Sato announced the news in an Instagram post Sunday night. Sato said he, along with family, will be returning to the Pacific Northwest. The restaurant’s last night of service was ...

MASHIKO FOUNDER HEADING BACK WESTWARD: Thanks for the tips! The original chef and owner of Mashiko in The Junction says he is heading back to the Pacific Northwest after closing Sozai, the ...

An award-winning Clawson sushi restaurant unexpectedly closed over the weekend. Sozai Restaurant owner and James Beard ...

Sozai in Clawson's last day of service was Saturday, according to their website. Owner and chef Hajime Sato, reached via email Sunday evening, directed the Free Press to his Instagram and Facebook ...

Sozai in Clawson's last day of service was Saturday, according to their website. Owner and chef Hajime Sato, reached via email Sunday evening, directed the Free Press to his Instagram and Facebook ...