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Soho Modern Japanese Is A Modern Japanese Restaurant In The Heart Of Fremont, Offering A Sophisticated Fine Dining Experience With A Contemporary Twist. Enjoy Chef-driven Specials, Premium Brunch Selections, And Signature Dishes, Crafted With Fresh, Seasonal Ingredients And Presented With Artistry. Whether You’re Planning Brunch, Dinner, Or A Special Occasion, Our Welcoming Atmosphere And Attentive Service Make Every Visit Memorable. Reserve On Tock For An Elevated Taste Of Japan.
Hours
| Friday | 10 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Monday | 10 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–2:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–2:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 40520 Albrae St, Fremont, CA 94538
Phone: (510) 949-3654
Website: http://sohomodernjapanese.com/
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Reviews
Amol Bhatia
We spent Valentine’s Day here and it was honestly perfect. They only serve a fixed tasting menu, and you can tell how much care goes into it. Every course was beautiful, fresh, and just insanely delicious.
The nigiri and uni were standout favorites, and the whole meal flowed so well from start to finish. Nothing felt rushed — just a relaxed, intimate vibe that made the night feel really special.
Amazing food, great atmosphere, and the perfect place to celebrate with my wife. We’ll definitely be back.
… moreThe nigiri and uni were standout favorites, and the whole meal flowed so well from start to finish. Nothing felt rushed — just a relaxed, intimate vibe that made the night feel really special.
Amazing food, great atmosphere, and the perfect place to celebrate with my wife. We’ll definitely be back.
Leah
This review is focused on their brunch menu only, and it’s hands down one of the prettiest and tastiest brunch spots in the area.
The space is beautiful and relaxed—perfect for catching up with friends. Presentation is stunning, but more importantly, the food actually delivers. This is not one of those “looks good but tastes average” brunch places.
Every time I’m in Fremont and have the time, I make a point to come here. Must-order items are the Ube Mochi Pancakes and Matcha Waffle—and a special note on the fruit served alongside them: they’re incredibly fresh and high quality. You can genuinely taste that the fruit is freshly sourced, not something that’s been sitting in a fridge for days, which makes a big difference.
If you’re a mushroom lover like me, don’t skip the Wild Mushroom Truffle—so flavorful and satisfying. The Brussels Sprouts are also a standout: crispy, well-seasoned, and surprisingly addictive.
For drinks, I really enjoy the Lavender Latte and Rose Latte.
Pricing is very reasonable. Most of the time, it’s around $35 per person, and with ~$50 you’ll be very full. Great value for both quality and experience.
Highly recommend for a beautiful, delicious, and genuinely satisfying brunch. ☕️
… moreThe space is beautiful and relaxed—perfect for catching up with friends. Presentation is stunning, but more importantly, the food actually delivers. This is not one of those “looks good but tastes average” brunch places.
Every time I’m in Fremont and have the time, I make a point to come here. Must-order items are the Ube Mochi Pancakes and Matcha Waffle—and a special note on the fruit served alongside them: they’re incredibly fresh and high quality. You can genuinely taste that the fruit is freshly sourced, not something that’s been sitting in a fridge for days, which makes a big difference.
If you’re a mushroom lover like me, don’t skip the Wild Mushroom Truffle—so flavorful and satisfying. The Brussels Sprouts are also a standout: crispy, well-seasoned, and surprisingly addictive.
For drinks, I really enjoy the Lavender Latte and Rose Latte.
Pricing is very reasonable. Most of the time, it’s around $35 per person, and with ~$50 you’ll be very full. Great value for both quality and experience.
Highly recommend for a beautiful, delicious, and genuinely satisfying brunch. ☕️
Thao Ha
Really pretty brunch spot with some pretty good food. Best thing I ate was the miso eggplant . Their savory offerings are cooked really well The Tonkatsu Sando was juicy and flavourful.
Waffle was just okay, but nice to share with the table.
The matcha was whatever and so was the cocktail. Not super notable but it bad. Definitely could get better match at a near by cafe.
… moreWaffle was just okay, but nice to share with the table.
The matcha was whatever and so was the cocktail. Not super notable but it bad. Definitely could get better match at a near by cafe.
Crystal Lee
Pretty good Japanese fusion restaurant in the area.
The menu has a lot of different options and variety to choose from. From brunch menu , sweet and savory to more authentic sashimi and sushi.
They have some traditional egg Benedict dishes with an Asian twist on them.
Totally recommended to at least give this restaurant a try. I thought their bold and creative approach or attempt was a breath of fresh air!
Ebisu Benedict came with two big shrimp katsu patties, some mixed green salad and nice homemade hollandaise. That was pretty tasty and the portion was great for sharing!
Pork katsu rice set looked so pretty. Served with some sides, a bowl of Japanese rice, mixed salad, miso soup with mushrooms and fried tofu inside! The soft mochi as dessert!
Pork katsu- ends pieces were a little overcooked but the middle sections were juicy.
Both Ube latte and dirty matcha were good!
However the temperature of the drinks could be hotter though.
The greeter and Server were both nice and friendly.
Service was pretty decent!
Would recommend to Make reservations!!
Definitely would come back to try some other things on the menu!
… moreThe menu has a lot of different options and variety to choose from. From brunch menu , sweet and savory to more authentic sashimi and sushi.
They have some traditional egg Benedict dishes with an Asian twist on them.
Totally recommended to at least give this restaurant a try. I thought their bold and creative approach or attempt was a breath of fresh air!
Ebisu Benedict came with two big shrimp katsu patties, some mixed green salad and nice homemade hollandaise. That was pretty tasty and the portion was great for sharing!
Pork katsu rice set looked so pretty. Served with some sides, a bowl of Japanese rice, mixed salad, miso soup with mushrooms and fried tofu inside! The soft mochi as dessert!
Pork katsu- ends pieces were a little overcooked but the middle sections were juicy.
Both Ube latte and dirty matcha were good!
However the temperature of the drinks could be hotter though.
The greeter and Server were both nice and friendly.
Service was pretty decent!
Would recommend to Make reservations!!
Definitely would come back to try some other things on the menu!
Sina –
I rarely leave such a harsh review about a restaurant’s food, but this place honestly stunned me . I’d had it on my list for a while, but every time I saw their photos I got the feeling it was all about plating with not much substance. Today I woke up late and decided to just grab something nearby with zero expectations. Somehow… it still managed to disappoint.
You can already tell from the photos that the presentation has no real aesthetic sense.
Then you actually taste the food, and I really start to wonder if the chef understands basic cooking principles.
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Mac & Cheese
One bite and it just screams cheap. The sauce is made with Japanese mayo instead of an American-style cheese or cream sauce, so it’s very sharp and heavy, with no creaminess, and completely out of place. It makes the whole dish taste low-quality.
The macaroni itself is undercooked and hard — not even fast-food level. At least make your own sauce, please. Don’t just throw random things together.
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Kalbi Style 2 Eggs
The two fried eggs on top were probably the best part of the whole meal.
The “kalbi style” beef tastes like the pre-marinated Korean BBQ meat you buy at the supermarket — like they just dumped it out of the package and cooked it. The texture isn’t super tough, but you can’t taste any natural steak flavor at all. It’s supposed to be “Korean-style short rib,” but it has none of the depth or balance you’d expect from an actual Korean preparation that still respects the taste of the beef.
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Crab Cake (Eggs Benedict style)
The crab cake was off — as in, that borderline spoiled seafood smell. Before I even reached the funky crab, the sauce on top already made me want to stop eating.
They mixed lemon juice with Japanese mayo, then drowned the whole thing in it. Even just touching a bit with my fork felt heavy and cloying. There’s zero resemblance to a proper hollandaise. I’m totally open to creative twists, but this just felt like “let’s mix some things together and hope it works.” It doesn’t.
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Uni & Scallop
There was just a tiny smudge of uni — so small you couldn’t really taste it or tell if it was fresh. Honestly, I’ve had more generous portions at all-you-can-eat places.
The sauce fails again: very heavy, no citrus, no yuzu, no vinegar to cut the richness. They even add sugar to the soy sauce, which is wild, because good raw seafood is naturally sweet. This sauce actually kills the natural sweetness and makes the dish taste more fishy.
Compared to other Japanese spots, this dish is just below average: a bit fishy, quite greasy, and not bright or clean at all.
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Portion & Price
Portions are on the small side, but the flavors are not refined, and the prices are on the higher end for what you get. So value-wise, it doesn’t land either.
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The One Good Thing
Service was actually nice. Staff were friendly and attentive, and that’s honestly the only positive I can give this place.
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Overall
Eating here felt like stumbling into a super bad “Western restaurant” in China where the chef has never really eaten proper Western food but is trying to recreate it from imagination.
Both the plating and the flavors give off a very cheap vibe.
Honestly, maybe they should just stop doing brunch. A simple bowl of miso soup with white rice would taste better than most of what I had here.
… moreYou can already tell from the photos that the presentation has no real aesthetic sense.
Then you actually taste the food, and I really start to wonder if the chef understands basic cooking principles.
⸻
Mac & Cheese
One bite and it just screams cheap. The sauce is made with Japanese mayo instead of an American-style cheese or cream sauce, so it’s very sharp and heavy, with no creaminess, and completely out of place. It makes the whole dish taste low-quality.
The macaroni itself is undercooked and hard — not even fast-food level. At least make your own sauce, please. Don’t just throw random things together.
⸻
Kalbi Style 2 Eggs
The two fried eggs on top were probably the best part of the whole meal.
The “kalbi style” beef tastes like the pre-marinated Korean BBQ meat you buy at the supermarket — like they just dumped it out of the package and cooked it. The texture isn’t super tough, but you can’t taste any natural steak flavor at all. It’s supposed to be “Korean-style short rib,” but it has none of the depth or balance you’d expect from an actual Korean preparation that still respects the taste of the beef.
⸻
Crab Cake (Eggs Benedict style)
The crab cake was off — as in, that borderline spoiled seafood smell. Before I even reached the funky crab, the sauce on top already made me want to stop eating.
They mixed lemon juice with Japanese mayo, then drowned the whole thing in it. Even just touching a bit with my fork felt heavy and cloying. There’s zero resemblance to a proper hollandaise. I’m totally open to creative twists, but this just felt like “let’s mix some things together and hope it works.” It doesn’t.
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Uni & Scallop
There was just a tiny smudge of uni — so small you couldn’t really taste it or tell if it was fresh. Honestly, I’ve had more generous portions at all-you-can-eat places.
The sauce fails again: very heavy, no citrus, no yuzu, no vinegar to cut the richness. They even add sugar to the soy sauce, which is wild, because good raw seafood is naturally sweet. This sauce actually kills the natural sweetness and makes the dish taste more fishy.
Compared to other Japanese spots, this dish is just below average: a bit fishy, quite greasy, and not bright or clean at all.
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Portion & Price
Portions are on the small side, but the flavors are not refined, and the prices are on the higher end for what you get. So value-wise, it doesn’t land either.
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The One Good Thing
Service was actually nice. Staff were friendly and attentive, and that’s honestly the only positive I can give this place.
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Overall
Eating here felt like stumbling into a super bad “Western restaurant” in China where the chef has never really eaten proper Western food but is trying to recreate it from imagination.
Both the plating and the flavors give off a very cheap vibe.
Honestly, maybe they should just stop doing brunch. A simple bowl of miso soup with white rice would taste better than most of what I had here.
Yali You
The ingredients are fresh, the presentation is beautiful, and the food is delicious. It’s perfect for gatherings with friends and birthday parties, and the atmosphere is comfortable.
… moreAPRIL Z
I heard the sushi options are average but I enjoyed the brunch here with friends. brunch is quite creative.
… moreDiane Espino
We went to SoHo Modern Japanese for brunch yesterday, and overall, the experience was really good. The food was delicious, the drinks were great, and the ambiance was beautiful, modern, cozy, and perfect for a brunch date.
However, the service definitely needs improvement. Our server never checked in to ask how our food was, and when we wanted to order coffee and ask for a to-go box, we had to wait and flag her down ourselves. It made us feel a bit overlooked, especially since everything else about the restaurant was so nice.
I would definitely come back for the food and atmosphere, but I hope the service becomes more attentive and consistent.
… moreHowever, the service definitely needs improvement. Our server never checked in to ask how our food was, and when we wanted to order coffee and ask for a to-go box, we had to wait and flag her down ourselves. It made us feel a bit overlooked, especially since everything else about the restaurant was so nice.
I would definitely come back for the food and atmosphere, but I hope the service becomes more attentive and consistent.
Kenny L
Extremely Disappointed – Felt Like a Ripoff
I ordered the otoro sashimi here, which was priced at a steep $36. What I received were three paper-thin slices – each barely 3mm thick – laid out to look more generous than they were. While I understand otoro is a premium cut, the portion size was shockingly small, even by high-end sushi standards. The flavor was decent, but not remarkable enough to justify the price.
I’ve dined at many sushi spots, including upscale omakase-style restaurants, and never have I felt so underwhelmed or taken advantage of. For $36, you expect quality and reasonable quantity – this was neither.
Won’t be returning. There are far better options out there that actually respect your wallet and your palate.
… moreI ordered the otoro sashimi here, which was priced at a steep $36. What I received were three paper-thin slices – each barely 3mm thick – laid out to look more generous than they were. While I understand otoro is a premium cut, the portion size was shockingly small, even by high-end sushi standards. The flavor was decent, but not remarkable enough to justify the price.
I’ve dined at many sushi spots, including upscale omakase-style restaurants, and never have I felt so underwhelmed or taken advantage of. For $36, you expect quality and reasonable quantity – this was neither.
Won’t be returning. There are far better options out there that actually respect your wallet and your palate.
Hua Feng Kuan
We stopped by for dinner with a set menu (no chicken and waffle) for an immersive dining experience. Crafted with esthetic and sensory creativity with matching delicious flavor. It was not just gimmicks here, the food was good.
What I like was the generous mix of sashimi, delivered in traditional cuts and also in modern interpretations. I enjoyed both. The establishment is shared in a big lot with crowds of people, but we felt safe at all times and were not disturbed during our visit.
… moreWhat I like was the generous mix of sashimi, delivered in traditional cuts and also in modern interpretations. I enjoyed both. The establishment is shared in a big lot with crowds of people, but we felt safe at all times and were not disturbed during our visit.