Came to Sora to celebrate Valentine's Day and it was a great choice! It's famous for its fake flower decor but my boyfriend and I were seated in a separate dining room with umbrellas on the ceiling instead which was a bit of a letdown. However our experience was otherwise wonderful! Our server was very sweet and attentive. The drinks are DELICIOUS and strong too. I got the Cheers to Us which was tasted like sparkling strawberry juice but hit pretty hard. The food was great as well. It's on the pricier side but you get what you pay for. The sashimi is thick, fatty, and fresh. I would definitely recommend getting the Sora Box (their signature) because it's a great deal. If you're dining with two people, the box and a couple other rolls is plenty of food. Lastly, we decided to take a risk and get the Ube crème brûlée (it had no reviews on Yelp so I was a bit hesitant). It was delicious! I love Ube and they made it the star of that dish. Highly recommend Sora for a special occasion or just a special night out. read more

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私たちは皆同じ空を見ている- We all look to the same sky. 100% the best dinner I've had in a while. Amazing cooked Sushi options. Highly recommend. Uncooked (raw) options as well. BACKGROUND -- I visited on 27 October 2022 with some church friends. We came as a late birthday celebration for me. Much to my surprise, Jordan paid for everyone's meal which was very nice of her. It was an extremely busy evening at the Flats. I found out that evening that a tech conference called "Futureland" was happening in Cleveland so that's why Sora and the combining hotel were packed with people. AMBIANCE -- 可愛い. Super cute spot. All of us ladies came in the evening around 7:30pm and another friend arrived after 8pm. Inside was dim but not too dark. The entrance was inviting and bright by the Sora sign with the flowers. There are also some flowers on the ceiling in the center of the restaurant. We were seated at the back private room area. FOOD -- I don't eat traditional sushi or anything RAW so I was happy to see that they have many cooked food options. I think I ordered the Shrimp Tempura ($12) which comes with shrimp and cucumber and the Shrimp California ($12) which is shrimp, cucumber, and avocado. There were 6 pieces of sushi on the dish. Both sets of what I ordered were fantastic because of the flavour. Please just take a look at all the menu photos that I posted because I visited 3 months ago and I can't fully explain what we all ate. I also tried alot of what my friends ordered which I can't remember what they ordered (my apologies) but everything tasted outstanding. One of my friends ordered the Edamame appetizer $5 (edamame and maldon salt) and that was delicious. They sell steam buns, chicken wings, salads, fried rice and curry bowls, and plenty of other non-sushi options. There are gluten free options available as well DRINKS -- I don't drink alcohol (except for the occasional white wine) so I can't comment on them but per their menu, they have sake, beer, wine, and cocktails. PRICES -- Fair and reasonable for Sushi. Take a look at the menu photos that I posted. Sushi is a great way to split the bill with your friends because you can easily share food. SERVICE -- Outstanding. The waiter was so nice and friendly. I asked her alot of questions and I learnt alot about the restaurant's beginnings. PARKING/LOCATION -- The restaurant is located at the Flats East Bank right on the river so parking isn't the best. If you're like me, you may be slightly annoyed driving downtown to find parking (LOL). I drove around for about 12 minutes until I found a free parking spot on the street next to the Ernst & Young building. You may want to just pay the $10 to park which is found at a parking lot right by the restaurant. As I get older now, I realise that paying for parking is just more convenient instead of trying to be cheap but to each their own. There isn't a problem looking for free parking but it may take you a while especially down at the Flats East Bank. I can't wait to come back. It's not that large inside so try to arrive early. It is definitely a cute date night spot for couples but a lovely spot for friends too. I highly recommend Sora for dinner. These days, I tend to give 4/5 stars on Yelp but SORA DESERVES 5/5. **** - 4/150 total reviews in 2022 - 555 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 7 January 2023 read more

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My friend and I stopped in for Happy Hour (4-6 pm), and it was fantastic. The cocktails were 8$, I ordered the "Spirited Away", and it was the perfect beverage. The restaurant itself is decorated so well, and it's definitely a vibe, but the food was even better. We were both very impressed with everything that we ordered. We will definitely be back! read more

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Went here for date night. Very upscale decor. Decent food, some of the items were super overpriced aka sushi. I've had better sushi in NY and Philly for better prices and quality! Service was decent, nothing too special... the decor and ambience is it what makes it unique. My favorite was the crispy rice with avocado! I would give the food a solid 7/10. Would probably come back! read more

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Overpriced to the HILT! Excessively expensive. VERY SMALL PORTIONS OF SUSHI & ROLLS for the price. Horribly long wait between ordering and being served our meals - over ONE HOUR! Ridiculous. Do not recommend. read more

Sora came up on our search as we were driving back to Cleveland, as one of the only options open late on a Sunday night. My friend also mentioned she's been wanting to come here since the restaurant was cutely decorated. Definitely a visual trap. Service was extremely slow. They were overstaffed with front of the house staff and chefs and somehow it took forever to put in our order and even longer to get our food. They h-anger was real. Not to mention we were one of the few people dining so there was absolutely no reason it needed to be so slow. It was annoying watching how inefficient their staff worked as we waited to order and waited to eat. From the small rolls we had the: Nega Hama ($11), Nega Toro ($11), Sake ($9), and Hotate ($12). These came with only one filing, with 6 pieces per order. I also wanted the Uni ($16) but they ran out so we had substituted it for something else. From the Inside-Out section we ordered the Una-Kyu ($12) which had eel, cucumber, ohba, and sweet soy. And lastly from the specialty roll we had their Hanahama ($23) which had negi hama, cucumber, avocado, hamachi, jalapeno, yuzu mayo and micro cilantro. There was so soy sauce on the table, and this wasn't the fancy sushi where they presauce your stuff. While endlessly waiting I had to ask two separate wait staff for low sodium soy sauce. The first told me it comes out with the food... which it didn't. The second brought us ... full sodium soy sauce. I can taste it. It burned my lips. Honestly if they didn't have low sodium they could have just let me know. Anyways back to the food, I think I ordered a decent amount to say I tried a good amount of what they had to offer. It was at best mediocre. Which doesn't surprise me being in Cleveland, but I expected better service with so much staff around. I would have given the restaurant a rounded Cleveland 4 star if the service was better but it was so slow and lacking. This is a Cleveland 3 star, and an OC/LA 2 star or below. The cuteness of the restaurant has no substance to support it when it comes to the food and service. read more

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We had our dinner there. Got poked and some sushi rolls. Everything was delicious, we especially enjoyed the poke. All ingredients were fresh and tasty. The interior worth an additional attention - it's beautiful! read more

Sora - Interior - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Sora is an absolutely beautiful restaurant that has been on my radar since it opened. I hadn't visited, despite the beautiful decor, because the prices seemed rather high for sushi. I finally bit the bullet and decided to visit during restaurant week with a friend. The restaurant week menu had the option of the Taiwanese Karaage, salmon Crudo, or crispy avocado rice. They all sounded delicious, but my friend and I decided to get the karaage and the salmon Crudo. The portion size of the karaage wise not skimpy, and I really enjoyed the Japanese style thousand Island dressing that came with it. The salmon was very fresh, and I'm glad we decided to get this, since it ended up being the only bit of raw fish that we had. The sauce, which was a light ponzu and ginger type thing, was delicious. For our mains, we got one roll of the suki roll Ebisu, and the lechon Asada per the recommendation of our server. The Ebisu role was solid, and definitely very pretty with the pink paper, though I will say that it felt plain otherwise, given that the only meat was from the tempura. I would've appreciated more raw fish, and more fillings, especially since there were only 6 pieces included. The Lechon was disappointing: the fried plantains were bland and chalky, and the meat itself, while tender, was very underseasoned. The sauce is doing its best to carry, but it really just didn't scratch the itch. I ended up pouring some of the sushi soy sauce onto the meat, and that tasted pretty good. Dessert was absolutely delicious. It consist of three little chocolate type desserts, and the melt and seesaw definitely added a great flavor contrast. I really enjoyed the passion fruit with the little cocoa balls to mimic the seeds, though I do wish that they were more of the passion fruit flavor on the plate to contrast with the richness of the chocolate. Overall, our service was excellent: our waitress was very attentive throughout our visit, and the food came out quickly. At the restaurant week price point of $36 per person, it definitely felt worth it. However, looking at their regular menu pricing, I don't feel like the sushi roll was worth $19, and I would be hesitant to come back if I were paying full price. The appetizers were definitely the star of the show, and I would love to see sora do a happy hour with appetizers and their cocktails. I definitely think that would attract a larger audience! read more

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We did a walk in here and got seated by the bar. The decor is cute and works perfectly with their fusion Asian theme with cherry blossoms all around. They have a cute 'Gram corner with a wall covered with cherry blossoms and their logo for you to click pics at. We ordered ourselves a drink each - the husband got a Sapporo while I ordered a Lychee Revival cocktail - it was yumm!! 'Amazing' is an understatement when it comes to the food here - we ordered nori fries, tonkotsu ramen, drunken fried ramen, chili wontons, they all not only came out pretty quickly but were so good that we finished them in minutes. Overall, it's a really good place with great interiors and good food, I'd definitely visit again - but ensure to always always make a reservation! read more

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Sora is sheek restaurant located off W 10th street in the Aloft Hotel. It's near Punch Bowl Social and many other bars/lounges. This was my 1st time here and I was pretty impressed. The menu is simple & offers mouth watering items plated elegantly and bursting with flavor. I had the Ribs and Fries with a Redbull Goose, and my cousin had sushi with Jameson chilled. The menu options are pretty eclectic, and they even offer a Wagyu steak to give an idea. Service was A1 and the music selection was GREAT. This was also my 1st time in Downtown Cleveland and I found the place so underrated and primed for development. The architecture is stunning and I can tell the city Is really trying to attract more people. I will definitely be back for another visit just to walk the city streets and enjoy the vibes! read more

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This place is gorgeous and decorated beautifully, but the sushi is not that good. It doesn't taste very fresh and they truly don't have that many options. The server was fine but barely around and they kept taking our plates as if they were rushing us out. I've been here twice now and both times I've been under whelmed from the food and can't justify the prices they are charging for it. Also the parking is expensive if you park in the lot. We didn't valet. read more

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Trying out Sora was last minute and my friend was able to score two seats the night before. I was intrigued to hear about this cute pop up sushi spot in Cleveland. I lived in LA and from the Bay Area, so I KNOW ALLLLL about these aesthetically pleasing instagrammable places. and yes guilty of flocking to them too This place definitely meets the criteria! Super cute fake cherry blossom tree that hangs over half the restaurant, purple pink mood lights all over, AAAAND a instagrammable wall with cherry blossoms all over with the restaurant name. Not to mention that they have a full bar AND A DJ that comes out at 9pm?? count me in. We were seated at the bar, which was great to watch them make our sushi. We had eaten a snack before, so weren't too hungry. We ordered the Sora roll, Futomaki roll and uni nigiri. We also got a carafe of sake -- wandering poet, and the lavender margarita. They were all delicious! I really enjoyed the Sora roll more than the Futomaki. The uni was average. The sushi chef saw me digging in the giant shrimp head and he was like "nobody else has touched that shrimp head, but youre a true asian because you had no hesitation" LOL. He gave us an order of toro nigiri after! super nice of him! The sake was refreshing and not too strong! The lavender margarita was cute with the cotton candy topper. Around 9ish, a DJ started playing some dance and hip hop music and it looked super fun at the bar! Part of the restaurant got dimmer and some people were dancing next to the small area in front of the bar. Overall, super fun place to try out. pretty expensive though for sushi, almost to California standards! Definitely would like to come back for their nightlife with that DJ booth! note: we came when they had just opened (feb) and it took 40 minutes for our food to come out and our server was very apologetic every time she passed by us. She gave us a free edamame and soup appetizer to compensate. read more

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The ambiance at Sora is incredible! It's beautifully decorated with pink flowers across the ceiling. The food and drinks were also great! I got the Sora roll which was AMAZING, highly recommend. I also got the Mizumi roll which is a little bland on it's own but yummy with soy sauce. Service was fast and our waiter was very friendly. Perfect dinner spot for date night or girls night out. read more

Sora - Flower ceiling - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

The food was amazing and I'm a stickler as a Los Angeles native. The crispy tuna rice, and deluxe rolls all tasted fresh and delicious. Silas was our server and they were awesome, encouraged me to try real wasabi and I loved it! They made my fiancé and I feel very special on our recent engagement, and they gave us a complimentary dessert. We will definitely make this a staple in Cleveland! read more

Great food exceptional sushi service was fantastic! Very pretty inside , w10th in the flats nice area you can go across the street and you're right by the lake people that work there are just wonderful read more

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For "best rated sushi place in Cleveland" their foods sucks compared to their prices. But if you go there for photos n vibes in general their decorations are decent. read more

One of my favorite spots in the area. Food is always fresh and the drinks are good not to mention the aesthetics. It's the perfect spot for a cute girls night out or even a romantic date night. The servers are also always really helpful with helping you understand the menu items and recommendations. read more

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Great food, great service! Love the decor and ambience. The waitress was very helpful with her recommendations as well.

Ok...so yes stunning decor, yes good sushi, yes fun drinks. But it was odd how they put the table's sushi all on one big dish...like they couldn't be bothered with individual plates or something. Fine if you're into sharing, but one at our table had a food allergy and with the food all placed together, it made her nervous. We never expected the one-plate thing or we would've said something. So just a heads up if you go here and have allergies. Server never asked about allergies either or gave us a heads up. Everything was pretty overpriced, not surprising. I think I've had just as good sushi at less expensive places. But I loved all my sushi that night...very yummy....and I personally don't mind sharing. So, if you're looking for a fun fancy night out, you like sharing, and you don't mind dropping a dime, this is the place! read more

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My friend and I have been wanting to check-out Sora sushi since their sushi box days! Parking in the Flats sucks, so make sure to give yourself enough time to find parking and getting to the restaurant! We finally made it in on a Saturday night and was welcomed with beautiful sakura/cherry blossom decor. The restaurant was semi-dark which added to the ambiance. We were welcomed with complimentary edamame and started off with the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice. This was delicious and had a perfect amount of tuna to rice ratio! I also ordered the Lychee Martini. The drink tasted like lychee, but was really sweet and could barely taste the alcohol. My friend and I split 3 rolls. We ordered the Sora Specialty Sushi which was our favorite out of the three. The texture combination between the firm prawn and wagyu was soo good. Hanahama was our next favorite and this specialty roll tasted so fresh. The spider roll was our least favorite out of the 3. It wasn't very flavorful and I've honestly had better spider rolls elsewhere. Before we ordered dessert, the waitress gave us oranges and told us it was a palate cleanser! For dessert, we ordered the Matcha Crème Brulee. This was topped with fresh whipped cream, strawberries and puffed rice. Honestly, save room for dessert because this is so so worth it! Be ready to be spending a good amount of money because you'll definitely want to try a little bit of everything! This wouldn't be a regular spot to come, but I'd definitely be back for a special occasion or date night! read more

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Food was average (pork shoulder was good, my side came out cold twice in a row), drinks were good, service was below average, the server and busser were really kind but overall service was very jumbled and slow, host team checked me in 4 times between 3 hosts.. wouldnt reccomend going if they're busy they can't handle volume. read more

Sora - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Everything about Sora was great! The sushi was super fresh and delicious. The taiwanese karaage was one of the best chicken karaage dishes I've ever had. Lastly, the Sora Old Fashion the Suntory Toki Japanese Whiskey was delicious. All this talk about the great food is second to the awesome service. If you're visiting Cleveland this is the place to go. read more

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We're back at Sora! This time for my friends birthday! There was a group of 10 of us and we had an 8:45 reservation. We were seated around 9:15 (our fault lol) but the staff were very accommodating to us. Our waiter on the other hand, did not seem to be as accommodating. I'm guessing since it was towards the end of the night he may have been tired or annoyed, but we definitely could feel that energy. (The waiter is the only reason I knocked off one star). The drinks, food, and ambiance were still 5 stars! I ordered the street corn and a sushi roll for dinner. My street corn came out first and I was able to enjoy that. Our waiter then brought out all the sushi on one platter. As he was putting the platter down, he dropped one roll all over the table. That happened to be my roll. He said he would go to the kitchen and bring another roll right out. He then would quickly come back to the table and pick up empty glasses and plates but would then leave before we could ask for anything. He eventually came back and started asking about checks. I informed him that I still never received my roll and he looked like he forgot? He then said he'd go get it and asked if I wanted it for here or to go. I wanted it for here because I was hungry. Lol he brought the roll out and didn't apologize or anything. It was just odd. I'll definitely come back to Sora, but I would prefer a different waiter. We had a wonderful waitress last time I was there so I know all of the staff is not subpar! read more

Sora - Asian Street Corn - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Took a month to get a dinner weekend reservation here and the wait was worth it!!! So stunning inside and the servers were very sweet. When it gets busy, the sushi can take a while but they do tell you the wait time for the sushi and recommend you ordering the sushi before the appetizers if you can't make decisions quickly so that they can start on your sushi asap. Cocktails were stunning. Lavender margarita tasted the most like a real cocktail. The other I would say you can't taste the alcohol as much as I would've liked. Well drinks here they do give adequate mixer to alcohol ratio. We also ordered lemon drop shots. Full bar. Avocado crispy rice was delicious. Would've preferred a stronger truffle taste since you are paying for the higher quality ingredients. Avocado tasted extremely fresh and smooth. Shishito peppers had a great savory sauce over it and loved the portion size of them!!! We also got complementary edamame which was a bonus. Yes, sushi is expensive...but honestly it tasted great. I had to get the sora roll as it's the name of the restaurant. Gold flakes and roll intricacy was beautiful. First time having wagyu on sushi and wow...delicious. Must try. Not sure why but their shrimp tempura tasted elevated and not just any shrimp tempura you get. Spider roll may have been my favorite out of the three but honestly it's too hard to decide. I love that there was adequate crispy snow crab and made each bite delicious. Asparagus is a little bland but that works well because the crab is salty making a great bite. Random but so glad the bathroom had tampon and edges supplies! Super cute inside too with great mirrors! Definitely want to come back for more rolls! read more

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Loved Sora, definitely a must when in CLE. The bartender was amazing, went with a friend and we wanted mock-tails and he definitely delivered. The sushi was super fresh, had the toro nigiri and salmon sashimi. The venue itself is beautiful, very Instagramable. read more

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The decor in this place is 10/10. Such a great vibe! We got the pork belly bao and it was so amazing. Pork was crispy on the outside and juicy inside. I had the drunken ramen which came out fantastic. We loved the anime themed cocktails. We tried the Grand Line and it was a delicious blend of flavors. read more

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Pop-up sushi ghost kitchen specializing in Instagram-able bento boxes. Tasty? Sure. But worth the price and effort to pickup? Debatable. Ordering is easy online via Toast or other food delivery apps like GrubHub, and you get to schedule a pick-up time for your order. Sora is located right next to the Aloft hotel and there's only a valet lane for the hotel - so you'll have to hover along the curb until they bring your order out. Prices are a little above average with a limited menu currently being offered. Their signature dish is the Crispy Rice, available with Spicy Tuna or Truffle Avocado. The $45 bento box is the best bang for your buck since you'll get a sampling of the otherwise $16 Crispy Rice and an assortment of other rolls, nigiri, and edamame. The custom cardboard box explains what each item is and comes with chopsticks as well. Sora recommends consuming your sushi within an hour or refrigerating ASAP. The fish was good quality - but freshness was definitely struggling by the time I got home to eat it. Crispy Rice was definitely the star of the box, super crispy and chewy like mochi, but probably would have been even better right out of the kitchen. The box is just enough food for two people since all the rice in the Crispy Rice and edamame are quite filling, or one person with a large capacity for sushi. Personally, not a fan of this concept as I felt like I overpaid for what should have been a nice higher end sushi experience, but ended up as a lukewarm belly-stuffing. However, a cute option for people looking to satisfy their sushi cravings on the go. read more

Excellent quality sushi/sashimi. I have eaten here several times. This is top tier sushi for the 216. I have tried maki, Nigiri, and sashimi. All of the fish has been really nice. SORA can hang with east coast west coast sushi. read more

Sora - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

~ gluten-free review ~ It was my first time trying sushi in Cleveland and let me tell you Sora does not disappoint. I had come with a group of people around 5 pm on a Friday and in addition to the space being beautiful, the staff was attentive and helpful understanding the menu. I ordered their new Sora Box based on the to go sushi box and it was amazing. The tuna crispy rice was absolutely perfect with a good crunch and the jalapeño on top added a good balance. The sushi rolls were good and sashimi was fresh. Edamame is my favorite and it was nice that it's included in the box. Absolutely loved and will be back! read more

Sora - Sora Box - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

The menu is Huge ! Everything from sushi to poke bowls, there were 4 of us ordered all we could possibly eat ! Everyone was very Happy!

Sora never misses. The food is always fresh and beautifully plated. The vibe is unmatched--cozy, modern, and elevated without trying too hard. Service was on point, and the staff made us feel welcomed. Highly recommend the Temari sushi box! read more

Great food! Pretty space! Yummy drinks. Perfect date night spot or girls night out! Nice patio! By all of the happenings in the flats. read more

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Service and food was 10/10. Sushi was FRESH. I loved our rolls! The crispy rice was recommended to us as one of the most popular appetizers and it did not disappoint!! Very instagramable restaurant. Suggest making reservations beforehand it's always busy. read more

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Sora has gained a well-deserved reputation for its ambiance. With its colorful palette, fake flower wall and moody lighting, you've surely seen it popped up on your social media accompanied by people holding glamorous drinks. The sushi is expensive here and you should know that going in. This isn't a cheap date night but remember, you're paying for quality. You get what you pay for! Place your reservation ahead of time because reservations are a must. The few times I've been here, I always see some poor shmuck get turned around at prime time because they thought they could just walk in. They have valet parking outside, or like the rest of this Flats neighborhood, there's metered street parking nearby though a short walk. Our favorite roll is the Mizumi speciality roll with salmon, avocado, torched salmon, mayo, and gold flakes. It's as delicious as it looks and the extravagant gold flakes only add to its photogenic quality. I'm glad we asked our server for sushi suggestions, because he let us know what he was into at the moment and helped us curate a lovely dinner. While you're here, don't skip the cocktails - they are definitely gaining a local reputation for those, too. We love Sora! read more

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Kara was the best server! So sweet and helped give recommendations - food was fantastic as always will be back :)

Ambiance is beautiful, food is amazing, and the service was wonderful! We couldn't have had a better experience! read more

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Really great sushi and the shrimp golden rice bowl I got was delicious! Great place to go for an evening with friends!

Great ambiance and excellent service. We couldn't decide on what app to order and the sushi h over heard us. He brought out the other app as well for us to try on the house! Definitely recommend the Sora Roll read more

Sora - Bar - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Stopped into Sora last night for dinner before a concert. The decor is beautiful and Instagram friendly. Service was fast and attentive. I enjoyed the spicy crab on the deep fried rice. We had a "sora" roll with wagyu which was awesome. The fried rice was lacking luster and oily. Timing on the food was extremely fast which I really appreciated. I enjoyed our cocktails a lot too. I loved the "lychee revival" but I did follow that with a traditional lychee martini which I ordered off the menu and they killed it. read more

This Friday me and my mother were able to go experience sora, it was worth it, we went around lunch. We were greeted by our server who was very personal and took time with us. We ordered pork buns as a starter. They were struggling with the buns so for the wait they gave them to us for free. Besides the wait they were delectable. As the main course I ordered the Ebisu large roll and my mother got the misu shiitake udon. Mine came shortly after but my mother's took a while. Food was great and the service was amazing. We got a vanilla orange crumble it was worth it. The restaurant as a whole to is buetiful with the Japanese atmosphere and the buetfuil cherry blossom tree and soft music. Bathrooms very clean. I recommend, service great,food great. Only complaint was the wait on one dish. read more

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