Toro Truffle Jalapeño Temaki 10/10- this was incredible! The toro was so fresh and tasted phenomenal with the truffle. The jalapeño also complemented this perfectly as it added a kick to the rich flavor of the truffle and buttery flavor of the toro. Kumamoto Red Snapper Temaki 9.73/10- this was honestly an unexpected favorite for me! I like red snapper but am never super drawn to ordering it since it's not my favorite type of fish, but the server and the table next to me recommended it and apparently it's one of their most popular. So glad I tried it because it was amazing. Spicy Salmon Jalapeño Temaki 9.68/10- this was so good! The salmon was fresh and the spicy element paired really well with the jalapeño. Such a great combination of flavors and textures. Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice 7.71/10- the tuna wasn't that spicy and I personally prefer when crispy rice isn't fried. This is still good but I personally would pass on this again and just get the temaki since that's what they specialize in. This has been one of my favorite restaurants in rotation over the summer! The fish is super fresh and also comes pre-seasoned, so it doesn't need ponzu or soy sauce. Customer service was excellent. You assemble the hand rolls yourself in order to keep the seaweed fresh. I love how they give it to you in a box and they also provide an instruction sheet that's super easy to follow. They also have kizami wasabi which is really cool and more similar to a chopped, pickled wasabi. I really love how it's a small, rooftop vibe. It's definitely a bit on the pricier side but it's on inKind which I love! Instagram: @hungrytamale read more

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Randomly ended up at this restaurant in the corner of the farmers market at the grove. We had a hard time finding it then realized it was upstairs. It was nice since we sat outside and it's kinda like a rooftop bar situation. The service was kind of slow though considering how much we paid for the food. Not a terrible experience but probably wouldn't go back unless I felt like splurging. Would probably give it 4 stars if I wasn't factoring in price The rolls were solid but definitely on the pricier end as expected. I like that the seaweed comes separate so you don't have to worry about the rice making it soggy if you eat too slow. Out of the ones that I tried, I liked the spicy salmon jalapeño the most followed by the tuna poke and the scallops read more

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Here's what's great: -beautiful space -friendly staff -THE FOOD I loved absolutely everything we ordered, plus it's fun to "make" your dinner. It would be tough to note the standouts because honestly everything was outstanding, but a few faves were: spicy tuna crispy rice (duh), cucumber salad (hello, yuzu), Seared Nodoguro temaki and Black Cod Miso temaki. -meal arrived quickly after placing Here's what could be better: -getting seated & ordering felt a bit chaotic We didn't have a reservation, but a server (who we thought might be a hostess) said she'd get us a seat. Then we walked towards to host stand and the host said she's get us a seat at the bar. We sat down and the manager (?) behind the bar offered to get us drinks, so we ordered them. The server came up at that moment and offered us drinks - we said that the manager took the order and told her what they were. We ended up with double drinks (we did not get them both, just that they both were delivered). Then we waited and waited and waited to place our food order. The manager checked on us but said they didn't take orders from the bar and that the server would be with us... but it still took a long time. Once we placed the food order, it came out really fast, so that's back in the positives. Hopefully, the inefficient ordering part is just part of being a newer restaurant and the roles and responsibilities will get smoother and more seamless. We really did have a lovely evening and I will definitely come back. read more

Sora is my new favorite place at The Grove/Farmers Market. It feels exclusive, has great views, excellent service and delicious eats. If some guy brought me here on a date, I'd be happy! Coming from the Savta group that has another restaurant downstairs, you can trust the eats are going to be solid. I absolutely loved the Black cod miso phyllo! Like I will get it every time I'm in. The other standout for me was the salmon truffle! Fresh and just so darn good. Everything is great here but those two items were like jaw droppingly tasty. Service here is top notch and the vibes are just so great. They're on InKind! They also have Happy Hour on weekdays from 3-5pm with drink specials and $2.50 oysters. They also do a $32 lunch special in which you get 3 temakis & appetizer! Everywhere at Farmers Market is expensive, but these 3 tricks will help ya out with the prices. Keep in mind on the pricing as well, these are high quality ingredients with many being flown in from Japan!!! This ish is legit. It really is a beautiful restaurant option when in the area! Especially at night, it just feels like such a hidden gem! No question, I will be back! read more

Love the Brentwood location. Fresh fish from Japan. Seaweed comes on the side to stay fresh. I've been eating sushi wrong in roll go prior to fining here. Outstanding experience. Highly recommend!' read more

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Service is great but as a disabled person its not accessible to ppl in wheelchairs like myself read more

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Amazing experience! Love the vibe overall. Super quaint, modern and elegant, yet relaxed. Our waiter spent so much time talking us through the menu and offering recommendations. The hand rolls were fantastic! It's also a different experience because you assemble the hand rolls yourself if you are seated outside to keep the seaweed fresh. They offer a whole instruction sheet which is nice (haha) but it's really not that hard. Highlights were the red snapper, truffle salmon, albacore and scallop. Also got to try the Kumamoto red snapper sashimi and it was so fresh and melted in your mouth. Everything was delicious truly! They have a vegan hand roll menu which is cool. They also have wine and cocktail menu that looked pretty appetizing, but we didn't get drinks this visit. I would definitely recommend checking out Sora. Great spot for date night and wonderful customer service. Definitely wear your sunscreen or bring a hat if you are planning to sit on the rooftop. They have umbrellas for some shade, but it still peeks through! Also, they take the inkind app which I love. read more

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They don't have much as far as gluten free but the sashimi is safe to eat and I'm excited about it! Bf is ordering temaki aka hand rolls. We are sitting at the bar upstairs with a view of Fairfax blvd. The music is very lively and so is the ambience inside!! The fish is premium and they have kimnedai hand rolls and sashimi. Satva is their sister restaurant downstairs. My hand roll was EXCELLENT and I love the truffle oil mixed in. read more

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I ordered Sora off of Uber Eats and they were doing a buy one get one for their spicy salmon hand roll and their spicy tuna crispy rice, so I gave those two items a try. There's nothing super special about the salmon, the fish is OK, I do wish that it was a bit spicier, and that they didn't use the suite, Unagi sauce, and something else. I do like their crispy rice, again. The tuna was not that spicy, however, the flavors were pretty good. It also traveled fairly well, it was still pretty crispy by the time it got delivered to me. They also didn't provide any wasabi or ginger, which I thought was kind of weird. read more

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3.5/5 ... it's delicious and beautiful aesthetic with the rooftop patio but honestly imo... it's nothing out of this world ahhh dunno if i'd come back but i'm glad to have had a great experience here and enjoy the food and drinks, just not up to par with my tastes read more

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I went for dinner here with the understanding that we could order off this menu and the one fountains at their sister restaurant Savta. When we arrived they made it clear that we could do that but we had to order the majority from Sora. Sora does tiny 2 bite sushi at a high cost. Their chef is adamant about no ingredient adjustments which is unfortunate because he uses a lot of eel sauce and won't allow you to order without it. The presentation is fancy but don't come here hungry unless you're willing to put down a lot of $ for a meal. I would say there are SO many better places to check out in the area. The food we tried, while small was ok, but it did not blow us away. read more

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Sora provides an elegant rooftop temaki experience that blends quality fish with stunning views. Our party ordered the popular, recommended rolls like the Kumamoto red snapper, scallop, spicy bluefin tuna, and toro truffle jalapeno which tasted fresh and exciting. I enjoyed the crisp nori alongside the fresh wasabi to pair with the rolls. The spicy bluefin tuna and scallop rolls stood out most as they were a combination of slightly sweet, savory, and having a clean texture. The service was great, but the wait was 40 minutes within an empty restaurant. read more

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Angel was a fantastic server. He really took care of us. He was very friendly and made the experience even more enhanced for me and my partner. Everything we got was recommended by Angel and we would wholeheartedly rated a 10 out of 10!! We'll be back, most definitely! The fish was super fresh and just melted in our mouth. This is a must try hand place in Los Angeles. read more

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I love a low key ambiance and solid hand rolls. Sora is a great addition to the Farmers Market! It's located on a rooftop and you enter through Savta, making it feel like a hidden spot. Their handrolls are pricier for the size you get, but the fish was definitely fresh. I'd recommend ordering 3 for a snack or 5 for a light meal. I enjoyed the salmon truffle and the trio the most. Kumamoto red snapper was too salty for me but it seems to be a favorite. Overall it's a nice restaurant away from the hustle and bustle at the Grove! read more

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Mostly impressed with my temaki except the scallop one. Hokkaido uni and ikura were my most favorite for fresh, flavorful, and creamy without fishy smell. Spicy lobster and Kumamoto yellowtail were tasty too. My least favorite was scallop because with this price, I didn't expect scallops would be cut into pieces. Service and atmosphere were nice. read more

Sora - Yellowtail, scallops, Hokkaido ikura, Hokkaido uni, spicy lobster - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Located at the corner of 3rd and Fairfax there is a rooftop sushi bar that overlooks the intersection while giving an immaculate view of the Los Angeles skyline. I had the Spicy bluefin tuna jalapeño and spicy salmon jalapeño. Absolutely delicious. Wonderful service. Beautiful yet simple presentation. Robust flavor.10 outta 10. Excellent service. Great place for a solo date or a casual meet up. read more

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The weekday lunch prefix menu is a great deal. You get three appetizers and three handrolls for $32. The rooftop seating area was mostly empty when we went, so it was great being able to have the space almost to ourselves. The restaurant itself is very clean with a modern Japandi feel. (For dinner, I would recommend making a reservation as it gets very busy). I had the freshwater eel, scallops, and coconut shrimp. The scallop handroll was my favorite, but I was pleasantly surprised by the coconut shrimp. Parking - It's at the Original Farmers Market, so parking is free for 90 minutes with validation. read more

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i visited Sora months ago and I thought I made a review but it disappeared. Last visit the drinks were amazing but the food was lackluster and hard to enjoy given the plastic we needed to take off of each roll. Now they have revamped the serving style. Rolls come deconstructed with seaweed on the side. I prefer this to the plastic but at this price point creating my own roll feels wrong. I ordered 5 rolls, 1 was great, 1 salty, 1 super sweet, and 2 mediocre. Always great service and ambiance. Cute date spot. As in drinks and a few rolls for an appetizer prior to going to your actual dinner reservation. Tip: If you're not already at the Grove/Farmers market skip entirely but it's cute option if you're already paying for parking. read more

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SOOO GOOD. Randomly came here during lunch and it didn't disappoint. Located above the restaurant Satva and it is front facing the parking lot of the Farmer's Market. Cute but small spot. I enjoyed being able to see the Farmer's Market clock tower from where we were sitting. Ok the hand rolls are amazing. You build it yourself. They present you with the inside of the handrolls that come on these lollipop sticks, then you place them in the crispy seaweed, take the stick out, and enjoy. My favorite ones were the TRIO (uni, caviar, toro) and the KIMEDAI with yuzu kosho. I think what really impressed me was their side of wasabi which was Kizami wasabi. It's marinated and chopped, almost pickled like wasabi, rather than the typical wasabi you get that's made from powder. Service was kind and prompt. Shoutout to Mari! One star off because I thought the edamame portion was small and I personally don't prefer when the rice on the Crispy Rice is fried. But that's just my personal preference!! The food is amazing. Worth the visit! read more

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Located at The Grove in the Farmers Market area, Sora is a hidden gem tucked away on the rooftop. It's a cute, slightly divey temaki sushi bar with a great vibe definitely a cool spot to impress a date. The sushi was fresh and flavorful, and the handrolls had that perfect crisp seaweed wrap. Everything tasted great, but the portions were on the smaller side and a bit pricey (they've got to pay that Grove rent somehow). We came in the evening and had a beautiful view while sharing a bunch of handrolls. Our server was super nice and attentive. I left a little hungry, though, so come here if you're not too hungry and just trying to impress. read more

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Tried out Sora sushi over the weekend! It was a great experience! Our server was awesome, he gave such great recommendations. He was a huge part of our great experience. We tried his recommendation of the toro sushi and caviar appetizer ! We wanted something to eat it with, so he was able to order us a bread basket from downstairs(highly recommend). My favorite hand roll was definitely the red snapper. Definitely underestimated this roll. So savory and fresh. Unlike any other sushi ive ever had before! Such a great recommendation from our server. I was shocked at how much i liked this roll. All the rolls were delicious. Sauced by the chef with specific sauces/garnishes. So no soy/ginger needed! This spot is definitely worth a try! Great lunch spot overlooking the city! read more

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A little hard to find even though it's located in the market at the Grove. The upstairs rooftop setting required several stops to ask for directions. The location info is not terribly clear. Once we got there, we realized that almost everything on the menu is a single piece of sushi. If you do the math, it adds up to quite an expensive meal, especially if you have a couple of drinks. It was good though and the fish was very fresh. I found the presentation a bit gimmicky. We don't think we would go back, but it was crowded and the service was very nice. read more

I took my partner here to celebrate pre-Valentine's Day and our experience here was absolutely incredible! Food: 10/10! My partner and I started with 3 temakis each, but actually went for a second round as it was so delicious. The highlights for me were the Toro truffle & Red snapper! The lychee martini was also amazing. The cucumber salad must be slept on, it was different compared to the cucumber salads I've had before and I loved the yuzu taste to it! Service: 10/10! My partner and I were running a bit late because we couldn't find parking and a nice lady called us to confirm our spot as we reserved the rooftop view. I told her our situation and she said she was saving our spot. Once we arrived, we met with her and she showed us to our table. As we got to the table, we were greeted by our server Angel. Angel is the definition of an amazing server! My partner and I asked him for recommendations and he was very attentive to us even when he had multiple tables to take care of. The other servers were also very kind and checking in on us to make sure my partner and I were alright and were on top of taking care of dirty dishes. At the end of the day, my partner and I confirmed that the service here was the best we've had in a very long time dining out. The experience was just absolutely incredible and I really needed to highlight this. Ambiance: 9/10. We booked the rooftop view and the rooftop was nice as there were also heaters so that we wouldn't get too cold, but the rooftop experience only really showed views of the Writers Guild of America building and a Trader Joe's. Don't get me wrong though, it was still a nice experience! Overall, my partner and I are definitely coming back here because everything was absolutely amazing as well as the service! We can't wait to be back and try out their sister restaurants! read more

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A delicious, simple and unique take on sushi! Located on the outskirts of the Grove's Farmers Market, there is 1.5 hours of free parking with validation. At first we were a little confused by the location as you have to enter thru another restaurant Savta to go upstairs to get to Sora. We didn't realize they were operated by the same person/company. We went on a Friday afternoon and it wasn't crowded. We were able to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air. They also have some seating inside. Our server was really nice and friendly and the food came out fairly quickly. We are not a huge fan of raw fish so we ordered the eggplant, potato croquet , tofu, Cali and smoked salmon hand rolls. All of the rolls we had were delicious! The flavors were on point and everything tasted so fresh. Loved that they have vegetarian options. We will have to come back with our sushi loving family members. read more

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Last Wednesday I went to dinner with my little sister, and it was a huge disappointment. We ordered crispy rice, miso soup, cucumber salad, and two hand rolls. One of them was a Spicy Cali hand roll, but as soon as it arrived, it smelled like spoiled fish. I took a small bite, immediately spit it out because it tasted sour and rotten, and told our server, Lissa. I then spoke with the manager, Alejandro. He told me that the hand roll would not be included on the bill. However, we were never given the check to review at the table, and I later realized they charged us for it anyway. What concerns me the most is not the charge, but that they were serving spoiled raw fish. Serving raw fish that has gone bad is a serious food safety risk and could make someone very sick. A restaurant serving raw seafood should have strict quality control. On top of that, the prices are high for the quality of food they are serving, and the food took a long time to come out. I definitely do not recommend this restaurant. It was a very disappointing experience, and I hope they take food safety more seriously to prevent this from happening to other customers. read more

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Had such a great first experience at Sora, and a huge part of that was our server, Angel. From the moment we sat down, he made the experience genuinely fun, warm, attentive, and incredibly kind without ever feeling overbearing. Angel was professional, knowledgeable, and had a way of making first timers feel instantly comfortable. He answered questions, offered great suggestions, and kept the vibe relaxed and welcoming the entire time. Service like that really elevates a meal. Between the atmosphere and the exceptional service, Sora made a fantastic first impression. If you go, ask for Angel, he's the real deal. I'll absolutely be back. read more

Sora - Spicy tuna crispy rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Good fish but expensive for the portion. We left having waaaay overspent and not fully satisfied.

LOVE! You won't find a place like this in La! I love the location, I love that it's a rooftop, it's so nice sitting outside with such a great vibe and energy. Service was wonderful, so nice, friendly, and accommodating. It's not the easiest place to bring a dog because of space, but they were very pet friendly. Now for the food, we tried probably half time items on the menu and there was not a single thing we didn't like. Our server recommended the red snapper items and she was spot on, they were superb! I'm definitely adding this place to my rotation and I can't wait to introduce friends to this place. read more

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REALLY great sushi. Loved the vibes and the hand rolls were so good. My favorite was the toro truffle jalapeño. The only downside is that to keep the sushi fresh they wrap it in a plastic. Which was good bc the seaweed was fresh and crispy, but downside was that it took time and effort for each handroll. And it just was inconvenient and got everywhere. They only do this if you sit outside but the vibes were too good to not sit outside. Service was absolutely amazing and our waiter was SO nice. Will come back! read more

Sora - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's a cute rooftop handroll bar nestled in the outer corner of the farmers market at The Grove. It's nice that they validate parking if you park at the lot (not the garage parking). We came for a late lunch on Saturday and luckily it wasn't busy so they were able to accommodate our larger party with no wait. Service was friendly and vibes were good. Our server gave us a tutorial on how to form the handroll since the seaweed comes separately for freshness. The fish was fresh and everything comes pre seasoned so there's no sauces to add. The rice was different than your typical sushi rice but it was complementary to the fish! My favorite was the Toro Truffle Jalapeño temaki but the Kumamoto Red Snapper was a close second. The temaki was smaller than I expected (size is roughly a loaded nigiri). The crispy rice tuna was good but one of the pieces was a little more toasted than the others. We ordered those to share amongst the table so the uneven doneness was noticeable. I would probably come again for the toro temaki or to try the trio, but I think for the price, there are better options available that would be more filling or have more standout flavors. read more

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To-go order review: Sora and Savta---- same owner, so this is located above Savta. Can easily be missed, but check in is at the same stand as Savta. Since we didn't have a reservation and they couldn't seat our party of 6, we ordered to-go. We got 10 hand rolls. My fave was the toro truffle and uni. I'd love to dine in next time. Fish was fresh and I loved the flavor combos. Docking a star because I think the hostess could have been nicer.. read more

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We were at the Grove and decided to look for a quick bite to eat. We were looking for something light and wanted to try Sora inside the farmer's market. It's on the second floor so it was kind of hard to find. They have both outdoor and outdoor seating at a bar or a table. Our service was nice and friendly and checked us on often. We ordered two appetizers and two temakis. All the food was really yummy and great fish quality. Minus points for how hard to it was to find the restaurant and the price was pretty expensive, but we understood because the quality was excellent. We would consider coming back for a a special occasion. read more

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Truly a great hidden gem of the original farmer's market! I've been wanting to come here since I've seen videos of the spot online. I'm a huge sushi fan and a sucker for hand rolls so it was only right to come to this rooftop hand roll experience. We went on an empty day so it was nice to see the restaurant for itself without many customers. We sat at the bar and it's always fun to watch the chefs at work. The restaurant is very pretty and has a sleek and modern look to it. I really like the relaxing vibes it gives off. The service was great! There was always someone in close distance incase we needed anything or any refills on our drinks. We placed our orders in for a variety of the hand rolls and the great part about sitting at the bar, is that it's delivered right to you from the chef. Every single one just melted in my mouth. Like literally. My favorite was definitely the seared toro and the wagyu! Our drinks were also super delicious and were a great kick to have to the hand rolls. I definitely want to come back during my next visit to the farmers market. read more

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Sora is located on the second floor, above Savta, in the farmers market area of The Grove. It's on the exterior corner, facing 3rd and Fairfax. The handroll bar area is small and intimate, which I like. There's also outdoor patio seating, but I enjoy getting the handrolls directly from the chefs behind the bar. We were seated immediately and our server, Angel, was super attentive and had such great energy! My friend and I ordered everything to share: We started with the yellowtail sashimi jalapeño ponzu appetizer, which is a crudo type of situation. I loved yellowtail's slightly sweet and buttery flavor, paired with the citrus in the ponzu and textural variety of the jalapeño. A very tasty dish. 9/10. The first handroll was the shizuoka salmon truffle signature temaki. You could really taste the truffle. 8/10. The seared toro signature temaki was good too. It was served with soy sauce, yuzu paste, and garlic chips. The yuzu flavor cut through the fattiness of the toro very nicely. 8.5/10. We also got the black cod miso signature temaki (came with eel sauce and phyllo). Love a miso and black cod dish. It was warm, buttery, and flavorful. So good! 9/10. We tried the toro truffle jalapeño signature temaki as well, which comes with cucumber, cilantro, truffle oil, and wasabi. This one was really good. The toro and truffle oil were fatty and rich, and the cucumber and cilantro added freshness and brightened up the overall. 9/10. The scallops signature temaki (with ponzu, masago, toasted panko, eel). Super fresh. The masago and toasted panko added some nice texture and the ponzu added a light zest. 8/10. I've been checking out a lot of handroll spots throughout Los Angeles, and I like to compare everything to Kazunori as a baseline (warm rice, fresh fish, simple and classic handrolls). But I do enjoy more adventurous pairings and flavors. Sora has the classic temakis like salmon, tuna, and yellowtail, but they're generally spruced up a bit with a bit of an extra something (jalapeño, crispy shallots, eel sauce, crispy onion, etc.), which I like. They also have more interesting items like The Trio (Santa Barbara uni, toro, and caviar) that I would love to try next time. They don't do set menus like a lot of other handroll places, but a la carte gives more freedom for options. Overall, a great experience. Delicious handrolls and friendly staff - a great time :) read more

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Amazing experience with an outstanding meal... Obviously heard about this place from social media. which didn't even know that there was a restaurant here let alone a new sushi place. We came for a late lunch which also happened to be happy hour. It's located at the farmers market just above the Starbucks. There's another restaurant downstairs which also shares the same bar and restroom. I believe they have a different menu. Once upstairs, we sat on the patio that overlooks out to the street. They also have outside bar seating, inside dining seating and there's also the actual bar counter. It was nice out so we opted for the patio. Menu is pretty much plain and to the point. They have a few starters and the rest is temaki. Also as it was happy hour, cocktail was 11.00 and oyster was 2.50 a piece. Started off with the crispy rice and spicy tuna. A popular item as told. The yellow tail sashimi and a cucumber salad. And half dozen of oyster. Everything was excellent, sashimi was perfectly seasoned with the sauce. Crispy rice, perfect crunch on the outside and soft rice on the inside. Oyster was excellent with the mignonette sauce. Starters alone were excellent and that was just the beginning. Also cocktail, the espresso martini was a hit as well As Paloma and a glass of prosecco. Second round, with the lychees martini, another excellent choice. Mains, a selections of temaki. Everything that was had was all excellent. Presentation was great. Simply place on the wooden tray with plastic wrap. They even have instructions on how to remove the wrapper. Top contender, spicy lobster, albacore, red snapper, blue fin tuna, black cod, and toro truffles to name a few. Basically everything we ordered. Just enough fish with rice on the seaweed. One or two bites and that is it. But worth every single bite. It's an easy eat which they recommend 3 to 5 piece per person. A second round of temaki was needed. Everything is a la carte but they did have a trio on the menu. Food was excellent and the fish was very fresh. Service was great. Friendly staff which makes its memorable. Drinks of course were excellent and with happy hour price, score. This place did live up to the hype from social media. Will definitely for sure be back. Also, they validate for the farmers market. read more

This is a rooftop temaki hand roll spot near the farmers market at The Grove. It's tucked away in a corner spot on top of Savte, the pizza shop. Can be harder to find as at eye level you see the pizza first. It looks like you can order pizza from downstairs and they will bring it up, and vice versa they can send hand rolls downstairs as well. I didn't find that out until the end of the meal but wanted to try their hand rolls. I would say that the rolls are extremely fresh and good, but definitely not as filling to me, and the price point might be a bit higher than a hand roll spot that serves a fixed set. They had some cool and unique flavors like a sea bass, snapper, and another hand roll with olive oil. The hand rolls are served in a plastic to preserve the seaweed which keeps it from getting soggy. I usually eat my hand rolls one at a time so the plastic wouldn't be necessary based on other restaurants I frequent so this seemed a bit excessive to me. The service was fair and we were well attended for with our party of 5. This is a great place overall to hang out and go shopping (The Grove), and a place I would consider going back to for a very special occasion since this is a more pricey food option. read more

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It was hard to find this spot for us, but the place is located on the 2nd floor on top Savta at the Farmer's Market (next to Starbucks). You enter by going up the stairs through Savta. You get validation afterwards, but heads up that this validation won't work for the Grove structure parking! We weren't sure how their system worked so we sat ourselves since we did not see any waiters attend to us while we were waiting downstairs (even though we saw one just staring and smiling at us). We were told we needed reservations, but they let us sit anyway since it was almost empty. Most of the 2 seater round tables were tiny, and it felt overwhelming as soon as I sat since there were too many unnecessary things on the table (as you can see from the picture). Please change this :( Our server was really nice and welcoming, and gave us a heads up that the most people get 3-5 temaki and each is around 2 bites. The food was light, delicious, and refreshing- I had 5 temakis: shizouka salmon, everything smoked salmon, tuna, tuna poke, kumamoto yellowtail jalapeno while friend got everything smoked salmon and scallops. The only thing about the temakis is the plastic wrap- while I understand that the purpose may be to keep the seaweed fresh and crispy, it was unnecessary and bothersome. Customers are already ready to eat the tiny temakis so having to unwrap it with the likeliness of the whole thing falling apart is inconvenient. I really wish they would change this. Other than that, my friend really liked this place and mentioned she would come back again! read more

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Nice little rooftop spot not a ton of ambience! A pretty pleasant staff. The chef makes absolutely no substitutions so if you have allergies, this is not the place to go. If you have dislikes, the chef prefers you to taste things as he has prepared them perfect for your pallet so again if you don't like eel sauce or wasabi, and the roll comes with that on it, they will not remove it. The cinnamon salad is the blandest in the city not a fan. The spicy tuna crispy rice was one of the best! Overall, you'll have to try it to make your own decision. The others at my table have been there three times in a month and swear by it I just felt it was average at best read more

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This is a good place to get your temaki fix. The restaurant is in second floor with rooftop and indoor bar vibes. It's very inviting and perfect hangout place with friends. Service is great, from checking in at lower floor to escorting you to your table. They explain everything to us. Your temaki will be made one by one and if you are seated by the bar, they will give you a stand where they will put your order. It's all made fresh and refreshingly delicious! I've ordered the Trio, which is fusion of toro, Hokkaido uni and caviar, it was melt in your mouth experience! Next one that I like is the Toro Truffle Jalapeño, you can taste the truffle and the tuna is so good! Note that this could get expensive. read more

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It's more like 4.75 stars. This place is great! Located on the south west side of the Grove and upstairs to another restaurant that starts with an S next to Dupar's, this place has a resort-y type aesthetic and feel with indoor and outdoor seating. We sat at the cocktail bar and most of the staff told us their favorites before ordering. We had tons of their Temaki rolls including the toro truffle jalapeño, coconut shrimp, baked crab, spicy bluefin and so much more! Plus we also had apps of spicy tuna on crispy rice and the newly added yellowtail jalapeño. Taking off the tiniest .25 star only because the plastic wrap they put on each roll when served not at their bar seems excessive and it seemed like one of the servers kept forgetting to put in our orders so we had to wait a little longer for a few rounds than we would have liked but that's only because each dish was so tasty good! We also learned that you can order from the restaurant's menu downstairs so next time we go we will probably add some yummy fries to our order. Can't wait! read more

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