Sora is such a chic monochromatic kind of place. The sushi is super fresh. I like that the hand rolls come out almost at once unlike kazunori where I'm starving to death watching every one at the bar get one piece every 15 mins. Our server was Christal. She was so patient and friendly. She explained the whole menu and told us what's the most popular rolls to get. We ordered , crispy rice tuna , albacore with crispy onions & cucumber salad to start. For the rolls we got a few of the wagyu ( my favorite) , lobster , miso cod. The wasabi here is like a salsa consistency with a good kick. I can eat 3 bowls of it. I wish I had more pics but we were too hungry. I would definitely come back here again. Parking is $12 at dinner time ( lot is behind the building ) read more

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My husband and I went to Sora the other night for dinner and we had a great time. We ordered the following: Apps: - crispy rice spicy tuna: sooo good. The rice was perfectly crispy and the tuna was delicious. One of our fav dishes! - Toro tartar and caviar: our #1 choice! Definitely on the pricier side but so worth it. Great flavor and a good size, too. My temaki order: - tuna poke: this one was good, but I didn't find it SUPER exciting. The shallots seemed almost a little bit burnt, but the sauce was yummy - albacore crispy onions: the flavor was refreshing and good? And I did like the crispy onions - red snapper: probably my favorite of the temaki and different than my usual order. I realize I don't love micro greens so I could have done without those, but I enjoyed this one a lot! - seared kinmedai: the most "meaty" of the four. Good flavor and a very good piece of fish! I wanted to try something a bit different and this fit the bill. Overall, I like raw fish better than seared when it comes to sushi though, so I probably would get something different next time. Overall, we really enjoyed sora, but we'd probably only come back for the lunch deal. The ambience is cool and we like the beige, vibey mood. But tbh, it's kind of annoying working so hard for your food moving the food off the stick into the seaweed is easy but the fish and rice end up falling out really easily because it's hard to push the filling down enough (I hope that makes sense!). I also thought that the prices were high for some of the elements of the meal - I would have anticipated nicer chopsticks, and I thought the squeeze bottles for the soy sauce and ponzu were an odd choice. It feels like the restaurant is trying to be high end but missed the mark with some elements. We also waited for what felt like a very long time to be waited on, but this could also be kinks getting worked out because it's still a new location. Anyway, we still plan to go back for lunch, which seems like it would be a good deal. And it was a really fun night and the food was good! read more

Food Poisoning. Avoid this location. Poor quality ingredients, poor customer service. Cheap interior design and filthy restrooms. read more

Came here for their weekday $32 lunch menu. I tried coming here on a Wednesday night and it was so packed that they weren't taking anymore walkins at 7pm, so made a res on a Friday lunch just in case. Their lunch menu actually came with a lot of food: edamame, crispy rice, sashimi, and 3 hand rolls. The hand rolls included don't have raw fish, but they let you substitute, and some have an upcharge. I love the aesthetic of this place, and like how there is all diff kind of seating: bar, table, outside. The food was good quality and I like how they give the hand rolls one at a time, but I don't think they do that at the table. I would come back for the lunch special, but not that often for dinner because it's pricey! read more

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Sora is beautifully designed with a clean, minimalist interior. We were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away even though there was a line and we didn't have reservations. I ordered the toro truffle jalapeño, red snapper with yuzu and truffle, and the yellowtail jalapeño. Surprisingly, the red snapper was my favorite, but at nearly $10 per piece, I didn't feel it justified the price. We also ordered the spicy garlic edamame. The flavor was good, but the edamame was severely overcooked and mushy, which was disappointing. For drinks, I ordered the passion fruit margarita and asked if they could substitute the tequila with mezcal. They said yes, but when the bill arrived, I noticed they had added an $8 surcharge for the mezcal on top of an already $18 cocktail. I was disappointed that no one mentioned there would be an additional charge beforehand. My girlfriend ordered the Whiskey Business, but it tasted more like a poorly made Manhattan than the cocktail we expected. Overall, I left underwhelmed, especially considering the prices. While the restaurant has a nice atmosphere and a few standout bites, the food, drinks, and lack of transparency about the upcharge didn't make the experience feel worthwhile. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. read more

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This was a fun time. Place was popping off and everyone was having a grand time. Food was great! We ordered a bunch of rolls and they were all ranging from good to great. Also got some standard items like spicy tuna on crunchy rice and some sashimi. Standout choices are rolls. You can the standard fare anywhere. 5/5 for food 3.5/5 for prices/value, 5/5 for vibe and decor. 4/5 overall. read more

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I grew up when sushi arrived in Los Angeles. I ate nigiri, usually two pieces of fish on rice with a dash of wasabi. That entree still exists today. However, Sora reinvents sushi rolls with the concept of roll your own. What? At first, we were scared, but we got the hang of it. We started with the cucumber salad and a sashimi dish. The fish tasted incredibly fresh and melted in our mouths. I ordered 3 fish rolls along with the eggplant. Again, each one melted in my mouth. My most memorable roll ended up being the crispy shrimp. Eel sauce seemed to be an ingredient in many of the choices. I avoided those. Our waitress did a fine job as did the waiter for the table next to us. We were thrilled to be sitting outside because inside was disco loud. Sora works well as a place to dine and finally learn how to roll your own sushi. read more

Sora - My four sushi rolls ready for me to wrap and eat. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great ambiance, service, and food. My fave was the spicy lobster and spicy california. Spicy tuna crispy rice was the perfect about of crispy! Love that Brentwood has good restaurants now. Would def come back with friends. My husband accidentally made a reservation at the wrong location and they were luckily so sweet and was still able to seat us! The hostess was so nice! read more

Sora - Spicy tuna, spicy lobster, red snapper, bluefin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

With the success of their West Hollywood location at the Farmers Market they've made their over to Brentwood and I got to try the Tamaki experience for myself. The exterior alone is so inviting and would be a sexy date night spot. The food was delicious and although I've had hand rolls before, I've never truly had a Tamaki experience. The drinks were amazing and delicious coffee. Overall, it was amazing. The service was 10 out of 10 from all of the staff especially Angel and Janice were absolutely great. I'll definitely be back in the near future. read more

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Came here around 5 p.m. on a Saturday before the dinner rush, and it was the perfect time to go. They have a beautiful dog-friendly patio, which was a huge plus, and the service was exceptional from start to finish, easily 10/10. The food was a bit of a mixed bag. We started with the spicy edamame, which definitely had some heat, but I thought it could have used a little more salt. The spicy tuna over crispy rice was just okay. The tuna itself was fresh and the crispy rice had a great texture, but the sauce was much sweeter than I expected and overpowered the dish. We also tried the albacore, Wagyu, eggplant, snapper, black cod, and jalapeño tuna. The black cod, snapper and jalapeño tuna were absolutely outstanding, those were the stars of the meal and I'd order both again in a heartbeat. A few of the other dishes could use some refinement. The eggplant was a little too mushy, the albacore wasn't cut quite right and lacked flavor, and the Wagyu slices were thicker than we would have preferred, which made the texture a bit chewy. Overall, 4 out of 5. The service and atmosphere were fantastic, and while a few dishes missed the mark, the standout items were so good that we'll definitely be back. Next time, we'll just be a little more selective with our order. read more

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Sora brings an elevated, vibe to the temaki/hand roll experience that sets it apart from a Kazu or Yumoni. You walk into a spacious warm space that has a good blend of Mediterranean and Japanese design vibes. You are free to choose your own adventure from a diverse list of temaki along with some apps (as of now, no liquor license but the bar is primed to host). Spicy tuna crispy rice - decent start. The crispy rice was very nicely batter like a superb tator tot; just felt it over powered the tuna a bit. Tuna sashimi - tasty, fresh cuts Red snapper temaki - was fair but not very memorable Seared toro - can't go wrong here. Good cut and flavorful Spicy lobster - good flavor, more sweet than spicy but enjoyable Service was a bit odd at times but they'll work it out over time. Overall a nice addition to Brentwood. read more

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Another trendy, overcrowded spot in Brentwood. The food was very good. However, the order of Tuna Crispy Rice never showed up so we canceled it. Was super loud inside. We sat inside at the bar but had to use outside voices to hear each other. Bartender was super nice. read more

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Food was good , new place in area gave it a try had to wait a bit long since did not have reservation, service was amazing good ambiance trendy vibe. read more

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The absolute best for hand rolls. This place has been open for a few months and I'm super excited to see it thriving. Everything is made fresh to order and they also have a full bar to enjoy sake or have an amazing cocktail. The quality of the fish is amazing whether you're ordering the blue fin tuna, toro jalapeño truffle or something new like the seared Nogoduro. We sat at the sushi bar and had some great recommendations from our server Santiago. I don't think I would've ever tried the seared kinmedai or the seared Nogoduro without his recommendations. The ambiance is trendy and a perfect fit for Brentwood. Perfect stable here and hope for many years of success. Thanks again and looking forward to next time. read more

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Great first experience at Sora. The bar is spacious and has bag hooks. Food was fresh and came out so quickly (even the appetizers that aren't made right in front of you when you sit at the bar). I recommend 4-8 per person. I had 6 and my fiance had 8 - they are hard to share since they are like tacos. Recommend only sharing appetizers and not the rolls. read more

Sora - Miso cod (left) and yellowtail (right) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great experience and great food! I accidentally made a reservation at their other location, but they were able to accommodate us without question. I order spicy tuna crispy rice every chance I See it on a menu and this may be the one yet. Spicy lobster and spicy California were my two favorites. Great for a date night or special occasion. It is on the pricier side so don't think we would be regular but definitely will be back from time to time! read more

Girls night done right at Sora! Bar seating is the way to go, you get to see all the action and don't have to get too messy rolling up your own rolls. First up- WAIT TIME: we called ahead to see if they take walk ins, as it was Saturday night and the next table for 2 wasn't available until 9pm. We walked up around 7:30 and were seated at the bar right away (thank you Angel)! APPETIZERS - we started our tasting journey with an **Off Menu Cocktail** called "The Hulk." It was super refreshing basil / gin based cocktail, the perfect pairing for sushi! Our server Joshua recommended it and we couldn't have been happier. I'm on a mission to find the best Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice and this one was well ranked: soft pillowy rice with a little crispy and nice level of spice! HAND ROLLS Let's get into it! This place is a little on the pricey side so I wanted to check out a variety without going overboard.... SEARED TORO: 4/5 solid but the texture was a little tough rather than fall apart buttery UNI ROLL: 10/10 so good, so much uni, worth it! ALBACORE ROLE: 5/5 was my favorite until the Uni came out. Skip the appetizer and dive right into the hand-roll! So delicious and the crispy onions on top were chefs kiss! SCALLOP: 4/5 had high hopes and it was really tasty! But I think I'm more of a raw scallops girl. If it was more of a raw Hokkaido scallop with some yuzu lemon, it would've been worth the price for me. Still nice flavor and texture but leaned more into the buttery side. DESSERT MOCHI: really yummy, strawberry was my favorite. OVERALL: great date spot! Sit at the sushi bar to watch Chef Benny work is magic. Double down on the cheaper hand rolls but ball out for some Uni and the spicy tuna crispy rice to start your tasting adventure. Big thank you to Angel, Joshua, and Janice for taking such great care of us! We'll be back! read more

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High end sushi place that goes a bit over the top with its elitism. Food: 4.5/5 Incredible, actually. The classic rolls are yummier than the fancy rolls. Our rating for the rolls are as follows... Spicy Salmon Jalapeño-- 5/5 Scallop-- 5/5 Wagyu-- 4/5 Eel-- 4/5 Spicy Crispy Rice Tuna-- 3/5 Red Snapper-- 2/5 Our one quip is the portions are small, ESPECIALLY so for the Spicy Crispy Rice Tuna Appetizer. The pieces are as big as my entire thumb finger. The most popular item is apparently the Red Snapper. We all did not like it: there's a weird overpowering spice, and it is too citrusy. Service: 4/5 Very thoughtful care! Staff were consistently clearing our table and refilling water. Atmosphere: 4/5 This is a beautiful place, and there's a lot of thought put into the atmosphere. It just felt gimmicky. Everything is branded. They give you seaweed in a treasure box. There are servers just standing around like bodyguards and influencers everywhere. We felt a bit awkward eating, like it wasn't a meal but a scripted experience. It's not a big issue, and it doesn't really detract from our tasty meal. We just felt a bit out of place. I would recommend this place for a work dinner, a romantic date night, and food influencer content. Final rating: 4.17/5 (rounding down to 4) read more

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Delicious new hand roll place in Brentwood! I went with a friend and sat at the counter. They have a ton of counter/bar space as well as several tables and outdoor space as well. Service was fast and friendly and our waitress was able to point out some of her favorites from their extensive menu. Some of my favorites were the lobster, coconut shrimp, and spicy tuna crispy rice. I also really liked the passionfruit margarita. read more

This is definitely one of my new favorite sushi spots! All of the food was so delicious, it was impossible to pick a favorite truly. We sat at the Temaki Bar which was fun and the space is beautifully designed. All of the servers were very friendly too. My fiance and I couldn't decide on 3-4 temaki to each get so we decided to order 7 total and share them. They may seem small but we each got 2 bites out of each temaki which was a great way to try so many of them. We started with the spicy tuna crispy rice appetizer, then for the temaki we got: salmon truffle, albacore crispy onion, tuna poke, spicy lobster, ora king salmon, coconut shrimp, and seared ora king salmon, then had mochi ice cream for dessert. The only one I probably wouldn't order again was the ora king salmon but only because it had a strong wasabi taste which I'm just personally not a fan of (my fiance still loved that one). They accidentally sent us a seared toro instead of a seared ora king salmon so we ended up getting to try both. Definitely a little bit on the pricier side compared to something like Kazunori, but it felt like a totally different experience so definitely worth the splurge. Can't wait to come back! read more

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We really enjoyed our experience here. Walked in on a Saturday night, and we were quickly seated. The prices are high, but the flavors are unique, and it's definitely a place worth checking out! Great ambiance for a date night or a dinner with friends. read more

Why post an ad saying you're a new restaurant looking to hire 80 employees. You tell potential employees to walk in between 11 and 5 with their resume in hand and that they will get an immediate interview. So when someone actually shows up within that timeframe, follows your instructions, and is ready to interview, you tell them you're not available to interview and to just leave the CV. Could that not have been stated in the ad? You know ? So people don't spend money printing a CV, getting ready, putting on makeup, ironing their clothes, practicing interview questions, spending their last bit of money on gas to drive to your location, or getting a babysitter for their child, only to follow ALL of your instructions and get turned away. I don't think that's a good look for any business, let alone a new one. Also, only ONE employee smiled. Just one. Everyone else had a smug look or a literal mean mug. The Bartender, literally looked disgusted by me and looked furious I even walked in. The Hostess looked gleefully happy that I was not offered an interview. She was smirking. I see there are other reviews mentioning racism. It's sad that in Big 2026 We still have to deal with this ignorance. So, are you having a hiring event or not? Or is it only for certain races? You could have said that in the ad as well. So, "the others" don't waste time and money even trying. Don't waste people's time, companies. People are making real sacrifices to show up for these opportunities. If you are not actually going to interview people during the hours you advertised, then SAY THAT. It goes both ways. read more

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10/10 recommend this place - I walked in and loved everything about it. Incredible ambiance, great service and delicious handrolls. Cant wait to go back. read more

Angel was true to his name by getting us in for my birthday. We had an incredible experience here and the food was so so delicious! Thank you to our waitress Janice for the best recommendations. I can't wait to come back!! read more

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cute place n yummy hand rolls but there were a lot of flies and they did not care love the scallop and cali read more

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I have NEVER had temaki like this before!! Repeat after me... "Open-Style Sushi Handrolls will change my Life" ... now go to Sora and the experience this reality for yourself. Literally unbelievable!! I highly recommend the RedSnapper, Yuzu, Cilantro & Truffle Salt Open-Style Handroll. But don't take my word for it, go change your life!! read more

My friends and I left Sora incredibly disappointed. The biggest issue wasn't the food--it was the service. From the moment we were seated, the experience felt disorganized and chaotic. We waited several minutes before a trainee informed us she couldn't take our order, forcing us to wait even longer for the actual server. When she finally arrived, she wasn't welcoming, seemed rushed, and even took the order of a table that had been seated after us. The confusion continued throughout the meal. Our food was delivered by a server who didn't know which sushi dishes belonged to whom, resulting in mixed-up plates. That's not just unprofessional--it can become a serious food safety issue for guests with allergies or dietary restrictions. I also had to ask for my Coke Zero three separate times before receiving it, while my friend's ginger beer never arrived at all but still appeared on our bill. The food itself was good, but the portions were surprisingly small for the price. Charging $23 for a single sushi dish sets a high expectation, and the overall experience simply didn't justify the cost. To top it off, the women's restroom had no toilet paper. While that may seem like a small detail, it reflects a larger issue: the restaurant isn't paying attention to the customer experience. When you're charging premium prices, every part of the dining experience--from the moment guests walk in to the moment they leave--should feel intentional, polished, and well-managed. Sora is a beautiful space with good food, but the service was overwhelmingly disorganized, inattentive, and far below the standard its pricing suggests. Premium prices should come with premium hospitality, and unfortunately, this experience fell well short of that. read more

The food here is really good, although I felt it was a little overpriced for the portion sizes. We were seated outside, and unfortunately the service wasn't the best since we were quite far from the staff, so it was difficult to get someone's attention. Overall, the restaurant has a simple but pleasant design, and the food is definitely worth trying. My favorite dishes were the crispy rice with spicy tuna and pretty much all of the sashimi read more

TLDR; Delicious food, great ambiance, awful value. I visited Sora for the first time and left really disappointed due to the aweful value proposition. First, the good. The vibe is wonderful. It's airy, bright, spacious, and not too loud. Service was attentive. The food itself was delicious, though personally, the partial-assembly-by-diner feature feels gimmicky. My biggest gripe is the pricing for the amount of food you get. I ordered 5 temaki dishes, which is what my waiter recommended for one person. It cost me over $100 including tax and tip but wasn't even CLOSE to filling me up. I'd have needed at least 10 dishes to feel satiated. I went and got some more food aftewards down the street. The issue is that each temaki dish is one piece of sushi, though it's a tiny bit larger than a typical piece of sushi. I was really excited for Sora to arrive but, unfortunately, I doubt I'll ever be back. read more

Great food, great ambiance and experience. Wonderful addition to the neighborhood! Kumamoto Red Snapper is a must-try.

Waited an hour for our food and they weren't even sorry about it and didn't offer anything to help make our experience a little bit better like a free beverage or anything like that and when we asked for ginger, they took 20 minutes to bring it, and they gave us attitude about it. Food quality read more

Sora - The food that took an hour and had way too much wasabi on it - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wonderful new spot on Barrington in brentwood! Really big beautiful room minimalist and modern and nowhere near as loud as you would think. The outside patio will be amazing when they get heat lamps and it gets warmer out. The sushi is like mini hand rolls called tamaki. Great quality and a little bit more diverse than what you might get at Kazu. Def will return. read more

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Had a great lunch there. Expensive but worth it. Beautiful space and excellent service.

Love Sora!! Best sushi that is so fresh and very clean aesthetic restaurant. Nathan is absolutely amazing he is the most gracious person and makes us want to always go back there! Highly recommend. read more

Food was really fresh and there is a great laid back open air concept. However, it is definitely pricey for the amount of food you get and since they just opened the staff seems a little overwhelmed. read more

Sora - Ikura, spicy tuna, miso eggplant, and yellowtail - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food was good. Service not great. Large bone in our food and it wasn't even taken off the bill. Also dogs allowed. We are dog lovers in our house but one thing we do is to teach our dog not to beg at the table. We sat next to a table with two dogs, one that kept jumping on me and begging for food. Should this happen in a nice pricey restaurant? read more

Sora - Dog jumping on me and begging - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great food and customer service! The food was very fresh and great presentation. Can't wait to go back and try more items. read more

Sora - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Horrible overpriced bad service took forever cold nit what i ordered would t take it back left hungry and annoyed

literally the best place and fish i've ever had. cali roll on top! the drinks are also to die for.

I had a reservation at the Temaki bar. The food is good, but really pricey for what it is. Each handroll is about 2 bites for +/- $10. The red snapper handroll was so DELICIOUS, I had to order two. The other stuff I ordered tasted very average, and I can get the same elsewhere for a more reasonable price/portion size. Overall, I recommend coming here and trying the more unique offerings. It is not worth it for the more average rolls. It is definitely somewhere to try for a date night/girls night, but not a place that will be in the regular rotation. read more