Let's start with the good. We went on a full Saturday night. Our waitress and waiter, despite their eerily "The Menu-esque" mannerisms, were very friendly. The waiter very enthusiastically brought me a perfectly chilled beer and a perfectly chilled glass. I dug that. The Tokyo White beer was delicious. One of the best beers I've had. Our waitress did - on at least two occasions - tell us the chef recommends that we eat the dish faster and immediately after it is placed in front of us. To her credit, she said it in the nicest possible way and we obliged. Now let's talk about the food. The first course was an oyster. Tasted like eel sauce and wasabi- but a good balance. The second course was some sort of Tataki. It was also pretty good. Tasted like eel sauce and wasabi- but a good balance. The third course was some sort of seaweed salad. It was pretty good. Tasted like eel sauce and wasabi (you might be starting to recognize a pattern). The fourth course I don't fully remember the name of. It did NOT taste like eel sauce and wasabi. It was a warm dish, temperature wise. It kind of tasted like a thick seafood/corn chowder, but it wasn't a soup and it has a shredded consistency. It was alright. The next course was what they described as some sort of chef specialty soup that had to "cook for hours and hours".. It was miso soup. It was good miso soup. As good as any $4 miso soup I've had at any good, local, non-Omakase sushi restaurant. Was it better? No. And it was served in a plastic cup. It really should've been served in some sort of a stone or ceramic cup/bowl. I don't even eat out of plastic in my own home when I'm throwing together a quick $10 meal. There may have been one more starter course- but if there was, it certainly wasn't memorable. Now we're onto the "main course" dishes. This might be the fault of my own ignorance, that I expected the dishes to be very unique and make us "oooh and ahhh". But the next five courses are just single pieces of sushi roll. The staff and the chef would show us pictures of the fish and the chef would hold up the actual fish they were using- as well as showing us the JFK shipping label to confirm that it had been flown in recently. I believe you! But these next five dishes are where the immeasurable disappointment really kicks in. Each single roll was from a different type of fish- and I'm sure it was some of the highest quality, freshest fish they could source. Unfortunately, every single piece tasted exactly the same. This is not hyperbole or an exaggeration- all five of the next courses tasted exactly the same- like an average sushi place roll but with eel sauce SATURATED rice and a big glob of wasabi. That was the only flavor profile- eel sauce and wasabi. Some of them were seared with a torch. The ones that were seared with the torch had a slightly different flavor profile- the torched ones tasted like eel sauce, wasabi and butane from the torch! Again, this is not hyperbole or exaggeration- the main course sushi rolls from this high-end Japanese restaurant all tasted exactly the same. If I had bought those rolls at a regular sushi restaurant for $20 per six pieces I would've been disappointed. It's just not good. It's boring. All you can taste is soy sauce, eel sauce, wasabi, and butane.. I truly felt like they were playing a joke on us- seeing how pretentious they could act while serving us beyond overpriced and mediocre food and watch us all eat it up both figuratively and literally. Every single $15 roll I've had from Sushi Ichi or Mt Sinai Sushi (two other local Japanese restaurants) is preferable to what they're serving at Sora Omakase. We had the option of adding on a single piece Wagyu beef roll for $30. Thankfully, I didn't fall for it. I'm sure it would've tasted like eel sauce, wasabi, and butane. Now let's move on to the last course. They called it a "dessert" - but it's another salty fish dish of some sort. I don't fully remember what it was, but I do remember that there was a little piece of plastic on top of it. So I have to awkwardly ask the chef if this piece of, what I clearly know is plastic garbage that shouldn't have made its way to my plate, is edible.. the chef feigns a language barrier and pretends like he doesn't know what I'm saying. He tells me that it's seed garnish. I say "no not the garnish- I'm asking what this little piece of plastic is" and pointed it out to him. He says " oh that's paper" and he plucks it off my dish before I had a chance to take a picture of it. I didn't expect them to give me money back or even remake it- but they barely acknowledged it and didn't even apologize for the mistake. I couldn't help but I think about the waitress, reminding me that the chef recommends eating each dish immediately for the best culinary experience. Well, I have a suggestion for the chef- for the best possible culinary experience - I recommend you make sure you don't serve a customer plastic garbage. read more

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I was very excited when I heard this place opened up in Stony Brook. Like many Omakase places, the meal consists of an explanation/story of how it was made and where the fish was caught which I think is really neat to know and helps me appreciate the food that much more. The Fish is imported from Japan and delivered on a weekly basis thus each week there is a different menu. My wife and I love treating ourselves to this place a few times a year as a date night. The inside is fairly peaceful and seats around 12 people. It seems that they got a new Chef since the last time I was here however the food was prepared just as well. read more

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Cuisine: 7 Service: 9 Decor: 7 Value: 6 Overall: 7 Sushi omakase in Stony Brook? Really? My first thoughts when I came upon this restaurant was that it's likely another underwhelming Long Island sushi spot that does not meet the standards of the city. However, when I spotted pictures of Chef Osan Weng on their website, I became more interested. I know Chef Osan from his days at That Place Omakase in Astoria. The restaurant was a short lived speakeasy sushiya that I quite enjoyed during its run as one of the better omakases in Queens. Tbh, it was somewhat pricey for Queens, but at least the quality was there and I appreciated that. Sad to see it go, and shocked to see where Chef Osan landed. Stony Brook of all places? Lol Anyway, here is the 14 course menu ($125) for the evening. I did think the omakase price was high for a meal that didn't include uni or other premium fish, but we decided to do the only available add-on for $30 to get our uni fix on. STARTER: Maguro Yamaimo Kake w/ Wasabi Dashi Soy Pacific Oyster w/ Tomato Salsa & Sancho Pepper A5 Miyazaki Wagyu, Shimeji Mushroom w/ Citrus Truffle Sauce Tai Suimono NIGIRI: Akami (Lean Bluefin Tuna) - fresh wasabi Kanpachi (Amberjack) - jalapeño Madai (Sea Bream) - soy seaweed Shima Aji (Striped Jack) - horse radish, shiso leaf Kimedai(Golden Eye Snapper) - Tokyo scallion Katsuo (Skipjack Tuna) - sweet onion Otoro (Fatty Tuna) - truffle paste, gold flakes Hotate (Scallop) - seared ADD-On ($30) Uni Ikura Don (Sea Urchin Salmon Egg Rice Bowl) HAND ROLL: Toro Temaki (Chopped Fatty Tuna Hand Roll) DESSERT: Coconut Rice Pudding w/ Crushed Walnut My favorite starter of the night was definitely the Pacific Oyster, which was huge and fresh. Never thought the tomato salsa would work, but it was absolutely wonderful with a great balance of sweetness and acidity. I could have keep eating this one item for the night and left extremely happy. The other starters were fine, but nothing special. I would say that the Wagyu was slightly overcooked and not as buttery as I would have liked from a top quality product. Moving along to the nigiri, the highlights for me included the Akami, Madai, Shima Aji, and Otoro. Unfortunately, two of my usual favorites were slightly underwhelming. Kimedai is such a great fish, but I had a hard time tasting its natural flavor due to the strong soy sauce and Tokyo scallions topping. Also, the Hotate was just too charred and my taste buds did not enjoy the bitterness. As a whole, the nigiri rice was certainly a bit too firm for most of the meal. It did get better as the night went on, probably due to sitting around longer. The chef did keep it warm throughout the meal and with a good bit of acidity. The brushed on soy sauce was strong and the chef is quite heavy handed imho, but at least most of the toppings did not join in on crashing the party and allowed its star player to shine. The add-on Uni Ikura Don was good, but honestly quite all for the price. Also, they didn't have Hokkaido uni for the evening, instead replacing it with Santa Barbara Uni, which really isn't in season. With that said, Toro Temaki was excellent. I loved the punch of spice from the wasabi stems chopped up with the toro. Seaweed could have been crispier, but I can definitely eat a bunch of these. Our dessert was yummy, albeit small. Not too sweet or overly creamy. I enjoyed the coconut flavor with a bit of nuttiness coming from the walnuts. Lastly, I must mention that the service was superb. I was thirsty that evening and drank a lot of ice water. The wait staff would always fill my glass before it reaches the bottom and I appreciated that. Though the chef is relatively quiet, he is very friendly and will answer your questions with a smile. It was a nice touch too for the wait staff to stop by before each course and explain what we were about to experience. I am rarely out in Stony Brook and this meal was purely by chance. However, if I know I'll be out this far in Long Island in the future and feel like sushi, I know at least I have this decent option. read more

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My sister and I came here during New Year's Day. I have been to an omakase restaurant in the city once in the past, but have had my eye on this place so I'm happy we got to finally try it. We were really impressed, the service was great. Upon entering they hang up your jackets. We were with two other parties, it was a very intimate setting. To drink I got a glass of the Riesling, which was excellent. The chef was very skilled and took the time to explain the fish being used. Everything tasted fresh and many of the nigiri's melted in your mouth like butter. We really enjoyed the Kumamoto oysters, my sister and I aren't the biggest fans of oysters, however we really enjoyed all of the flavors in this one. I wish they offered dessert, but overall the experience and the quality of the fish was totally worth it. read more

Sora Omakase - Eel don - Sushi Bars Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

I'm honestly not used to omakase being an option on Long Island. I usually head right to Manhattan if I'm looking for it. Sora is set in a strip mall in a nice area of Stony Brook. The area is nice enough that you get the feel it's going to be a high quality place. I arrived at 7pm for the 7:15pm seating. I was afraid I might be late if I walked in at 7:15pm. The hostess instead told me they weren't ready and to return at 7:15pm. Totally fair. I took a walk around the plaza. I was disappointed to arrive back promptly at 7:14pm, to find everyone else seated and I was now the last person. That's really not a good start for me. Would have thought she would hold everyone until 7:15pm, as that was what was communicated to me. Fine behavior for Chili's or Applebees, but come on, this is Omkase at a price point higher than many spots in NYC. The nice touch is your name printed on the menu, with all the courses available for you to see. The rice is a star here. It's large grained and fits the sushi quite well. Overall a good experience. I wish I had the option to include more wasabi though. I tend to like a bit more spice. Most places will offer more. The cubed ginger was excellent though. Just a few misses in my opinion, but most courses were pretty great. The oysters were huge! They were Pacific oysters and reminded me of the ones I had eaten in a Tokyo fish market. Sea Bream, Scallop and fatty tuna were the best courses for me. There was a cooked sea bass early on that I liked. Wagyu was generous. The biggest disappointment came in the form of the add-on courses. The chef informed the waitstaff that they simply didn't have enough Uni to make the add-on courses. The result was that only a few people would receive it. I opted out of it to give others a chance to try it and a few people did the same. They were only able to produce 4 bowls of that course, and we had about 11 people that night. You would think they might offer something to replace it... maybe an Otoro/Wagyu add-on... something. It's annoying that only some people could have the add-on course. The seating issue and the lack of ingredients (or impromptu course) for the offered add-on was a big miss. At the $125 price point, it's more expensive than a good deal of spots in NYC and the menu is a stretch to reach that value. I didn't leave full, which is sometimes the case with Omakase. The Uni bowl some were able to get did look like it might have been the tipping point to feel full though. The inside is nice. The waitstaff is attentive. There was little to no interaction with the chefs. The waiter explained each course, which I guess is fine, but it removed that element where you could have fun with the chef. It's nice to have an Omakase option close by, but I'm on the fence about returning. read more

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Service - Wonderful. The attention to deal and the attentiveness of the staff were just wonderful. They explained everything and gave us a rundown of everything we had as it came out. Food - Omakase - since the menu changes everyday, the chef is giving you the best they have to offer every single meal. I would highly recommend getting the extra item they have on the back of the menu but get it to share with whomever you go with. The original selection is enough to make you full for the meal. On to my next adventure... read more

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Best sushi I ever had on Long Island. Service was impeccable Ambiance was low-key, intimate, and overall, lovely. Be ready for a very expensive bill..like over $500 for two people. Need to make reservations well in advance. Can't show up to the place and expect it to be open. They open specifically for people who booked a reservation. Limited seating for people who reserved. Definitely for food lovers. Took my sushi game up by 1,000 levels read more

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Best sushi experience I ever had in Long Island. The food was simply clean fresh and impactful. Service was attentive and not intrusive. They catered to your every need without being too aggressive. The perfect balance. Chef Osan and his team knows exactly what tickles your fancy when it comes to food and service. First off this is a sushi counter experience only no tables so be ready to get intimate. You will be seated with your personalized menu an explanation of each dish! Go for the Sake pairing you won't be disappointed. You will be seeing me there again ! read more

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Absolutely wonderful. Very detailed menu and it even had my name printed on it along with happy birthday! read more

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Really subpar food especially for the price. The sushi lacked flavor, and the dishes leading up to the sushi were OK but definitely not great. There was also a massive oyster that was just unpleasant to eat both in texture and flavor profile (think raw fish with Pomodoro sauce). There was an A5 wygu dish I was very excited about but it was totally overcooked and lacked salt. It came out to $300/pp with drinks. Not great. read more

I don't know where to begin. Sora exceeded all my expectations. The staff, the food, the atmosphere, everything was exactly right. I appreciated so many personal touches they offered. From the staff standing by to assist or answer any question, to the thoughtful setup for an amazing experience enjoying nigiri. This is a delightfully special outing, with an evolving menu so you can return time and again. Watching the chefs is a treat. The sake dispenser is a conversation piece. The 10-seat restaurant guarantees an intimate experience. Don't hesitate to make a reservation. read more

Sora Omakase - Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Absolutely surreal experience. New Head Chef Yama was absolutely incredible. Took the time to explain every course and was incredibly friendly and personable. If you want your entire world-view on sushi to be changed, then come here. Couldn't recommend enough. read more

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Great experience! Sake tasting had a great variety and lots of different foods to try with the 15 course meal.

This was the best omakase experience I have ever had in my entire life. From the moment you walked in, there was a wonderful vibe to the entire restaurant and the small intimate bar and open kitchen gave it a homey feel. The waiter was incredibly nice and explained every single dish to us making us feel special. Every single course kept us on our toes and made us just want more. The food was incredible and the nigiri was wonderful. I can't wait to come back and do it all again. read more

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Best sushi in outside of Japan. For real. It's creative and fresh, and the service is impeccable. Go. You won't regret it. read more

Great experience all around! Service, food, atmosphere. Fresh fish straight from Japan. The add ons we tried were the A5 Wagyu Maki with foie gras and the Sora Don (uni, ikura, and toro). Even the miso soup was super tasty! Such a great treat during our trip here! read more

Food delicious and price is good service is nice and he is handsome I recommend this place read more

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Amazing from start to finish! Excellent sushi, great service and very personal and ambiance is beautiful! It's worth every penny read more

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Sora is a must-try. The chef really made the experience--engaging, attentive, and clearly passionate about the food. Every dish was on point, fresh, and packed with flavor. It's up there with some of the best omakase in NYC. Easily a 5/5. We will definitely be back! read more

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Wow! Outstanding ambiance, service, and of course the food! This is top notch. The quality here of true Japanese food cannot be beat. The entire staff was friendly, attentive, and interactive. Kudos to the wonderful and kind Chef. An experience like no other!!! read more

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It USED to be good. However, the chef changed and it's all spicy now. I can't eat spicy. YUCK!

Phenomenal. They made my birthday really special. Everything was so unbelievably fresh, my sushi first-timer boyfriend was even blown away. If your loved one is nervous to try omakase, this is your sign to push them to pull the trigger. Best omakase I've ever had--it doesn't just rival NYC; it trumps it! read more

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This omakase is not just "good for Long Island". This omakase is excellent by any standards and can compete with most of the highly rated NYC options. So fortunate to have this place out east. Everything was meticulously plated and exceeding expectations as far as flavor and tastes. Service was solid. The restaurant only accommodates 12 guests, which makes the experience feel private as well. Had an amazing time here and will come back often! Highly recommend. read more

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Second time coming back, this time to celebrate dads 70th. Food was amazing once again with a few changes to the menu. The sea bass with miso glaze was so tender and melt in your mouth buttery, great addition to menu. The new desert which is a sweet potato crème brûlée was good but I preferred the last dessert since I tasted some of the burnt sugar from the caramelization that I wasn't a fan of. Some of the topping on the fish changed, less green onions which had previously overpowered the fish, now it tasted more balanced. We also had a fish stock palette cleanser before the sushi pieces which was a nice touch. Meal was wonderful 5/5! read more

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This Omakase place opened up literally 3 minutes from my house so I was extremely excited to try them out. I have been to a few Omakase places and I have to say that Sora has surpassed them! The chefs were absolutely phenomenal and skilled, the staff was attentive, informative and personable and the variety of food they served was great. We went with the 18 piece experience and it did not disappoint, by the end of the night I was perfectly satisfied. This place is also very small with a limited amount of seats therefore this guarantees that you will be the center of attention for the entire experience which makes it that much better. I highly recommend visiting if you are someone who really enjoys Omakase or if you want to try it out for the first time! read more

Sora Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Some cooked and some raw options. Probably the best omakase on the island. Meals had to be prepaid before dinning, service was attentive and the experience was very client focused. Ambiance was high end, calm and sleek for adults only. The soup and the dessert was a miss for me but the assortment of fish nigiri options and super fresh and fatty toro made up for it. I would've liked to see wagyu shine on its own with just a dash of salt and flames. I was also longing for some other omakase staples such as scallops, sea urchins, and sweet shrimps. All in all, still a great spot and I'd come back but it didn't hit the spot for me without a few of some of my favorite tastings. read more

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Went to Sora Omakase for lunch and was quite surprised that it was make your own sushi. Omakase is supposed to be prepared and presented by the sushi chef. Here the chef prepares a tray of sashimi and an accompanying bowl of rice and the leave it up to the customer to make their own sushi. Not what I expected. Quality of the fish was average. Decor was excellent. Service was pleasant but no interaction or explanation from the sushi chef . read more

Sora Omakase - Lunch make your own sushi Fish - Sushi Bars Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

By far one of my BEST Omakase experiences I've ever had. The 18 pieces Omakase was so fresh and high quality and the service was amazing. During our dining experience, We were introduced to the Head Chef, the assistant staff began to prep and plate each individual course for all 12 guests. Each dish was described and appeared as a work of art! The freshness n texture was completely satisfying. We were comfortably seated for our food tasting courses around a large "L" shaped bar with a nice selection of all types of sake, wine and beer. You must try this restaurant, Why travel to the city when you have the best Omakase here on Long Island at Sora Omakase. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! read more

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Reservations in advance only. Really protects the intimate setting-I saw a drop in get turned away. No regrets. -Quiet and relaxed -Chefs keep their space to respect the meal service while showing their fine prep. They were fun to tape and watch. -Cozy and cool style good for friends' or couples night -Loved the features of flavors and mouth feels for each piece -Japanese style bathroom with built in bidet and warming seat is enough to make you smile. read more

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Seriously high quality food. Staff excellent and charming. Sushi chefs are the real deal.

We were privileged to have such a lovely experience at this little LI treasure. We truly enjoyed every bite. The staff was so hospitable and personable. Chef's dishes were divine and absolutely delectable. Can't wait to visit again. read more

Sora Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

YES YES YES!!!! Amazingggggggg food. The quality of the ingredients is insane. Beautiful ambience and great service. Probably the best omakase on the island. read more

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Wow! I mean wow!! From the beginning of the starters to the last piece(s) of the nigiri- just amazing! My favorite was the otoro! We ended up buying and adding on the extra piece. We are definitely coming back again. Chef Weng, thank you for such an amazing dining experience for me and my wife :) read more

Sora Omakase - Otoro!!!!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

The chef was super sweet & would make conversation with you, which I loved. The waiter was super friendly, informed us of what we were eating & how to eat it. Everyone and everything was great I can't wait to go back again! read more

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My husband and I went to Sora Omakase for our anniversary dinner. The restaurant staff welcomed us to their restaurant and provided us with the menu for the sushi that we would be having. While we were having the meal, the chef explained how to enjoy the Omakase meal. We appreciate the food and the Japanese sake tasting that pair with the fish. The restaurant can cater to up to 12 people with a reservation only. It was an absolutely great Omakase experience, and we will definitely return for more new sushi. read more

Wonderful experience. Place is very intimate with about 13 people at each omakase session. Best omakase! read more

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If you are looking for an authentic omakase, this is a must try. Incredible experience from start to finish. The attention to detail is unmatched. The fish was fresh and paired with its accompaniments for the perfect bite each time. The service was amazing as well and the space is intimate. 12 seats total and 2 seatings per night. read more

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Without a doubt the best omakase on Long Island and it's not even a competition. So far I have been here twice and both times have been an incredible experience. Expect nothing but the freshest fish served where every curated morsel of umami melts directly in the gallery of your mouth. Chef Yama isn't just a maestro of his craft - he is a performative artist crafting transient pieces of indulgence. If that sounds too theatrical then the blame falls on Chef Yama's exuberance for his artform. At Sora consider yourself an audience member than that of your typical customer. Staff was warm, professional and enthusiastic. Looking forward to my 3rd showing. read more

Been a bunch of times now and the latest menu was even better than ever. Some great changes so I figured I'd update my recommendation and review. Everything is thought out and prepared well, the service as always is excellent and is at the heart of the experience. Chef's expert delivery of the food is amazing and makes it the full experience. Highly recommended. read more

Didn't know what to expect but thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience, including the zen ambiance, the amazing service and the foods were top notch! We were served rare fish pieces, exquisite appetizers and desserts! I would definitely recommend it, and will come back next time! read more

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