Let's start with the good. We went on a full Saturday night. Our waitress and waiter, despite their…read moreeerily "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.

I was very excited when I heard this place opened up in Stony Brook. Like many Omakase places, the…read moremeal 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.

For the appetizer, we tried the tuna mango Tatar and it was delicious. The tuna and avocado were so…read morefresh. The app had a lot of color and was a pretty presentation. It was a perfect size for two people. I'm glad we ordered this app, and I would get it again. This ramen hit the spot! So tasty, and a nice size portion. I got the udon noodles rather than the regular noodles that were offered. Everything had great flavor, and the portion was a nice big size. The service was good, as the appetizer came out quick. As soon as we finished the app, the ramen came out perfect timing. Plenty of seats, but the parking will fill up quick. I can see this spot being crowded on a prime time weekend for dinner, so get here early!

wonderful sushi spot with quite a variety of options. the restaurant has plenty of seating and a…read morecozy, welcoming vibe. i had been meaning to try this place for years and finally made a reservation with a group of six. we tried a variety of sushi, and everyone enjoyed the rolls, though some noted that a few could have been a bit fresher. otherwise, our order came out quickly, and the service was very prompt. there was a small discrepancy between what we ordered and what was on the bill, but it was resolved, just make sure to double-check the bill. i really enjoyed the avocado peanut roll; it was fresh, filling, and had a good portion size. a nice bonus is that you can watch the sushi being prepared, which adds to the experience. overall, i would come back.

Was in the area & found this gem. Excellent sushi & service. Looking forward to my next visit.read more

Wow this place is good. Maybe the best sushi I've had on LI and definitely the best I've had in a…read morelong while. This place doesn't stand out; in fact, if not for the reviews, I probably would have walked in and walked out. But the food is effin great. I would definitely recommend the Kushi Sushi meal. Service is good too, it's definitely a small hole in the wall gem.

Sushi selection was actually pretty good. They have sashimi, which was always good. The rolls…read moreslightly have too much rice but the main ingredients like the fish have pretty good amount as well. Service was really good and friendly. Place is very nice, good parking, good ambiance and they seem to have very good regulars which is always a good indicator that they take good care of their customers. Overall, I like it and I will be back next time I am in the area!

Sushi was great, but tell me why I got chased out of the restaurant for "tipping too low". Service…read morewas fine, but why am I tipping the lowest suggested amount at 20% on and AYCE when she came to the table ONE time.

Delicious food, great options, fast-casual Chipotle-style ordering system. Everything is fresh and…read moretastes great for a fair price. This is my go-to spot for a filling and healthy meal. Plenty of room to sit and relax inside. Highly recommend!

I've been coming here for years and I've never had a problem. Everything is fresh and delicious…read more The service is super quick and very nice. This place also has plenty of space to sit and eat. I think they're very fair with the portions they give for each item you like also! The only poke place I trust on the island

The best Japanese restaurant on Long Island. Great food and…read morenice ambiance. The wait can be long if you miss the initial sitting period.

Base my reviews off what you pay:…read more *This place does not take reservations. We did not have to wait at 8PM on a Friday. Price - $60-$100 per person (2 apps, bottle of Sake, sushi platter, 2 rolls) Food - 4/5 - great sushi, killer apps. Service - 2/5 - slight mix up on order. Ambiance - 3/5 - no complaints, nothing fancy. Overall - 3/5 - sushi here is great, really good quality and rolls all together. Their appetizers are phenomenal though, easily the best things we ate (more below). Good selection of everything for someone. Service was fine but they did mix our order up and brought the wrong thing out and time. Also rushed us a bit to get out of there even with empty tables. Ambiance is fine, nothing special but clean and gives a good vibe. You go here the food but good luck anytime between 5-7PM on a weekend night. Definitely worth a stop. Best Dish - Spicy Tuna Pizza, Spicy Tuna Sandwich

Was disappointed with the amount of Salmon they put on the Philly Roll. More cream cheese less…read morefish. Tuna Avacado roll was good, but there is other restaurants in the area that have much bigger pieces for the same price. It is not like how it used to be. Maybe they had someone new on. Or maybe they are just trying to cut back. Either way , not sure if I would go back.

Outstanding food, great selection, wonderful service, great ambiance Not rushed. Relaxed…read moreatmosphere. Great place for get togethers.

Sushi Fans! This all you can eat establishment is definitely a go to place. The Sushi chefs are…read morespot on. Service with a smile. Very clean and comfortable setting, parking is less favorable! But worth it. Try the Sapporo Japanese beer. Goes great with Sushi. If I can make a recommendation, they need to add Spicy Edamame to the menu.

Went here with a group of friends on a Friday night & everything was great! Service was very…read moreresponsive and on top of everything we ordered. I felt like their AYCE menu was big and portions were served appropriately. The manager is so so nice and came over to make sure we were enjoying our dinner. Will definitely be back! Far warning -- definitely call for a reservation when it comes to the weekends!

I stopped in quick before heading out to dinner and had a drink at the bar. The bar/lounge had an…read moreall-day happy hour menu that is stellar. For $8, I got a whole hot sake (about 5 cups). It was delicious, hit the spot, and I will absolutely be getting it again. Quiet, clean vibes inside. Service was a bit slow but the bartender seemed to also be responsible for all the lounge tables and the takeout/check-in counter- so she was spread thin!

Decided to meet a friend here for an early dinner. I arrived first so sat at the bar to wait, it…read morewas around 4PM and I was the only person there. They have happy hour from 3-7pm drinks are $7-8 and hot apps are $8 . I got a glass of wine and the Bang Bang cauliflower. I asked for the sauce on the side as sometimes it's too spicy. The cauliflower was in a tempura batter which was light and crispy and the sauce was more sweet then spicy but had a nice flavor. After my friend arrived we ordered the pork dumplings, which were tasty but nothing special. Eventually we moved to the dinning room. The menu is extensive with many hot dishes and sushi selections. There is a $29 price fixe that includes soup or salad, a small plate or dim sum, a kitchen entree and dessert with no restrictions off the full menu. Quite a bargain. We both got the wonton soup, which was ok but could have been hotter in temperature. We got the wagyu short rib potstickers and the crystal shrimp shumai, the beef were dry and benefited from the dipping sauce, the shrimp were fine. I got the Tiger prawns which was the star of the meal. Huge shrimp stacked high with a light sauce over shredded cabbage serves with either brown or white rice. I took half of them home. My friend doesn't like spicy food so asked which of the ramen dishes was not spicy. The waitress recommended the pork belly which arrived with no broth at all, after that was remedied it was still too spicy, which of course is personal but still. My friend got the fried ice cream & I got the chocolate cake with green tea ice cream, both were ok if forgettable I think if I decide to return it will be for happy hour only and I'll stick to the small plate apps and maybe take an order of the tiger prawns home.