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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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

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

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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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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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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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

Really good quality fish. The lunch prefix menu is definitely worth it. My favorites were the spicy lobster and the wagyu. Service was great. Would come again!! read more

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Really underwhelming experience. Felt rushed and food was very hit or miss. The smoked salmon and miso cod but most of the rest were just eh and the waygu was incredibly fatty. the hand rolls all started to taste the same after awhile. read more

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

The service here in Brentwood is much better than at the Farmers Market location. About three weeks ago, I went to the Farmers Market and they served me a California roll that had gone bad. The jalapeño on the Toro Truffle roll was slimy, the Avocado Cucumber roll had no flavor at all, and the rice was undercooked. I also looked closely and noticed that the staff were working in a very unsanitary way. They don't seem to understand basic food contamination and food safety practices. To me, it's disrespectful to Japanese cuisine because those guys don't know what they're doing. That place really needs a qualified chef. I do not recommend the Farmers Market location if you're looking into eating at SORA eat here at Brentwood ! read more

Great food and atmosphere. I could eat the spicy tuna with a spoon, would reorder everything I had.

This place is all hype. First, it is very loud to where it is very difficult to carry a conversation. I ate there last night and they were understaffed. I felt like I was being ignored and took a while for a server to get to us. He recommended a couple of appetizers and said 3-5 Temaki orders per person. So each piece was just slightly bigger than a nigiri. With no drinks, I got 5 orders and my daughter got 3 and with 2 appetizers, it cost me $200 total. I literally could have ordered 10 more pieces and still would not be satisfied. I felt like I only consumed like 200 calories. So, awful value. Did it taste good? It was just ok. Flavor was a little underwhelming. You can add soy sauce and wasabi to anything and it will make the taste pop a little more. They pack on the rice on each order as the amount of fish they put is not very generous at all. The crowd is understandably groups of high school, college, and post collegiate women. Some brought dates with them. Would NOT be a good place for a guys night out where you're expecting to feast. read more

Sophisticated, clean-looking space, with a creative temaki menu. Features some usual favorites, and others with a novel spin. Everything was good. Spicy tuna or salmon; kumamoto red snapper was excellent. One wasn't enough. Coconut shrimp could be popular, but not my fave. From the vegetarian section, tried the eggplant--wow, it was amazing. This is going to be a popular place. Check it out while you can still get a seat. read more

The service here is amazing ! And they have a wonderful lunch special. The only con was the caviar with I believe with tuna toro - the ponzu over powers it all and makes it very one note. But would go back and try more items and revisit some favorites read more

This is not your ordinary sushi place. Loved the temaki selection, the presentation was exceptional and everything tasted really fresh and good. The decor is clean and modern. Angel was our server. He was attentive and made sure we were handled. Will definitely go back again. read more