Once you are downstairs and through the doors, you are transported to a submarine experience. The…read morelighting, the bar setup, the textures, colors and scenery prepares you for an immersive night. There are numerous drink options at moderate prices. Steamed towels are provided upon arrival. This is one of the best, high-end meals offered in Cleveland. Everything is done professionally with precision and care. Not pictured below, but one of the best options on the menu, is the Eye of the Tiger roll.

Ginko was delicious!! I loved the speakeasy vibe finding/getting into the restaurant, as well as…read moreinside - that being said, it is a little dark and cramped inside, so if that's not your cup of tea just be aware of that! The fish was incredibly fresh and tasty - we got the tuna tartare, the sashimi set, and an uni nigiri, all of which were delicious! My only real complaints were that service was a little slow, and that its a little expensive for Cleveland, but the quality makes it worth it - especially for special occasions!!

Went here for lunch. Since their Bento box for lunch changed contents, we decided on the 9pc…read moreSashimi lunch which came with miso soup, salad and fried rice ($1.50 upcharge). Everything was high quality. Service was very good as well. Would recommend!

Delicious meal today. The Idako octopus was well seasoned. The sashimi super flavorful and fresh as…read moreusual. Nice sake collection. Monk fish liver was a unique app!

I had no idea this restaurant even existed until I saw an article on December 30th that they would…read morebe closing on December 31, 2025. So, I quickly messaged a good friend on December 30th (afternoon) and we planned to arrive for dinner. DINNER - The style is TAPAS so the food is small plates. Dinner was delicious. My friend and I ordered several dishes to share including sides (mushrooms, broccolini, and eggplant), rice, and 2 meats (sirloin steak and chicken skewers). The flavour was rich enough but not too strong. Pricing is slightly high but the quality is great. It's sad that the investor decided to close down this Japanese restaurant so early. They only opened in July 2025 so after 6 months they are closing. It takes time for a restaurant to see growth in customer base and money. Perhaps they didn't advertise well enough but whatever the case, I'm glad I got to try their food. Customer service was amazing. My friend and I were greeted when we arrived and were checked on throughout the night. **** GOAL of 365 reviews in 2025 - 60/365 total reviews in 2025 - 841 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 31 December 2025

Came to celebrate my birthday and the staff was so friendly! I love that they only carry Japanese…read moreliquor, it keeps the restaurant feel extremely authentic. We tried 6 dishes and 2 sashimi dishes and it was a perfect amount of food for 3 people. The food came out extraordinary fast too I was shocked. They were busy but efficient, I was quite impressed. The must haves are the chicken rice bowl, the yellowtail, and the beef cheek. I love the wide variety of food options for vegetarians and meat lovers. I will say, the food still needs some fine tuning. The flash fried octopus had a weird texture and the sauce was way too overpowering. The squash was good but didn't have anything that made it stand out than anything I could've made at home. Excited to come back to keep trying out more flavors!

I love their sushi bowls. They are so good. You pick what you want on them and it very fresh and…read moretasty.

I was expecting much since a few people were raving about their sushi but everything is too…read morebland!!! Sauses are bland, the teriyaki bowl rice has absolutely no seasoning (not even salt and pepper) too little of veggies (you will need to ask for veggies).....it was basically a big bowl of rice and I tried to add soy sauce, yum yum even eel sauce but I just said I don't like it. I ate the kenko roll because I was hungry.... Works for other people, but I love flavor and experience. I don't like salty food and I don't like bland food, I like my food to be an enjoyment and an experience! Maybe today wasn't a good day.....

We ate here last night with a group of 8, and we were so impressed! We had a hard time finding a…read moreplace to even seat 8 people at 6:30 on a Friday night (we did make reservations) much less provide a menu that could please that many people with different dietary issues (Vegan/Gluten Free, etc), but Sora not only met our needs it exceeded our expectations. First of all, the place is beautiful. You will want to stand and stare a minute when you first arrive, from the cherry blossoms overhead to the gorgeous art painted on the walls. We were welcomed immediately and seated quickly. Our waitress was attentive and efficient, again this was no small task with a bit group at a very busy time. She made great recommendations and we started with several appetizers for the table: Crab rangoon Mozzarella stick, Goyza, and crunchy rice with avocado. They were all good and cooked to perfection, but the Crab Rangoon Mozzarella sticks were show stoppers. This is fun fusion at its finest, and everyone agreed we could have just lived on those. We had to put in sushi orders early as there was a bit of a backup with the kitchen, but our server did a great job of keeping us informed about the timing and made all the entrees work out so people getting hot dishes got them at the same time as people who ordered cold dishes. I had the sora roll which is another great fashion dish with a simple tempura shrimp and avocado roll upscaled by adding thin slices of wagyu beef, spicy mayo and dark sweet soy. I loved the combo. My wife had the peking duck and said it was fantastic with a good bit of flavor and a hint of kick, cooked to perfection so it didn't get dry. My son had the mushroom risotto which he said was very flavorful, and carried a bit of asian spiciness. Other people at the table had sushi, the katsu chicken, and the crab fried rice. No one was disappointed! Finally my wife and I split the smoked creme brûlée and all I can say is, you should save room for dessert because this was a fantastic spin on a classic! The only thing I would note is that it's not a quiet restaurant. Do not expect to have a hushed or private conversation here, but even with the big group I could still hear everyone, so it's not like it's ear splitting or anything. Honestly, every part of this experience impressed me and I would love to go back next time I'm in town.

THE GOOD Crab Rangoon mozzarella sticks!!!! Wowza I am…read moredefinitely going back there for those alone The crab fried rice- delicious, rich The ambiance- it is very aesthetic THE BAD Service/ management. one server had half the restaurant as her section, with 5 ish food runners, she was running around like crazy. While I felt bad for her I also was starving! I didn't even get an order for food in until an hour plus after I was sat and didn't get the food until an hour after that, it was a big yikes The management did give me a gift card but I honestly would rather they just staffed better. the sushi- really disappointed, especially after all the great reputation. the pricing- quite high, especially for the amount of sushi received. OVERALL I guess I will be back to use my gift card, probably on takeout, for the crab Rangoon mozzarella sticks

A great ramen spot in the University Circle area!…read more I came here for a quick lunch. I got the char siu ramen ($15.50). It came piping hot with plenty of noodles, a decently sized portion of char siu, and lots of kikurage mushrooms and corn. The noodles had a nice chew, the char siu was tender, and the tonkotsu broth was rich and flavorful. I slurped up every bit of that soup. The restaurant itself is very no-frills. It looks like it's mostly a takeout place, but they do have a few tables for dine-in customers. Most of the seating consisted of high chairs (not my fave as a vertically challenged person). I will have to come back here in the autumn or winter - I bet the hot ramen will hit the spot even more in cold weather.

Fast, friendly, inexpensive, and very tasty. We ordered 4 different soup dishes - vegetarian,…read moreshrimp, pork belly, and breaded pork cutlet. All were very good. Stools/seating are metal without backs and not too comfortable.

Met a friend here for a "date" where we split the 2-person omakase. There were 6 vegetarian skewers…read moreand 6 protein skewers. Portion-wise, it was pretty skimpy for $50 but let's be honest, kids, we weren't here for value. The presentation, variety, novelty and the surprise were what brought us here. If you're an adventurous foodie with no food allergies, then by all means get this! I think this might've been too adventurous even for my well traveled friend! Our last "skewer" was some skinny frog legs. I asked my friend whether he wanted me to split the portion to which he said yes. As soon as I picked the darn thing up, the legs started wobbling and wriggling like a real frog and he immediately lost his appetite, hahahaha. It wasn't bad but one of the legs was really skinny so I would've preferred like a lamb skewer or 2 oysters or something equivalent. The seasonings for the veggies were all really bold, interesting and unique. The radish could've cooked for longer (they were still too crunchy). I had a bigger lunch that day so this was enough to fill me up and I didn't even finish my portion there. My friend had to order an additional appetizer of 6 mini shaomai (tasted like the frozen kind, nothing special) to get full though. I would come back again to try more things on the menu! The space inside is very small and dark. I did like that napkins and chopsticks were right on the table, however the napkins were rough paper towels you would find in public bathrooms. I had to use a bunch because I was lucky enough to eat the only spicy shishito peppers, lol.

Excellent food in a fairly small space that fills up fast--arrive early on popular dine-out nights…read more It's a bit pricey, but ideal for a few skewers and drinks before yaki-tearing up the town. Located in Tremont, the final boss of Cleveland hipster neighborhoods, so expect stylish beanies and very intentional footwear.

This hole in the wall continues to offer some of the finest Korean food in Cleveland…read more I came here the other day for lunch. When I opened the menu, I was sad to see the galbi lunch box - my former go-to - was no longer an option. So I had to settle for one of the other lunch boxes - spicy pork bulgogi. Though the spicy pork bulgogi wasn't as delicious as the galbi (I LOVE Ha Ahn's galbi), it was still a delight to my taste-buds. Regular bulgogi can sometimes be a little too sweet for me, but the spice offered a nice contrast and balance to the sweetness of the meat, which was tender and juicy. In addition to a sizeable portion of pork, my lunch box came with a salad, a crispy mandu, kimchi, seaweed salad, and a scoop of steamed white rice. It was more than enough food to leave me satisfied, especially when combined with the fresh banchan, which included some greens, more kimchi, some sort of steamed egg dish, spicy daikon, and sliced fish cakes. Along with great food, the restaurant provided great service. Our server kept the refills of hot tea (complimentary!) coming. But please bring back the galbi lunch box!!

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. My absolute favorite food in Cleveland. Hands down…read more Their kimchi chigae (I hope I spelled that right) is something I would bathe in if I could. My favorite soup out there. They have the best bonchon in my opinion and are all so friendly and hospitable. The only thing I will warn y'all about is inconsistent hours. They are a small, family owned spot with a smaller staff which means that they sometimes close early. Call ahead before going in if you are going in for dinner. Also be mindful of their break between lunch and dinner.

When we come every few months to Cleveland to go to the Clinic, this is a must visit. We absolutely…read morelove this place. The food is amazing and so close to what we ate in Japan when we went two years ago. You also always get amazing service and everyone is super friendly. It's also really cute in there. Here is the food we have tried and enjoyed. Gyoza was all kinds of crispy deliciousness. We also enjoyed the Kobe meatballs. For dinner, we enjoyed the crispy and tasty chicken katsu. Love the sauce that comes with it. The shrimp with udon noodles was so flavorful and there is a good breading on the shrimp. This will sound weird in a Japanese restaurant but the star was the French fries. They are crispy and have an amazing flavorful. No fry will ever compare. Ah-mazing!! If you love Asian food, do yourself a favor and eat here. It's one of the best restaurants in Cleveland by far.

Sasa at Shaker Square absolutely nailed it. Super friendly, kind service -- our waitress was at the…read moretable in about 3 minutes, and drinks + water came out within 5. Love that kind of efficiency. She helped us choose specialty rolls and every pick was on point. Lobster roll was excellent with great presentation. The salmon roll was a standout: spicy salmon inside, torched salmon on top, finished with a dill sauce that gave it almost a Scandinavian vibe -- really unique and delicious. Beautiful decor, not overly bright, which made the whole place feel comfortable and relaxed. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Definitely coming back.

Delicious lunch here the day after Christmas. Half full restaurant as we were quickly seated upon…read morearrival. Lunch specials w soup salad and multiple rolls were a hit. We had unagi sushi, spicy tuna roll, California roll, yellowtail, chicken yakisoba, red lobster roll, and had to try the Christmas roll. Good service, attentive staff, calm atmosphere. Would definitely return!

We had an absolutely fabulous experience here. Found it on Yelp and it had good reviews so we…read moredecided to check it out. It's in the middle of a little strip mall and you would never imagine it would be as delicious as it is based on the outside. But, we decided to give it a shot. We could not have been happier. We tried the crab Rangoon appetizer, which was good, although didn't blow us away as much as some people on Yelp. The rolls were absolutely the highlight. We tried the amazing role, the dynamite roll, and one other as well as a selection of Nigiri. The amazing role was my absolute favorite, but they were all really really good. The mochi dessert was very good although the portion was tiny. And the fried ice cream was OK but not particularly special. We will definitely be coming back!