I tried to walk in at 6pm. The restaurant was completely empty with no customers, but I was turned away because apparently they were booked the entire night. Right.
I was sent an insulting and homophobic message by Jeff Y, the owner/chef, after posting this review. So they try to intimidate their reviewers.
Service: 1
He Tudi
so good
David Lam
The restaurant was closed permanently
Yang Zhang
Top notch service and atmosphere.
I’d like to pay more for less rice and more fish & uni courses😉
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Chen
Let’s start of with why I give a 1 star. Fake advertisement saying it’s a 2 Michelin star chef. Did some research and found out that their current chef is from Thailand and had a restaurant in Bangkok for few years due to its poor food quality management it got shut down. Now let’s get back to the food, it sounds great 18 course for $150 but nothing stands out, they use the end chunks and fat of the leftover wagyu to make a dish and cheap uni that’s about to go bad to make appetizers. Rice is not seasoned enough and fish slices are thin. Couldn’t hear the fish name when serving so I asked the server and he goes idk let me as the chef. And who opens a omakase restaurant near 8th ave with this price it does not make any sense.take your money somewhere else.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Kyu Lin
This was the first Omakase place I went to. The place was awesome and the service was great. Every dish tasted delicious and I enjoyed every single bite. The fish was very fresh and doesn’t have the fishy taste to it. I really loved the add-one that they let you add towards the end. The uni hand roll was 30$ and it was so worth. They fill it up with uni. The sweetness of the uni burst into my mouth when I took a bite. The dessert that they served was delicious too. However this place is expensive but it’s worth every penny. I would definitely come back to this place! I went back here for my birthday and there was a new chef. I’m even more happy with my second visit here, the whole menu was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raul Cam
I like this place,it is very delicious
Lulu
A hidden gem! The omakase course was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ABBY WENG
Visited Sora for a weekend dinner. We opted for their 18-course omakase experience. Chef was incredibly friendly and walked us through each course. The pacing was perfect—never rushed, never slow. Love the fish and wagyu soup. Uni and scramble eggs were amazing!one of my favorite was tuna with dashi broth! A must-visit for sushi lovers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wisely Chang
My fiancé and I were surprised to see an omakase spot in the heart of 8 ave. We booked reservations for his birthday as well as for Mother’s Day with my MIL and I can definitely say that this omakase spot is worth it. Although a bit pricier than usual omakase spots in the city, the entire experience was great and left us feeling full and satiated after. I loved how the 18 course meal alternated between nigiri pieces and other dishes (such as soups, the chef’s signature fried fish, and other delicious dishes). You can tell by Chef Takizawa’s technique and ease when preparing the dishes just how dedicated he is to his art. Everyone here was very attentive to details and it definitely felt like a lux experience. Highly recommend this spot for celebrations (birthdays/special occasions) or if you just want to splurge on a great dinner!
Tucked away among the humble storefronts and Chinese dives of Brooklyn’s 8th Ave Chinatown, Sora is a hidden gem—unassuming from the outside, but offering a high-end omakase experience that rivals the best. It’s the kind of place you’d walk right past if you didn’t know better. But step inside, and you’re transported to a world of precision, care, and exceptional quality.
Chef Takizawa, trained in Japan, is a master of his craft. Watching him delicately prepare each piece of sushi feels like a performance—every movement intentional, every cut perfect. Fish is flown in from Japan, and you can taste the difference. This is not your typical neighborhood sushi joint. The quality here is on par with what you get at Tsukiji Market in Tokyo.
Standouts? The uni scrambled eggs—unexpected and sublime, a specialty of the chef. The hamachi was buttery and clean, the A5 wagyu sushi was melt-in-your-mouth perfect (especially when seared with burning oak right in front of us), and the curry rice—made from wagyu stock—was a warm and comforting.
One memorable moment was watching Chef Takizawa fry white fish fresh in front of us. Each piece is presented with care, and the staff respectfully explains every detail, enhancing your appreciation with every bite.
This is the kind of omakase that’s not just about eating—it’s about experiencing. A perfect spot for a special occasion or date night. The staff was incredibly attentive, adding just the right personal touch.
A once-in-a-lifetime meal that you’ll definitely want to have more than once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mackerel, Ankimo
Katie Kirkman
Wow! This was an amazing experience. The space is beautiful and the food exquisite. We were served unique dishes with quite a personal touch from the chef, it's like no Omakase I've had before. Beautiful touches throughout the meal and a great sake list, too. I would absolutely recommend!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda Moench
Wow! I was truly impressed with Sora! The service was above and beyond. The fish was beautifully prepared by the chef and was amazing quality! This restaurant is a true gem and I’m so happy to have found it. 💎
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
travis allen
Omasake is the only way to eat sushi. Our chef cut high-grade fish from Japan like a surgeon. The staff was entertaining and educational. WE WILL BE BACK
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mackerel, Sticky Rice
SOPHIE NORMANT
Perfect! everything has been told in other reviews. It was a delight ! Everything. Bravo to the chef Joseph!!!
I tried to walk in at 6pm. The restaurant was completely empty with no customers, but I was turned away because apparently they were booked the entire night. Right.
I was sent an insulting and homophobic message by Jeff Y, the owner/chef, after posting this review. So they try to intimidate their reviewers.
Service: 1
so good
The restaurant was closed permanently
Top notch service and atmosphere.
I’d like to pay more for less rice and more fish & uni courses😉
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Let’s start of with why I give a 1 star. Fake advertisement saying it’s a 2 Michelin star chef. Did some research and found out that their current chef is from Thailand and had a restaurant in Bangkok for few years due to its poor food quality management it got shut down. Now let’s get back to the food, it sounds great 18 course for $150 but nothing stands out, they use the end chunks and fat of the leftover wagyu to make a dish and cheap uni that’s about to go bad to make appetizers. Rice is not seasoned enough and fish slices are thin. Couldn’t hear the fish name when serving so I asked the server and he goes idk let me as the chef. And who opens a omakase restaurant near 8th ave with this price it does not make any sense.take your money somewhere else.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
This was the first Omakase place I went to. The place was awesome and the service was great. Every dish tasted delicious and I enjoyed every single bite. The fish was very fresh and doesn’t have the fishy taste to it. I really loved the add-one that they let you add towards the end. The uni hand roll was 30$ and it was so worth. They fill it up with uni. The sweetness of the uni burst into my mouth when I took a bite. The dessert that they served was delicious too. However this place is expensive but it’s worth every penny. I would definitely come back to this place! I went back here for my birthday and there was a new chef. I’m even more happy with my second visit here, the whole menu was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I like this place,it is very delicious
A hidden gem! The omakase course was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visited Sora for a weekend dinner. We opted for their 18-course omakase experience. Chef was incredibly friendly and walked us through each course. The pacing was perfect—never rushed, never slow. Love the fish and wagyu soup. Uni and scramble eggs were amazing!one of my favorite was tuna with dashi broth! A must-visit for sushi lovers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My fiancé and I were surprised to see an omakase spot in the heart of 8 ave. We booked reservations for his birthday as well as for Mother’s Day with my MIL and I can definitely say that this omakase spot is worth it. Although a bit pricier than usual omakase spots in the city, the entire experience was great and left us feeling full and satiated after. I loved how the 18 course meal alternated between nigiri pieces and other dishes (such as soups, the chef’s signature fried fish, and other delicious dishes). You can tell by Chef Takizawa’s technique and ease when preparing the dishes just how dedicated he is to his art. Everyone here was very attentive to details and it definitely felt like a lux experience. Highly recommend this spot for celebrations (birthdays/special occasions) or if you just want to splurge on a great dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Beef
Restaurantji Recommends
Tucked away among the humble storefronts and Chinese dives of Brooklyn’s 8th Ave Chinatown, Sora is a hidden gem—unassuming from the outside, but offering a high-end omakase experience that rivals the best. It’s the kind of place you’d walk right past if you didn’t know better. But step inside, and you’re transported to a world of precision, care, and exceptional quality.
Chef Takizawa, trained in Japan, is a master of his craft. Watching him delicately prepare each piece of sushi feels like a performance—every movement intentional, every cut perfect. Fish is flown in from Japan, and you can taste the difference. This is not your typical neighborhood sushi joint. The quality here is on par with what you get at Tsukiji Market in Tokyo.
Standouts? The uni scrambled eggs—unexpected and sublime, a specialty of the chef. The hamachi was buttery and clean, the A5 wagyu sushi was melt-in-your-mouth perfect (especially when seared with burning oak right in front of us), and the curry rice—made from wagyu stock—was a warm and comforting.
One memorable moment was watching Chef Takizawa fry white fish fresh in front of us. Each piece is presented with care, and the staff respectfully explains every detail, enhancing your appreciation with every bite.
This is the kind of omakase that’s not just about eating—it’s about experiencing. A perfect spot for a special occasion or date night. The staff was incredibly attentive, adding just the right personal touch.
A once-in-a-lifetime meal that you’ll definitely want to have more than once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mackerel, Ankimo
Wow! This was an amazing experience. The space is beautiful and the food exquisite. We were served unique dishes with quite a personal touch from the chef, it's like no Omakase I've had before. Beautiful touches throughout the meal and a great sake list, too. I would absolutely recommend!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow! I was truly impressed with Sora! The service was above and beyond. The fish was beautifully prepared by the chef and was amazing quality! This restaurant is a true gem and I’m so happy to have found it. 💎
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Omasake is the only way to eat sushi. Our chef cut high-grade fish from Japan like a surgeon. The staff was entertaining and educational. WE WILL BE BACK
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mackerel, Sticky Rice
Perfect! everything has been told in other reviews. It was a delight ! Everything. Bravo to the chef Joseph!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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