Sora Japanese - Broxtowe

We have managed to get a table in this tiny restaurant twice without a reservation but we only live round the corner so I’d definitely recommend booking if you’re travelling from further afield. All the staff we have encountered are charming and very happy to explain anything you don’t understand about the menu or Japanese cuisine in general! We don’t eat meat and have found plenty of veggie/fish options. Everything we have ordered has been wonderful! I particularly like the potsticker dumplings which are the best I’ve ever had. Can’t go wrong with the sushi either. We had around 6 dishes, a bottle of wine, two desserts and a pot of tea and the bill came to £68 which feels like good value given the skill and high quality ingredients involved. Highly recommended. We’ll definitely be returning!

A two-course meal for three people was very reasonably priced, tasty, beautifully presented and varied in flavours. The very helpful staff were much appreciated by the two novices in our party. Sora may be small and unostentatious but has a warm, friendly ambiance. Will certainly go there again

Really disappointed with this place as the owners and the chef are Japanese but do not offer authentic Japanese food. After having been in Japan several times and having eaten in many Japanese restaurants in Asia, I can say with certainty that they are using instant noodles in their ramen, which is a great no, and the other dishes offered are not up to it. It's a shame, since it could be much better.

For me, this is in the four best restaurants in Beeston (together with The Frustrated Chef, Cafe Roya and SukoThai). The food is absolutely delicious and is made with much care and attention. Sushi is charming, like other dishes, like the donburi. In fact, all we've tried has been really good. Some of the desserts are also charming (e.g., green tea ice cream). It is also very well designed, and the staff is very friendly. The only drawback is that you no longer seem to get matcha cookies with your bill (they were absolutely delicious).

Had a great experience at Sora.The waiter was lovely, we had a nice conversation with him and he helped us choosing our dishes and telling us about their family business.The food was great, we had ginger pork and dumplings, some sides and ice cream for dessert. I would recommend trying the black sesame ice cream, it was incredible. The meal was much cheaper than what we were expecting, plus we were offered free snacks at the start of the meal and after desserts. It was a pleasant surprise!The place is really small, as we were sitting quite close to other tables, but not too much, it gave a very homely and genuine feeling. I felt like I didn't just have a good time with my boyfriend, but also with the other people who were having a meal around us. Everybody was really friendly. I will be going back!