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Sora Temaki Bar
7.6
Sora is a temaki-focused rooftop bar at the Original Farmers Market offering hand rolls, sashimi, and drinks overlooking the market stalls. It’s more of a casual, view-driven stop than a destination omakase, best used as a snack-and-sake break during shopping or a light night out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Tuna Temaki, Crispy Shrimp Hand Roll, Vegan Avocado-Cucumber Temaki
Scores:
Value: 6.4
Service: 7.2
Consistency: 7.5
Food Quality: 7.9
Atmosphere: 8.6
Cultural Relevance: 7.3
What makes it special: Temaki bar with rooftop views over the Original Farmers Market.
Who should go: Hand-roll fans wanting snacks with a skyline-adjacent view.
When to visit: Golden hour and early evening for the best light and breeze.
What to order: Spicy tuna temaki, crispy shrimp hand roll, vegan avocado-cucumber roll.
Insider tip: Time your visit around sunset for the most scenic experience.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Use the Farmers Market and Grove garages; the Market lot offers 90 minutes free with validation. Street parking is limited and competitive during peak hours.
Dress code: Casual but polished; rooftop setting means most guests lean neat and fashion-forward without being formal.
Noise level: Moderate; open-air rooftop chatter and music make it lively but you can still hold a normal conversation.
Weekend wait: 20–35 minutes for rooftop seating during peak golden hour; bar seats turn over faster.
Weekday lunch: Typically no wait, especially before 1:00pm.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Solid options including avocado-cucumber rolls, veggie temaki, and side salads.
Vegan options: Limited but available—1–2 temaki options plus simple veggie sides.
Gluten-free options: Good flexibility; sashimi plates and many hand rolls can be made gluten-free if you avoid soy sauce or request tamari.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Yes for casual, low-pressure dates—rooftop views and hand rolls create an easygoing vibe, though it’s less ideal if you want a long, sit-down dinner.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes—Sora operates on a walk-up model. Arrive outside prime sunset hours for the quickest seating.
Is it kid-friendly? Reasonably; the space is open-air and casual, but the rooftop setting is better suited to teens and older kids rather than toddlers.
Best For
Better for: Quick, high-quality hand rolls with rooftop views—perfect for casual drinks, snacks, and ambiance-driven stops during a Grove or Farmers Market visit.
Skip if: You want full omakase, extensive nigiri selection, or a long, immersive sushi dinner; choose a more traditional sushi bar instead.
Hours
Monday12pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday12pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday12pm - 9:30pm
Thursday12pm - 9:30pm
Friday12pm - 10:30pm
Saturday12pm - 10:30pm
Sunday12pm - 9:30pm