“The diverse fabric of Cleveland society is very much in evidence when you see the number of fusion restaurants on offer. If you are looking for Asian fusion, there is Sora – with a dominant pink cherry blossom installation on the ceiling, this is one of the most Instagrammable restaurants in town. Their speciality sushi rolls have a touch of Mexican flair with the use of jalapeños in their spicy tuna and hamachi rolls, and you’ll see Korean gochujang salmon as well as Taiwanese karaage. As long as it’s tasty Asian cuisine, you’re more than likely to find it here.”

Fox 8’s Kenny Crumpton shares ideas for a non-traditional Friendsgiving Thanksgiving celebration from Sora Restaurant.

Kickin’ It With Kenny, Kenny Crumpton, Fox 8 News Cleveland

November 16, 2023

“Get ready to embark on a culinary journey through the streets of Cleveland as we explore the vibrant flavors of Sora, an Asian fusion gem nestled in the heart of Ohio City! In this mouthwatering episode of Taste from the Streets, we take you on a tour of Sora's menu, where traditional Asian ingredients meet innovative culinary techniques.”

Directed and Produced by: Evan Walker x Stone Kaufman

November 14, 2023

“Sora: Why we love it: What started as a sushi ghost kitchen and pop-up transitioned into a posh world of Asian fusion from the group behind next-door neighbors Lago East Bank. The walls feature pop art with samurai imagery, and everything centers around a  flowered tree with long branches of pink petals that stretch across the ceiling.”

Story by Allison Jack, Cleveland Magazine

March 1, 2023

Fox 8’s Kenny Crumpton visits Cleveland’s Sora Restaurant to check out all of the new offerings. Sora has a new menu, catering options and a new private dining space perfect for holiday parties.

Kickin’ It With Kenny, Kenny Crumpton, Fox 8 News Cleveland

November 10, 2022

“Floor-seat fans at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse will have a local sushi company’s offerings available during NBA All-Star Weekend: Sora, which recently expanded into a seasonal pop-up restaurant, will be available for floor-seat holders.”

Story by Marc Bona, Cleveland.com

February 16, 2022

“Sora, a ghost kitchen known for its Sushi takeout box, is opening its new pop-up restaurant at 1121 W. 10th St. in Cleveland's Flats, right next to Lago East Bank, its sister restaurant.

‘The ghost kitchen concept changed the landscape," said Fabio Salerno, chef and owner of Lago East Bank and Sora. "It’s been a tough year for the dining industry, and this business model allowed us to focus on providing quality product and build a brand with a visceral impact. The response from our community has been instrumental.’”

Story by Kevin Smith, Cleveland Business Journal

February 1, 2022

“If you’re on social media, you likely have seen people enthusiastically sharing pictures of their Sora sushi boxes. These colorful, delectable bento boxes arrive brimming with items like crispy rice, tuna, yellowtail and salmon nigiri, spicy tuna rolls, edamame and accompaniments such as spicy mayo, pickled ginger, wasabi, soy sauce and Sriracha. Artfully packaged for pick-up and delivery via third-party services, the sushi bento boxes have proven to be ideally suited to pandemic dining.

Since launching as a pop-up concept last summer, Sora has continued to grow its audience and expand its offerings.”

Story by Douglas Trattner, Cleveland Scene

January 26, 2022

“The overwhelming demand for food delivery created by the COVID-19 pandemic has fueled the growth of "ghost kitchens," a restaurant with no dining room that serves food to-go or for delivery. “

Story by Stephen Goin, Fox Business

“Calling all sushi lovers! Sora Sushi Box is a portable pink bento-type box filled with made to order sushi that can be delivered right to your door. Fox 8’s Kenny Crumpton learned about a brand new concept that starts with an ‘app’ and ends with delicious custom created sushi landing on your front door.”

Kickin’ It With Kenny, Kenny Crumpton, Fox 8 Cleveland

September 13, 2021

“After a successful opening month, the ghost kitchen is looking to expand its at-home concept to other markets and with a seasonal pop-up.

What if grab-and-go sushi could hit all the high notes of a restaurant-grade roll?”

That high-quality sushi experience from the comfort of your couch is exactly what founders Kumar Arora of Ilthy, Chef Fabio Salerno of Lago and Chef Kevin Wang of Akatsuki had in mind when they launched the sushi ghost kitchen Sora just over a month ago.”

Story by Anthony Elder, Cleveland Magazine

September 10, 2021

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“Ghost kitchens have grown in popularity throughout the pandemic as the demand for carryout increased. That inspired a trio of business owners in Cleveland to turn their pop-up sushi spot into a full-time takeout option.”

Story by Micaela Marshall, Spectrum News 1