Sora is a rooftop Japanese restaurant and sushi bar located on the seventh floor of Malmaison York, boasting spectacular views of the city below - including its historic cathedral. Complete with comfortable seating, outdoor heaters, and stylish furnishings, this glamorous spot caters for everything from romantic date nights to relaxed dinners with friends, or even a bespoke afternoon tea experience. At the weekend, Sora comes alive with live DJs and saxophonists, from its 'Sundown at Sora' sessions every Sunday, to lively Saturday night antics perfect for a grand night out in the city!
Sora’s menus span a tantalising mix of sushi, robatayaki grills, and pan-Asian tapas. Guests can choose to mix and match a selection of dishes, or opt for the tasting menu, a curated offering comprised of some of Sora’s best dishes. From the sushi section, look out for the likes of green dragon rolls with tempura prawns, salmon, avocado and sesame yuzu-koshom, or kingfish sashimi with ponzu, sesame, caviar, jalapenos and crispy quinoa. While dishes from the robata grill might include sticky pork belly with burnt apple puree, miso glazed black cod, or charred cabbage with whipped tofu and black garlic. The sweet section is also worth a look in, with innovative creations like stem ginger marshmallows with almond crumb and chocolate sauce up for grabs.
For relaxed lunches, diners can choose the express lunch menu, which includes a bento box and a drink. Or, for a special occasion, Sora also serves an impressive afternoon tea featuring Pan-Asian savouries, sweet treats and, of course, spectacular views to elevate the experience to new heights.
Finally, Sora is without a doubt one of the best places to enjoy a cocktail with a view in York, and you’ll find an array of signatures, G&Ts and twists on a Highball to sip on while you take in the sights.