Small plates by an open-kitchen grill

Japanese-Mediterranean · Open kitchen

Small plates. Big evenings.

Seasonal cooking where Kyoto meets the Mediterranean coast, served from an open kitchen in the heart of Port Alder.

Tue–Sat 18:00–23:00 · 14 Harbour Lane, Port Alder · +44 20 7946 0142

Tonight’s kitchen: Chef Ayaka · Last seating 21:30 · Walk-ins at the counter

A taste of the menu

Charred leeks

Charred leeks

miso butter, hazelnut

12

Sea bream crudo

Sea bream crudo

yuzu, olive oil, shiso

16

Lamb shoulder

Lamb shoulder

black garlic, preserved lemon

28

Sesame panna cotta

Sesame panna cotta

roasted fig

10

Two coasts, one table.

Sora started with a simple question: what happens when Japanese precision meets Mediterranean generosity? The answer is a menu that changes with the market, plates meant for sharing, and a counter where you can watch it all happen.

Chef at the open-kitchen counter

Reviews

★★★★★

“The crudo alone is worth the trip.”

— Port Alder Food Guide

★★★★★

“Relaxed, precise, and somehow still surprising.”

— Marta G.

★★★★★

“Best counter seats in town.”

— Daniel R.

★★★★★

“We shared everything and still wanted more.”

— Sofia L.

★★★★★

“The lamb shoulder is the dish I keep coming back for.”

— Tom H.

★★★★★

“An open kitchen that actually feels like a show.”

— Aiko M.

★★★★★

“Perfect for a long dinner with friends.”

— Priya S.

★★★★★

“Warm service and a sake flight worth repeating.”

— Luca B.

★★★★★

“The panna cotta with roasted fig stole the night.”

— Elena K.

★★★★★

“The crudo alone is worth the trip.”

— Port Alder Food Guide

★★★★★

“Relaxed, precise, and somehow still surprising.”

— Marta G.

★★★★★

“Best counter seats in town.”

— Daniel R.

★★★★★

“We shared everything and still wanted more.”

— Sofia L.

★★★★★

“The lamb shoulder is the dish I keep coming back for.”

— Tom H.

★★★★★

“An open kitchen that actually feels like a show.”

— Aiko M.

★★★★★

“Perfect for a long dinner with friends.”

— Priya S.

★★★★★

“Warm service and a sake flight worth repeating.”

— Luca B.

★★★★★

“The panna cotta with roasted fig stole the night.”

— Elena K.

  • Whole sea bass
  • The counter
  • Hands at work
  • The room
  • Sake pour
  • Spritz and sake flight
  • Sushi platter
  • Aubergine with pomegranate
  • Torching salmon
  • Chicken karaage
  • Wine by candlelight
  • Whole sea bass
  • The counter
  • Hands at work
  • The room
  • Sake pour
  • Spritz and sake flight
  • Sushi platter
  • Aubergine with pomegranate
  • Torching salmon
  • Chicken karaage
  • Wine by candlelight

Tonight

Plates are made to share. We suggest three to four per person. Ask us about allergens and we’ll guide you.

3–4

plates per person

Sake flight (3 × 60 ml)

+ 18

I

Nori crisps

whipped cod roe

7

II

Burrata

dashi tomatoes, basil oil

V

GF

14

III

Whole sea bass

chilli, soy, fennel

GF

32

IV

Aubergine

white miso, pomegranate

VG

GF

19

V

Olive oil ice cream

sea salt

V

7

Nori crisps
Burrata
Whole sea bass
Aubergine
Olive oil ice cream

I

Nori crisps

whipped cod roe

7

II

Burrata

dashi tomatoes, basil oil

V

GF

14

III

Whole sea bass

chilli, soy, fennel

GF

32

IV

Aubergine

white miso, pomegranate

VG

GF

19

V

Olive oil ice cream

sea salt

V

7

The Garden Room set for dinner

Your table, your evening.

The Garden Room seats up to 18 for dinners, launches and birthdays, with a menu built around your guests.

Our benefits

2

Coasts, one table

2

Coasts, one table

3–4

Plates per person

3–4

Plates per person

5

Nights a week

5

Nights a week

18

Garden Room seats

18

Garden Room seats

Find us.

14 Harbour Lane, Port Alder

Tue–Sat

18:00–23:00

Sun–Mon

closed

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Harbour Lane

Harbour

Sora

14 Harbour Lane, Port Alder

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Harbour Lane

Harbour

Sora

14 Harbour Lane, Port Alder

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