Sora at Malmaison Brighton | Perched above the waterfront at Malmaison Brighton, Sora is bringing something refreshingly different to Brighton’s dining scene – a sophisticated Japanese-inspired sharing concept that combines beautifully curated small plates with sweeping sea views across Brighton Marina.
Designed around the idea of elevated social dining, the venue at Malmaison is stylish yet relaxed. The concept centres around premium sharing plates and robata grill cooking, creating an experience that encourages guests to slow down, sample widely and enjoy food as a collective experience rather than simply a meal. The Taste of Sora tasting menu (£45 per person) offers the perfect introduction. Highlights include delicately sliced kingfish sashimi, served with ponzu, sesame, caviar, jalapeño and crispy quinoa – a beautifully balanced dish that delivers freshness and heat in equal measure. The tempura tiger prawns arrive perfectly crisp with just the right amount of sweet chilli, while the restaurant’s playful KFC – Korean fried cauliflower with gochujang, adds a clever plant-based twist packed with flavour.
From the robata grill, standout dishes include the beautifully glazed Loch Duart salmon teriyaki, alongside rich cuts of grain-fed wagyu sirloin steak, finished with chimichurri, garlic crisps and tare glaze. For those wanting to indulge further, adding the miso-glazed black cod feels almost mandatory. Dessert continues the attention to detail, with mochi ice cream providing a light but satisfying finish.
The cocktail offering deserves equal attention. Leaning into Japanese-inspired flavours, Sora has created a drinks menu that is just as considered as the food, with standout serves including the Yuzu Mojito, Togarashi Margarita, Umeshu Sour and the beautifully balanced Cherry Blossom Negroni.
Alongside Japanese whisky, crisp Asahi on tap and a carefully selected wine list, the drinks programme perfectly complements the bold flavours coming out of the kitchen and adds to the venue’s nighttime marina energy.
For date nights, celebrations or simply experiencing one of Brighton’s most exciting new dining concepts, Sora feels set to become one of the city’s standout restaurant destinations, but hurry – you have until the end of August to try this delicious Japanese offering…
www.malmaison.com | The Waterfront, Brighton Marina BN2 5WA
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