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Sora Eatery is now boarding at Lakeland International Airport

The new restaurant at LAL is nearly ready to open its doors, and we got a sneak peek of what Lakelanders (and visitors) can expect.

The exterior of Sora Eatery in Lakeland International Airport.

From relaxing vibes to creative food + drink, here’s what to expect when you visit Sora Eatery at LAL.

Photo by LALtoday

Sora Eatery, the new restaurant taking over the former WACO Kitchen space in LAL, is gearing up to open its doors. We stopped by ahead of the restaurant’s grand opening on Sunday, March 16 to get a sample of what Lakelanders and travelers can expect, and there’s lots to look forward to.

Fast facts

  • Hours of operation: 7 a.m.-2 p.m., daily
  • Location: Lakeland International Airport’s second floor, pre-security (read: no plane ticket required)
A photo of the Tokyo Drift smash burger and kimchi fries from Sora Eatery.

You’re looking at the Tokyo Drift smash burger + kimchi fries off of Sora Eatery’s lunch menu — if you see us drooling, no you don’t.

Photo by LALtoday

What’s on the menu

Patrons can find a variety of breakfast and lunch options on Sora’s menu. Most menu items have an Asian-fusion flair to them, in addition to classic bites ranging from avocado toast to smash burgers.

We tried the Tokyo Drift smash burger, which features a Wagyu beef patty, American cheese, crispy fried onions, kewpie mayo, and a runny egg on a brioche bun. It was the perfect mix of explorative + comforting flavors. We also paired it with the kimchi fries to get an extra kick of flavor, and they did not disappoint.

A hand with purple nail polish holds a horjicha latte from Sora Eatery in front of a window that has a model plane hanging from the ceiling outside of it.

City Editor Connor also tried the hojicha latte — a Japanese tea latte with notes of nuttiness that is similar to (yet different from) a matcha latte.

Photo by LALtoday

Not in the mood for a full meal? Sora has plenty of grab + go options at the ready, including onigiri from Omusubee and baked goods from Meraki Bakehouse. Guests can also order a variety of coffee and tea drinks, plus beer and wine.

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