PITTSBURGH, PA — Sokoya, a Japanese sushi and izakaya-style restaurant, is slated to open in East Liberty on Monday.
Sokoya made the soft opening announcement on social media. "We can't wait to welcome you," a post on the eatery's Instagram page stated.
The restaurant will occupy the South Highland Avenue space where the former Mexican eatery Patron was located. The restaurant closed in November 2025.
Sokoya is accepting reservations online through Open Table. A menu has not been posted online yet, but Open Table says the restaurant will specialize in charcol-grilled yakitori, small plates and shushi.
Additionally, Sokoya will offer a curated selection of Japanese dishes, premium sake, Japanese beers and handcrafted cocktails in an atmosphere featuring natural wood and ambient lighting.
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