Ora Restaurant
Last updatedโ 4.7 ยท 654 Google reviews ยท $$$
Ora Restaurant is a Japanese restaurant in Waterloo, set in a converted industrial warehouse with a long bar and a sushi counter where sashimi is cut in view. Visitors describe it as large, polished and atmospheric, suited to celebrations and slow dinners. It is best known for omakase and fresh sashimi. Hansom Cab Place is about five minutes' walk away.
Cuisine at Ora Restaurant
Food at Ora Restaurant
Ora is a Japanese restaurant built around sushi, sashimi and omakase, with lunch, dinner, banquet and drinks menus. Sashimi is cut in front of diners and arrives on ice, dressed with edible flowers. Other dishes visitors name include wagyu, spicy karage chicken, miso cod and the Balmain bug san choi bao. The menu includes vegetarian options.
What to order: Sashimi, cut fresh at the counter ยท Balmain bug san choi bao ยท Wagyu, as main course or nigiri
Drinks at Ora Restaurant
The drinks menu covers progressive cocktails and sake, including sake cocktails. One visitor describes the cocktail list as creative and unusual, and names a spicy margarita and a lotus blossom drink among favourites. The bar-makase, a chef's choice option, is another drink-led choice for those who want to leave the ordering to the staff.
The omakase counter
Omakase at Ora is run by Executive Chef Nobuyuki Ura and is booked through SevenRooms. Seats face the sushi chefs, so the cutting and plating happen in view. One visitor who has booked the omakase twice found the portions generous for the style. Premium nigiri and sashimi are the courses most often singled out. Ask the team to adjust the courses if you have a preference, since the staff are described as knowledgeable.
What customers say about Ora Restaurant
- ๐ฌVisitors praise the freshness of the sashimi and nigiri.
- ๐ฌService is described as attentive, polished and friendly, with useful recommendations.
- ๐ฌThe room is large and atmospheric, with dim lighting and comfortable seating.
- ๐ฌViews on value vary: some find the omakase generous for the price, others want larger portions.
Tips for visiting Ora Restaurant
- โBook ahead, since restaurant and omakase bookings are made through SevenRooms.
- โSaturday service starts at dinner, so plan lunch visits for weekdays.
- โTell the staff what you like; visitors say they make strong recommendations.
Getting to Ora Restaurant
Ora is at 8 Danks St, Waterloo NSW 2017. There is parking, and one visitor found plenty of free street parking on the quiet street. The step-free entrance makes it easy to reach.
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FAQ about Ora Restaurant
What cuisine does Ora Restaurant serve?
Ora Restaurant serves Japanese food, with sushi, sashimi and omakase at the centre of the menu.
Can I book a table at Ora Restaurant?
Yes. Restaurant and omakase bookings are made through SevenRooms.
Does Ora Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, the menu includes vegetarian options.
Does Ora Restaurant have a kids' menu?
No, it does not have a kids' menu.