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    Ora

    4.4 (581 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Outdoor seating

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    Sushi bar with fresh salmon
    Daniel K.

    Waited approximately an hour and thirty for three rolls. Not sure if the waitress forgot to put our order in, or if the sushi chefs disregarded it, but after bringing it up with our very nice waitress she said it was due to a high volume of delivery orders. I nicely explained to her, I'm in the restaurant so delivery orders should come second. Meanwhile, tables that came in 45 minutes after us received their orders, so not sure what the truth is here. The restaurant business is cutthroat so I highly recommend the owners take this feedback to heart. I'll never go back again.

    randomly picked out a sushi spot while visiting chicago, and was pleasantly surprised! prices were sooo affordable (as an austinite) for the specialty rolls, and delicious to boot. they top you up with a hefty amount of fish. my must-get is the wasabi tail! if this spot was in my hometown, i'd be visiting all the time.

    Snake Eye - like this one a lot
    Ernie H.

    You have to check this place out for 3 reasons First is Oysters motoyaki- oysters infused in mayo sauce with caviar sprinkled on top making it out of this world. Second is Surf and turf - seared rib eye with shrimp. The texture of the meat gives this sushi a body no fish can. We also had spicy salmon, snake eye and scallop Volcano. All beyond good, all seared giving that extra taste and substance no other sushi's can deliver. It's also BYOB. Third is Aliya our server. A looker that slays her hair with a killer smile while taking care of you at the same time. What more can you ask for? Ora is highly recommended.

    Munsanje M.

    This place is not talked about enough!!! Amazing prices and overall such good service. I had the chefs recommendation nigiri with a few rolls that I can't remember but they were so good! The nigiri special came with miso soup and a traditional roll for the best price. The nigiri had a few pieces I've never tried before but sooo good. The beef tataki appetizer was phenomenal!! It's small in here, so highly recommend a reservation but the ambiance is perfect as a neighborhood gem! I'm already planning my next visit. Looking for an affordable, high quality sushi spot for rolls and nigiri, go here!

    Salmon aburi
    Helen H.

    Second visit and it's still good! It's a nice, quiet date spot. I was hoping to try their full menu, but they still have the soft opening menu. I tried the half size of oyster motoyaki and salmon aburi. I can see why people like the oyster motoyaki. The dish was rich with savory flavor. I didn't find the oyster flavor to overwhelm the dish. The half size is good for two people to share as an appetizer. I had it on my own and was pretty satiated with it alone. I enjoyed my salmon aburi as well. I mainly got it because I like spicy tuna. We also received complimentary edamame well-seasoned with salt and cooked. It was a nice touch to our meal. I'm looking forward to their full menu!

    Chef's Nigiri
    Damien K.

    Absolutely delicious fresh fish! I have high expectations when it comes to sushi but this blew me away in quality. Especially for the price point. I'm convinced this is the best Sashimi/Nigiri you will find in Chicago. Speciality rolls were full of unique flavors and textures too. We really enjoyed the "surf and turf" and the Salmon roll with crispy skin. The sushi rice alone is delicious with the perfect texture and flavor. Not too wet Service was amazing thank to Jason. Really helped guide us and create an experience. Very excited to come back and bring friends. Keep in mind this is currently BYOB but they will provide you with Wine Glasses and they even have Sake cups. If you love sushi, Do yourself a favor and give it a try!

    My friend and I were so excited to try Ora's omakase experience! We made reservations over the phone and dined in on a Friday. The space itself is very relaxing and welcoming. We were seated at the bar and took advantage of the BYOB option! We had about 12 courses served by Chef Dalbert and absolutely enjoyed everything we were served! Each dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The chef described every dish down to the last detail. We were full by the end of the courses and left extremely satisfied. Needless to say, we'll be back very soon! Thanks Ora!

    By far the best sushi I've had in Chicago! We went here on a limb and it was amazing. The fish was fresh and the rolls were so flavorful and unique. 10/10 recommend and it's BYOB so makes for a great night!

    Still in progress ....snake eye

    Awesome sushi place. Food was really good with very unique twists. Order of baked clams I wish I took picture because it was not what I expected but was fantastic. Great culinary surprise. Highly recommended worth the trip!

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    Food was good but service was so slow. Come here at 5:00 but after you are up for disappointing night

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    Such a great experience and such amazing sushi. I definitely recommend the dynamic roll. It's to die for!

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    In a city filled with great restaurants, this is truly one of the best!!! It's the only place I'll eat eel.

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    Ask the Community - Ora

    How much is the Omakase per person?

    Hi, there is no set price for omakase . It is priced accordingly to how big or small you want your dinner to be . We are currently working on a set omakase for the menu.

    Are they open for dine-in?

    No, just called today 12/03/21 and they said they will not having dining services until their relocation.

    Why the menu in the website seems a menu from an Italian restaurant?

    Ora sushi currently doesn't have a web page. Best way to obtain a current copy is to grab one on your next visit or check the most recent yelp picture of the menu.

    Is there a happy hour menu? Where can I find it? What time?

    There is no Happy Hour menu, the restaurant runs from 5pm-10pm on Sunday through Thursday and then 5-11pm on Friday and Saturday only.

    Does this location offer naruto style?

    This is their only location. I have never seen them do this and I go to Ora once or twice a month. But I've also never asked becasue rice is better than cucumber. You should give them a call.

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    We ordered Uber Eats and the food came fresh. We tried: -…read moreSalmon Sunrise Bowl - Spicy Roasted Garlic Miso Ramen - Sakura - Nigori Strawberry (sake) It was plenty of food. The fish and rice were both fresh. I really enjoyed the ramen broth, great for a cold day.

    Easily the worst neighborhood delivery sushi I've ever had in my life, in 30 years of eating and…read moreordering sushi in Chicago and New York City. We live in Edgewater, and usually divide our sushi orders between Nori Sushi on Devon to the north when we want good mid-priced sushi, And Gorilla Sushi in Uptown to the south when we're just looking for cheap, OK sushi. But we wanted to try Blowfish because it has been such a popular Edgewater sushi place since the pandemic. We ordered more than $80 worth of food, including two sets of three different sushi rolls each And three appetizers. Halfway through, we threw all of it in the trash. Everything was so over salted, our tongues were burning. Incredibly salty sushi rice, incredibly salty sauces in the various rolls, salty fried appetizers. Not normal salty, but weird, very offputting salty. Each piece of sushi roll we ate was like eating a salt lick, and they also kept falling apart. Whoever made the rolls has no idea what they're doing. I don't know if the folks who like Blowfish just have very low expectations, or if the place had a weird, off night. But after spending more than 80 bucks for such disgusting sushi, we will never re-order to find out. The sushi at Nori Sushi is so, so much better, and worth the similar prices that they charge. Frankly, the cheap sushi at Gorilla Sushi is better, as well. Those two places will keep our business. Blowfish was terrible and not worth it.

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    I may have mentioned how as I get older I love the simpler things more and more. Long gone is the…read moreguy who mixed all the sodas at the fountain. Thus, today it was simply a Taichi Milk Tea with Boba. Please do not quote me on this, but it seems they use a special kind of milk? Whatever the case, the result was delicious! The tea and milk flavors were both noticeable but not overwhelming or overpowering in any way. Excellent amount of 'bite' from the tea and savory/creamy notes from the milk. The sugar and ice levels in the default beverage were on-point as well! I often find myself having to specify "less sugar" and "less ice". While such customizations are built into the menu, it's lovely that the base isn't gobs of ice and sugar. The boba was fine, nothing to write home (on Yelp?) about here. The vibe inside is lovely. It is wood, black and splashes of color. The service was polite and speedy (though to be fair - it wasn't very busy at the time). While I am not yet local to Chicago, I will be in a few months. When this happens, I look forward to returning, and trying some poke and ramen as well!

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