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So the parking situation here is a bit tough (what can you do in this area). I also walked in with an omakase event reservation, but was tragically seated in the middle of 5 seats between two couples. Yay for me, I felt like I was starring in an Asian spin-off of "Get Out", but that's a story for another day. At least the food was decent Sadly, they were out of the Hokkaido Uni supplement that day (you'd think they'd save a few for those who reserved the tasting event), but I did get the Siberian Caviar for my fatty tuna. I was the only one who did a supplement and in glad I did, because I was celebrating and yes I want caviar on my chutoro nigiri! I also got myself a Yuzu Matcha because why not? The fun thing here is that they don't give you a list of what you're getting that day, I guess because they want to be literal about the meaning of omakase, which is fine since everything was pretty tasty. Chawanmushi was good and silky, cherry tea good, mini donburi good, ceviche had too much cilantro (not cool bro, I don't expect this at a sushi restaurant that pretends to be authentic), a solid selection of nigiri, and the night ended with a pistachio molten lava cake, which featured a white chocolate sauce with an oozing pistachio center, like a twist of Dubai chocolate. Was fairly mid, but at least we got dessert! Service was pretty good too and the chef did fill me in on some other things about the restaurant, such as then having a pretty decent happy hour menu. Maybe I'll swing by and give it a try sometime. Overall, not bad.
My girlfriend and I visited Oru for a birthday dinner and decided to try the Chef's Tasting Menu for two. At $200, we actually thought it was a fair value for the amount and quality of food we received, and overall we enjoyed the experience. The meal was good from start to finish, and there wasn't a single bite that we really disliked. The nigiri was fresh and high quality, the Cornish hen was tender and reminded us of a Vietnamese-inspired marinade, and the crudo was unique with cucumber and a jelly component that added an interesting contrast of textures. The dessert was also a nice way to end the meal. That being said, my girlfriend and I weren't really impressed by any of the dishes. The biggest disappointment was probably the Wagyu lumpia. It wasn't bad by any means, but it mostly tasted like an upscale egg roll and wasn't as memorable as we had hoped. Overall, Oru delivered a solid dining experience with quality ingredients and thoughtful presentations. I would absolutely recommend it to others looking for a special occasion dinner. However, despite enjoying the meal, I don't think it's a place we would go back to.
Everything was amazing form the service to the ambiance to the food was spectacular highly recommend it for anyone looking for sushi
I'm a big fan of Neo so I was excited to try this place. The highlights are definitely the fish pastries and roe, the chicken and Wagyu lumpia. What I anticipated to be the hits were unfortunately a let down. Nigiris were my least favorite course of the entire meal, which was quite surprising. Fish options were flat for me. The crispy tuna was also a no for me. I love crispy tuna but I did not appreciate this take on the dish. It was not for me.
Oru is another amazing Comma Hospitality concept that blew me away. It is such a beautiful space with a very inviting and accommodating staff. Now let's get into the good stuff teehee!! Food highlights: Taiyaki w/ trout roe: 9/10 Tuna crispy rice: 10/10 (SO good... but $10 for one piece - just take my money pls this price was a bit too expensive but it's so good so it's worth a piece??? * Bluefin tuna crudo: 10/10 * Salmon sashimi: 8/10 (thick & fresh) * Otoro sashimi: 8/10 (rich, slightly smoky) * Kanpachi nigiri- 9/10 * Sawara nigiri - 9/10 * Chutoro nigiri- 9/10 * Tuna donburi- 7/10 Dessert: UNIQUE Banana ice cream w/ caviar: 10/10 - sweet, salty, They're known for their Cornish hen but saving that for the next time I go! Kira has my heart forever, but Oru is a must for a more unique experience.
We never made it into Neo before it closed so I was very excited to try out Oru. We had a 6:45pm reservation for 4 people on a Saturday night. When I made the reservation you could book either the dining room or the bar so I was a little surprised to find that the dining room is also all sushi counter. We arrived promptly at 6:45 but weren't seated until around 7pm. They were apologetic about the wait and brought out some sake for us to drink which was very hospitable. We were eventually seated at the corner of the sushi counter which was great because we were still able to visit as a 4 top. For dinner we ordered a hodge-podge of different items but we especially enjoyed the Tuna Crispy Rice, Okage (Mushroom Porridge), and the fresh nigiri. For dessert we had the coconut sorbet. I am personally not much of a sweets gal, but this was OUTSTANDING. The texture was pillowy and almost marshmallow like and was so light and delicious. When we come back I will for sure be ordering the banana ice cream with caviar because if the coconut sorbet is this good then that is for sure worth trying. I very much enjoyed sleek modern design of the restaurant, the chic restrooms and the food, but mostly I was impressed with how phenomenal the service was.
I was in town visiting a friend who hadn't been to Oru yet so we made reservations for a Friday around 8:15pm. We were immediately sat, asked if we were celebrating anything, and had a super cute and friendly server, Kaylee (I think that was her name!) who helped us work through the menu. We picked a few appetizers and nigiri (scallop was incredible). The tuna crispy rice was heavenly. I loved the Wagyu lumpia but my friend did not (probably a mistake on our part to order). Some of the flavor with the nigiri was almost too overwhelming, taking away the flavor from the fish, but we still enjoyed it. The uni was buttery and delicious and absolutely hit the spot. Very clean, modern ambiance.
This was the best sushi we've had in a hot minute. Service was very friendly and attentive. The sushi was so fresh. Everything was so yum. Clean, modern inside as well. Def a must visit if you haven't already. Everything was chefs kiss
There's main room dining and bar seating (small bar seat of 5 at entrance) vs main room showed in the video. Got the 13 piece omakase including the coconut ish icecream for $140 pre tax pre tip. My favorite pieces were the first three pieces the scallop, the sea bass and another white fish. Other pieces didn't stood out as much. Also got the neo's special- the banana icecream with caviar for dessert (maybe two icecream in one sitting was just too much haha). Miso soup was saltier than I would like it to be. If you enjoy omakase or a la carte style Oru is a very solid place for their nigiris! Definitely will return. Service - super friendly staff, fast and attentive.
Really lovely omekase experience. Simple interior design, fresh food. Taiyaki, fish-shaped cakes, coupled with roe and a hay-smoked butter was very smoky & flavorful. The wagyu lumpia is intended to be eaten quickly to stay crispy. Wagyu is wrapped around a deep-fried egg roll stuffed with mushroom duxelles and was all things lovely. We finished off our night with pistachio coulant that was warm & delicious. We also had the banana ice cream with caviar - this surprisingly intriguing combo worked well. Parking is awfully small - uber highly recommended.
Highly recommend this place, whether it be for a meet up with friends, or a date night. Reservations can be made on RESY and I definitely recommend making them about a week out. There is a parking lot, but it is pretty small. Based on the small seating amount, you should most likely be able to find a spot. Now to the good stuff! There is a daily specials sheet of paper that you will get that will have the specials for the day. Then there is a main menu that has starters, salads, and soups, means, and various sashimi and Nigiri. There's also a great cocktail list and wines by the bottle and glass. My friend and I got the Omakase and it was $179 for two people and we definitely felt like it was worth it! You got to try quite a variety of items from each category of the menu. (Pics to follow!) overall, I felt like this place is such a great addition to the heights! It definitely seems a little more casual than most of Omakase places in town, so it's a great place to stop right after work or if you're just bouncing around the area. The trout row was hands-down, our favorite! Highly recommend checking this place out! From the time we walked in until the time we left, everything was completely outstanding from the food to the wait staff.
The parking lot is pretty small and there's no valet, so it's a little tough getting in and out. They also seem to limit how many people they let in, so reservations are probably required. I came here for my birthday and the service was pretty mid. I was a little disappointed because the atmosphere makes it seem like it would be more of an upscale place, but the service didn't match that at all. We weren't welcomed or asked if we were celebrating anything, which I kind of expected. I had a few questions about some of the dishes and the server couldn't really answer them and had to go back and ask. He also didn't seem aware of any birthday or celebration things they offer, which made the whole experience feel a little underwhelming. I tried the 6 course meal and added on a scallop, cucumbers(sunomono), chutoro, otoro, and savory taiyaki from the à la carte. I also tried a couple of their drinks the pandan and yuzu matcha. First, the 6 course meal started off with a salad (Popeyes salad) and that was topped with a bacon dressing. I would give that 4 stars. The next item that came out was the kanpachi crudo and that was a refreshing yuzu flavor and interesting coconut jellies that paired well. I give that 5 stars, it's a must try dish. They brought out the waygu lumpia next and that was crispy and savory waygu on the outside. This is also 5 stars as a must try dish. Then they brought out the flight of fish-Suzuki sea bass, madai butterfish. The flavors for each one of these were unique and something I've never tried before. The quality of the fish was silky and fresh. I'd give them 4 stars on this just because some of the flavors did not really hit for me. I also think they use brown rice which is interesting and I actually like the take on that. Then Uni was next and that was melt in your mouth and buttery, also 5 stars. Last they brought out was the Cornish hen and that was filling and so tender. It came with broth which really elevated the dish. The potato's that came as a side with it was odd with a mustardy dressing, I don't think it paired well with the dish. For dessert, a pistachio molten lava cake. It was a little bit too rich for my taste but it similar to a Dubai dessert without the chocolate and Kanafi. I give that 3 stars. I was also given an extra dessert for my birthday which I chose the coconut ice cream that had wasabi jelly. Surprisingly, the jellies did not taste like wasabi and this dessert was amazing. It was creamy and light, 5 stars. The added items that I tried were the cucumbers and that had a spicy flavor and sour, 4 stars. Then the otoro and chutoro which the quality of the fish was fresh, 4 stars. The scallop was next level I highly recommend this. It was perfectly seared and had a velvety melt in your mouth texture. That one was by far my favorite out of all the dishes. The savory tayaki was unique I can't even really explain the taste but the butter that it comes with is smoked, 4 stars. The pandan alcoholic drink was way too strong and I think ruined the pandan flavor for me, 2 stars. The yuzu matcha (non alcoholic) was very bright and refreshing. I loved this drink 5 stars.
We came on Monday for their maki Monday and made it just in time for happy hour too! It was really good - loved the wagyu roll and also the Cornish hen was great and everything else was good too. Nice ambiance and really good service, love that they had hot food offerings and not just sushi. Will be back!
1 month ago
My boyfriend took me here for a date and it was such a nice experience. We did the omakase and were served by Mandy and chef Ray, who were very lovely to talk to. All of the sushi was fresh and delicious! Dessert was tasty as well~ I also loved that they gave us a little sheet of recommended restaurants/cafes in the area after our meal. I would stop by again! read more
Elevated Japanese dining in the Heights! Seating is a horseshoe arrangement. Minimalist vibes going on. The nigiri here is definitely star of the show as expected. All are dressed beautifully and I especially like the seared ones. Wagyu lumpia was an interesting take on the dish... it tastes exactly how it looks: crispy, fresh, and beefy. I would skip the tuna crispy rice; I didn't care for the crispy rice portion too much. Another hit here is the Cornish hen. Not something you'd expect from a restaurant like this, but they cook it really well. The skin is perfectly crispy and the meat is juicy on the inside. The definition of letting the quality of the meat and cooking speak for itself without requiring a bunch of seasonings. Really like how they carved it as well for easy eating. I especially like how they prepared the potato salad... very fresh and light. I'll need the recipe. The broth on the side is super comforting and delightful. Overall, a solid dining experience with simple, delicious flavors. Definitely come here with a party of two MAX. read more
did lunch omakase for $65. started off with miso soup and salad, tuna crudo, waygu lumpia (basically a thin piece of waygu meat wrapped in a filipino eggroll), 7 piece of nigiri, dessert. the fish tasted fine but nothing outstanding but I guess it's expected for lunch. the waygu lumpia was underwhelming, the egg nigiri shouldn't count as a part of the 7 piece, I guess kind of expected more for a $65 omakase lunch. coming off 610 onto durham, google maps kept telling me location was on the right not left. not sure why. we didn't have any interaction with the chefs. servers kept trying to clear our table like we were in a rush to get kicked out. also not baby/kid friendly. no high chairs or booster seats. maybe came on an off day, may try them again for hh or dinner I give them 3.5 stars read more
So the parking situation here is a bit tough (what can you do in this area). I also walked in with an omakase event reservation, but was tragically seated in the middle of 5 seats between two couples. Yay for me, I felt like I was starring in an Asian spin-off of "Get Out", but that's a story for another day. At least the food was decent Sadly, they were out of the Hokkaido Uni supplement that day (you'd think they'd save a few for those who reserved the tasting event), but I did get the Siberian Caviar for my fatty tuna. I was the only one who did a supplement and in glad I did, because I was celebrating and yes I want caviar on my chutoro nigiri! I also got myself a Yuzu Matcha because why not? The fun thing here is that they don't give you a list of what you're getting that day, I guess because they want to be literal about the meaning of omakase, which is fine since everything was pretty tasty. Chawanmushi was good and silky, cherry tea good, mini donburi good, ceviche had too much cilantro (not cool bro, I don't expect this at a sushi restaurant that pretends to be authentic), a solid selection of nigiri, and the night ended with a pistachio molten lava cake, which featured a white chocolate sauce with an oozing pistachio center, like a twist of Dubai chocolate. Was fairly mid, but at least we got dessert! Service was pretty good too and the chef did fill me in on some other things about the restaurant, such as then having a pretty decent happy hour menu. Maybe I'll swing by and give it a try sometime. Overall, not bad. read more
My girlfriend and I visited Oru for a birthday dinner and decided to try the Chef's Tasting Menu for two. At $200, we actually thought it was a fair value for the amount and quality of food we received, and overall we enjoyed the experience. The meal was good from start to finish, and there wasn't a single bite that we really disliked. The nigiri was fresh and high quality, the Cornish hen was tender and reminded us of a Vietnamese-inspired marinade, and the crudo was unique with cucumber and a jelly component that added an interesting contrast of textures. The dessert was also a nice way to end the meal. That being said, my girlfriend and I weren't really impressed by any of the dishes. The biggest disappointment was probably the Wagyu lumpia. It wasn't bad by any means, but it mostly tasted like an upscale egg roll and wasn't as memorable as we had hoped. Overall, Oru delivered a solid dining experience with quality ingredients and thoughtful presentations. I would absolutely recommend it to others looking for a special occasion dinner. However, despite enjoying the meal, I don't think it's a place we would go back to. read more
1 month ago
18 days ago
Everything was amazing form the service to the ambiance to the food was spectacular highly recommend it for anyone looking for sushi read more
I'm a big fan of Neo so I was excited to try this place. The highlights are definitely the fish pastries and roe, the chicken and Wagyu lumpia. What I anticipated to be the hits were unfortunately a let down. Nigiris were my least favorite course of the entire meal, which was quite surprising. Fish options were flat for me. The crispy tuna was also a no for me. I love crispy tuna but I did not appreciate this take on the dish. It was not for me. read more
Oru is another amazing Comma Hospitality concept that blew me away. It is such a beautiful space with a very inviting and accommodating staff. Now let's get into the good stuff teehee!! Food highlights: Taiyaki w/ trout roe: 9/10 Tuna crispy rice: 10/10 (SO good... but $10 for one piece - just take my money pls this price was a bit too expensive but it's so good so it's worth a piece??? * Bluefin tuna crudo: 10/10 * Salmon sashimi: 8/10 (thick & fresh) * Otoro sashimi: 8/10 (rich, slightly smoky) * Kanpachi nigiri- 9/10 * Sawara nigiri - 9/10 * Chutoro nigiri- 9/10 * Tuna donburi- 7/10 Dessert: UNIQUE Banana ice cream w/ caviar: 10/10 - sweet, salty, They're known for their Cornish hen but saving that for the next time I go! Kira has my heart forever, but Oru is a must for a more unique experience. read more
We never made it into Neo before it closed so I was very excited to try out Oru. We had a 6:45pm reservation for 4 people on a Saturday night. When I made the reservation you could book either the dining room or the bar so I was a little surprised to find that the dining room is also all sushi counter. We arrived promptly at 6:45 but weren't seated until around 7pm. They were apologetic about the wait and brought out some sake for us to drink which was very hospitable. We were eventually seated at the corner of the sushi counter which was great because we were still able to visit as a 4 top. For dinner we ordered a hodge-podge of different items but we especially enjoyed the Tuna Crispy Rice, Okage (Mushroom Porridge), and the fresh nigiri. For dessert we had the coconut sorbet. I am personally not much of a sweets gal, but this was OUTSTANDING. The texture was pillowy and almost marshmallow like and was so light and delicious. When we come back I will for sure be ordering the banana ice cream with caviar because if the coconut sorbet is this good then that is for sure worth trying. I very much enjoyed sleek modern design of the restaurant, the chic restrooms and the food, but mostly I was impressed with how phenomenal the service was. read more
4 months ago
I was in town visiting a friend who hadn't been to Oru yet so we made reservations for a Friday around 8:15pm. We were immediately sat, asked if we were celebrating anything, and had a super cute and friendly server, Kaylee (I think that was her name!) who helped us work through the menu. We picked a few appetizers and nigiri (scallop was incredible). The tuna crispy rice was heavenly. I loved the Wagyu lumpia but my friend did not (probably a mistake on our part to order). Some of the flavor with the nigiri was almost too overwhelming, taking away the flavor from the fish, but we still enjoyed it. The uni was buttery and delicious and absolutely hit the spot. Very clean, modern ambiance. read more
4 months ago
This was the best sushi we've had in a hot minute. Service was very friendly and attentive. The sushi was so fresh. Everything was so yum. Clean, modern inside as well. Def a must visit if you haven't already. Everything was chefs kiss read more
There's main room dining and bar seating (small bar seat of 5 at entrance) vs main room showed in the video. Got the 13 piece omakase including the coconut ish icecream for $140 pre tax pre tip. My favorite pieces were the first three pieces the scallop, the sea bass and another white fish. Other pieces didn't stood out as much. Also got the neo's special- the banana icecream with caviar for dessert (maybe two icecream in one sitting was just too much haha). Miso soup was saltier than I would like it to be. If you enjoy omakase or a la carte style Oru is a very solid place for their nigiris! Definitely will return. Service - super friendly staff, fast and attentive. read more
7 months ago
Really lovely omekase experience. Simple interior design, fresh food. Taiyaki, fish-shaped cakes, coupled with roe and a hay-smoked butter was very smoky & flavorful. The wagyu lumpia is intended to be eaten quickly to stay crispy. Wagyu is wrapped around a deep-fried egg roll stuffed with mushroom duxelles and was all things lovely. We finished off our night with pistachio coulant that was warm & delicious. We also had the banana ice cream with caviar - this surprisingly intriguing combo worked well. Parking is awfully small - uber highly recommended. read more
9 months ago
Highly recommend this place, whether it be for a meet up with friends, or a date night. Reservations can be made on RESY and I definitely recommend making them about a week out. There is a parking lot, but it is pretty small. Based on the small seating amount, you should most likely be able to find a spot. Now to the good stuff! There is a daily specials sheet of paper that you will get that will have the specials for the day. Then there is a main menu that has starters, salads, and soups, means, and various sashimi and Nigiri. There's also a great cocktail list and wines by the bottle and glass. My friend and I got the Omakase and it was $179 for two people and we definitely felt like it was worth it! You got to try quite a variety of items from each category of the menu. (Pics to follow!) overall, I felt like this place is such a great addition to the heights! It definitely seems a little more casual than most of Omakase places in town, so it's a great place to stop right after work or if you're just bouncing around the area. The trout row was hands-down, our favorite! Highly recommend checking this place out! From the time we walked in until the time we left, everything was completely outstanding from the food to the wait staff. read more
5 months ago
The parking lot is pretty small and there's no valet, so it's a little tough getting in and out. They also seem to limit how many people they let in, so reservations are probably required. I came here for my birthday and the service was pretty mid. I was a little disappointed because the atmosphere makes it seem like it would be more of an upscale place, but the service didn't match that at all. We weren't welcomed or asked if we were celebrating anything, which I kind of expected. I had a few questions about some of the dishes and the server couldn't really answer them and had to go back and ask. He also didn't seem aware of any birthday or celebration things they offer, which made the whole experience feel a little underwhelming. I tried the 6 course meal and added on a scallop, cucumbers(sunomono), chutoro, otoro, and savory taiyaki from the à la carte. I also tried a couple of their drinks the pandan and yuzu matcha. First, the 6 course meal started off with a salad (Popeyes salad) and that was topped with a bacon dressing. I would give that 4 stars. The next item that came out was the kanpachi crudo and that was a refreshing yuzu flavor and interesting coconut jellies that paired well. I give that 5 stars, it's a must try dish. They brought out the waygu lumpia next and that was crispy and savory waygu on the outside. This is also 5 stars as a must try dish. Then they brought out the flight of fish-Suzuki sea bass, madai butterfish. The flavors for each one of these were unique and something I've never tried before. The quality of the fish was silky and fresh. I'd give them 4 stars on this just because some of the flavors did not really hit for me. I also think they use brown rice which is interesting and I actually like the take on that. Then Uni was next and that was melt in your mouth and buttery, also 5 stars. Last they brought out was the Cornish hen and that was filling and so tender. It came with broth which really elevated the dish. The potato's that came as a side with it was odd with a mustardy dressing, I don't think it paired well with the dish. For dessert, a pistachio molten lava cake. It was a little bit too rich for my taste but it similar to a Dubai dessert without the chocolate and Kanafi. I give that 3 stars. I was also given an extra dessert for my birthday which I chose the coconut ice cream that had wasabi jelly. Surprisingly, the jellies did not taste like wasabi and this dessert was amazing. It was creamy and light, 5 stars. The added items that I tried were the cucumbers and that had a spicy flavor and sour, 4 stars. Then the otoro and chutoro which the quality of the fish was fresh, 4 stars. The scallop was next level I highly recommend this. It was perfectly seared and had a velvety melt in your mouth texture. That one was by far my favorite out of all the dishes. The savory tayaki was unique I can't even really explain the taste but the butter that it comes with is smoked, 4 stars. The pandan alcoholic drink was way too strong and I think ruined the pandan flavor for me, 2 stars. The yuzu matcha (non alcoholic) was very bright and refreshing. I loved this drink 5 stars. read more
2 months ago
We came on Monday for their maki Monday and made it just in time for happy hour too! It was really good - loved the wagyu roll and also the Cornish hen was great and everything else was good too. Nice ambiance and really good service, love that they had hot food offerings and not just sushi. Will be back! read more
6 months ago
Overall everything was pretty solid. Tamago reminded me of the ones in Japan and that made my heart happy. read more
6 months ago
What an experience! I love how they did not have sodas so my fiancé had to try their non-alcoholic beverage, which he liked. He won't stop talking about Wagyu nigiri and Wagyu lumpia. Everything tasted delicious. I tried 3 of their cocktails 2 pandan, kiichigo bloom, and santalum. Surprisingly no hangover, clean clean! The service was great even though they were visually busy, great teamwork! Have to come back to try some of their desserts, we were full. read more
Oru is the newest concept from the same people as Neo and Kira where you can order items à la carte. Oru is minimally designed with U-shaped seating. They have a small private parking lot or street parking off of 24th. The staff is attentive and the chefs are still warm and approachable as they were when I dined at Neo and Kira. The Trout Roe Service was whimsical with the taiyaki and the Tofu Karaage was a surprise stand out. The Nigiri were fresh and desserts were unique and great way to end the meal. read more
22 days ago
9 months ago
Excellent. Loved Oru and I knew I would. Same guys from Neo, doing the best that they do, create amazing food experiences. My top favorite omakases in town hands down. Truly a great experience. Very happy to have it in my neighborhood and look forward to coming again! Thank you =) read more
8 months ago
Service and attention-to-detail was impeccable. There is truly a difference in the mouth feel and flavor of nigiri with their dry-aged fish, and all the chefs were so warm and welcoming. The waitress and chefs took the time to recommend and educate us about the fish they were serving and we had a great time! read more
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