Oorja serves a distinct culinary fusion that bridges traditional Indian spices with vibrant Chinese cooking techniques. Patrons encounter a robust menu featuring clay oven delicacies alongside wok-fired specialties that highlight bold flavors and fresh ingredients. The kitchen emphasizes high-heat preparation methods, resulting in aromatic curries and savory noodle dishes that define its unique grill-based profile. Each plate maintains a balance between the heat of classic tandoori preparations and the distinct umami profile inherent in regional Asian stir-fries. This establishment operates as a functional hub for those seeking diverse flavor profiles in a singular setting. Consistent seasoning and authentic spice blends serve as the primary focus, ensuring that every dish meets precise standards of preparation. The setting remains focused on efficient service while providing a comprehensive selection of fusion-oriented main courses and appetizers for interested guests.
Oorja is widely recognized as a hidden gem offering an innovative Indo-Chinese fusion menu that many diners find delicious and unique. The restaurant is frequently praised for its cozy, vibrant atmosphere and expertly crafted, seasonally rotating cocktail selection. While many guests describe the service as warm, professional, and welcoming, experiences are inconsistent, with some visitors reporting long wait times, disorganized meal pacing, and issues with portion sizes. Despite occasional feedback regarding spicy intensity levels or menu availability, the majority of patrons highly recommend the establishment for its flavorful tapas-style dishes and overall high-quality dining experience.
We visited Oorja on May 17th for dinner. We were visiting Montreal & went there after reading the reviews online. The food was such a disappointment. It was no where close to Indo-Chinese or Hakka.
The Gobi bites were very salty & oily. The sides portion was way too less & we were told that mains are shareable so we ordered only a few mains to share & very highly disappointed. The veg manchurian was undercooked & the side fried rice with it was too oily. The only dish that was okay was Majestic chicken but it had regional Indian flavours rather than being Hakka. The food took a long time to arrive. Overall not a good experience.
SUCH WASTE OF MONEY
First of all nobody answers the call , i have called many times nobody respond. On the top of that, we ordered from ubereats Chicken lolipop & schezwan noodles but what we recieved we didnt expected.
Last time we ordered Chicken lolipop we recieved 6 pieces but now it was only 4 pieces with very minimal meat on it & with such sweetness, what are we gonna eat when there is no meat on it. I dont know what did they thought while sending it.
Talking about the noodles very very less quantity, taste was okay but quantity didnt match the price at all.
On the top, they provide you food in a paperbox with no butterpaper on the bottom, boxes got so oily until it reached us. We dont even want to eat it as now its giving a smell like paper.
I ordered veg noodles the quantity was to low than expected & chicken lollipop it was just 4 pieces with no chicken for 15$ something
I don't recommend this place not worth for 34$ for a small bowl of noodles & 4piece of bone which has almost no meat
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We really enjoyed the food there! The ghee garlic shrimp & fried oyster mushrooms were sooo good. We also had the lamb with beans, which was really delicious too. I wanted to try their chicken momos, but unfortunately they didn't have it. We'll definitely go back to try more. Oh, & the red bean ice cream sandwiches are a must-try!
Staff was kind. But the food was really really bad. Had read great reviews about this place & really wanted to like it. Not sure if it was the Valentine's Day menu, but the food was really stale & not at all flavourful
The food was not at all edible
The chicken munchurian was very hard & stale tiny pieces of chicken in a soy soup it was very disappointing unfortunately
Thank you so much for the special service in my case (I eat by the gram, & you took the trouble to cut my chicken into the exact grams I needed). It was very pleasant, & I will definitely be back! Dima & the other waiter, unfortunately I forgot his name, but it begins with F. Thank you so much for the pleasant atmosphere & for your patient 😂👌
Oorja is a neighborhood spot, & we love to come here. The cocktails are good, the puns are fine. We like a good goof. They used to have this really beautiful spicy chicken dish, it's still on the menu but recently they toned it down, the dish lost all it's edge & taste. Stick your guns Oorja! We will show up for your og recipes.
I came once & you had me fill out a paper survey at your bar, I wrote « keep your spicey chkn » & you must have lost my paper cause u took out the spice. I even drew u a picture. Damn.
We chose this place after seeing a lot of glowing reviews on social media & decided to celebrate a birthday here. Despite the extremely cold weather & the restaurant being packed, we were seated within 10 minutes. The staff was polite, helpful, & welcoming - no complaints there.
The ambience & vibe are definitely a highlight & set the right expectations for a great dining experience. Unfortunately, that's where the positives ended for us.
We ordered Chicken Lollipop & squid as appetizers, followed by fried rice, chilli chicken, & majestic chicken for the main course. The portion sizes were shockingly small & completely unexpected. The Chicken Lollipop had just four very small pieces, which felt unreasonable for the price being charged.
This seems to be a common misconception with fine-dining restaurants - smaller portions do not automatically mean premium dining. When customers are paying higher prices, a fair & satisfying portion should still be part of the experience.
Overall, while the service & ambience were good, the food portions left us disappointed & took away from what should have been a special occasion.
Had food delivered on 1st week it was open. Quality & taste were ok. Yesterday dined in. Food was exceptional. Chose duck wings, chicken lollipop, lamb spring rolls, & momo dumplings as apps & the chili/Manchurian chicken, braised pork as mains. Service was very good.
