Through Oorja, we aim to create a restaurant inspired by the flavors of Hakka, primarily Indo Chinese cuisine, where the emphasis is placed on fresh ingredients and great service. We take pride in the food that we create, and it is our ambition to bring this vibrant and culturally rich cuisine to Montreal. As both a restaurant and a cocktail bar, our objective is to shape a fun and dynamic environment centered around a unique culinary experience. Our team will create dishes and cocktails made from quality seasonal ingredients sourced from local producers. Indo Chinese cuisine is surprisingly absent from Montreal, and we believe that its vibrance and imaginativeness will be very well received.
Oorja is widely praised for its Indo-Chinese fusion tapas, inventive cocktails, and a warm, stylish vibe that makes it a popular neighborhood spot. The flavors are often described as bold and delicious, with standout items like ghee garlic shrimp, momo dumplings, and spicy chicken dishes, though some guests note the spice can be very strong and portions can feel small for the price. Service is a mixed bag across visits, ranging from friendly, attentive moments to slower service with missed requests and longer gaps between courses. Overall, the restaurant is celebrated for its innovative menu and welcoming atmosphere, with guests eager to return to try more dishes and cocktails.
Cute place between two busy sections of Notre Dame. Asian fusion / tapas that you can eat quite well for not high bill. Very interesting flavours. Not many people, so it was very quiet & the staff was nice & attentive.
Un coin tranquil & cosy au Montérégie, une bonne place à passer une journée entre les amies ou avec la famille. Excellent choix de fromages. Le vin devient de mieux en mieux au fil des années
Excellent find! It was our first time trying indo-chinese fusion cuisine & let me tell you, it's excellent. The quality of food is substantially higher than the price you will pay ! Must try - & their mocktails are divine (& we are picky)
Sep 30, 2025
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Terrible service.
We booked a table for 8, arrived but there was no staff?? We had to wait 10mn before someone showed up to show our seats!?
We got the first 2 plates after 45mn, then 10mn later 2 others & so on. So we each had to eat alone while others waited, otherwise it would have turned cold.
No excuse, no explanation, nothing.
Food was nice, but a lot of dishes indicated one out of three for spiciness, when it was really really spicy. Then another plate that was 3 out of 3, was spicy, but not much more. It would be nice to follow the spiciness menu indications.
Also, we had two kids (toddlers), they got their meal after 4 adults at our table. They were starving after more than an hour of wait.
Then, a table of four arrived (1h after us), & got their plate before our last ones. Felt like a joke.
Music was way too loud, we asked to lower it a bit, but it was not enough.
Place is nice & cozy , food flavour is amazing 10/10 . We had the chilli chicken , chicken momo, & two kinds of fried rice . Everything was delicious BUT the portions are VERY small . You may have to order doubles if you're super hungry .
Solid experience! I came twice, once with family & once with friends. For appetizers, we had the duck broth & manchow broth. From the brunch menu, we had the mushroom toast (scrumptious), mango toast (delish), keema pav (flavourful) & both the spicy crispy chicken & braised pork bao bun sandwiches. Had the chicken momos from the lunch menu. Lovely presentation & delicious taste. Would recommend & can't wait to try the other menu items! Not too busy on Sunday morning/noontime. Nice waiter!
Nous n'avons malheureusement pas eu un bon service, on a été vraiment patient car c'était les débuts du serveur. Cependant il avait oublié d'envoyer notre commande, la table derrière nous avait terminé son repas alors qu'ils sont arrivés après nous. Nous n'avons pas eu les plats en même temps donc nous étions 4 & n'avons pas mangés'ensemble'. La nourriture était correct mais spicy! Les cocktails sont délicieux!!!
On a du attendre 20 minutes après pour avoir les factures (20 minutes au comptoir à attendre après la demande).
Ça nous a gâché l'expérience malheureusement + aucun geste de leur part, c'est dommage
Sep 21, 2025
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This is one of my great finds in place st.henri near to the metro & the ambience is 🤩. I'd recommend everyone to try the chicken lollipops, the chilli chicken momos & the ghee shrimp, you'll be craving for more. Amongst the drinks it was a big hit -'thriller' &'almost everything cashew'. We did miss out on our last drink but given the crowd & how busy it gets during the evening it's well understood.
I'm a happy customer here being an Indian this indo-chinese fusion menu is 🤗😋🤤
So I was hungover & strolling for a comfort spot with spicy chow to soothe the demons.
I stumbled across oorja, it had a refined aesthetic while simultaneously providing an inviting, warm atmosphere. Perfect.
I was immediatley greeted by Naba, the lone bartender on duty, she is a literal walking ray of sunshine.
She made quick apologies for food service having finished after lunch but took the initiative to speak to the kitchen staff to see if they could make an exception & accomodate me, which they did without hesitation. Hospitality at its finest.
Great conversation & perfect recommendations followed with balanced dishes & expert crafted cocktails. I was blown away. Best culinary experience so far in montreal.
Dima is also a total stud, ask him to whip something up & you wont be disappointed.
Really disappointing. We've been twice & both times a bunch of items were missing off the menu. Thought the first time was a fluke as they had just opened, but two years later it definitely isn't. Some dishes are great (fish, pork) the noodles are mediocre at best.
Great space though, hope they manage to iron out their kinks. Probably won't be back with all the other great spots in the area. 6/10
Beautiful looking food I hope they get noticed by the Michelin guide & its innovative tastes great compliments to the chef amazing options & desserts with hand written messages with their cannoli just one of the best dine in experiences! Prices are so reasonable as-well just inline with Hakka food tradition & decent sized portions too considering the caliber & quality of food they serve!
What an incredible brunch experience! The Fresh Mango Salad was refreshing & vibrant, setting the perfect tone for the meal. The Mango French Toast with coconut whip was pure joy-soft, tropical, & heavenly. The Kheema Pav was rich & comforting, while the Chicken Bao Buns were juicy & bursting with flavor. Charan, the owner, was warm & welcoming, making the experience feel truly special. Left with happy hearts & even happier taste buds-can't wait to come back!
