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.
Nice experience at Oorja. Really enjoyed the live music. Cocktails were amazing! Well presented & nicely balanced. Appetizers were diverse, fresh & tasty. We had the cauliflower, oyster mushrooms, corn, salad & others. Really good.
The main dishes were disappointing. Most tasted the same with different looks. Dumplings were dry & bland, noodles over seasoned, duck chewy. Too bad.
Service was decent albeit a little slow & some staff misinformed.
Food was fresh & tasty, & quite interesting. I enjoyed the vegan momos. Waiters were very sweet but brought out our food in sort of a hectic order & one girl got her baos that were supposed to come with a dish like 15min before the dish.
I hope more people come to this restaurant because I had a fantastic experience! It was fairly empty on a Wednesday evening (6pm). I ordered the chilli momos, fried oyster mushrooms & the pear cocktail drink. The batter on the mushrooms was flavorful, crispy & well spiced while the momos were in the most delicious savoury, tangy, spicy sauce. Both hit it out of the park for me. Cocktails are inventive & well balanced as well.
very cute little resto. very popular.
interesting drink menu, lots of options.
we were 3 & shared 6 plates. everything was delicious.
the chili momos were much better than the straight up steamed ones, so I would just get the chili one.
lollipop chicken, paneer, hakka noodles, lamb spring rolls. all amazing.
highly recommend
RUN to this place, delicious food & AMAZING service!!! We got many dishes & the drinks were absolutely phenomenal. 10/10 would recommend. If you cannot handle the spice, please make to let them know cause it was definitely very spicy even for myself as an asian. We will be coming again & trying out other dishes!
I had a wonderful time at oorja. food is exceptionally good. The server Jeffrey was very kind. Also the cooks made such scrumptious meal . I would recommend everyone to go try the amazing fusion of Indian & Chinese food.
May 12, 2025
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Oorja is a perfect place for a date night or catching up with friends. The ambience is warm & pretty. The food is tapas & flavourful. We ordered manchow soup, majestic chicken, schezwan noodles, chilly momos & couple of cocktails & i must say all are highly recommended. This food is a bit spicy palate which we really loved. Looking forward to try other items in the menu as well.
I recently had the pleasure of dining at this place, & it was an absolute culinary delight! The exciting blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality & a vibrant atmosphere. The menu is extensive, featuring a wide array of dishes .
The service was impeccable throughout the evening. Our server was attentive, & happy to offer recommendations. The overall dining experience was truly exceptional.
I highly recommend this restaurant & can't wait to return!
My first time dine in experience was way more than expected. I hope they keep up even in times to come, since it's not easy to come across a good Hakka Chinese restaurant. Even my friends from Toronto were taken by surprise, given the fact that there are more options in GTA.
Met with the owner & the chef also. Great duo. Overall staff, cleanliness, food & parking were just perfect. Definitely will come back for more.
Thank you for the lovely experience 😎
I am editing my review from 5 to 4 star!!!
On my second visit after a year, I got to see new menu, so now they have reduce the prices & have totally different menu. As the prices are lower I found the quantity of food less too!!
Really miss the old menu!!!
Still I would go for their Chicken lollipop 👌🏻
Overall it's a good Indo-Chinese food place.
Completely new taste.., we were served by Jeffery. The food, service as well as the overall experience was wonderful. I would highly recommend Oorja :)
Great service, tasty food & many tapas options on the menu. The drinks were also delicious we had the mezcal cocktail. We enjoyed our dinner here, good vibes & a good addition to Saint-Henri. We'll definitely be coming back.
Very unique experience, interior is gorgeous, as well as the plating of the dishes, very aesthetically pleasing. The dishes were all shocking with delicious new flavors, thank you for a great introduction to indo-chinese cuisine!
