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 est décrite comme une expérience de fusion indo-chinoise avec des tapas variés et des plats savoureux, présentés avec soin et accompagnés de cocktails créatifs et bien équilibrés. L'ambiance est chaleureuse et cosy, parfois rendue plus vivante par de la musique live, ce qui en fait un lieu adapté pour un dîner entre amis ou en couple. Le rapport qualité-prix est globalement positif, même si certaines portions peuvent sembler petites pour le prix et certains plats manquent de cohérence dans les saveurs. Le service est largement apprécié pour sa bienveillance et son professionnalisme, mais des critiques évoquent des périodes de désorganisation, des oublis ou une certaine lenteur qui nuisent à l'expérience. Dans l'ensemble, la cuisine et les cocktails sont largement salués et décrits comme innovants et délicieux, incitant les clients à revenir, tout en reconnaissant qu il existe des soirs avec des améliorations possibles sur la constance du service et les portions.
I have had many Indo-Chinese dishes in my home town of Delhi, & have never found anything akin to the spicyness & flavour of those meals here in Canada. Until now. Oorja was phenomenal. I was transported back to Asia when I ate here this evening. The food was exceptional. The ambiance was delightful. I highly highly recommend anyone who is searching for a meal brimming with flavour, please come here. 11/10
The menu has unique dishes. Loved the asian salad, steamed momo with the sauce & thr chili paneer. The hakka noddles & fried rice were average. If you can't handle spicy, beware cause level 1 spice was really really spicy (& I have a really good spice tolerance). The prices are reasonable with generous portions.
19 janv. 2025
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Cute place. The food was pretty tasty & the portions were a good size. The cocktails felt a little watered down & could use improvement. Great vibes for a date night spot. However, the service was very slow & our food took about 45 minutes to come out.
On a commandé 5 affaires & toutes étaient absolument parfaites. Le service était excellent & la place est très cute pis confortable. Il y aura un groupe de jazz live aussi. J'ai hâte de retourner & de essayer les autres affaires & les cocktails :) PS plusieurs options veggie aussi
The food was tasty though the flavour profiles of most dishes we tried were pretty similar. The momos, both fried & steamed were a little on the tough side. Cocktails were excellent & the atmosphere was nice. Though the staff were super friendly, the service was quite slow & could be more attentive. Overall, we enjoyed our time there but not sure we'd run back.
Underrated restaurant! If you like spicy food, this is the place! They serve great food & all the flavors are great. The szechuan fried rice was very spicy, & I loved it. With all the spicy food, the servers are quick to react to fill your water glass.
Indo-Hakka is actually Indian-style Chinese food. The so-called Indian Hakka cuisine is Indian ingredients & spices + Chinese seasoning cooking techniques. It is a "copycat version of Chinese cuisine" made by Chinese people far away from their hometown. "Manchurian Chicken" is the signature dish of Indian Hakka cuisine. It is similar to General Tso's Chicken. It is a kind of chicken nuggets fried in sweet & sour sauce. I didn't order it! But I ordered fried chicken buns with spicy sauce (chicken chili momo by wok ). Of course, the name doesn't matter. Deliciousness is the king. It's still a good taste. Paired with white rice, it's very delicious! The fried oyster mushrooms are also perfect. The big oyster mushrooms are crispy ,& paired with a special sauce, it's more delicious than meat! Personally, I think this is the first Chinese restaurant in Montreal that doesn't have wonton soup/hot & sour soup. The duck soup has a strong pepper flavor, which is very heartwarming in this cold winter. "Indian Hakka cuisine" is the product of Hakka immigrants. The Chinese who first arrived in India were the same as the Chinese who went to Southeast Asia. They were poor people in coastal areas of China. They crossed the ocean to avoid war or seek better life . From 1772 to 1911, the capital of British India was Kolkata, where the Chinese mainly lived. Food allows people to glimpse the history & culture of different countries & ethnic groups. The food on the plate reveals the secrets of human past & present. I often learn about the world at the table.
21 déc. 2024
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I rarely leave reviews, however this evening required special mention. It is rare that you have a meal & everything comes together as a gastronomic experience of tastes. Tonight was one of those nights! Everything from the entré to the final spoon of dessert was exceptional. I highly recommend this feast for the taste buds!
La nourriture était délicieuse (rouleaux de printemps à l'agneau, dumplings, ailes de poulet, poisson...). Bien présenté & très savoureuse (assez épicé mais le niveau d'épice est bien indiqué sur le menu). Le chef est également venu s'assurer de notre satisfaction, a donné des informations supplémentaires sur la cuisine & les plats & a répondu à nos questions! Belles décorations & bonne musique! Restaurent qui gagne définitivement à être connu comme il y avait peu de personnes lors de notre visite. Il serait intéressant d'avoir du café (à venir selon serveuse) & choix plus varié de vin!
For a unique dining experience in Montreal, look no further than @oorjamtl! This beautifully decorated, intimate restaurant offers a cozy & comfortable atmosphere that's perfect for enjoying a meal with friends (or dates). This place brings a delightful fusion of flavors to the table. The dishes are genuinely spicy, so be warned! Each bite is a celebration of bold flavors & vibrant spices, & we loved every detail of our meal. We really enjoy the desserts as well, especially the seasonal cannoli which was whimsically adorned with a fortune ribbon. It was a delightful touch that added a playful element to our dining experience. Overall, this is a must-visit for anyone looking to explore the delicious intersection of Indian & Chinese cuisines. With its inviting ambiance & mouthwatering dishes, it's a culinary journey you won't want to miss!
I went there on Friday & i was kind of disappointed. It was my second time, & i only went there again because i really enjoyed the food. On Friday, the restaurant was busy. We waited 20 minutes in order to be seated. Once we were seated, we ordered right away. Our food took very long to arrive. It took around 40 minutes & we were just 2 people. So i could say overall the service was really slow & bad. After our food has arrived we ordered spicy mayo which arrived 10 minutes later. But the food was good. We got the majestic chicken, fried rice, paneer chilli & shrimp. Not sure if we would go again.
10 nov. 2024
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Went with my girlfriend for my birthday, the service was excellent. Hope ya'll remember us sharing a cake together! If you go, definitely try the chicken lollipops, by far the best dish on their menu. Next time I'll order it twice.
Recently we visited orja & ordered paneer chilly with noodles. The quanity was very very less & while leaving the restaurant we had given a feedback to restaurant owner, after seeing our plate's photos he said yeah true this is not our usual plat size.. something wrong happened.
Had the lamb rolls, the soup, & the braised pork! Some of the most flavourful food I've had! This is the best indo-Chinese I've had outside of India/Malaysia!! The owner is super friendly & knowledgeable, the ambiance is moody, & the service is very attentive! Definitely worth a stop by!
Beautiful small restaurant! Good vibe. The menu is different than the online menu. So we got confused what we decided home & to decide differently at the restaurant; they need to update their menu properly. The service was very scattered. Our orders were taken but not for drinks. Our dishes were tapas, for four of us to share, for each dish that came, we had to ask serving utensils. We had to ask for water refills repeatedly. In the end, we wanted the bill, the waiter forgot about it. Overall, every food was delicious. Since their restaurant is new; we hope in the near future, they will improve.
Hakka food is a very unique fusion of asian flavours & this place executes it very well along with wonderful presentation. The max heat on the dishes is just right & only enhances the blend of flavours. Whenever you can eat all the plates with hakka noodles instead of rice. The cocktails are fun & inventive. The homemade red bean ice cream is a perfect way to end the night. I will say the place is small & the ambience doesn't really stand out. Service was attentive but food was a bit slow but they acknowledged that & gave us a free dessert to thank us for our patience. The wait was well worth it 👌.
