Chef’s Kiss

Ora Restaurant

Restaurant · JapaneseWaterloo4.7 (653 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

79 dishesmenu read 1 Novorasydney.com.au

Always confirm with staff

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Badges show only what the menu states. Anything else: allergens not listed, so ask staff.

Dinner (Food Menu)

Tue–Fri 6–10pm (last order 9pm); Fri–Sat 5:30–10:30pm (last order 9:30pm)
  • Miso Soup$7

    Abura-age, eggplant, shallots

    Likely soy (our guess)

  • Grilled Spicy Edamame$11

    Likely soy (our guess)

  • Hokkaido Scallop (4 Pieces)$33

    Asparagus, tobiko, kombu miso butter

    Likely dairy, soy, shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Prawn Shumai (5 Pieces)$22

    Sweet vinegar

    Likely gluten, shellfish (our guess)

  • Chicken Karaage$24

    Black vinegar teriyaki, spicy mayo

    Likely gluten, egg, soy (our guess)

  • Miso Eggplant Dengaku$22

    Crispy eggplant glazed with Saikyo miso & Aka miso

    Likely soy (our guess)

  • Balmain Bug Tempura San Choi Bao (per serve)$18

    Cucumber, avocado, sweet soy, spicy mayo

    Likely gluten, egg, soy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Wagyu Beef Tataki$34

    Seared wagyu sirloin with ponzu dressing, fried leek, chive, shiso

  • Coffin Bay Pacific Oysters$8

    With ponzu or shiso granita

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Tuna Tartare w/ Crispy Rice (2)$17

    Spicy tuna, spicy mayo, chilli oil

    Likely egg, fish (our guess)

  • Kingfish Sashimi$35

    Hot garlic oil, ponzu, ginger, chives, toasted sesame & crispy potato

    Likely sesame, fish (our guess)

  • Snapper Sashimi$25

    White soy, yuzu vinaigrette

    Likely soy, fish (our guess)

  • Tuna Ceviche Salad$32

    Yellowfin tuna, cucumber, tomato, radish, Asian greens, jalapeño spicy lemon dressing

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Ora Sashimi (6pc / 12pc / 24pc)$25

    Daily selection from the market

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Ocean Roll$29

    Tempura prawn, avocado, yuzu pepper mayo

    Likely gluten, egg, shellfish (our guess)

  • Spicy Tuna Roll$27

    Tuna, cucumber, tobiko, shichimi, jalapeño mayo

    Likely egg, fish (our guess)

  • Vegetable Roll$19

    Avocado, asparagus, cucumber, soy paper

  • Blue Fin Tuna Otoro$15

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Akami Tuna$8

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Ora King Salmon$9

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Ora King Salmon Belly$13

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Kingfish Hiramasa$8

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Kingfish Belly$12

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Snapper$6

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Hokkaido Scallop$9

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Wa Scampi$18

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Cuttlefish$7

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • BBQ Unagi$8

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Uni (Sea Urchin)$15
  • Tamagoyaki (Japanese Omelette)$4

    Likely egg (our guess)

  • Ikura (Salmon Roe)$10

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • A5 Kagoshima Wagyu$19
  • Omakase Nigiri (6pc)$42

    Chef's selection from the Raw Bar

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Omakase Premium Nigiri (8pc)$88

    Premium selection of nigiri from the Raw Bar

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Prawn Tempura$28

    Prawn, dashi

    Likely gluten, shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Black Cuttlefish Tempura$27

    Squid ink, yuzu vinegar, miso

    Likely gluten, soy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Vegetable Tempura$27

    Matcha salt

    VegetarianLikely gluten (our guess)

  • Signature Miso Toothfish$65

    Patagonian Glacier 51 toothfish, Saikyo miso

    Likely soy (our guess)

  • Wagyu Sirloin MS9 200g$95

    200g Rangers Valley Infinity Wagyu, miso sesame, greens

    Likely soy, sesame (our guess)

  • Wagyu Ribeye on the Bone (Limited Quantity)$190

    800g citrus fed Chauvel Wagyu

  • Lamb Cutlets (2 Pieces)$32

    Truffle miso glaze

    Likely soy (our guess)

  • Cucumber & Cabbage Salad$16

    Pickled cucumber, miso truffle dressing

    Likely soy (our guess)

  • Mixed Leaf Salad$13

    Asian greens, ponzu dressing

  • Yuzu Cheesecake$17

    Fresh berries

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Mochi Ice Cream$18

    Sakura OR Matcha ice cream wrapped with mochi

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Ichigo Crème Brûlée$21

    Strawberry, crème chantilly, adzuki bean, roll cake

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Melty Matcha Chocolat$22

    Matcha & chocolate ganache, raspberries, cocoa crumble

  • Ora Dessert Platter$49

    A selection of 3 of our favourites

Lunch

Tue–Fri 12–3pm
  • Express Set Lunch Menu$70

    Miso soup (tofu, spring onion); Ōra assorted sashimi (chef's selection); prawn tempura hand roll; main choice of Angus steak (Asian greens,

    Likely gluten, soy, shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Steamed Edamame$8

    Likely soy (our guess)

  • Spiced Edamame$10

    Likely soy (our guess)

  • Pacific Oysters$7

    With dashi ponzu or shiso granita

    Likely shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Hokkaido Scallops (4)$31

    Asparagus, tobiko, kombu miso butter

    Likely dairy, soy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Chicken Karaage (7)$20

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Sashimi Platters$48

    Chef's selection of 12 or 24 (premium)

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Bluefin Tuna$8

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Hiramasa Kingfish$8

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Scallop$8

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Wagyu A5$18
  • Spicy Tuna Roll$27

    Jalapeño mayo, shichimi, cucumber, tobiko

    Likely egg, fish (our guess)

  • Ocean Roll$29

    Tempura prawn, yuzu pepper mayo, crab, tobiko

    Likely gluten, egg, shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Ora King Salmon Roll$29

    Aburi salmon, cucumber, ikura mayo

    Likely egg, fish (our guess)

  • Vegetable Roll$19

    Asparagus, cucumber, avocado

sO She Me Lunch

  • Miso Soup$5

    Potato, onion, wakame, shallot

    Likely soy (our guess)

  • Salmon Ceviche Salad$18

    Tasmanian salmon sashimi, cucumber, tomato, radish, Asian greens, jalapeño lemon dressing

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Tuna Sashimi$8

    2pc per serve

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Salmon Sashimi$7

    2pc per serve

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Tuna Nigiri$9

    2pc per serve

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Salmon Nigiri$8

    2pc per serve

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Kingfish Nigiri$8

    2pc per serve

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Snapper Nigiri$8

    2pc per serve

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Spicy Tuna Hand Roll$9

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Prawn Tempura Hand Roll$9

    Likely gluten, shellfish (our guess)

  • Chicken Karaage Hand Roll$9

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Salmon Avocado Hand Roll$8

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Vegetable Hand Roll$8
  • Prawn Tempura Roll$15

    8pc per serve

    Likely gluten, shellfish (our guess)

  • Chicken Karaage Roll$14

    8pc per serve

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Salmon Avocado Roll$14

    8pc per serve

    Likely fish (our guess)

sO She Me lunch (drinks)

  • Purezza Still or Sparkling$5
  • Green Tea$5
  • Soft Drinks$7
  • Iced Easy Tea$8

    Peach; Strawberry & basil

  • Sapporo Lager$10
  • Hitachi Dai Dai IPA$14
  • Nippon Ryoma 1865 Non-Alcoholic$10
  • Denshinyuki$12

    Junmai Ginjo, Fukui, Japan. Dry, light and crispy, refreshing

  • Amanoto$12

    Junkara Junmai, Akita, Japan. Mushroom, cider, lemon skin, slight nuttiness

  • Villa Fresco Pinot Grigio$10

    King Valley, VIC

  • Bouchard Aine & Fils Rose de France$10
  • Round Two Grenache$10

    Barossa Valley, SA

  • Haku Vodka$12
  • Roku Gin$12
  • Flor de Cana Rum$12
  • Toki Whisky$12

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

  • Shared Banquet (2 person minimum)$120

    Grilled spicy edamame; Balmain bug San Choi bao (avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo, tobiko); ORA assorted sashimi (chef's selection); wagyu beef

    Likely gluten, egg, soy, shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Premium Banquet (6 person minimum, 48 hours notice)$160

    Tuna tartare (French caviar, aonori tapioca cracker); prawn ravioli (sweet Kyoto miso broth, baby shiso, baby coriander); ORA King salmon sa

    Likely gluten, egg, soy, shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Vegetarian Banquet (6 person minimum, 48 hours notice)$75

    Steamed edamame (sea salt); cucumber & cabbage salad (miso truffle dressing); fresh vegetable sushi roll (avocado, asparagus, cucumber, soy

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, soy, sesame (our guess)

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Vegetarian dishes (10)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Group set menuvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegan options, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address8 Danks St, Waterloo NSW 2017, Australia
AreaSydney City & Inner East
KindRestaurant · Japanese
Phone+61 2 6261 0088
Websiteorasydney.com.au
BookingOnline
Google rating4.7 from 653 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from orasydney.com.au
Drinks list16 drinks, read 1 Nov 2026
Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday12pm–3pm, 6pm–10:30pm
  • Wednesday12pm–3pm, 6pm–10:30pm
  • Thursday12pm–3pm, 6pm–10:30pm
  • Friday12pm–3pm, 5:30pm–10:30pm
  • Saturday5:30pm–10:30pm
  • SundayClosed
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Ora Restaurant

Does Ora Restaurant have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 1 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Ora Restaurant coeliac friendly?

Chef’s Kiss reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Ora Restaurant open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: 12pm–3pm, 6pm–10:30pm. Wednesday: 12pm–3pm, 6pm–10:30pm. Thursday: 12pm–3pm, 6pm–10:30pm. Friday: 12pm–3pm, 5:30pm–10:30pm. Saturday: 5:30pm–10:30pm. Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Ora Restaurant online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/Fammg-GFI7Q?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=i6vnavL9M-vQ5NoPmJq7wAw&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d13246.439491160785!2d151.1710!3d-33.8997!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i0!10b1!12m35!1m2!18b1!30b1!2m3!5m1!6e2!20e3!6m13!4b1!49b1!63m0!66b1!74i150000!75b1!85b1!89b1!91b1!114b1!149b1!196b1!206b1!10b1!12b1!13b1!14b1!16b1!17m1!3e1!20m3!5e2!6b1!14b1!46m1!1b0!94b1!19m4!2m3!1i360!2i120!4i8!20m57!2m2!1i203!2i100!3m2!2i4!5b1!6m6!1m2!1i86!2i86!1m2!1i408!2i240!7m42!1m3!1e1!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e2!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e2!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e8!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e9!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e4!2b1!4b1!9b0!22m6!1s9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!2s1i:0,t:20588,p:9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!4m1!2i20588!7e81!12e3!24m107!1m28!13m9!2b1!3b1!4b1!6i1!8b1!9b1!14b1!20b1!25b1!18m17!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!13b1!14b1!17b1!21b1!22b1!25b1!27m1!1b0!28b0!31b0!32b0!33m1!1b0!5m5!2b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!10b1!10m1!8e3!11m1!3e1!14m1!3b1!17b1!20m2!1e3!1e6!24b1!25b1!26b1!29b1!30m1!2b1!36b1!39m3!2m2!2i1!3i1!43b1!52b1!54m1!1b1!55b1!56m1!1b1!65m5!3m4!1m3!1m2!1i224!2i298!71b1!72m19!1m5!1b1!2b1!3b1!5b1!7b1!4b1!8m10!1m6!4m1!1e1!4m1!1e3!4m1!1e4!3sother_user_reviews!6m1!1e1!9b1!89b1!98m3!1b1!2b1!3b1!103b1!113b1!114m3!1b1!2m1!1b1!117b1!122m1!1b1!125b0!126b1!127b1!26m4!2m3!1i80!2i92!4i8!30m28!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i530!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i1678!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i20!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i350!2m2!1i1728!2i370!31b1!34m19!2b1!3b1!4b1!6b1!7b1!8m6!1b1!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!9b1!12b1!14b1!20b1!23b1!25b1!26b1!37m1!1e81!42b1!46m1!1e2!47m0!49m9!3b1!6m2!1b1!2b1!7m2!1e3!2b1!8b1!9b1!50m5!1m1!4BIAE!2e2!3m1!3b1!59BQ2dBd0Fn!61b1!67m3!7b1!10b1!14b0!69i709%26hl%3Den

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