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I have dined at every Japanese restaurant in Chicago, and this was the most amazing experience I've ever had. The food is incredibly delicious and fresh, and the staff is very friendly. Food: 5/5.

The food is excellent. It's a BYOB restaurant with a $2 charge. The service was great. The only downside was that I left the restaurant smelling like a smoky kitchen. I’m curious why, since it’s a sushi place—wouldn't expect to smell like I just cooked! Food: 5/5.

In my view, Ora is far and away the best sushi spot in Chicago, and among the best restaurants period. The quality of the fish and the attention to detail in preparation are outstanding. On top of that, they've got great service, reasonable prices, and it's BYOB. If you haven't tried it, give it a shot, you won't be disappointed!Food: 5/5 View menu

I recently visited Ora for the first time, and I was not let down at all. The sushi quality was outstanding, surpassing any other sushi I've ever tasted; it was incredibly fresh and flavorful. In addition to sushi, there are plenty of other small plates and non-sushi options to choose from. I started with the oyster motoyaki as an appetizer, and it was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant to all sushi enthusiasts. It offers a perfect, relaxing atmosphere as well.

Absolutely! The sushi here is incredibly fresh. However, the owner can be a bit tough on the newer servers. For instance, when one of them placed my plate down facing the wrong way, the owner didn't need to scold her in front of customers and make her turn it around just as I was about to dig in. Despite that, I would definitely return. It's places like this that really deserve the option to serve at least culturally specific alcohol, if not a full drink menu—a curious quirk of Chicago's regulations.

Unbelievable dinner at Ora! This was the perfect spot to celebrate my fiancé’s birthday.Loved the newly renovated and bigger space that can accommodate small or large groups for any occasion.The nigiri is so fresh and tasty that it literally melts in your mouth. You really can’t go wrong with any option.The Scallop Volcano maki was delicious and perfect for sharing.The Oyster Motoyaki is enough reason to come back.Super friendly and helpful staff led by Dalbert. Thank you for such an enjoyable experience! View menu

This was the best sushi experience I've had in Andersonville. I ordered a baked oyster appetizer that was so delicious, I'm still craving it! It came with two bowls, making it perfect for sharing on a date. The miso soup was authentic and packed with flavor. I also enjoyed some edamame sprinkled with seasoned garlic salt, which I haven't encountered anywhere else. The signature rolls and sushi sets were spot on, featuring high-quality tuna and eel. Next time, I'll definitely take advantage of the BYOB option!

I've had some of the best sushi ever at Ora. I've visited multiple times, and I can confidently say I've never been disappointed. The sushi is excellent, boasting a fresh taste and a refreshing aftertaste that you can only find in high-quality dishes. The staff is consistently friendly and welcoming, always ready to engage in conversation. The atmosphere is incredibly relaxing, with dim lighting, cool tones, and beautiful wooden architecture. It's the perfect setting to enjoy a great meal and meaningful conversation. I highly recommend it!

Had a very mixed experience visiting here for dinner, maybe it was an off nightFood was really excellent and the service staff were really kind, but there was a lack of organization that made for a frustrating experience.There were at least 6 waitstaff working and it was never clear who should be doing what.For four people with 5 rolls ordered the timing for things coming out left a lot to be desired. It was a 2.5 hour meal with sushi coming out in waves every 10 or 15 min. We ordered edamame and miso with the meal and rather than coming out first we had: sushi, edamame, the rest of our sushi rolls and finished with miso? Miso is not a desert.There was also confusion on what sushi we had and... View menu