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Ora Restaurant

JapaneseOmakaseSushi BarSashimiYakitoriSakeWaterloo

Ora occupies a converted industrial warehouse in Waterloo, combining a 10-seat omakase counter, a sushi and raw bar, a charcoal yakitori grill, and a sake cocktail lounge under one roof. Executive Chef Nobuyuki Ura — who honed his craft at Sushi E for over a decade — brings 35 years of Sydney Japanese cooking to a kaiseki-influenced omakase offering.

Price
¥¥¥
Area
Waterloo
Since
2023
Chef
Nobuyuki Ura
Ora Restaurant — authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney, Waterloo
Plate № 13
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About
Born in Kamakura, Japan, Nobuyuki Ura began his culinary apprenticeship in Tokyo at 18, relocated to Australia in 1989, and spent 11 years as executive chef at the hatted Sushi E (Merivale Group) before opening Ora. The warehouse space on Danks Street in Waterloo houses three distinct experiences: an intimate 10-seat omakase behind a curtained alcove, a long marble sushi and raw bar for à la carte dining, and a cocktail bar with velvet lounges for after-dinner sake and Japanese whisky. The omakase, available Wednesday through Saturday from 6:30pm, reflects Ura's kaiseki sensibility — hyper-seasonal, ingredient-driven, and grounded in the deep classical training of Japan's most esteemed hotel kitchens. Bookings are made through SevenRooms.
Neighborhood & visiting

Ora Restaurant sits in Waterloo, one of Sydney's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Executive Chef Nobuyuki Ura brings 35-plus years of Japanese culinary mastery to Ora, including an acclaimed decade-long tenure as head chef of Merivale's hatted Sushi E.
  • The Danks Street warehouse houses three distinct experiences — omakase counter, sushi bar and sake lounge — making it Sydney's most multifaceted Japanese destination.
  • Ura's kaiseki-influenced omakase integrates seasonal Japanese technique with Australian coastal produce, bridging two culinary worlds with rare authority.

Omakase available Wednesday–Saturday at 18:30; book via SevenRooms. Sushi bar is à la carte walk-in or reservation.

Links
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Frequently asked

About Ora Restaurant

Is Ora Restaurant an authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney?
Yes — Ora Restaurant is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Sydney: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
Where is Ora Restaurant located?
Ora Restaurant is located at 8–10 Danks Street, Waterloo NSW 2017, Sydney, Australia in the Waterloo neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Ora Restaurant?
Ora Restaurant accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Ora Restaurant?
Ora Restaurant sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Sydney.
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