鮨 おり Sushi ORI ( Chef ORI )

Chef Ori’s sushi bar in Kuala Lumpur is truly outstanding; one of those rare places where every detail feels intentional and every bite leaves you speechless. From the moment you sit down, there’s this sense that you’re in very good hands. The fish is unbelievably fresh, the cuts are precise, and the balance of flavours is just… perfect. You can taste the craft, the experience, and the passion behind every piece. Honestly, the whole experience feels intimate and elevated without trying too hard - just pure, honest excellence. The pacing, the presentation, the textures, the flow of the meal… everything comes together so naturally. It’s the kind of sushi that makes you slow down and appreciate every moment. Truly one of the best sushi experiences I’ve had anywhere, not just in KL. Chef Ori absolutely knows what he’s doing - and it shows. 10/10, unforgettable.

Visited in June 2025 for our Birthday Celebration. Lovely dining experience with Chef Ori, lovely Chef who is warm and welcoming, someone who enjoys sharing wonderful food from Japan. He introduced the courses, sharing the locality of the seafood served and accompanying seasonal items. Amazing fresh and delicious sushi (sea bream, horse mackerel, ootoro). Overall amazing experience, definitely worth the spend!

His food has always been good. Nicely newly renovated space. But sometimes he gets distracted whenever he has Japanese customers, he tends to ignore others or somewhat minimal interaction other than his Japanese customers. He would always serve his Japanese first, or make for them separately then prepare bulk for everyone else. Rice is cold also didn’t replace. Green tea doesn’t get replaced even when it’s cold.

Chef Ori is an immaculate artist at the very top of his game. There are many omakase chefs in Malaysia but none with the longevity and consistent quality like him. The whole omakase experience was a performance for the eyes and the tastebuds. His skill lies in elevating even ordinary dishes like chawanmushi into a completely new stratosphere. The consistency of the egg was so smooth it was like eating cream. Incredible. All of the fish served as sashimi or sushi was undoubtedly fresh and each was sourced based on their seasonality to ensure peak flavour. Chef himself was entertaining, informative and thoroughly engaging. 10/10, as always.

Chef Ori respects the inherent flavours of its ingredients. The chef aims to highlight the natural taste of fish, rice, and seaweed, using minimal seasoning to preserve their essence. Good omakase in city of Kuala Lumpur.

Absolutely stunning experience. Michelin guide 2024 recommended. The Omakase was amazing considering the price point and the overall experience fuelled by the interaction with the chef who explained every dish in detail with such enthusiasm and energy. I'll let the pictures hopefully speak for themselves in terms of the variety and presentation. Recommended to book at least in advance (deposit required). Try your best to sit at the sushi bar so that you get the full immersive experience of how the dishes are prepared. A must go and definitely an authentic Japanese dining experience in the heart of KL.

Every year will come here for birthday meal, never disappoint me with their menu, impressive!!

This was a great learning experience where I had essentially sampled all the fancy stuff displayed in glass cases labelled 'don't touch/photograph' and more. In just two hours, I was able to experience: - Palette cleanser ginger that was soft and imparted such a gentle flavour, - Mustard that was mellow in heat but had a strong sweet and umami taste, - Freshly grated wasabi, which added just a touch of spice without being overpowering at all, - Octopus, while ordinarily tough and rubbery, that was made so tender after being massaged for a long time, - The intricate preparation of dishes whose ingredients come from various prefectures - The delicate the texture of fresh, seasonal fish that just melts in your mouth, and - A literal explosion of juiciness from top quality fruits. While the food served were undoubtedly of premium quality, I felt that it focused more on texture than flavour - I personally found the light and delicate flavours to be lacking, but it may suit those with a more refined palette. I felt that the service could also be improved as I had my conversation interrupted multiple times when they chose to clear the plates in between, rather than around, the person I was speaking to. Their presence felt excessive as they would refill my green tea when it was still 3/4-full and pass over plates from the chef that were already placed within arms' reach. All this made for a rather stiff and impersonal dining experience. Regardless, Chef Ori was absolutely lovely and worked hard to ensure my evening was as comfortable as possible. His passion for the craft was clear and it was a pleasure listening to him enthusiastically answering our curiousities. If you are eager to experience something new, then Sushi Ori is definitely worth a visit. Direction guidance: The restaurant is hidden deep inside of a shared office complex. Google street view will get you to this building. Once inside, continue straight, take the entrance on the right, and keep walking until you find the restaurant's black wall and wooden sliding door.