This eatery & cocktail spot with elegant decor specializes in Peruvian dishes & pisco cocktails.
At a glance
#14 of 55 Bars in Queens #15 of 110 Restaurants in QueensLocalGuideWorld score: 4.50
Rating breakdown
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5 ★68%
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4 ★19%
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3 ★7%
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2 ★2%
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1 ★4%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Jora?
- Jora is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 1,476 reviews.
- How does Jora rank in Queens?
- Jora is #14 of 55 Bars in Queens by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Jora located?
- 47-46 11th St, Queens, NY 11101, United States — 3.0 km from the center of Queens.
- How can I contact Jora?
- Phone: +1 718-392-2033 · Website: jorany.com
The good: Presentation of dishes is great and the restaurant is well-situated within Long Island City. The space is great for large groups with a few long tables for bigger parties.
The grilled corn causa was the best dish in our opinion—only one we’d get again if we came back.
The cheesecake and plantains were also pretty good, but not so much that we’d try again.
The bad: like other reviews mentioned, the service is lacking. Hard to get anyone’s attention. When we ordered dessert, someone came and cleared our table before placing the cheesecake down. They then left without leaving any utensils. Can’t exaggerate that ten minutes went by before we were able to get the front host to grab spoons for us.
As far as food, the Lomo Saltado with Mushroom smelled like it was doused in soy sauce—an expensive dish that was mostly French fries and onions in sauce.
The Burrata was fairly bland. It looks like a good dish, but not worth ordering. Veggie empanadas also a pass—didn’t taste like much.
The grilled corn causa was the best dish in our opinion—only one we’d get again if we came back.
The cheesecake and plantains were also pretty good, but not so much that we’d try again.
The bad: like other reviews mentioned, the service is lacking. Hard to get anyone’s attention. When we ordered dessert, someone came and cleared our table before placing the cheesecake down. They then left without leaving any utensils. Can’t exaggerate that ten minutes went by before we were able to get the front host to grab spoons for us.
As far as food, the Lomo Saltado with Mushroom smelled like it was doused in soy sauce—an expensive dish that was mostly French fries and onions in sauce.
The Burrata was fairly bland. It looks like a good dish, but not worth ordering. Veggie empanadas also a pass—didn’t taste like much.
i think i’ve found one of my new favorite peruvian spots in nyc. i ordered the grilled shrimp black causa, empanadas tasting, and the pastel de choclo. the causa came with perfectly grilled fresh shrimp and a squid ink and aji amarillo potato purée. the shrimp tasted so fresh and the flavor of the purée was perfection. the empanadas were also fantastic. they were perfectly baked (as you can see from the photos) and had the perfect amount of crispiness and a beautiful buttery shell. the meat inside was also piping hot and tender, perfectly seasoned/marinated, and worked so well with the yellow sauce. lastly, my favorite dish of the evening was the pastel de choclo (braised short rib, shiitake, peruvian corn, panca, spanish oveja al romero cheese). when this dish came out even heads from other tables turned to see what smelled so good. it was beautifully baked and underneath (not pictured) was short rib braised to perfection. the short rib with the shiitake complemented each others’ flavor profile so perfectly. the outer shell and toppings also had complementary flavors of cheesy, savory, and even a hint of lemon zesty goodness. all the flavors worked to perfection and this dish alone is worth coming for. highly recommend coming here!
Excellent food and cocktails! A good mix of seafood, meat and rice dishes using an array of Peruvian and South American ingredients like huacatay, choclo, but with a modern flair. Every dish was yummy, service was on point (well staffed and approachable). Will come back again.
Top-notch service, Food is incredible and finger licking. I would highly recommend going here for any occasion. The ambience is romantic and perfect for a first date or for an anniversary celebration. A must try!!!
We had a great meal at Jora! We ordered the lomo saltado, the beef was tender and the dish as a whole was quite flavorful just a bit salty. The arroz con pollo was very good, the chicken was so tender. We also ordered the adobo, which wasn’t our favorite. The ceviche mixo was great!
I see a lot of comments about their service but we our server was amazing. She was very attentive.
I see a lot of comments about their service but we our server was amazing. She was very attentive.
Customer service inconsistent. When they don't have as many tables, server is more attentive. There is ample staff but experience declines when it is closer to dinner time. Also sat outside due to some party indoors. Food was lukewarm upon serving and cold soon after. We ordered the shredded chicken in stew. Was chewy. Octopus app was good. Arroz con Pollo was good and the seafood paella was perfection.
Currently, eating here and I’ll say the food so far has been mid. I am from Peru born and raise and it honestly did not taste like home. I order the Fried Yuca which came with huancaina and aged Asiago, the huancaina sauce did not taste like authentic huancaina sauce. I also ordered the Jalea, it was better than the Fried yuca starter. One of my family members ordered a Aji de Gallina and it did not look very appetizing. Another one of my family members ordered a Lomo Saltado with the meat well done and she did not receive it well done. One of my family did not get their order because the waiter did not write his order down. One of my family members ordered the pollo a la Brasa but the waiter came back and said they did not have even though when she took her order she said they had. Overall our experience was not the best at this restaurant. Definitely won’t be coming back and definitely do not recommend it if you are looking for authentic food.
What we look for in a great restaurant...friendly and attentive staff...delicious food and great drinks! First time but definitely not the last! I remembered to take pics half way through lol. The presentation was much better than pics 😋 the burrata truffle salad, ceviche, sweet plantains, arroz con mariscos, tres leches yummmmm 😋 and the sangriia 😁🥳
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