What a lovely evening spent at Nora, in its "new to us" digs at 1888 Sylvan Ave in Oak Cliff! I would change nothing! The food was spectacular, the service was warm and efficient, the chef was attentive, the atmosphere was charming! This was our experience at their Greenville Ave location and we were delighted at how successfully they recreated their vibe in the Sylvan Ave space! I highly recommend everything we ordered: the spicy Bulanee appetizer, the succulent Mantoo dumplings (also an appetizer), then for entrees the Qabili Palau with chicken (lamb also available) and the Vegetable Combo (see photo), containing Kadu (my favorite! Butternut squash!), Bademjan (eggplant, fixed in the only way I like it), and Sabzi Chalao (a garlicky spinach delight!) Please go now and be transported to another country! We will be back! read more

Nora Restaurant and Bar - Vegetable Combo (kadu/butternut squash, badenjam/eggplant, sabzi chalao/spinach) DELICIOUS! - Afghan Near Me - Dallas, Texas

amazing restaurant. I am a rice hater, but their rice literally changed my whole perspective. it was amazing. I will be stopping by next time I am in Dallas. The staff was attentive to our needs and always had our water cups full. I love the intimate atmosphere and the option to sit out on the patio. This would be an amazing place to sit in late fall or early spring. read more

This place was a cute and friendly location with outside seating and inside bar seating. It was a great place to watch the World Cup game with a light Mediterranean chicken salad. read more

The ambiance along with the smell of mediterranean dish filled the air, I immediately knew the food was going to be sensational. I ordered the Lamb Shank along with the Kado it was Devine. I come here every other week for some drinks and Hooka along with ordering more delicious entrees. read more

Nora Restaurant and Bar - Lamb Shank - Afghan Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Absolute standout of my visit to Nora's had to be the Kadu. The mix of the squash, meat sauce, and yogurt with herbs was just right and gave a wonderfully complex taste - the right amount of sweetness, savory, and fresh. My partner and I also got the lamb shank - the accompanying rice was well cooked and the lamb was very tender and the right temperature. I had the signature Nora's cocktail - very hibiscus-y and it is on the sweet side. We had a great service, the waiter was quite attentive and thoughtfully checked to see if our dishes had nuts before placing our order (one of us has an allergy. I loved the decorations and warm blue being the main color in the interior, though the inside was smaller than I thought it would be. It was raining outside but it would've been nice to try out the patio. The patio is parking lot level so it's not that scenic imo, but they have ample seating/decorations. Seating seems evenly split between inside/outside. Personally, I'd love to come back to try more of the appetizers (in particular the mantoo). read more

Nora Restaurant and Bar - Kadu - Afghan Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I have to say it. I'm a food snob. I add salt to every dish when I go out including the desserts sometimes, but this place was awesome. Everything had so much flavor and my server Angie was great and attentive. It's a perfect little date night spot. read more

10/10 As soon as I walked up the owner Matt was outside and greeted us very nice and served us some really delicious food ! The lamb kabob was amazing! read more

Nora Restaurant and Bar - Lamb Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Incredible food, drinks, and service!! I would eat here every day! Every plate from the appetizers, bread, and main course was so delicious. read more

Nora Restaurant and Bar - Great Afghani food! - Afghan Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Stumbled here as I was looking for one place and couldn't find it and opted for this spot. We walked in and wasn't greeted, caught the bartenders attention and was told to take a seat any place we like. Took a spot on the patio and waited for someone to bring us a menu much less a drink. Finally got the menu and asked if we could start with water and she dropped the water off and kept it moving although we knew what we wanted. Got our drinks ordered and food ordered and waited and waited and waited as we watched the people next to us who came in after us get their drinks & food. Finally got our drinks and food. The table was too small to accommodate all the plates to which I had to ask if the plant on the table can be removed. The apricot sour was okay, the potato & leek appetizer didn't meet my expectation. It looked pan fried however it wasn't hot nor warm like maybe it had been sitting in the window forgotten about. The sauce that came with it was thin, even for dipping sauce. The hummus was FANTASTIC! It has chick peas in the it that added texture to the hummus. It had a great flavor and the naan was a great vessel for the hummus. My friend has a salad which was a nice size hand she said tasted good. It was a task to get the servers attention to get the check and I don't recall her once asking how things were. Overall, I would come back for the hummus but I would sit at the bar so I'm not overlooked and forgotten about. read more

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Had the chicken kabobs and rice tonight and it was amazing. Never had afghan food before but I'll be a regular here. Recommend 1000 percent read more

Love the food! We had the Nora salad and hummus for lunch and I believe I could have this every day! Great service from Lindsey, too! read more

Amazing food, drinks, and service! The patio seating is so nice. We loved it! Full service bar with a fantastic bar tender! read more

Nora Restaurant and Bar - Just one photo of the chicken korma. Lamp shank was great as well. - Afghan Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Lunch: Nora salad and hummus with feta was all very good! Definitely recommend this place. I will return for dinner, soon! read more

Went here for a date night. Loved the Interiors but I liked their patio seating especially when the weather is good. Food and service were exceptional too. We tried their tiramisu martini, Texas sagebrush and Nora 75 which were all good. Then we ordered spicy chicken meatballs, lamb tikka taco, chicken with yogurt and chicken from the grill which came with vegetables and saffron rice. Meatballs were good but the lamb was a little dry for me but great flavor. Chicken was really juice and tender and was well seasoned as well. For desserts we ordered firnee and baklava out of which baklava was our favorite. They also serve hookah. read more

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Location Mid town Bishop Arts, Dallas, TX Parking Street or pay lot Atmosphere Very classy/ upscale-middle eastern Service- "Are you part of the wine walk?" Response-"No but we can be" At that we were sold! Outstanding friendly and personable service!!! Seating Outside patio, porch, inside the ables, bar Menu Wide selection of starters, salads, entrees-middle eastern theme although we were told it may change soon. We had the meatballs that I spied another customer eating and really craved-did not disappoint! So good! Delicious sauce! Also had a basic salad that was AMAZING!! Large squares of feta, tomatoes, cucumbers-fantastic feta!! With a balsamic and olive oil! So tum! The house wine-cab and pinot grig-so good! Summary Why wait for a table across the street when this fantastic restaurant has outstanding service, great food, and beautiful atmosphere-?! This place is outstanding! read more

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My first stop in Dallas after a long flight in was at Nora in the Bishop Arts neighborhood. My friend picked me up from the airport and we headed to this artsy district to stroll (it's always good to get a walk in after flying)... but intsead of walking immediately, we stopped in at Nora. There weren't too many people here, and it seemed like a good time to sit at the bar and have a drink. I decided on the Texas Sagebrush, and it was quite a pleasant drink on a sunny afternoon. It was great to sit at the bar, chat with my friend in person for the first time in five years, and just enjoy the open air feel of a warm November day in Dallas. We did get some light bites, but to be honest I don't remember what it all was. It was a sampling of different Afghani delights, and they were all unique and delicious. The bartender/serve was great - very friendly and helpful explaining what everything was. Looking inside, you can see the restaurant proper is quite lavishly decorated and must be very nice for a dinner out with a friend or date. I'm very happy we got to stop in here and enjoy something different. It was the perfect way to start my girls weekend in Dallas! read more

My friend found this restaurant on Yelp. When we went, it was during a Bishop Bazaar so it was prime for people watching. We sat inside across from the bar and we had a nice view of outside. There was no parking right by the restaurant but thankfully we found some street parking that wasn't too far away. When we got in, we were seated immediately and our waitress brought our waters and took our drink order. If you are getting a lot to eat you may struggle because most of their tables are really small. I tried their old fashioned and my friend and I shared hummus and bulanee and I got the arugula salad. That's when our experience started to go sideways. It took about 10 -15 minutes to get our drinks (it wasn't that busy). Then it took almost another 20 minutes to get our food (only appetizers and a salad!) The only reason I gave them 3 stars is because the food and drink were good. The bulanee was lukewarm but still tasty. The hummus was amazing, honestly it was some of the best I've had. It had some whole chickpeas that added texture, it had a nice amount of lemon juice, and it had tomato and parsley that brightened it up, the naan was warm, everything about it was good. My salad was huge and the ingredients were fresh, and it had the perfect amount of vinaigrette. I really think the waitress was where the opportunity was. I don't know if she had too many tables or what, but the table next to us got their drinks and appetizers before we did and we were there before them. Would I go back yes, the food was good and it is a great place to people watch. Hopefully you don't have to wait as long to get your items but it may still be worth the wait. read more

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Nora is a very cute afghan, Mediterranean restaurant with great hummus and pita, and a really delicious grilled shrimp ceviche. We didn't love the house red wine, but I'm sure their other drinks and signature cocktails would be great. It is well decorated and service was quick. read more

Nora Restaurant and Bar - Shrimp ceviche - Afghan Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Beautiful restaurant in Bishop arts with delicate and deep flavors of the Afghan culture. Cute spot for a date or a group outting- cozy and unique. Great setting- nestled in Bishop arts with a parking lots across the street- $6.75 or so for marking through the app. Pretty good prices for these days- Good good with lots of flavor and seasoned so well. We were very impressed. I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking- ha. Go check them out. I'm glad I finally Got to try them out- always had my eye on them while they were on Greenville. Delicious. read more

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Get More-a at Nora. This place is the first I've been to in Bishop Arts that gives decent portion sizes, which is a welcome change of pace to the equally expensive but petit dishes served at Paradiso, Casablanca, or Eno's. And what's ON those big plates is top notch-- my lamb was perfect, the rice was seasoned perfectly, and it was overall a 10/10 taste. My Girlfriend's dish was as, if not more, amazing. I've never been to Afghanistan so can't vouch for what "authentic" Afghan food tastes like, but if it tastes like this than a trip to Kabul is in high order, Taliban or no Taliban. Our server was super friendly as well, and we chatted about topics far removed from saffron, tekkas, and kabobs. We're new to the neighborhood so the friendliness was much appreciated! Will definitely be back. read more

Nora Restaurant and Bar - Lamb Tekka - Afghan Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Being the only one here right at noon was very quiet haha. This was my first time trying Afghani cuisine so it was for sure different. Nonetheless, the food was good, shareable dishes. Our server was friendly. It's also a hookah lounge so nice decor and furniture. read more

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Its hard to find a restaurant that has an open table over the weekends in Bishops. We easily found a table for 10! The ambience is nice as well but the seating is cramped. The cocktails were pretty good! Food was different and great! Ordered rice and lamb, chicken and shrimp platters which were all good! read more

Nora Restaurant and Bar - Afghan Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Delicious food and great service. Would recommend to anyone in the area. Cute esthetic inside as well. read more

Nora Restaurant and Bar - Sampler - Afghan Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We enjoyed everything since everything is seasoned well and was so fresh! We got the leek dumpling and the mantoo appetizer and it was so delicious. The drink that I got was a combo of gin, champagne and homemade syrup. Then I got the veggie combo plate, husband got the lamb kebab and my cousin in law got the chicken korma. The portions were huge but it's very light and delicious! We got the dessert and our favorite was the baklava. The indoor decor is super cute and the servers are very friendly! We are happy to have found a favorite spot to eat at in the bishop arts district! read more

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Hidden gem in Bishop Arts. I've been a couple times now and the food nor their unique cocktails have missed. Pro tip for dog hoomans: order the lamb shank because it comes with a huge bone that your dog will love. There's also a patio seating with a window that puts you right at the bar; great way to enjoy a beautiful day. The service of the bartender is also excellent- friendly and engaging even when juggling a lot. Very cute, chic vibe on the inside. Would be great for meeting some friends or a date. May be tough for groups as there aren't many tables that can be brought togethe read more

My husband and I were spending the day in the bishop arts district and a shop owner suggested Nora. We stopped in for a drink and an appetizer. The spicy meatballs and the beef dumplings were absolutely amazing and the hibiscus cocktail (I can't remember the name). We definitely plan to come back and stay for dinner on our next visit to the area. read more

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Went here after a friend recommended it. Took my mom for her birthday. Party of 5 Service was bad Food was mid Cramped seating for a 5 top. I was hoping for more at that price point. The toilet was broken but still allowing guest to use it ? Inattentive server that acted like we were an imposition. ( restaurant was hardly busy for a Friday night at 8pm) Too many other good places to go, pick somewhere else. read more

Our first time here last weekend and it will definitely be on rotation. The lamb was extremely flavorful and tender, cooked to perfection.

This was Saturday night dinner.. before i get into the food i will talk about the ambience and atmosphere. Nice place, they had music playing very chill. Ordered the garlic shrimp, naan and the lamb shank. The shrimp comes on a bed of salad. The lamb shank was BEYOND tender!!! It literally fell off the bone. On a bed of saffron rice with raisins. The raisins added a perfect sweetness. And to finish it off baklava. The whole meal was excellent. And the staff was friendly too. read more

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The setting of this restaurant was lush but subtle. I loved the options on the menu. The food was full of flavor, and meat was cooked to tenderness. I would recommend requesting no cilantro if you have an aversion. Another place that does not notify diners of cilantro: only disappointment of the meal besides tepid meatballs. The flavor and quality made up for it. read more

Nora Restaurant and Bar - Spicy Chicken Meatballs. Super tender and flavorful. Wonderful with hummus. Was room temperature. Wished it was warm. - Afghan Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Ambiance: very cozy, very nice interiors. Food: For the price on the menu, I wasn't very impressed. A little of overlapping sauces and dishes. The food was coming out very quickly. My garlic shrimp had exactly 3 shrimps in it and a big plate of salad greens. I found it stupendously overpriced. I still liked it. It tasted good but beats the purpose. Service: I called in before I came in as I knew Saturdays would be busy. I sat down close to the door and later switched to another table since it was on the way and I was cold. The waitress who originally had my table got angry, let's just say, she wasn't kind. Kinda ruined my mood a bit. But the waitress who took our orders and served us was lovely. read more

Food was not that great. Maybe because it was not very hot. We went on Sunday night when they close at 8:00 p.m. but our reservation was at 7:00 p.m. There were not many patrons and not many on staff either. We ordered appetizers and they were not as hot as they should have been. The bread basket was the exception. The bread was excellent. The garlic shrimp was also good. We ordered drinks but when one of the people at the table wanted a second round we were told that the bar was closed. Duh! If they had told us sooner perhaps we would have ordered before the bar closed. The entrees were good but not great. Edible but again they didn't seem hot. As it was about to close maybe they were left overs? Then the waitress gave us our check and never even offered us dessert. My advice. Skip it. As for ambiance, we basically had the place to ourselves. It is a very nice interior. read more

Cool spot in Bishop Arts - only thing is, there are even cooler spots. Nora offers an intimate setting with restaurant and bar atmospheres. Good Mediterranean food with on-par drinks. Price | $$$ Being in Bishop Arts, the prices are high - as were the prices of our drinks (to be expected) and the small apps we got. {Pro-Tip: If you really want Mediterranean, go to Prince's in Arlington for THE BEST in all of DFW} Ambience | 6.5/10 If there is a loud group - it will get LOUD in here. Our server apologized to us for it being so loud lol. It's a smaller spot with a few outdoor seating arrangements, but not ideal for large groups. Service | 7/10 The waiter was unfamiliar with Mediterranean food terms when I asked if the Kashk plate was similar to Baba ghanoush. It practically was; however, instead of eggplant well blended in.. it is chunks or large slices. Kashk Plate | 6/10 Decent. The naan was good.. but it's hard to get wrong. The egg plant was a little too chunky for my liking. Checkout the photo - you'll see this plate isn't the most appetizing. Dolma Plate | 8/10 Solid! However, pricey for only 4 dolmas. read more

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Cute place! Lovely patio bar and seating right in the middle of the super fun and lively Bishop Arts area. I had the shrimp salad. It was fresh and delicious. read more

Nora Restaurant and Bar - Afghan Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Food was really delicious. Service was good Good ambiance Very small portions of food i never seen 3 aushak for $12 and the bulani. 3 small slices it was my first time seeing that kind of bulani. Service was not bad the food was delicious but not worth for that price read more

Nora Restaurant and Bar - Afghan Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This spot never disappoints. I've been a few times, and everything I've tried has been packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. My favorites have been the bulanee, the chicken meatballs, and the chicken with yogurt is always delicious. The portions are really generous, too. The service is always friendly, and I love the relaxed, intimate vibe. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

Nora Restaurant and Bar - Chicken with Yogurt - Afghan Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I ate here with my husband and some friends about a week ago at around 7pm on a Saturday. We had the eggplant appetizer and sambosa. Both were tasty. I had the mantoo for dinner which was tasty but I felt like it needed to be hotter and also come with rice or something. My husband had one of the lamb dishes and he really enjoyed his. Our service was very poor. I would recommend that the restaurant retrain their waiters to know their menu, not insult their menu (one of my friends asked for a recommendation and the waitress was like "um well don't get the chicken, it's gross"), the waitress rushed us, tried to take my half glass of wine away, and then never offered us dessert and instead just brought us the bill. We probably would have gotten dessert and more drinks but we weren't give the option. read more

Excellent take out meal. Everything was ready when I arrived on a busy Friday night. All the food was fresh and very flavorful. I was impressed by the presentation of the dishes, even in the takeout containers. While the restaurant itself is very beautiful, on this occasion we decided to dine in. We look forward to many returns read more

Food was cold. The manager was screaming at costumers. I saw a roach walking on the floor. read more

Upscale afghan / middle eastern food. Came on a late weekend day during an odd time between lunch and dinner. They have outdoor seating as we as a bar area that opens up to the outside. Service was iffy. Check took a very long time to come out and it wasn't busy. Water was refilled pretty often. Got the samosas With the ground beef filling. (Small plates). $10 for 2 I imagined the meat would be wet with sauce, but it was dry and didn't seem like there was that much meat. It was ok. Seems pricey. Presentation was pretty though. Maybe their entrees are better, but my dish was so So. read more