A stand-out restaurant in a city of amazing restaurants! Norah is AMAZING. I had the apricot yuzu sour, the pad Thai nachos, and the coconut mushroom fettuccine. That fettuccine was life changing. Truly and genuinely. Everyone was so friendly, the restaurant is gorgeous, just can not recommend enough. read more

We went to Norah on NYE, and it was bustling! Despite this, the service was very prompt, and the food was absolutely delicious. The cocktails were a great addition. I'd love to go back when it's a bit less busy for a better sense of the usual vibe. read more

Oh this place is fantastic! It's an excellent choice for vegan dishes! I did not miss the meat AT ALL. We had the best seats at the bar and our bartender was serving up some amazing cocktails. The decor is super cute and tropical. I'll def take friends who prefer vegan here! read more

Norah - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love their ordering system (scan QR code at the table and order through their app, choose to leave your tab open or pay now)! We chose to order drinks and an appetizer first and were able to enjoy it leisurely while leaving our tab open, then order our entrees when we were ready! Food came out super quick, and such huge portions! The masala waffle fries were a perfect mix of crunchy, sweet and savory. I had the volcano noodle soup with a great assortment of veggie tempura that stayed mostly crispy all throughout despite sitting in the soup bowl the whole meal. Delicious spice, very flavorful. My friend's mapo tofu, however, was a little lacking in flavor. I'm not vegan, but you will find that you don't even miss the meat here! read more

Food: Wow excuse me what is this place?!??! My partner and I absolutely love Thai food; it's always in our top 3 contenders for eating out. We've tried Thai food from a lot of different places, but this one takes the cake for pad see ew. The texture of the tempeh was amazing and the flavors were so delicious. Not overly salty or sweet -- just perfect. I'm so sad I'm not a local because I'll be craving pad see ew from here at least once a week from now until forever. Service: Ordered online and the food pickup process was easy. Ambiance: It was busy inside, with most of the tables full. It's a small place, but it felt cozy and intimate rather than overcrowded. Great place for date night or even just to hang out with some friends. read more

Very good dining experience, took a vegan friend for birthday. Good food, central location.

Everything I've ever had here has been DELICIOUS!!! Even tho the ordering is done online while sitting at the table, there servers are available for questions and will communicate requested changes to the cooks (ie: less spicy if possible) read more

The service was impeccable. The atmosphere was cute but a little underwhelming. The food was very good and lots of gluten free options. I'm not a vegan so some of the dishes felt a little bland for me but I'd definitely go back. I have to say the spicy holy basil is definitely worth coming for! read more

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Literally had a whole feast here and everything that we had was amazing! The larb croquette were gone in 2 secs. I love the crispy/crunch on the outer layer of the croquette and the cucumber was a nice refreshing touch! Also, the crispy basil leaf on top makes it that much more satisfying to eat. The massaman curry samosa is a MUST. Wished it was 5 pierces per order because MYGOD tastebuds be raving man. The fillings had potatoes, carrots, onions, massaman curry and lime aioli! Chef's kiss. I ordered the Coconut mushroom linguine and it was great! The galangal cream was a bit overpowering for me but overall, it was a good dish! We also got the wonton soup and it was goood soup. Love the aroma and taste! The ambiance was chill and the people there were very nice. Would definitely come back again :) read more

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Very, very busy this Tuesday night. We waited about 30 minutes to get a seat without a reservation around 7 PM. There were a lot of parties waiting, which is good for the restaurant. You won't get much service as you order from a QR code and they were running out of some of the menu items by the time we were there which limited us a bit, but the food was super tasty and all vegan. Lots of fun cocktails too read more

If you go, you have to get the pad Thai! It was the best vegan pad Thai I've ever had. The JUST egg really adds something special to the texture and flavor of the dish. The cocktails were also really delicious! I feel like you can't go wrong with anything you order here :) read more

Wowow Norah has been on my list since literally opening day. I have been trying to find a time to go and was fiiinally able to try it out with a friend - can confirm this place did not disappoint. This is one of those places where I so wholeheartedly want to give it a 4.5/5. We went on the earlier side on a weekday which is great because they open at 4 pm for dinner! Not too much of a crowd so we were able to grab a seat pretty quickly. We ended up getting bunch of stuff to share because we were curious! I tried a cocktail and my friend got a nonalcoholic beverage, both of which we really enjoyed. I have my eye on the thai tea next time tbh. We grabbed the norah roll, the potatoes, the samosas, and the cauliflower. I'm a girl who likes all potato product so of course lmao loved the potatoes. So delicious and would eat on repeat. The samosas were also great and packed a punch and a nice flavor! Norah roll was good but not great -- the dipping sauce was good and it was a solid summer roll but idk I was expecting something a bit more flavorful or intriguing. How do I even explain the cauliflower except with the word GREATNESS. Man they do not skimp and it is a whole ass cauliflower HEAD. It was amazement embodied lolol the curry flavor was great, balanced with heat and acid and just delicious overall. We were ranting and raving about the cauliflower and go the table next to us to order it! Service was very nice when we ordered and everyone was super quick to answer any questions and give us their recs. Parking is street parking but shouldn't be too bad on side streets. Plant based or not, come by and enjoying some delicious food! read more

Delicious food and friendly staff. We take all our visitors here, vegan or not, and everyone is always happy. The cocktails are tasty, too.

10/10 I'm not vegan but when I tell you the flavors here were nothing but amazing! I'd actually visit again while in PDX! read more

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Delicious food! Texture and taste were so unique. Amazing service! Would definitely visit this place again!

Had a great time here because of the food and service. First off, I'm a bigggg meat person. I'm talking meat for every meal and very little veggies or none at all. But I'd come back here any day, I'd get seconds and thirds here. I really underestimated it being a vegan restaurant, but I find anyone that appreciates food could appreciate Norah. I had the pleasure of trying the Spicy Holy Basil, and a shit ton of chili oil and chili flakes . Gotta have my toppings and they're great. You got the soft chewy marinated tofu and this crunchier cube shape tempeh for the perfect texture to balance the meal. My friends both got the coconut mushroom linguine and seemed to really like it. A lot of mushrooms for sure. Our waitress was super friendly and vibes with our chaotic night out type of vibe. Mind you this was towards the end of the night too. She ended up casually bringing a taro cake for the birthday boy and drew a candle! How nice. The taro cake was hottt and fresh. Tasty, but not a must try. Still much appreciated. I'm coming back here. And looking to add this thing "tempeh" to my home cooked meals. read more

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Loved everything we ordered! Must stop when in Portland. The flavors are so unique and food tastes so good! The decor is cute too! Coconut mushroom linguine is a must have!! And so are the drinks - norah punch and norah colada! read more

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We came here mid-week and found plenty of cute seating for the party! The service is "order at the counter" which I am perfectly fine with - gives you way more time to relax and enjoy the day. I thought the food was overall good, but not too many standouts or memorable dishes. The best parts for me were the mango ice cream sundae (must try!) and the drinks were strong and reasonably priced. My spring roll was a little plain and boring and the potatoes had an interesting flavor that was not personally my favorite. My main did have quite a few fresh veggies which I loved, but the tofu was just bland and boring. I like this place but will try other nearby restaurants as well. read more

Norah - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Delicious and amazing! Super unique recipes with amaxing flavors. This is the sentence that helped me reach the character limit (well done yelp) read more

First time dining at Norah tonight. So impressed with the delicious vegan food. We tried the samosas, papaya salad, curry cauliflower and pad see ew. Every dish was extremely flavorful and very delicious. I honestly can't wait to come back and try some of the other dishes. You do sit down at your table and order via a QR code, that is also how you pay. The servers bring you your food and items. I do think they should check in more often and not run away so quickly. I tried to ask for hot sauce more than once and never could catch their attention. Everything else was amazing! Must try for vegans and non vegans alike. read more

Norah is a small restaurant with big personality. I noticed it got quite loud for such an intimate space. Note that this is the kind of restaurant where you find a seat, order at a register, get a number and they bring you the food. I enjoyed the larb croquettes, the Tom ka soup, samosas, and the mango sticky rice sundae. Everything tasted delicious - my favorite was the samosas. I think even non-vegans would enjoy the tasty food here. If you love Thai food, don't pass up a visit to Norah! read more

Norah - A view from the bar - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food was delicious. Since you have to order and pay via your smartphone, the only actual service is when they bring you your food. The ambiance was OK. read more

I liked this place and the food until we got our bill. They make sure you order on a QR code from the table so that means your order is not 'closed' except if you go pay inside and not online. But in this case why have a QR code system, right? Long story short, we get back home, 3 hours later we receive a 'non-closed' bill of $80 instead of $50, the bill was stating that we had 2 cocktails when we only had food, AND they included 20% of gratuity when it was not even asked or mentioned on the QR code. Today we went back to fix this issue as we have proof of our QR code order that did not include the cocktails, but then again 1 hour later we get a charge from them about getting a Pad Thai when we didn't??? Like what is wrong with their system? They keep your credit card info and will charge whatever they want from it. Definitely not legal. read more

If you're Vegan or not this place has the goods! I was sad I was on a solo tab because my stomach couldn't fit more dishes. I started with the salad rolls which were crunchy and fresh. I went with the Tom Yum wingz next. I would never mistake this for wings but loved the texture and thickness of the tofu and sopping it up in the Tom Yum sauce with basil. The standout was the crispy curry rice salad. I put a large spoonful of the crispy rice inside the crunchy lettuce leaf, topped it with herbs, peanuts and onion and wow!! So many tastebuds hit! I did take half of this home because I couldn't eat it all by myself but why limit myself to ordering one dish? Ordering is walk up and then find a seat. Easy so you don't have to split the bill later with friends. Get there early if you have a big group! read more

Good food. Fast and friendly service. Kid friendly seating. Not many protein options.

Love coming here. It is consistently such good food. Brought my family here and they didn't even realize it was vegan and cannot stop raving about it. Service is great, just gets very busy. The restaurant itself is super cute. read more

Amazing veggie and vegan thai, very friendly service. My favorites were a toss up between the Se Ew and the Crispy Basil Leaf. The Coconut Mushroom Linguine was also excellent, but i loved the flavors in the brown sauce dishes more. Also recommend the Herbal Tea Pot read more

I went here for a friends birthday dinner. I am not vegan but I was happy with everything I ate! I learned about soy curls and oh man! My BF was also pleasantly surprised. We ate the nachos and they were so delicious I would go back just for those. We also ate the fried rice. The drinks were delicious and pretty. Our server was so kind and helpful. Took several photos of the group for the birthday boy! Would definitely go back and I have suggested you others! read more

I have been to Norah a few times now, and am always greatly impressed by how delicious everything I've ordered has been. The atmosphere here is smaller and more intimate. I would highly recommend booking a reservation in advance, as they do seem to be consistently busy. My favorite appetizers here are the rainy rangoon and the samosa. For the entree my absolute favorite is the coconut mushroom linguine which is made with seasonal mushrooms. The masala linguine is a close second favorite too with the delicious spices they use. read more

It was good. Service was good. The food was comforting and delicious. I ordered the spicy wonton soup and it was my favorite. I recommend it to others if you're looking for something warm in the wintertime. The pad Thai tasted generic so I wouldn't recommend. I didn't like the noodles because it was too thin. The drunken linguine was bland, but the Samosa was flavorful. read more

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What a beautiful concept restaurant! Everything I have ever had here has been absolutely delicious! The service is always kind and helpful as well. My favorite thing so far has been the cauliflower curry, a delectable treat for your taste buds, yet spicy! It was so warming and comforting. I also recommend the massaman fries and their house teas. They give vegan restaurants a good name :) read more

Insanely good!!! We came for my husbands birthday after hearing such great things, and it did not disappoint. We are not vegan, but are open to anything, and this was so delicious. We got the pad thai nachos, the cauliflower curry, and the pad see ew - all were great. Highly recommend whether you are vegan or not! read more

I had high hopes for Norah after dining at their former restaurant, Kati and Norah's sister restaurant, Mestizo. My expectations were absolutely exceeded. This little pan-Asian fusion spot is fabulous! I just came back for a second time after less than a week! The coconut mushroom linguine - filled to the brim with perfectly cooked mushrooms, vegetables and pasta - is a revelation. Easily my favorite mushroom dish I've ever had (I'm a forager... this is high praise) and my new favorite vegan dish in the city. My husband and I are vegan, but we both think non vegans would enjoy Norah as well. Their mocktail list is creative and classy. I thoroughly enjoyed the Mango Mania - a mango piña colada-style beverage. I look forward to trying more mocktails in the future and I believe they'll be serving alcohol in the future when their permit comes through! We also tried the lotus root salad and coconut caramel banana, both of which are fabulous concepts but still need a little fine-tuning, in my opinion. The restaurant's atmosphere is casual and cute, with a bit of a tiki vibe and tons of plants! Service is order at the counter style with table service and the servers and bartender I met were all quick and very kind. We went for lunch both times and were one of only a couple tables there, though I predict they'll start filling up quickly. Norah is without a doubt the next big thing in Portland's vegan scene. Definitely one I'd like to keep my little secret, but they deserve the hype! read more

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Very impressed with Norah. Whenever I find out about a new vegan spot - it auto populates the short list, but Norah has made it onto the secondary short list labeled "must return and try even more things!" We ordered wings and the rolls from the starters menu and were blown away by the flavor of the sauces on both as well as the magical leaves that were used as garnish that dissolved on our tongues. The drunken noodles made our nose run only a little (mild to mod spice) and were definitely large enough to share. I thought the zero proof drink I ordered the only item that left a little to be desired. It was tasty, just a little to expensive for a mock tail that didn't really try to fool me. The rim of the cup was lined in a tamarind jam that I found intriguing and consumed entirely. As pictured, Norah has vibes. Bamboo lines the walls in place of wallpaper and the fiddle leaf fig tree is so well cared for that I thought it was fake. Overall reasonably priced for quality vegan food and I will be back to sample even more starters and mains next time! read more

Norah - Inside Norah - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Food was absolutely delicious! Went with a large party and we got almost everything on the menu and honesty everything was a bit. Perhaps the bibimbap was less impressive than the mushroom pasta, the masala pasta, the see ew, or the drunken noodles, but still quite good. The samosas are not to be missed. Only odd thing about the experience was we had a reservation for 815 and "last call" for food AND drink was at 845. So maybe not the best for a late reservation. But nevertheless great food and a great time! read more

Best place to eat in Portland. Amazing flavors and a comfortable setting. Highly recommend. read more

Norah - Pad Thai and mushroom linguine. - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Norah is Spectacular! Let's start with the beverages. You really have to from such a great selection. The pink guava sour, a zero-proof option, was my favorite. What an excellent mocktail! We had some small plates like the Phad Thai Nachos, a great blend of rich flavors and crispy textures, the Rainy Rangoon, delightful perfections in a shell, and Charred Cabbage, which didn't sound appetizing but was a great appetizer. Then we tried the Coconut Mushroom Linguine. Seasonal mushrooms, noodles, and such a bountiful explosion of flavors with a squeeze of lime, all goodness in an excellent entree. Delish. My friend had the Drunken and said she'd order that again. We're all looking forward to coming back. One of the new places I'll be bringing my friends and guests to visit. Such a great place to try, whether vegan or not, just for the flavors and presentation. Loved it! read more

Norah - Mushroom linguine - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Great food with interesting flavor combinations and great drinks, including NA drinks. I will definitely be coming back.

[1st TRIP] Pad Thai Nachos: lots of complex Thai flavors and textures... in a VERY GOOD way. The wonton crunch even endured the trip to my house (in fact, every order below was to-go). I will get this again. Coconut Mushroom Linguini: as excellent as so many other reviewers have noted. The mushrooms were king oyster, shimeji and/or tea tree. Tons of umami, and just the right amount of heat, fresh&bright/acidity (raw greens&lime), and density (from the fantastic noodles). This is unique. [2nd TRIP] Samosas: disappointing. Small and unremarkable, especially for the price, even though I know how labor intensive it is to make these (and ravioli, etc.). The dipping sauce was equally ordinary. See Ew: Excellent! Think you'll be overloaded with noodles to pad out bulk for this dish? WRONG. It was just the right amount, with generous (pro)portions of flavorful tempeh, tofu, bok choy, and shiitake (JUST egg too). Think the flavor wouldn't have the richness that a meat dish would? WRONG. I'm not vegan, and I've had dozens of versions of this dish, from vegan to every kind of meat. This was the best I've ever had. Every component was perfect and so flavorful. The only thing that bothers me about this dish is that it's going to keep me from trying the dishes I haven't tried. Perfection. [3rd TRIP] Norah roll (X2): Just perfect. One would have been enough, but two was even better. The peanut sauce was so balanced and savory. The veggies so fresh. Drunken noodles: If this one had a battle with the See Ew... it would be an epic battle of gods. DON'T MAKE ME CHOOSE. Their flat rice noodle in both wins all. The flavors were perfection, as were the textures. IDEK what that green stringy bead thing was, but it gave the dish this unique vegetal component, like a string of non-piquant capers. Someone got a raise for adding that. Best, most chicken-like soy curls that ever were. Occasional cherry toms were little fireworks of both sweet and acidity. PLEASE don't change ANYTHING. The portion was also excellent, which matters for those of us who are not doctors or lawyers. [4th TRIP] Finger Licking Potato: Delicious roasted fingerlings in perfect curry. Worth a repeat. Volcano Tempura Noodle Soup: To-go, so they separated out the rich, complex, and VERY spicy 3D broth, because the texture is crucial in this dish. Bok choy, razor thin rice noodles, and chunks of uniquely dense veggie tempura that seemed to have pieces shrimp in them, both in flavor and texture. Another deftly crafted dish I would get again. [5th TRIP] Larb Croquette: Unique, with nice textures and subtle flavors, but a bit on the small side. And not really 'meaty,' texture-wise, so I wouldn't call it (faux) larb. Masala Linguine: Another dish that hits it out of the park. At least four different kinds of mushrooms, lots of delicious five spice tofu, onions, pepitas, and a lovely masala blend. A generous and well balanced portion of everything, with so much flavor, but still in the Goldilocks zone. I love this restaurant SO much. Can't wait to try more. Wish I could order by phone, though. read more

Norah is a lovely vegan restaurant. My husband and I wanted a lighter dinner after flying in from San Diego on a Thursday evening, so we went vegan. The cashier/greeter/server at the ordering counter was very cheerful and helpful with recommendations. We chose to split the pad thai and the gem salad. The pad thai was delicious. The dish was a little darker in color than normal, and it had a different taste. It had peanuts, but that wasn't the primary flavor. It was still very good, and I'd order it again. The gem salad really stood out. It was super fresh and flavorful, and the dark brown quinoa gave it a significant crunch. The venue is quite small, with two separate rooms for dining. Since most of the tables were already full (it's popular!), we sat at the main table as you enter...four, 4-chair tables combined in a row. You can also sit at the large counter. The rest of the tables are regular 4-seaters. We had a very relaxing and pleasant first dinner in Portland. We arrived at around 6:30 or 7, so diners seem to get there early to get a seat! read more