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    Norah

    4.6 (211 reviews)
    ModerateVegan, Thai, Pan Asian
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    NORAH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Elizabeth A.

    A very unique dining experience. I didn't have much contact with the waitress. Order online and they deliver to your table. Very quick!

    Drunken Fettuccine
    Hannah W.

    Jeez...oh how I love Norah! I've actually never dined in, only takeout. Always consistently fantastic, so much flavor, and travels well. Norah will always be a go-to for me!

    Longan Rice Pudding
    Jessica F.

    Flavor packed mains, irresistible rangoons, delish cocktails with NA options, and a sweet and salty dessert made this meal everything I could ask for. I love the fusion of different menu options, from See Ew to Bibimbap and Mapo Tofu. It's more than Thai food, and it's made well. There is truly something for everyone with good taste. Service was quick even with a fairly busy crowd and the ambiance is nice.

    Spicy Holy Basil Eggplant (GF)
    Karishma A.

    **vegetarian review** I love that Portland is a vegetarian haven because of places like this. Such a fun menu, and such delicious food. Good portion sizes and very friendly host. I loved the eggplant dish- it used so many proteins like tofu, tempeh, soya curls. The waffle fries were amazing. The beans were a little salty but still good. Similarly papaya salad was on the sweeter side for me but still fresh and yum. I wanna go back and try more things!!

    JustCh3rri3S ..

    Over crowded, no space between tables, staff cleared a dirty table near me without even acknowledging my presence. Left without eating

    Jeannie D.

    Pad Thai nachos & Bimbimbap both outstanding! Drool worthy! Not sure why we've never been here before now? Definitely will be back!!! Service was excellent, atmosphere cozy, clean and bright. They use a QR ordering system - easy. It's Belmont we walked, parking could be tricky.

    Spicy Holy Basil Eggplant (GF)
    Lynley L.

    The food felt really fresh. I loved the flavor combinations. The ambience is very Thai garden feeling. Tons of plants in here and it made us feel comfortable. The space is rather small, but it's great for a one on one situation. The service was really friendly. They do have free Wi-Fi.

    Larb Croquette (GF)
    Sarretta M.

    Cute little restaurant in a sweet neighborhood with a family-owned vibe! And you'd never know everything is vegan unless you asked/read first. My vegan friend brought me here for lunch and we shared 5 dishes: coconut mushroom fettuccine, Larb croquettes, Jiaozi fried dumplings, pad, Thai nachos, and a side of Chinese broccoli. I also ordered a passionfruit margarita and the dessert, Longan rice pudding. Every single item was outstanding!

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    Zainab F.

    The flavors here packed a punch! Portland of course has many vegan options but this is definitely one of the best places you could try out. My group of 3 arrived during lunch hour on a Saturday and we were able to pick our table since it wasn't too crowded (surprisingly!). The inside was pretty cozy. You can order and pay up front through a QR code on the table. Service was fast and friendly. Starting off with the Pad Thai nachos and Masala waffle fries, I couldn't get enough of the flavor explosion. The fries were perfectly crispy and completely coated with various spices. For the main dishes we shared the cauliflower curry and coconut mushroom fettuccini. These are family sized dishes so be sure to come with a group or ready to have leftovers for days! The cauliflower curry was my favorite - it had a decent spicy kick and the sauce was amazing. They did not skimp on the mushroom for the pasta dish which I was so happy about :)

    Cauliflower Curry (GF)
    Joya B.

    Norah on Belmont is quaint and reminds you of being in a friend's kitchen or your favorite grandma's house. Simple ordering process at the bar and order brought to your table. Everything was delicious. The Rainy Rangoon were perfectly crisp wish the order had more. The curry cauliflower is more than enough for one person. The mushroom in the fettuccine had a smoky flavor so, so good.

    Bibimbap, Sichuan Long Beans (GF), Papaya Salad (GF), Coconut Mushroom Fettuccine, Thai Sukiyaki,  Spicy Holy Basil Eggplant (GF)
    Kimberly H.

    Wow. What an experience. The colors. The textures. The flavors. So on point. If all vegetarian food was like this, then nobody would eat meat again! And the drinks were also well balanced and fun! We also really loved the efficiency. Although ordering and paying on your phone may seem impersonal, it really streamlined things and allows the staff to get the food and drinks out fast. We will definitely be back and then some.

    See Ew (GF)
    Jillian S.

    There are quite a few vegan places in Portland, and Norah is certainly a staple. The pad see ew is a comfort food for me, and it was so yummy. I often don't order sticky rice because places don't make it vegan, but I knew this would be-- dessert was by far, the highlight. I would come back for solely the mango sticky rice, to be honest. Service was good-- I am sad to see places like this turn to online ordering as I like the human connection through ordering with a person... that's my only grievance, if you'd even consider it a "grievance."

    Thai Iced Coffee
    Mia H.

    I came here over the summer and realized I never wrote a review for this great vegan Asian spot! After passing by it dozens of times and seeing how packed it was, I really wanted to try it. The inside of the restaurant is cozy and can be a bit tight for big groups, so keep that in mind. Reservations are highly recommended. When you come in, you're seated at a table and you order the menu (and pay) through your phone. I got their Thai iced tea but a couple of my friends got some alcoholic/virgin drinks and everything was delicious. We ordered a couple appetizers to share such as the curry waffle fries and the samosas, and both were delicious. I would definitely order them both again. For entrees, we got the pad see ew, cabbage, and cauliflower curry to share. Everything was super flavorful and so delicious. As a group of people who weren't even vegan, we were very impressed. Definitely one of my favorite vegan spots in Portland.

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