Vegan
Thai
Delivery
Take-out
Asian
Fusion
Gluten-free
Vegan Pan-Asian restaurant with dishes such as spicy holy basil, drunken linguine, fried rice, cauliflower curry, and more. Open Tue-Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm, 4:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Mon.
80 Reviews
First Review by OperationChowhound
Shmoopsify
Points +171
We’ll definitely be going back - Edit
Food was perfect and good portions. The staff was so friendly and food was served quick. Love the plants everywhere.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-07
Pros: Menu choices, Food was perfect, Environment
Cons: Tipping before you get your food
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BernadetteGates
Points +247
Incredibly delicious - Edit
Super cute atmosphere, pride flag up, plants and lanterns everywhere not to mention incredibly tasty food.
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philahealthia
Points +361
SO good! - Edit
A spectacular array of options and flavors! We particularly enjoyed the spicy gai lan, rangoon, Szechuan green beans, and the coconut galangal fettuccine (it shouldn’t work but it does - add the tofu, which is incredible). An apricot yuzu sour rounds out the perfect meal.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-03
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along112
Points +653
Asian-fusion - Edit
Cute little place with good portions and flavor. We got the poutine spring rolls, “shrimp” Rangoon and pad Thai. They were very crowded but service was fast and we didn’t wait long.
Read morePros: Fast service
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Sorrelsprout
Points +152
Consistently good flavors, amazing rangoons - Edit
Got the rainy rangoons (I get these every time because they are SO good, the crunch and soft creamy insides are amazing), the Pad Thai Nachos (also really flavorful and slightly tangy), and the Coconut Mushroom Fettuccine. The Fettuccine I've also had a few times and it's pretty filling, loaded up on mushrooms, spinach, sauce, and tomatoes. Would definitely get any and all of these again.
Read moreBeen to Norah's Belmont location a couple times and it's in my opinion the cozier location. The food has been consistently flavorful and good every time. The service is fast and the staff are so nice. Street parking is pretty easy to come by. Great for a date spot but also for takeout!
Pros: Flavorful food, Cozy atmosphere, Fast service
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amaxcy0608
Points +42
This was just amazing - Edit
All of our food was amazing. Trust happy cows good reviews.
Read morePros: Taste , Staff, Quickness of food.
Cons: No dislikes.
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RebeccaSullivan
Points +6482
Incredible - Edit
My sister went to grad school in Portland and went to Norah quite a few times while living in Portland. She raved about the food and said it was the best meal she ever had. We made a 1pm reservation on a Saturday and walked in to a very cute little place. Order yourself via QR code. We ordered the Rainy Rangoons and the Pad Thai Nachos. Rangoons were a little fishy for our liking but the Pad Thai Nachos were to die for for. For meals we all split the See Ew and the Spicy Holy Basil Eggplant. Everything was absolutely delicious and portions were very large. We had a good amount of food left over. Would definitely return next time I’m in Portland.
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HenryLi
Points +1651
Delicious Food - Edit
I’ve been here many times and the masala fries, tempura, pad Thai, and See Ew are all fantastic. The pad Thai can be a bit too sweet though.
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Zurv
Points +2319
Thai food - Edit
Great Thai food. Everything is delicious.
Read morePros: See ew
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Katefo
Points +33
Wonderful food and friendly service - Edit
Norah is a wonderful place for dinner. It's often crowded for good reason, so make a reservation or be prepared to wait. But it's worth it! The dishes are unassuming with Asian flair - mostly Thai and Indian, with a bit of fusion here and there. Every dish is satisfying and packs in great flavors.
Read moreI've had their Pad Thai, Bibimbap, Holy Basil Eggplant, and vegan rangoons. They serve purple rice berry rice with most dishes which is unique and delicious. I've loved every morsel I've had so far and can't wait to go back and try more! They also have an impressive cocktail menu.
Pros: Cozy friendly atmosphere, Great food!, Great cocktails!
Cons: Can be a wait - make reservations
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draculawater
Points +58
A Fast Favorite - Edit
Excellent service, amazing food, and a nice atmosphere. Took friends here after having a great experience at their Alberta location. In fact, Norah is a place I keep bringing new people to because everything about it is so good. Favorite dishes include See Ew, Pad Thai Nachos, Crab Rangoons, Fried Dumplings, and the Hibiscus Lime Soda to drink.
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Corrigan
Points +445
Love this place! - Edit
Everything I have had here is delicious! Highly recommend trying the samosas and anything with their grilled tempeh. Great décor and fun vibe as well. Definitely check it out if you are in Portland.
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Passittowill
Points +3672
Norah Belmont - Edit
Been wanting to try them for a while, so decided to go on my bday. The music was a total mood killer. It's a Pan-Asian place, but they were blasting American pop music so loud. Totally not the vibe I want when going to a Pan-Asian place. I'm a big pad see ew snob, so of course I had to get it, as I haven't had a decent, authentic version in portland. First, the norah sour was so disgusting. There was so much aquafaba in it, which made it so thick. It was all around gross. The pad thai nachos were just okay. The sauce on them was just too much and had a very bitter taste. The bibimbap was crazy spicy and took over the whole flavor palate. It was the better of the dishes, tho. The see ew, while authentic with gai lan, was such a salt bomb. The gravy was watered down and almost non-existent, but somehow bland and salty at the same time. Overall, not the greatest and nothing to brag about or to return for for me. I miss Los Angeles food so much. Portland just doesn't come close. Definitely the one thing I miss the most since moving up here.
Read morePros: Vegan
Cons: Just okay, Mostly DIY with minimal server interaction, Parking
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EmdotAlice
Points +6097
Exceeded expectations - Edit
They serve a variety of Asian or Asian-inspired dishes here, but it’s not strictly one kind of cuisine. We tried the bibimbap, cauliflower curry and Chinese broccoli and my partner got a Thai iced tea. We were so impressed with the food, everything was so flavorful! We can’t wait to try more of their menu. We highly recommend the bok choy and cauliflower curry! #Veganuary
Read moreTurnipForPlants
Man! That is a cornucopia of great looking food!
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PaulAtreides
Points +1672
Vegan banana split - Edit
We got to try Norah, and it was great! All the dishes we had were super unique and creative. Flavors were unique combinations of italian/Asian style. DID I MENTION THEY HAVE A VEGAN BANANA SPLIT?
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-13
Pros: Food was unique and very crave-worthy, Service was attentive and prompt, Vegan banana split
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ole_ersson
Points +363
Please cut back on the oil - Edit
Ate there last night. Found almost all the dishes had an overdose of oil. Pools on the dishes. Hoping the cooks can cut back. One expects restaurant fare to be a little oily but this was too much and seriously detracted from the experience. Thank you for your consideration?
Read morePros: Red rice side , Broccoli
Cons: Too oily
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alpineveg
Points +89
One of the top Portland restaurants - Edit
Norah is in my top faves of Portland. I’ve tried nearly the whole menu and am never disappointed. I especially love the bibimbap and pad Thai nachos. Expect to wait at peak times without a reservation. They’re fast but very popular!
Read morePros: Creative and delicious menu, Fast and reliable service, Kind owners
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pagebypage
Points +57
Bibimbap delix! - Edit
First time here and found the food to be excellent. I had the bibimbap, and will go back for more. Ordering is rather strange with a "tip fine" of 20% for tab left open—whatever that means. Most of it is dyi, so I don't see where a 20% tip would come in. Anyway, I was happy with how it all turned out with just enough left on my plate for a delix lunch the next day.
Read morePros: Delicious food., Quiet ambiance
Cons: Weird tipping expectations for a DYI system
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Aniseed
Points +5323
yum! - Edit
amazing noodle dishes, wings, soups, salads and more
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veganprincess2001
Points +101
creative dishes and drinks - Edit
i tried the thai basil tofu/tempeh/soy curl and the cauliflower curry dish and really enjoyed both. also tried the rangoons, which were one of my favorites before i went vegan so i was so excited to try a vegan rendition. highly recommended.
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JosephWinters
Points +207
Really creative menu - Edit
I've eaten here maybe three times, and have really enjoyed Norah's creative menu! Everything has been super flavorful — particularly the cauliflower curry and the bibimbap.
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1AP1
Points +2012
Order everything - Edit
Food can be a touch rich, but everything is worth getting and I've been surprised that some of the menu items I originally skipped over turned out to be some of my favorites
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-Raymond-
Points +292
I love this place - Edit
Been here twice and I love everything I’ve tried. Drunken noodles are some of the best I’ve ever had.
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Coconutsux
Points +305
Wow wow wow - Edit
We got there as they were opening and there was a line already. That’s when we knew we camd to the right place. I loved everything about the place. The food, the staff, the flavors. I can’t wait to return to Portland to go there again.
Read morePros: Flavorful
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erickarod
Points +38
Omg wow - Edit
We came to Portland for the weekend just to enjoy flavors like this! Coconut linguine is amazing with lots of mushrooms (did not skimp) and papaya salad so tasty and fresh!! Happy happy happy!
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Raynevegan
Points +111
Amazing food! - Edit
We had the spicy basil dish, the coconut mushroom linguini, and the samosas. It was all absolutely delicious! I was particularly in love with the gluten free samosas made with a masa shell. The flavors were absolutely divine and the dipping sauce took it up another level. Highly recommend!
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pizzybot
Points +779
Such flavorful food! - Edit
All of the food items we ordered wowed us with flavor! We had the nachos, then the potatoes, then the see ew and spicy basil dishes. We also had some good cocktails and Thai iced tea, although honestly the food was the star and next time we'd probably pick simpler drinks to focus on the food. The food came out really fast, too. Unfortunately they were out of the mango sticky rice - next time! The staff were super helpful when we had difficulty ordering using a gift card, even though they were really busy.
Read morePros: Excellent flavorful food, Fast service
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