Norah in Portland

Norah is a fully vegan, Pan-Asian restaurant founded in Portland by Thai restaurateurs. The cuisine-specific establishment is operated by experienced management that provides meat-free versions of Asian comfort foods featuring bold, authentic flavors. In Portland, Norah operates two distinct locations: its flagship in the Sunnyside neighborhood and a newer second location in the Alberta Arts District. TVD has yet to visit Norah, and so, if you do visit, let us know how you enjoyed the experience!

Norah

Norah on Instagram with TVD

Veggie Grill & Next Level in Portland

Next Level Burger and Veggie Grill are two legacy brands that have since merged, while maintaining distinct operating brands. Their respective menus offer a variety of comfort foods such as burgers, wraps, mac n’ cheese, vegetable dishes, desserts, tailored seasonal menu items, and more. They have locations in Boston, Los Angeles, NYC, Seattle, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Denver, Austin, and more. Their restaurant build-outs compete with traditional fast-casual venues and are either standalone venues, storefronts within shopping plazas, or nestled within markets such as Whole Foods Market. TVD is yet to visit, and so, if you do visit, let us know how you enjoyed the experience!

Veggie Grill & Next Level

Where to Dine in Portland, Oregon

Portland features a plant-based landscape that balances globally-inspired fine dining with its famous “food cart” culture. The city’s plant-based dining scene is defined by its long-standing status as a global vegan capital and a high density of innovative, independent businesses. Each venue highlighted is meat-free, offering menus that are either fully vegan or mostly plant-based. [Prompted by TVD and fully generated by Google’s Gemini as of March 31, 2026. These purported venues are entirely identified by Gemini and have not been linked herein or verified by TVD, and so, should you decide to visit any of these venues, please review their website, online presence, and their Google Maps profile.]
 
 
 
 
Upscale Dining in Portland
 
 
Astera is the premier plant-based fine-dining destination from Chef Aaron Adams, occupying a space near the former Fermenter site in Southeast Portland. It offers a refined, multi-course tasting menu that focuses on the bounty of the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing locally farmed and foraged ingredients. It was founded in 2024.
 
Epif is a sophisticated vegan restaurant and pisco bar inspired by the flavors of the Andes Region of South America. The kitchen specializes in small plates, empanadas, beverages, and more. Each menu item is crafted without animal products and served in a stylish venue. The establishment was founded in 2016.
 
 
 
 
Casual Dining in Portland
 
 
Vertical Diner is a fully vegan establishment that reimagines traditional American diner fare in a retro, inclusive environment. The menu features all-day breakfast including biscuits and gravy, plant-based burgers, and shakes. While the business originated in Salt Lake City, the Portland location was established in 2019.
 
Mis Tacones is a vibrant, vegan taqueria in Northeast Portland that grew from a popular pop-up to its current restaurant venue. It is known for its authentic Chicano-style street food such as a variety of taco selections, burritos, nachos, and more. The business has been operating out of its current location since 2021.
 
Boxcar Pizza is a vegan pizzeria located in The Zipper food hall. It focuses on Detroit-style deep-dish pizza with creative plant-based toppings and house-made nut-based cheeses. The business was founded in 2020.
 
Veggie Grill by Next Level is a long-time staple in the Portland area. Following their merger, Veggie Grill and Next Level Burger continue to offer a broad selection of plant-based sandwiches, bowls, desserts, beverages, and more. Both brands established a presence in the Portland market in 2012 and 2015 for Veggie Grill & Next Level Burger, respectively.
 
Norah is a fully vegan, Pan-Asian restaurant brand in Portland founded by Thai restaurateurs. Their restaurants offer meat-free comfort foods like ‘pad Thai nachos’ and ‘Sichuan long beans.’ The establishment has been operating since 2022.
 
 
 
 
Cafes & Sweets in Portland
 
 
Doe Donuts is a fully vegan doughnut shop and ice cream parlor known for its creative and seasonal flavor profiles. The menu features artisanal brioche and cake doughnuts with toppings. The shop was founded in 2017.