Love this place! The falafel is incredibly fresh, and the portions are huge. On this visit, we enjoyed the Nura Falafel Pocket with falafel, hummus, pickled beet relish, cucumber dill salad, tahini sauce, all tucked into a pita, plus a side of shawarma-dusted fries. We also ordered the falafel salad with hummus, falafel, local greens, shaved radish, cucumber, tahini sauces, and fresh pomegranate seeds that added a perfect pop of freshness. Order at the counter, grab a seat, and enjoy. You won’t regret it, and you’ll likely want to make this a regular lunch spot just like us!
Vegan Restaurant
Nura Hummus, Falafel, and Shawarma
· $$$$ · Portland · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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Love this place! The falafel is incredibly fresh, and the portions are huge. On this visit, we enjoyed the Nura Falafel Pocket with falafel, hummus, pickled beet relish, cucumber dill salad, tahini sauce, all tucked into a pita, plus a side of shawarma-dusted fries. We also ordered the falafel salad with hummus, falafel, local greens, shaved radish, cucumber, tahini sauces, and fresh pomegranate seeds that added a perfect pop of freshness. Order at the counter, grab a seat, and enjoy. You won’t regret it, and you’ll likely want to make this a regular lunch spot just like us!
Had a wonderful lunch here. The pita was fresh, soft and packed full. It held together perfectly and didn’t fall apart prematurely. The falafel in my wife’s salad was amazing also! The people who worked there were friendly and helpful and even brought our food directly to our table with a smile. I’ll definitely be stopping in again.
Had a wonderful lunch here. The pita was fresh, soft and packed full. It held together perfectly and didn’t fall apart prematurely. The falafel in my wife’s salad was amazing also! The people who worked there were friendly and helpful and even brought our food directly to our table with a smile. I’ll definitely be stopping in again.
I wish we had a place like this in Chicago! The food was absolutely fantastic — every bite was bursting with incredible flavor. I was genuinely impressed that our sandwiches (falafel & chicken shawerma) held together perfectly despite being packed full. Everything tasted so fresh and clean, I didn’t even feel guilty rolling out the door afterward, lol. Hats off to the chef — definitely a must-try spot in Portland, ME!