Restaurant Noraka serves up great kosher oriental delicacies and substantially more | Meals

It is often wonderful to find out a new dining place, and this kind of was the case for me with Restaurant Noraka, found on Jean Talon Blvd. W. just underneath Victoria Ave. in Côte-Des-Neiges. I have driven by this put frequently due to the fact it first opened just fewer than two yrs back, and last week I finally pulled my auto over and gave it a check out.

Operate by two partners, Soovan Phetramphamh and David Cohen Tannoudji, Noraka is a entirely kosher institution that presents freshly organized Oriental cuisine. Phetramphamh, a veteran of 30 a long time in the enterprise, managed a kosher sushi restaurant in Saint-Laurent for 5 years prior determining to go out on his own. Cohen Tannoudji, 23, is an Orthodox Jew, born in France, who first arrived on board as a server.

This cozy spot can seat 50 men and women. A seasonal terrace accommodates 30 diners. “We are thrilled with the success of our restaurant consequently far,” states Phetramphamh. “We present some thing pretty unique in conditions of kosher eating encounters. As a end result we have several regulars and satisfied newcomers exploring us all of the time.”

The menu features soups, salads, dumplings, satay skewers, pad Thai, chow mein, udon noodles, burgers, steak, tuna tataki and noodles. When it comes to vegetarian dishes, lots of of their recipes can be converted to vegetarian or vegan devoid of affecting the unique style. Coming shortly will be sushi and much more fish options.

A friend and I just lately savored a tasty meal. We begun with some piping warm orders of wonton soup. For appetizers we shared some fried imperial rolls and wonton frits (chicken and vegetable dumplings with handmade peanut sauce), each individual crispy and delightful with plumb sauce to dip in. I made the decision to test their rib steak, medium, preceded by a backyard salad and accompanied by a aspect buy of crispy matchstick fries. My buddy opted for the Normal Tao chicken (deep fried and coated in a sweet and bitter sauce), which came with steamed white rice. Oh yes, the foods did come with fortune cookies.

Some of the other appetizing things I have my eye on for the next time contain the grilled marinated rooster or beef skewers, marinated and fried hen wings, a rice noodle stir fry, beef sesame and salmon teriyaki. I will also test the menu to see what dessert is getting available. Consumers like the chocolate mousse.

The restaurant is closed on Saturdays and shuts down early on Friday for Shabbat. They are open up for lunch specials 6 days a 7 days and Sunday by Thursday evening for supper. Phetramphamh and Cohen Tannoudji have designed up a catering clientele and can also host personal receptions. Just take out is out there, as perfectly as delivery by means of the apps.

 Noraka Kosher Cafe is found at 4820 Jean Talon Blvd. W. Open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays, and 11:30 a.m. 9:30 p.m. Sundays. For reservations simply call 514-733-2223 or log on to https://www.restaurantnoraka.com/