Nohra Thai Kitchen

Our take

Chef Phen grew up in Phatthalung, in southern Thailand, making curry pastes from scratch with her mother. She met Joel, who grew up in Cadboro Bay, in Phuket. They opened Nohra on July 4, 2019, a few months before the pandemic, and never fully closed: takeout went out over a barrier at the front door. Order the turmeric chicken with sticky rice and eat it with your hands.

Local tipOpen Thursday to Sunday only. Book dinner by phone at 250-595-7868, and check their site for posted closures before you go.

In our restaurant guide

A Thai dinner worth making a reservation for. Chicken khao soi ($28), with curry broth, noodles, pickled mustard leaf and shallots, or the Massaman beef short rib ($36) from the May 2026 menu. Read why, and what to order

Good to know

• Chef-owner Phen Bryan learned Thai cooking from her mother and grandmothers in Thailand.Source
• Open Thursday to Sunday only, for dine-in, take-out and delivery.Source
• Reservations and take-out pickup times are booked by phone at 250-595-7868; online ordering is also available.Source
• Hosts private functions and newsletter events such as wine tastings and chef's table evenings.Source