# Where To Eat Vegan Without Ditching Your Meat-Loving Friends

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Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

We all know Portland is a vegan food haven with all sorts of vegan-only spots, but what about when friends of all dietary preferences want to go out and share a meal? Today on City Cast Portland, vegan food enthusiast Sara Bahmanyar is sharing her picks with host Claudia Meza of the best spots in town for an easy communal eating experience to satisfy both vegans and meat eaters alike. Discussed in today's episode: ⁠Wajan⁠ ⁠Rangoon Bistro⁠ ⁠Thai Hot Pot Heaven⁠ ⁠Obon Shokudo⁠  ⁠Kate’s Ice Cream⁠  ⁠Ice Queen⁠  ⁠Orange & Blossom⁠  ⁠222 Pastry⁠ ⁠Akadi⁠ ⁠Coffee Beer⁠ This episode previously aired June 26, 2025. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up ⁠here⁠.⁠ ⁠ Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at ⁠portland@citycast.fm⁠, or leave us a voicemail at ⁠503-208-5448⁠. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our ⁠morning newsletter⁠ and be sure to follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at ⁠citycast.fm/advertise⁠. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 2nd episode: ⁠Rose City Comic Con⁠ ⁠Montavilla Jazz⁠ ⁠Salishan Coastal Lodge ⁠use promo code CITYCAST

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