We visited the Grunerlokka neighborhood and decided to go to Mathallen Oslo to pick our dinner. It…read morewas located inside a nice building next to a small water fall, river and park. It was easy to get to via the tram from our city centre hotel. There was already a small crowd inside as we navigated around. Italian, multiple burger joints, tapas were some of the busy spots that night. We decided on Helt Vilt with their wide selection of game meats from moose, reindeer, to boar to try some unique red meats. They also had a nice seating area that was available so we got the last table.. We ended up ordering the angry moose and wild boar burgers. The patties were a little over 5oz, juicy and lots of flavors from the meat and toppings. The angry moose burger also came with a nice kick mostly when biting down on the jalapeño slices. Both were filling but wouldn't have minded more meat considering these were each over US $20+. Service was just ok (maybe too busy) and we ended up walking to the front to close our tab.

We walked from the harbor ferry to Mathallen for a relaxed bite and a few drinks. The route we took…read morewas a bit off the beaten path, and not the most scenic or efficient. I'd recommend taking a taxi instead. Once we arrived, we headed straight to Hopyard, where the beer and cider selection was excellent, offering good variety and a friendly, laid-back vibe. Then it was on to Helt Vilt for a moose burger, which definitely lived up to the hype. Mathallen gets lively later in the day, and seating can be a bit tight, but the energy is fun and welcoming. A great spot to sample Oslo's local food and drink scene.

Viet Nam House completes a trio of vietnamese restaurant in the area, but unfortunately it is the…read moreleast impressive of the three. There were alarm bells as I came in - a full bar (unless it's an upscale restaurant, Asian dives should be all about food, and not a damn about drinks).. and big groups of customers but lacking in Asians, always a bad omen in an Asian eatery.. Then it dawned to me that the name "Viet Nam House" sounds exactly like the generic name an inexperienced diner would go to ("Hei Asgeir, do you want to try 'Vietnamese' food? I think I saw a place once called Viet Nam House.") But let's drop the prejudice and give it a fair shake. I have a particular set mind when I want a Pho - a true test of a Vietnamese restaurant - rich, beefy broth, delicate balance of herbs and spices, but beefy. Thinly sliced raw beef that cooks in that very hot broth. What they serve is a weak broth, way too sweet, very dark, with thick chunks of beef. It's not tasteless, it's just not a good pho. (Norway being expensive, I ate all of it up anyway lol). It is at least a notch below the phos of the two other vietnamese around. Combined with a disappointment of another dish, a stir-fry chicken and vegetables, then I give this place a very weak 2 star. What's up with Norway's infatuation of wok dishes with huge chunks of onions anyway? The chicken stir-fry is instead a sloppy pot of bamboo shoot/quartered onions/paprika. It's a little better than average Norwegian-Asians go, so I'll give it a 1.5-star.

Best meal experience during my Norway weekend. After obstacle coursing ourselves exhausted at Oslo…read moreSommerpark, we came here for Pho and Tom Kha served from the same place. Both were excellent, but what blew us away was the speed and quality of service. Plates were being fired our way from the kitchen immediately, servers were responsive and polite while dealing with the rest of a fairly busy restaurant. It's also worth mentioning that Tom Kha is my very favorite soup and theirs leaves nothing to be desired. I tried my friends pho and felt the same. I highly recommend checking this place out. All four of us were grateful for the great food and service after an exhausting day.

Unbelievable experience. The most beautiful restaurant with a warm contemporary ambiance. . The…read morefood totally rocked. I'd describe it as Asian fusion. You will not be disappointed. A deep wine list. Other diners were dressed up a bit but it was Saturday night. Can't wait to return!

If you favor south East Asian food, this is the place! Great service, excellent food, the…read moreatmosphere is awesome and the staff is very service minded. Food is presented in the most delicious way. We tried the "surprise me" menu, and we where not disappointed. Dish after dish came floating our way, and they where all magnificent. I've been to quite a few restaurants around the globe, but this visit is among the few that I certainly will remember. Will defenetly come here again!

This is not the place where you would do your regular weekly shopping; however, if you crave this…read moreor that thing at some point and want to treat yourself, stop by. I got this blueberry raw cake piece the other day and sat outside to eat it. It was DELICIOUS!

We came here as tourists visiting Oslo, and the owner, who is an international cheese judge,…read moredirected us to absolutely delicious cheeses from small farms, and prize-winners in the recent competitions. We love cheese and have sampled cheeses in many countries, but the special Norwegian cheeses were truly unique, with delicate sweetness and flavors we have never tasted before. We only wish we had brought more home with us! This is a 'can't miss' shop, near Vigeland Park, easy to get to on transit. Go and pick up a picnic lunch, or memorable cheeses for any time of day you like to enjoy them. We think there would be a big market for Norwegian cheese here in the US. Thank you for the great experience!