Nordvegan was the first place I checked out when visiting Oslo. I was glad it was so close to…read morecentral Oslo, where my partner and I were staying. What I later realized to be common at restaurants in Oslo was a buffet-like display of food, but the dishes are singular menu items vs. being able to add a little of everything to your plate. I opted for a salad-bowl type dish, full of fresh delicious veggies (which was much needed after a long flight.) However, they also had plenty of heartier dishes if you needed something with a bit more weigh to it. All food is ordered at the counter and the employees were very helpful guiding my partner and I (and easily accommodated our english only language skills.) The space on the inside was a bit on the small side, but they had a lovely patio in the back that's perfect in the beautiful summer season of Oslo. Definitely a necessary stop for vegans traveling through.

This is probably more 4.5 stars: I wish the Nord Vegan was a bit more Nord, haha, and I was a bit…read moresurprised this wasn't table service after we had made a reservation; I also wish the alkoholfrei beer was better. Small complaints though! Tasty and fresh vegan food (my wife is vegetarian, I'm an omnivore FWIW), especially the deserts and sushi. Friendly and fast service, those two women were really hustling! Lovely garden out back.

Sometimes it's more about what, specifically, your body is craving, than how objectively good the…read morefood is. This was unquestionably the case here at Fragrance of the Heart, which appeared out of the (literal) mist with red lentil dal, exactly at the moment I became fed up with Norwegian food and started craving red lentil dal. It was wonderful, but of course it was. It was singularly what I was searching for. Their namesake bowl wasn't as impressive. They sort of just threw a bunch of stuff into a bowl with no regard for how it might work together. Smoked tofu? Potatoes? Brown guacamole? Beans? Sure. I can say that the ginger lemonade was great and unaided by my cravings, as I didn't know I wanted it until I saw it. It was so gingery as to rival Jamaican ginger juice, which is no joke.

Fragrance of the Heart gives you what the name sounds like: a beloved spiritual pitstop for…read morefollowers of Sri Chinmoy and new age vegetarians alike. A calm atmosphere where the servers speak softly, people read newspaper instead of Yelping, and serene flute wafts in the background. In this respect, I get why some would adore this cafe. But to be fair, I'm not the right person to rate this establishment fully, as this opinion is strictly about food and less than a holistic view of the cafe. It may be food for the soul, but it's not exactly food for the foodies. Menu includes two kinds of quiches, two soups of the day and an assortment of veggie lasagnas, spinach pies and avocado wraps. The pies don't look that appetizing to be honest, as if it has been premade days ahead and unfrozen. The creamy leek soup was ok actually, if rather unexciting and half a note too tangy. On a good note, their coffee is raved by other reviewers and it does deliver. It is somewhat overpriced for its standards and this holds back its value.

This is a nice find to have so many vegan options. I ordered the Wonton Soup which was so good; I…read morewas a bit sad after eating all the wontons. The broth was very flavorful and had just the right amount of spiciness to it. My entree was the Happy Tofu which was very filling and also tasty. The only reason why it got 4 stars instead of 5 is because service was a bit lacking. There was only 2 other patrons in the restaurant at the time and no one was at the front desk; no one came out to greet us until about ten solid minutes later when the delivery guy returned and had to flag someone from the kitchen. I know 10 minutes isn't a lot in the grand scheme of things but it does feel like a long time when you're hungry. Other than that, food was great!

The food is good and it's a cosy palace but…read more.. We walked half an hour to get here, placed a great order that was expensive, like 500 norwegian kroon. We sat down as we Waited for out food. The lady who we paid for the food came up to us and explained in her (not very well) english that se lost the money that we just gave her. She asked us to help her search and asked us to show her our pockets... Other customers saw us paying her as well. This is an afwul situation.

Excellent food with lots of vegan options…read more Nice casual atmosphere. Very good smoothies that can be spiked :) Definitely worth a visit. Perfect place for a weekend lunch.

Reasonably priced middle eastern food not too far from everything in Oslo. And they have beer…read moretoo. It's also a bit like a cafe because people were there working on their MacBooks etc. You might want to over order if you are hungry and American. This is true European serving sizes.

Palmyra Cafe is a friendly neighborhood restaurant in Gronland serving authentic Tamil food with a…read moretropical flavor profile that's all its own! The Masala Dosai was a crepe made from a fermented rice and uridhal (lentil) batter, served with a filling of spiced potatoes and served with dhal (lentil soup), coconut chutney, and sambar (vegetable/lentil soup) on the side. The crepe was perfectly thin and crispy, and each of the accompaniments was perfectly spiced (especially with lots of mustard seeds). I also tried the Kottu Rotti Chicken, a dish made of chopped roti flatbreads stir-fried with shredded chicken, egg, onion, and chilli. The rotis retained a chewy texture, and the meaty chicken and spices turned the boring leftovers into an exciting new dish. Even more memorable than the food, however, was our server, a new immigrant from Nepal, who made us feel right at home and made special accommodations to serve us even close to closing time. This is a great, local, small business worth supporting!

I am Tamil, and my parents and I visited Palmyra Cafe when we were in Oslo. I ordered the masala…read moredosa, and when I took a bite of the coconut chutney, it tasted like my mom's homemade coconut chutney. Dosa had the perfect balance of crispness without being too dry. Likewise, my mom ordered the string hopper(idiyappam) with fish curry, she said the fish curry reminded her of my Achi's (grandmother) fish curry. Very authentic, delicious Tamil food!

I've been eating at Krishna's for sixteen years (!) and feel qualified to confirm that if nothing…read moreelse these guys are consistent. Where else in town can you get a healthy filling and genuinely tasty meal for 160,-? Exactly, nowhere. I've been here with the whole family incl young children and with mates for a quick bite before a film across the road. Always cheerful service and always room. Ok, so it's not exactly the coolest interior and it's is hidden away in the semi basement of one of Oslo's only unpretentiously shabby old shopping centers, but that's actually part of its charm. If you like tasty homemade Indian food in a canteen and extreme value for money - this is for you.

Really cozy place with delicious food. Cauliflower soup--two…read moreof my favorite phenomenons--together as one. The amount of food served is quite large so it's a great value. The service was great and brought a smile to my face :)

What a treat in Oslo!…read more Four of us found a cozy, welcoming atmosphere on a chilly, rainy summer night. Our meals were all inventive and delicious from beginning to end, with clever uses of fresh herbs and organic vegetables and seasonal ingredients. I am vegan and they accommodated me without missing a beat. An interesting wine and beer list round things out. The service was warm and helpful, with everyone speaking excellent English.

Loved it. Just the…read moreright amount of fancy, and exceptional, interesting, and seasonal food. Farm to table neo-nordic at its best.

Pretty solid veggie lasagna and an excellent curried coconut lentil soup!…read more Not the best English speakers, but they'll get it done.

This café is in a corner of the Nordstrom's of Oslo called GlasMagasinet, a beautiful upscale…read moredepartment store. But the café on one corner offers several vegetarian choices in their sandwiches, and they had a superb beet soup, not just a borscht but unique in my experience. Huge bowl with bread almost made a meal in itself. We had with some cakes and coffee for desert and paid $60 for two of us. Check it out for non-fish and non-meat options. The department store itself is worth a visit. And the cathedral with stained glass windows by Vigeland is across the square.

We went over to Illegal Burger after landing in Oslo, and we were dying for a good meal! Our hotel…read morewas just down the street from Illegal Burger and so we decided to go give it a shot! I think everyone should make a quick stop if they are in the area! I got the Illegal Spessial - a chorizo and cheddar topped burger! This was so wonderful, with guac and other special sauces lathered upon it. I really loved this burger, and it was paired wonderfully with tiny fried potatoes! Super delicious and worthwhile!

Service was good, food was ok. A GF bun is available (which is always appreciated). Definitely…read morecity prices for a kind of dirty/funky place. Our party only had burgers. All walked away a bit hungry thinking we should have ordered fries.

O M G!!! 10 course meal, each one unique, tiny, artistic and completely satisfying. Paired with…read moreimpeccable service, this was one of the best meals of my life. Do yourself a favor: make a reservation and GO!!!

Einer just opened and my colleague took us there because he knows the people. The concept is really…read morecool. Being restaurant people, they wanted to open the kind of restaurant that they would want to go to. We started downstairs which will be the wine bar area. The barrel ceilings and candles made it a very atmospheric place to be. The sommelier selected an excellent wine to start the evening. We then went upstairs to the restaurant and noticed that the ceramic dishware. So cool! The food was amazing and very well presented. The fish and potatoes were a special highlight, but the entire meal was spectacular and definitely one of the best I had. I highly recommend a visit to this new restaurant in Oslo for an innovative and thoughtful food experience.