We'd enjoyed a series of great Nordic-style meals on our trip to Copenhagen and then Oslo. But, on…read moreour last night with our granddaughter in Oslo, we craved a change from all those delicious steamed-in-cream muscles, tasty baked salmon and classic smoresbords. Izakaya fit the bill. In fact, it may have ended up being the best meal of our week-long trip. Yes, as you've read and can see from other Yelpers' photos, it's teeny tiny inside. But, when you get lucky and get seated, it's nice and cozy. You certainly aren't merely one 2-top in a long boring row of tables that's for sure. There's no sign outside but because it has a distinctive look on the exterior (see photos of the heavy grillwork on the windows) you really can't miss it. A Yelper's description of 'Japanese tapas' is right on the mark, tho this is a bit of mixed metaphor. Dishes (especially the last two below) are relatively small. Maybe four dishes will do for two people but you'll likely end up as we three did: wanting a bit more. We started with the Gyoza. Definitely delicious and served piping hot. Next was Bang Bang Ji - shredded chicken, julienned cucumber, and a spicy sauce. Good and a nice prelude to the Mazemen. Our hands-down favorite of the night was the Mazemen, broth-less ramen with a delicious sauce, oil, and toppings. Especially delicious with the egg (poached?) mixed in. Had we immediately ordered another three more bowls of this wonderfully tasty dish I doubt if there'd have been much of an objection! Okonomiyaki - a savory pancake. Good. We didn't want to leave without a bit more. So, we ordered the Senmaizuke, pickled turnip and chili with a sweet, tangy vinegar marinade, and the Shiitake no fukumeni, mushrooms simmered in a sweet and savory broth. Both of these relatively small dishes were quite delicious - but really would have tasted best as early appetizers. The Kirin beer really hit the spot. Service was quick and efficient. Pacing was fine with no rush despite the line that had formed in the little foyer. YELPER HINT: if you're stuck in the line but thirsty, you can go on in and stand at a small (2 ft. wide) open section of the bar and order/pay for beers (not sure about their cocktails) and then re-take your place in line. In short, Izakaya could - and likely will - provide your tastiest, most interesting and perhaps even your most delicious meal in wonderful Oslo.

It was closed for the summer when I went there in late July to find some dinner. A bit hard to find…read morebut never got a chance to eat there.

I've been here with the wife four times now, and we've been satisfied every time. The soup is…read morealways hot and tasty. The noodles are perfectly springy and chewy. The pork is melt in your mouth and the egg is cooked well. The amount of vegetables is alright because we don't expect a whole grocery store in our simple ramen soup. So far the ones that we have tried are the shoyu, miso and spicy variants of the ramen. We have nothing negative to say about the food or the staff. The staff is friendly and to the point. They always repeat the order so you know that they got it right. They sound off when the soup is done so you clearly know when it's your turn. I don't really want to recommend this place because then more people will come, and we might have to wait longer when we get the craving next, but please do go if you would like to try the ramen. Highly recommended. Finally a good ramen spot in Oslo!

Second ramen restaurant I've been to in Norway. Again, very impressed to see noodle shops this far…read morenorth! Big change from when I first visited this counter in the 90's. The broth was a bit salty for my liking. Noodles were perfect, the size, the texture and firmness of the noodle was just how I like it. The meat was tender and melted in your mouth, the boiled egg yoke was overcooked. I like it when it's still soft. Gyoza was mostly meat, no veggies. Wouldn't order them again as I like my gyoza with more veggie and less meat. Service was quick. Parking is indoors, which is very advantageous for the cold months. Take the elevator up and you don't need to go outside! They share space with an Indian restaurant. There is a coat hanger and it's spacious. I would definitely come back here.

The force is strong with this one …read more.. This is some serious Sushi the like of which would normally require a high £££ round trip to Tokyo. A Japanese Sushi Jedii lives here and he is serving up stuff that will pleasure your palate like you would not believe. I had the Futamaki & Sashimi combination and literally inhaled it, it was THAT good. and get this .... it's actually priced sensibly unlike some of the other fuddamukkin faux fusion Sushi rip off places in town.

Came back 2 more times and unfortunately, both visits were quite disappointing!!! If you are…read morecharging a plate of nigiri for NOK285 (Sushi Moriawase), you do not put in the imitation crab!!! I despise that fake stuff and it should ONLY be put inside a noodle soup... The 3rd visit was to try their udon/ramen. The Nabeyaki 185kr was not bad. Came in a claypot with decent amount of seafood and vegetables. The broth was tasty but also loaded with MSG as i got very thirsty later. We also had the karaage (Japanese fried chicken nuggets), this is simply BAD! The batter was soggy, i think they pre-fried them in advance and then re-heat them in MICROWAVE. And the sauce that came with it didnt even work with it. Overall, big fail and we are looking for another place to go...

Atmosphere amazing! Service amazing! Sushi delicious! We are a flight crew and started walking and…read morelanded here. Def will be back when there again!

StraightUp, one of the best restaurants I've ever eaten at. I'm not into sushi and shashimi, sort…read moreof been there, done that. The sushi at Hanami looked terrific, but for me its about the modern fusion dishes. I had seafood risotto with a core of sherbet. Just fantastic. Best miso soup I've ever had, hands-down. Even tempura shrimp appetizer was raised to a higher level. I was amazed.

This place really creeps up on you and knocks you for six. The unassuming, modest interior belies a…read moreculinary experience out of the ordinary. We all ordered the large set menu to get the full Monty. Unlike a lot of places there was no filler dish at the end, if you know what I mean. (Nodee serve loads of small dishes and you're always wanting more until the end when a mountain of Peking duck arrives) where these guys give you slightly more each time, just enough to keep you wanting more but not leaving you ravenous. This has also to do with the pacing, with Japanese tempo: four ultra tasty snacks in quick succession (chili cheese balls blew me away even though the oyster snacky things that came first would have been at home in a 3* restaurant) followed by four more dishes at a leisurely pace. These included the craziest langoustine ever (gratinert and the head and claws blowtorched in a wooden wine box with a glass lid!) Some very interesting Japanese beers to choose from and a comprehensive wine list that we didn't look at. Very friendly attentive service too. Book before it gets too popular - this place is going to rock Oslo for a while!

Great service. Good taste.. soup is good and the interiør is Nice. Really like their wonton here!read more

Great food for the price and excellent service. The owner is on hand and has great customer skills.read more

From the owner: Sisi Sushi Testvinner!…read more Sisi Sushi med nesten 10 års erfaring og 3 års best i test av Oslo by avisen Aftenposten, er nå tilgjengelig i byen Lillestrøm. Vi vil at du skal føle friskhet av havet byr på. Derfor er vi ute etter kvaliteten på fersker råvarer, rimeligste pris og service. Og vi skal videre for at alle våre kunder skal få det beste servicen vi tilby. Du kan nå oss på tlf eller ta en titt på menyen på hjemmesiden vår. Og håpe vi kan få lov å servere deg på en retter snarest.

Really good sushi, the taste of the salmon and the soya sause is impeccable! I've been to like uh…read more10 sushi places in Oslo but this is my favourite. Cute little outdoor place, where you can sit, absolutely enjoyable now in the summer. You get your sushi really fast as well, about 5 minutes is average. Everytime I'm here it tastes the same (important factor, hate hate hate when it tastes different from time to time). I really like Philadelphia Maki (salmon, avocado, philadelphia). Note the fact that I've also been at Sushi House at Alexander Kiellands, and it doesn't taste the same. This one is miles better. Yeah, I've been here a couple of.. like.. dozen times.

This place is awesome! Delicious, fresh sushi and very reasonable prices. Great miso soup, too! We…read moreare coming back soon.

Located right next to the Munch Museum, so it is in a very convenient location. Lots of seating…read moreboth inside and outside, though I really wish that the chair that I sat on inside had a back to it. I enjoyed my ramen.

First ramen experience in Norway not that great. Pork belly was okay but the noodles didn't weren't…read morethat good.

Just had my first bite there: takoyaki wasabi, 8 hot little balls in a box, just YUMMY! Also took…read moresome "fish cakes" to go, small fish shaped goodies made in front of me with fillings to your choice. They'll be saved for later today, but I bet they're as good! Will go back to explore more dishes.

Really enjoyed this place in Oslo. I was really surprised at the quality!…read more Service is great at this cute little space downtown Oslo. My friends and I got a variety of different ramen and an order of gyoza. All were so good! I also got a yuzu margarita- which was refreshing! If you're craving ramen while in Oslo- definitely hit up this spot. Beware of peak times as it can be a little bit of a wait!

The friendly and efficient staff took great care of me. I really enjoyed the savory flavors and…read morerich broth of the Tonkotsu Ramen. The Japanese AOONI IPA was a great version on the American style IPA. Young hip date night vibe in trendy area on Oslo.