We were spending a few days in the neighborhood and stumbled upon Monsun one night when we were…read morehungry and searching for a good spot for dinner. This neighborhood is full of awesome restaurants with great ambiance, but I am so happy that we stumbled upon Monsun. The restaurant was busy, but warm and friendly. Well-decorated in a modern, but cozy way, we felt right at home. The staff were all incredibly friendly and welcoming, as well. Everything we had to eat was great. We started with some spring rolls and a pork bun, which were both very good (especially the pork bun, which had a phenomenal flavor). For the entree, I got char siu pork noodles and I seriously can't rave enough. At many restaurants, char siu can be try or overcooked, but it was absolutely perfect at Monsun. I would totally suggest visiting if you get the chance!

I had only heard good things about this place and I was not disappointed. I immediately enjoyed the…read moreinterior and the vibe. Quite quick service. Could have been more attentive, but it was pretty ok. I went for some small dishes. Duck and a bun of sorta. Food was just ok and I felt the spring roll lacked a flavour... I am pretty sure I would have been more happy trying some of their other dishes...and they could maybe work on the plating a little. But thats details ofc. I will for sure go back another time and try something else. Price is ok.

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.

DECENT JAPANESE RAMEN It's not bad getting a taste of…read moresomewhat decent Japanese ramen in the middle of Oslo. I like the texture of the ramen, tastes quite authentic, not the "make-believe" ones you get from most non-Japanese restaurants here in Norway. The ambience is rather quiet, but I wouldn't say its kids friendly or good for large groups of people. We ordered the spicy ramen (mostly likely spicy miso ramen, since the broth base is miso) and Tangi ramen, which has two pieces of fried chicken on top,m. However, the soup-base for the tangi didn't quite hit the spot for me. The price is average, around $15-$20 per bowl, which is a decent price in Oslo. Overall I like it and would come back again.

Awesome place and great food. Both flavor and texture were really good. I will definitely return…read morefor more.

Good food, quick service, and modern atmosphere. This hit the apot on a cold day of museum hopping…read more I wish we had something as good at home!

Above-average Vietnamese food with a way-above-average price tag. If you need a Viet food fix, you…read morecan definitely get it here, but dang it's expensive (I'm from the US). A bowl of pho is like $20 but that seems to be about the going rate in Europe. Beware this place can get super packed during peak hours so try to plan around that. Otherwise, I'd say this place is actually pretty good!

Best pho in Oslo! The service was great and hospitable. It was also nice ordering from actual…read moreVietnamese people after being in mainly European speaking countries. We were seated quickly and had time to look at the menu before ordering. My fiancé ordered the Pho bo (beef) and I ordered the pho ga (chicken). It's a little different from the usual pho we order because they include meatballs in pho bo (which normally would be a separate type of order) and the pho ga had marinated chicken. The broth was light and savory, with much of the flavor coming from the meat. It was so flavorful!! We also ordered the summer roll, a usual appetizer everywhere we go, which was packed well and had eggs and a tiny egg roll! I haven't had it like this anywhere else (not even back at home). It was also a great dish to start with before the main dish! The place can get pretty crowded but every time we've gone in we have been lucky to beat the dinner and lunch rush.

Visiting from North Carolina and found this food hall, many different options, we were looking for…read morevegan food - there was not many but good enough for us to feel full. Maybe they can bring some more vegan food in menu.

Place is too cool for its own good. Mid-day there were not many diners, and staff left many booths…read moreunattended. Should have used that as my cue *not* to eat at Khab Thai, which is horribly overpriced. I know Oslo is an expensive city, but at almost $18, which I would expect at a nice restaurant, but instead got something no better than a microwave meal. The employee was socializing with two women at another booth across the way before bothering to come over to me. I knew something was up when he made me scan my card twice for the meal (and I was charged twice). Clearly, people who eat here are probably half drunk and never been to the parts of Asia that these booths claim to make food from. Hard pass.

This place is definitely one of the better Thai restaurants I've been to. I'm usually skeptical…read moreabout places with a pretty large menu, but this place delivered. I had the Phad Karri Kai (Thai yellow curry with chicken and rice). The spice, flavor, fragrance, and portions just checked most of the boxes for me. If I was nitpicking, I'd say the rice was a little overcooked, but I'm not too picky. Beware ye of little spice tolerance, the curry might be too spicy for you.

Some of the best Thai food I've ever tasted. Great portion sizes. Nice restaurant with a nice Thai…read moreinfluenced ambiance. Service was quick and food came fast.

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.

Lunch buffet far exceeded expectations!! Such delicious options ranging from salad to sushi to hit…read morefried rice and curry. I started with sushi and salad. Several salad options had me returning for more. As I had been traveling it was a wonderful way to get greens into my day. I then enjoyed well made veg fried rice and topped it off with curry. They had a fish and chicken option. Dessert was fruit that I thoroughly enjoyed.

After many reviews and recommendations from friends, I decided to give this place a try for the…read morelunch buffét. It seems too good to be true by just looking at the pictures on their facebook ads. Although I forgot to take picture of the buffét bar, it wasn't really much to take pictures of because I remember every single dish. Some chicken red curry that looked heavenly but tasted like air (tasteless favourless characterless everything-less) the rice smelled like coconut rice, but also tasteless. Then some fried noodle that didn't look as tempting. And fried-rice and wok that didn't really catch my attention because they don't really look appealing. Some fried chicken that were also tasteless and shivreled burnt springrolls (I suspect that they just haven't changed the frying oil for ages) that had like nothing inside and the shells weren't even crispy. On the top of the bar there were the typical asian-restaurant shrimp chips and some bean sprouts salads that also tasted NOTHING. Overall their sushi totally made up for the other dishes, creative maki rolls, some with salmon, others with tuna and most of them were tempura scampi. My favourite one was definetely the salmon sashimi. Their nigiri looked beated so I didn't wanted to risk foodpoisoning. I somehow managed to make my dish look dangerously sexy for Yelp! Giving it 3 stars because I'm a nice person. The price were totally NOT worth it. I could have just gone to an ordinairy sushi restaurant instead of going to a buffet for sushi.

I was at this spot a while ago while in Oslo, I wanted something different and found this place,…read morewhat caught my attention were the names of the plates, each based off a certain city in different countries I'm assuming were visited by the owner of the place. I decided to order "Playa Tunco" named after a beach down in El Salvador that caters mostly to surfers from all around the world and which the place is named after I think. I waited about 10 minutes for the order, took my first bite and fell in love, really great fresh noodles with a mix of pork, veggies and egg Next time that I stop by Oslo I will again stop by to get some more Playa Tunco, the service is outstanding, and if I'm not mistaken and please correct me if I'm wrong but they only accept credit cards.

I can't believe I more or less live next to this place and haven't been there before! This was one…read moreof the best noodles I have had for a long time. Apart from the food that was good and with very fresh and high quality ingredients, the service was very helpful and positive. The guy really made an effort to talk to us and walk us through the menu. Love the interior! It is such a hip place and I feel like Oslo needs more and more of these type of places that have a character. Works well for take out and to sit in.

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.