Found in the heart of Oslo My Ugly Baby is a Doughnut and Coffee shop from Jørgen Hansrud, former…read morepartner Talor Browne having departed the project before its opening to develop a rival concept called Talormade. Built on the idea "that imperfection makes things sweeter," a small storefront in Youngskvartalet opening at 07h45 on weekdays and 11h00 on weekends, guests will find a daily dozen Doughnuts in rotation at prices rangimg NOK 56-59 depending on complexity. Also offering Bagels and Coffee, all handmade daily, it is amongst neon sprinkles that decisions are made, a Brioche base the starting point for large rings that are fluffy with a hint of Yeast and excellent Frosting clearly made from good Ingredients. Also with a Vika outpost, the baking done there, additional rings tasted include one filled with mild Strawberry Cheesecake and another sticky with Caramel Popcorn, but for fans of Fritters the Apple version is a work of art that eats slightly greasy with plenty of Fruit and Cinnamon.

Good donuts with unique flavors! They are quite heavy and not so much light and fluffy melt in your…read moremouth type. The staff was very helpful in getting the donuts with clean utensils due to an allergy. The price was a bit steep at around 5$ US dollars per donut.

We heard the cupcakes were really good so we went at the Mathallen Food Hall. There were only 2…read morecupcakes left when we got there just before 5 on a Sunday. They weren't flavors we wanted so we got the chocolate chip and oat cranberry cookies instead. We weren't a huge fan of the cookies. The chocolate chip was better than the oat since the oat was pretty hard. It's more of a bar than cookie. The other desserts including cakes and pies looked really good so would go back and try something else. Hopefully next time it's early enough to get a cupcake!

We made certain to hurry up and finish dinner so we could come by here for dessert. (The night…read morebefore, we ate here at Mathallen but this place had closed by the time we finished our meal... so be aware!) Even though it was late, we were able to get a selection of cookies and tarts. The workers were friendly. The space is an attractive showcase of their goods with their open kitchen behind. Oh, and the sweets were delish!

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.

My kid and I went here for our first meal, in our first Europe travel and our first time in Norway…read more We decided to do it in a fine dining experience to celebrate the trip before anything happened. Just say it was impressive from beginning to the end. It's a lot of course menu non stop for sure. First we were greet and sat at the couch where the pre appetizers were served. Then we were escorted to our table in the middle of the room overlooks the open kitchen, where you can see a dozen of chefs/sour chefs prepared the foods. Just say that all dishes are very appealing and well presented. Majority of dishes are definitely a hit and just couple are just unsure since my pallet didn't quite welcomed the dishes. Services are so high ended, very attentive and knowledgeable. I got wines & champagne to go with the course and it was fantastic. The place is modern, minimal decor but goes well with Nordic atmosphere and in certain way, warm. My kid enjoyed it quite a bit, with all dishes with 3 different desserts plus one for my birthday so he was over the moon. He gave it a 2 thumbs up for overall experiences. Definitely an event not to forget.

While traveling throughout Norway with my friends, I wanted to cap off the trip with a nice fine…read moredining restaurant in Oslo to really showcase what Scandinavian cuisine had to offer. Fortunately, we were able to make a reservation at Kontrast for dinner and see what a 2-Michelin star place was like in Norway. The interior decor is modern and upscale, giving a great vibe that I would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. The service was top-notch, with friendly service and detailed explanations of the dishes we would eat. One of the dishes that stood out to me during this meal was the duck liver brulee with sunflower seeds, a course that had rich, caramelized meaty flavor that was grounded by the nuttiness of the seeds. Another one that I enjoyed a lot was the grilled langoustine, a succulent piece of seafood with a charred exterior that really showcased the quality of their ingredients. I was also a big fan of the reindeer from Jotunheimen that came with beetroots from Dalen farm. My group originally had tried reindeer meat at a different restaurant earlier in the trip and didn't enjoy it that much since it was too gamey for us. However, this reindeer was much better in quality and filled with a lot of flavor while not being too overwhelming. Finally, the desserts of sea buckthorn with woodruff and blueberry with black koji were a great way to end the meal. The presentation of these dishes were well-executed, and the tartness of the dishes went well with the sweeter counterparts in each. Overall, although Kontrast is on the pricey side I enjoyed the experience and am glad I was able to sample the best of what Norway had to offer!