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

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.

My wife and I tried the beef red curry, lamb Penang curry, and 5 spice duck. Everything seemed…read morefresh. The lamb and the beef were very similar... so if you are having multiple bao's I wouldn't get both. Not much variety on the menu, but if what they have is what you want - I'd check it out. I did a "medium + " level of spicy and dug it. I think 2 was a light dinner for me... I'd need 3 for a meal. Service was friendly.

Awesome service by the friendly owner, delicious Baos at very affordable prices. Good for drinks…read moreand chats but also great for fast food!

Went for the 5 course menu. Through letsdeal Starter1:…read moresalmon in oysterfoam, very good Starter2: Taiwanese scallion, very good also Starter3: entrecôte lemongrass, a little too salty, but interesting. Cooked for a long time,48 degrees Celsius Main course :spicy rose. Beef and chicken wok, ginger and chill. Correct spiciness for regular norwegian. Ask for more if u like it really spicy Dessert: lychee passion fruit panacotta with strawberry sorbet, too acidic for me, but still tasty. Wife had coconut pudding with mango sorbet. Not bad :-) we had a good experience

Best Asian food in the city! Good atmosphere, friend waiters and good cooks. The head chef even…read moretook the time to have a talk to us about the good. I recommend this place if you want some real Asian food, and not the main stream food you see everywhere.

Good fusion Korean. The restaurant called it "Neo Nordic Korean" so we enjoyed the beef, pork, tuna…read moreand many more. The interesting thing was the "edamame" beans cooked with herbs, and "nordic" "kimchi" or Korean pickles, it's not Korean nor Japanese. It's original. Good service. Nice ambiance.

This is an absolutely amazing culinary experience. If you're in Oslo make reservation here! The…read morecustomer service is second to none.

Exquisite. World class food. The fish was so fresh and so well prepared. The black cod was subtle…read moreand flavorful. The staff was fun and informative. Chef's choice on all the food so must be adventurous eater. Good value.

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!

"I have been living in the U.S. as an immigrant for 40 years, and I was traveling in Oslo with my…read moredaughter and husband. We wanted to eat Korean food, so we went through the trouble of finding Gangnam Restaurant. We found out that you need to make a reservation to dine there, and they only accept walk-in customers if you're lucky. We were unaware of the local situation, but we noticed that there were a few empty tables. However, the staff were unfriendly, and the food was almost inedible. The bibimbap was too sweet, and the dakgangjeong was so salty that we couldn't finish it. I do not recommend this restaurant."

Nice place with great service. If you have that urge for Korean food this Gangnam can help fill…read morethat urge. If you've lived in Korea this is a milder version of Korean food. Favorites were Leek Pancakes, fried shrimp dumplings, and pork kimchi stir fry.

Awesome view and many really amazing drinks! I especially enjoyed Jim's "Passion Fruit Chili…read moreMojito". You have to take small sips and let the aftertaste, the view and the music blow you away!

Such vibrant, thoughtful, inspiring and fresh food! Simply AMAZING! The staff are knowledgeable,…read morefriendly and clearly take pride in their work. The wines we were served also paired perfectly with the dishes. I have no idea why I put off going to Plah for so long - you shouldn't put it off, either (just go already!).

Difficult to find, at least for the Oslo taxi drivers (I've had at least two drivers who had never…read moreheard of the restaurant, nor could they find the address). Still, the place is very popular, and a reservation is recommended. Plah is modern style, Norwegian Thai food at its best, even though its best has probably past the BBD. Choose between à la carte (starters 105-145 NOK, mail courses 235-275 NOK), or opt for a 5 or 8 course tasting menu (495/545 NOK). A third option is to try some of the Thai style "tapas", or Street Food as they are called here, priced around 50-70 NOK per serving. The menu is constantly changing, as it should be, but it is unfortunate that the "signature dish" (in my book), Svineskank (knuckle of pork), has been deleted from the menu. Oysters Naturel, "Hoi Nang Rom" is good, but just plain lemon works better with oysters than sweet chili sauce. Why complicate a winning concept? The pork neck, or svinenakke (as a poor substitute for svineskank), is decent, but not extraordinary. All in all, good food, but not the best Asian in Scandinavia, or probably not even in town, and the price - 595 NOK/81 EUR, plus tip for starter and main, including two glasses of wine - is, as pretty much everything in Oslo, nothing less than outrageous.