Norway 🇳🇴 | A Not-So-Complete Food Guide

📍 Oslo Fiskeriet Youngstorget This place is an internet-famous spot. On the first day, the lobsters in the window display immediately caught my eye—what seafood lover wouldn’t be tempted? However, the restaurant’s ambiance is pretty basic—tight space where servers keep bumping into customers, and the service is just okay. We originally wanted the seafood platter, but they were out of snow crab. Ended up ordering lobster 🦞, salmon tataki, codfish balls, and fish roe. Everything was great except the roe (I’m still traumatized by Europe’s heavy cream flavors—just can’t get used to it). The rest? Highly recommended! 📍 Oslo Seaport Restaurant The dining experience here was much better. Lots of locals come here after work for dates and a romantic, slightly tipsy evening. By 7 PM, the place was packed. We ordered fish soup, grilled salmon, and oysters 🦪. I never liked grilled salmon before, but this place changed my mind—the texture was firm yet tender, not dry at all. The fish soup was rich and loaded with ingredients, but again, the creaminess wasn’t for me (though my travel buddy loved it). The oysters were tasty but a bit small—left me wanting more. 📍 Svolvær Bacalao This restaurant was the highlight of our Norway food journey—my Chinese taste buds were in love! Named after its signature dish, Bacalao, it’s packed with dense, flavorful dried cod in a warm, tomato-based broth. I finished the soup before the fish! We also tried the grilled cod—perfect except for the cream sauce (if you like creamy fish soup, go for it). The mussels were fresh and not fishy at all—just add a squeeze of lemon. The "shrimp sandwich" was confusing—basically the same as supermarket shrimp, so if you’re budget-conscious, just buy them by the pound at the store. 📍 Tromsø Cocorico Located near Tromsø’s souvenir street, we found this place randomly on Google Maps. It was a quick stop before our Northern Lights chase (they open at 4 PM). The owner recommended two burgers—cheese beef and black truffle beef—both delicious, but I preferred the cheeseburger. 📍 Tromsø Balsfjordvinden Bus Stop Can’t remember the name, but it’s near the bus stop ⬆️. If you’re staying nearby, try their salami pizza—we also had No. 21, but it wasn’t as good. Bonus: Cinnamon Rolls! You can’t go to Scandinavia without trying one. We tried the highly recommended W.B. Samson, but it was way too sweet—no wonder locals pair it with coffee. The one in the photo was a random buy at Oslo Airport, and the sweetness was just right. Final Shoutout: Thanks to Maliu Spicy Noodles for saving us on days when Norwegian holiday closures left us with no dining options! #Norway #NorwegianFood #Oslo #Lofoten