Alex Sushi — Restaurant in Oslo

I was curious about this restaurant so I booked ahead a table for two there to celebrate my upcoming birthday. When we arrived at the spot, we got not a table, but two high bar stools by the common table in front of the chef. We asked for something else, where we can at least sit opposite each other. We were directed to a tiny corner of a big oval table. It looked miserable. It was so squeezed I was not sure if there will be enough place for the black menu we were looking for to order. The staff member offered us a glass of prosecco to cheer us up but we decided to leave. When we came back to front desk to pick up our coats, the manager mention she could look if there could be a table for us upstairs. She said the tables there were not "promised" to anyone yet. After a while she directed us upstairs where we finally got a normal table for two, which we have booked ahead. We made our reservation from 18.00 to 20.00 and restaurant was almost empty at this time, and started slowly to fill up after 20.00 so I really dont get why it was such a problem to give us the table we have ordered in advance. This wouldnt even be an issue on a ordinary day, but I mentioned both on the phone and later in the restaurant this is a special occasion. The rest of the evening was pleasant and we had marvelous sushi. The service was polite and professional. Food is excellent, but the evening was ruined a bit because of the manager. No hard feelings. I am writing this review only to warn other customers and because this has never happened to me before....

Alex Sushi is among the handful of pan-Asian restaurants in Norway with limited but good traditional-style nigiri. Extremely fresh fish was served on texture-perfect sushi rice. Australian Hiramasa Kingfish and Spanish bluefin tuna offerings were outstanding. Techniques and the nigiri quality were reminiscent of Japanese offerings in London or Düsseldorf.

The main gripe was that in their attempt to elevate the dishes, they overreached and compromised the very fundamentals that they had sought to perfect.

For example, courses arriving at the same time was prioritised at the expense of a serving’s freshness. Newly prepared dishes were placed idle on the sushi bar for 15 minutes, exposed sometimes in front of coughing customers, while another dish was prepared. It was then yet another wait before both dishes finally made it to our table. This was our first experience of an omakase not serving the sushi immediately.

The food was memorable and chefs have the techniques to make exceptional dishes. But personal preference is for fish this fresh and flavorful to not be overpowered by sauces. Overall experience was hence marred by the clashing flavours and lack of subtle yet omakase-defining attention to details. But it can still be quite enjoyable if a diner is able to walk in with an open mind without expectations of a...

I had the pleasure of dining at Alex Sushi on August 12th, and what an extraordinary experience it turned out to be!

From the moment I walked in, I was warmly greeted by Signe, a gracious and aspiring Sommelier. Fidel, the visionary chef, displayed avant-garde mastery in crafting each dish of the Chef's menu that I savored. Seated at the bar, I had the fortunate opportunity to witness his culinary artistry firsthand. His commitment to surpassing his own exceptional standards shone through in every meticulously plated creation.

Throughout the evening, Signe's well-balanced and prompt wine pairings added an extra layer of delight to the overall experience.

While the only drawback was a slightly higher bill than initially anticipated, likely due to menu updates not reflected, this small discrepancy didn't diminish my satisfaction. I felt compelled to leave a well-deserved tip as a token of my appreciation.

Though my snapshot of the eco-friendly Caviar dish may not capture its true essence, please understand that I was completely engrossed in the moment, prioritizing savoring every bite over photography.

A memorable dining adventure that's truly deserving of...