Spisoh - South Indian Restaurant — Restaurant in Stavanger

Authentic South Indian Restaurant (MUST TRY!!)

As part of our road trip from Denmark to Norway with kids, we had the pleasure of stopping by Spisoh in Stavanger for dinner. Situated conveniently close to the charming old town of Gamle Stavanger, this South Indian restaurant proved to be the perfect dining spot to conclude our day of exploration.

Each dish at Spisoh was a revelation, freshly cooked and brimming with authentic South Indian flavors. The perfect balance of spices and the familiar taste made us feel at home, miles away from our actual home which reminded us our hometown taste. The standout for us was the Masala Dosa and the lamb curry. Even our children, who are usually quite discerning, couldn't get enough of it.

The warm ambiance of the restaurant, coupled with the attentive and hospitable staff, made our dining experience all the more memorable. Their dedication to service and ensuring customer satisfaction was evident, adding to the overall appeal of the restaurant.

In conclusion, our visit to Spisoh was a delightful surprise on our road trip, offering a culinary journey that transported us to the heart of South India. If you happen to be in or around Stavanger, we highly recommend making a stop at Spisoh for a meal. We're already looking forward to...

As we were going through the grueling Pulpit Rock trail, my Mallu wife had this little wish of eating some dosa. For flatlander’s coming from Florida like us, the hike was the hardest thing we did in Norway.

Imagine our surprise as we saw Spisoh - SOUTH Indian restaurant pop up when we googled Indian food and it was only 40 minutes drive. Was worried about parking the campervan in Stavenger, but was not hard as there were ample parking behind the restaurant.

And the food…it was just amazing!!! Haven’t had Kerala style porotta in years and it was soft and crispy…yummy. The dosas and its accompaniments were delicious. The curries were really good. Kuthu Kodi was one of my favorite items.

Maybe we were just starved, but we ordered a bunch of food and we essentially licked the plate clean with no leftovers. 😅

The service was great and one of the owners was a fellow Malayalee and was happy to hear they were only open a few months and doing great, as the Norwegians apparently like South Indian food.

We really loved our experience and thank you Spisoh team for fulfilling my wife’s wish and satisfying our soul when we needed it the most.

Wish we had some...

We were really hungry after a hectic day of hiking and were genuinely looking forward to a good meal—but unfortunately, the experience was frustrating from start to finish.

We waited 45 minutes for our food (have never had to wait this long for any dish. Also the restaurant was not buzzing with people so not sure what took so long), with no heads-up that dosas take over 20 minutes to prepare. We had also ordered prawns, and both dishes arrived together—cold, and well past a reasonable wait time.

We weren’t served water at all, and when we pointed it out while checking out, the owner casually said, “If you say so, maybe we didn’t,” as if he didn’t believe us. That response felt careless and unprofessional.

While they initially didn’t want to charge us for the dosa, we still ended up paying—for a cold, underwhelming dish that didn’t justify the delay.

The service was inattentive, the communication poor, and the food didn’t make up for it. After a long day, the last thing you expect is to wait 45 minutes for cold food and be treated like you imagined the poor service. Completely unacceptable. I wish I could give negative stars on...