Yips Stavanger — Restaurant in Stavanger

The place is split into a takeaway section and a restaurant and this concept seems to work great. We got a bit of a strange welcome – we had booked a table and when we got there a guy came to ask us if we had booked and I said yes and the name. He went to check and then we didn’t really get more information as he continued serving some of the guest. Then another one came over to ask us if we had book and under what name. But in the end, we were shown to our table and we got the menus. The restaurant focuses mainly on bao (steamed buns), ramen, poke, noodles and dumplings. On Fridays and Saturday there is also a set menu. The waitress didn’t have a written list of this so she just mentioned all the dishes that would be served. I think it would be a good idea to have a small add on to the menu for this. We decided to go for one set menu and one a la carte.

It didn’t take long before we got the first part of the set menu: three bowls containing ceviche, seaweed and cucumber, and shredded duck leg. The ceviche was good, and the seaweed and cucumber certainly had a distinctive taste of the seaweed. The shredded duck leg was not the favorite in this batch as there was too much going on with the flavors. I also got my first dish and that was oxtail dumplings. According to the menu it was mixed with fermented soy, ginger and spring onion – I’m not sure that I tasted much of that, but the mix was excellent as I found the dumplings to be delicious. The rich oxtail mix in the dumplings reminded me of a rich ragu served on pasta in Italy.

We moved on to a small tomato salad with tofu which was great and a beef tartare with lotus chips. I don’t have long list of experience with beef tartare but this one was probably the best I have had. It was tender and tasty and served traditionally in a way as there was an egg yolk on top. My next dish was a pork belly bao which seemed a bit uninspired when it was served. But when I started to bite into it the bao was good and the meat was tender with lots of Asian flavors as it was made with Hoisin sauce. Then it was time for a snow crab and pickled daikon bao followed by pork dumpling with garlic. I’m not totally convinced about the snow crab bao but maybe that is because I prefer meat in the bao. The shrimp and pork dumplings that came next was served steaming hot and was also very good.

We wrapped up her meal with Wonton in shiitake consume and Grilled pork with wild garlic sauce. The last portion was a bit too big in my opinion and the pork meat was not as tender as we were hoping for. I ended my meal with pork belly ramen that I enjoyed. It was served with pork belly (obviously), a pretty strong miso broth, homemade noodles, eggs etc. In the end we got a coconut soup with mango as a dessert. We were both full and this was not a favorite of ours.

It is a tricky to give a good conclusion on Yips. Some of the dishes were awesome and some were good. The set menu gave us the possibility to taste quite a bit which was good, and maybe this is being used to test out various dishes. The main menu is not that big with only 4 baos and 3 dumplings! Regarding the set menu: it would have been good to have this as an add on list to the menu or on a blackboard as it would have been easier to make the decision to...

Yips in Stavanger offers a great dining experience with a well-balanced mix of quality food, friendly service, and a pleasant atmosphere. The portion sizes are satisfying, ensuring that guests leave feeling full without being overwhelmed. The price-to-value ratio is reasonable, though there is slight room for improvement.

The staff is friendly and attentive, creating a welcoming environment that enhances the overall experience. The ambiance is well-designed, offering a cozy and modern setting that suits both casual and special occasions.

The quality of the food and drinks is consistently good, with fresh ingredients and well-prepared dishes. Cleanliness is top-notch, and the restaurant maintains a high standard in this regard.

Waiting times are minimal, even during peak hours, making YIPS a great option for those who appreciate efficient service. The restaurant is also quite accessible, with good facilities for guests with mobility needs.

Families will appreciate the child-friendly environment, and the location is convenient, with decent parking options nearby.

Overall, Yips delivers a well-rounded dining experience with a mix of great service, delicious food, and a comfortable setting. A solid choice for anyone looking to enjoy a quality meal...

All the love for this place! They're currently scaling up and transitioning from one locale to another, and the food is still superb. On an organisational level, they are still working through the kinks, and they are honest about it. We had a tasting menu that we waited a looong time for, and the orders for the courses seem to have been messed up because we got the same starter twice, then one small course, then a main. We got a free drink and free dessert, and didn't have to pay for the meal at all in the end. The food was so tasty (SO tasty) that I wouldn't have minded paying. The most important thing is that they were honest about what was going on and weren't trying to cover up the fact that something was wrong. This is how it's done. I expect to come again often, and I'm excited to see what new dishes the chefs make....