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The Advertiser
2 days ago
- The Advertiser
Forget Michelin stars - we have found Oslo's tastiest surprise
Hot dogs Once ubiquitous in Oslo, polse (hot dog) stands are now harder to find. Syverkiosken (pictured), the city's last traditional wooden hot dog kiosk, is worth the 2.5-kilometre trek north of the centre for a traditional hot dog (the sausages are boiled in secret-recipe stock and served in flatbread made from potatoes) and a bottle of Toyen-Cola (Norwegian soda). Norwegian waffles Have you even been to Norway if you haven't devoured a Norwegian waffle? At the Vaffelvogna waffle cart parked on Karl Johans Gate, Oslo's main thoroughfare, you can sample the traditional heart-shaped dessert with fresh Norwegian strawberries and cream for $13. Or try a modern take such as the bacon and blue cheese waffle with Norwegian honey ($13) at Haralds Vaffel, which also serves up a "superclassic" waffle with brown cheese, sour cream and raspberry jam ($10.50). Cafes Nine out of 10 Norwegian adults drink coffee, according to a local study, and you don't need to venture far for a caffeine hit in Oslo. I paid just under $7 for an Australian-standard latte at Stockfleths, a well-regarded coffee chain. Paired with a pastry (most coffee shops and cafes have a pastry counter), it's an easy breakfast. For a relaxed Norwegian-style cafe lunch, try centrally located Spor av Nord, where you'll get change from $40 for mains including oven-baked fish with butter sauce. Casual fine dining An increasing number of casual fine-dining restaurants in Oslo serve high-quality set menus for surprisingly good value. Enjoy a multi-course contemporary meal to remember at the likes of Arakataka, Betong, Hyde, Katla or Madonna for about $100. For a smidge more, Hot Shop, Panu and Varemottaket are also recommended. Note: drinks can be pricey.
Canberra Times
2 days ago
- Canberra Times
Forget Michelin stars - we have found Oslo's tastiest surprise
Hot dogs Once ubiquitous in Oslo, polse (hot dog) stands are now harder to find. Syverkiosken (pictured), the city's last traditional wooden hot dog kiosk, is worth the 2.5-kilometre trek north of the centre for a traditional hot dog (the sausages are boiled in secret-recipe stock and served in flatbread made from potatoes) and a bottle of Toyen-Cola (Norwegian soda). Norwegian waffles Have you even been to Norway if you haven't devoured a Norwegian waffle? At the Vaffelvogna waffle cart parked on Karl Johans Gate, Oslo's main thoroughfare, you can sample the traditional heart-shaped dessert with fresh Norwegian strawberries and cream for $13. Or try a modern take such as the bacon and blue cheese waffle with Norwegian honey ($13) at Haralds Vaffel, which also serves up a "superclassic" waffle with brown cheese, sour cream and raspberry jam ($10.50). Cafes Nine out of 10 Norwegian adults drink coffee, according to a local study, and you don't need to venture far for a caffeine hit in Oslo. I paid just under $7 for an Australian-standard latte at Stockfleths, a well-regarded coffee chain. Paired with a pastry (most coffee shops and cafes have a pastry counter), it's an easy breakfast. For a relaxed Norwegian-style cafe lunch, try centrally located Spor av Nord, where you'll get change from $40 for mains including oven-baked fish with butter sauce. Casual fine dining An increasing number of casual fine-dining restaurants in Oslo serve high-quality set menus for surprisingly good value. Enjoy a multi-course contemporary meal to remember at the likes of Arakataka, Betong, Hyde, Katla or Madonna for about $100. For a smidge more, Hot Shop, Panu and Varemottaket are also recommended. Note: drinks can be pricey.
