"Take Away" Street Food Restaurants in Oslo
A Youngstorget fishmonger with a relaxed restaurant corner, carrying on a seafood tradition that stretches back over 75 years. Simple, honest dishes in an informal setting, with a take on the English street food classic fish and chips that stands out from the crowd.
Nashville-inspired fried chicken that raised the bar in Oslo. Hot Temper’s crispy, juicy sandwich is the go-to order, coated in a house spice blend available across a range of heat levels, from gentle warmth to a full-on challenge.
This seafood restaurant may have opened only in 2025, but its story began already 35 years earlier, when Arnfinn Djukastein set up a fish counter in Bergen. The concept has since evolved into a bistro serving the day’s catch, from shrimp sandwiches to oven-baked fish, and premium lobster.
Tranen's historic walls house one of Oslo's most distinctive pizza concepts. Lofthus Samvirkelag brings a Nordic twist to every slice. Reindeer carpaccio with pomegranate and Kraftkar blue cheese lead a menu that bridges Norway and Italy in unexpected ways.
Ole Victor Corral is half Mexican, and it shows. One dish, one obsession: slow-cooked beef birria tacos served with a rich consommé for dipping. What started as a food truck in Gamlebyen has found a permanent home in Frogner.
From the team behind Skovveien Bar & Pizza comes Duken, a laid-back Grünerløkka bar that only takes walk-ins. Neapolitan pizza with an irresistibly fluffy crust and bold, boundary-pushing toppings, backed by a hip wine list.
Thin, foldable and inspired by the Italian-New York street pizza tradition, Jungel has brought the New York corner slice experience to Oslo's parks and streets. Everything is made from scratch: their own salami, organic tomato sauce and a house-fermented cashew cheese for a serious vegan lineup.
Oslo’s worst-kept secret among industry insiders. Szechuan Chengdu’s worn interior hides some of the city’s most authentic Sichuan cooking. Beef in chili oil, frog legs, and dumplings that speak for themselves. Always order from the red menu.
A St. Hanshaugen spin-off from the team behind Way Down South, bringing American BBQ and Southern deli culture to Oslo. Everything is smoked and pickled in-house, with a beef cheek pastrami sandwich that captures the spirit of the American South.
The name of this 2014 waterfront gastropub honors Jacob Smith-Jarmann, whose 1854 engineering works built ships and steam engines in today’s Aker Brygge neighborhood. Original tools from that same workshop now hang on the walls, forming a unique backdrop for fish and chips with local craft beer.
Behind a glass wall, hanging greenery, black-and-white woven chairs, and rattan loungers make this Asian restaurant a modern refuge in the historic Kvadraturen district. The star of the menu is the namesake sushi bowl with sashimi and greens, backed by some 30 Thai dishes on a solid list of mains.
Six Australians who found themselves in Oslo by coincidence, and opened a burger joint with just four options on the menu. Hidden between Torshov and Grünerløkka, Render's generous smash burgers and obsessively perfected house sauces have built a devoted following.
Some hundred species of fish and shellfish pass through this fishmonger over a year, sold fresh, smoked, cured, or marinated. As part of the Mathallen food hall, it also has a restaurant section where the open kitchen turns the day’s catch into fish soup, grilled dishes, and mussels in white wine.
Tucked inside Hobo Hotel, Yeast serves Roman-style pizza al taglio with a thick, airy crust and generous toppings. Natural wine, canned cocktails and a laid-back vibe that does everything right for a casual night out.
Korean fried chicken done right in a cool, laid-back Vulkan spot with K-pop on the speakers. A generous selection of Korean sauces to choose from, with heat levels ranging from crowd-pleasing to genuinely spicy.
Rooted in recipes brought to Norway by a Korean immigrant in the 80 s, Gangnam has been serving traditional Korean home cooking since 2015. House-fermented kimchi, bulgogi, and warm stews with banchan, just like in Korea.
Jamal Almansour fled war in Aleppo and built a new life in Oslo, bringing with him a family recipe dating back to 1952. His warmth, generosity, and commitment to helping others are as legendary as his falafel.
Don’t let the little yellow kiosk fool you. This Rosenhoff takeaway spot serves serious Neapolitan pizza from a focused menu, with an atmosphere that punches well above its modest space. What started as a neighbourhood joint turned into one of Oslo’s most talked-about pizza spots.
Japanese-born Masaru Inage apprenticed at Maxim’s in Paris, cooked for the Norwegian royal court, and started his own food business in 2014. At this ramen bar in the Vulkan quarter, he and his family prepare several noodle soups, including the less common creamy katsu curry ramen with breaded pork.
A living piece of Oslo history since 1936, Syverkiosken is the city’s last original wooden hot dog kiosk. Third-generation owner Erlend Dahlbo carries on the family tradition with hot dogs simmered in a secret broth, as fitting for a Sunday stroll as for a late-night stop.