Just before Christmas, we stopped by the newly opened TAO Asian Cuisine , located in Galleriet Sola. We visited on a weekday, and when we arrived there were only a couple of other guests dining in, although a steady stream of people came by to pick up their takeaway orders.   The menu is extensive and versatile, featuring everything from ramen and sushi to California rolls, fried maki rolls, sashimi, fried rice, and poke bowls. I kicked things off with an ice-cold Tsingtao be

We’ve truly indulged in some fantastic restaurant experiences in Stavanger over the past year – everything from no-frills burger joints to refined fine dining. Here are some of the dishes that really stuck with us in 2025. The list is in no particular order; it’s simply a collection of plates we keep reminiscing about. Langoustine at Hermetikken Pretty much everything coming out of the kitchen at Hermetikken is a joy, but the langoustine served in an intense, deeply flavored

If you’re on the hunt for an authentic ramen experience in Stavanger, let me point you straight to Kansui  on Pedersgata — a cozy little spot that’s all about doing ramen the right way. After a long Saturday morning walk, we found ourselves craving something comforting and savory. We stopped by Kansui for lunch, only to realize the doors were still closed. Thankfully, we were just a few minutes early — and honestly, it was worth the wait. Kansui opened in early 2024 and has k

The K-Chicken opened a restaurant at Sølvberget in Stavanger in the spring of 2025 after running a take-away place in Sandnes since...

We don’t operate with scores and we don’t announce “the best restaurants” as we know taste and preferences varies a lot. But what we...

Ilo Café & Restaurant opened earlier this year and is a café & restaurant located in the K8 building in Stavanger. We have been to Seid...

I stopped by Miyako in Pedersgata with a friend on a weekday in July 2024 and it was great to see that the place was full of other...

I finally got to re-visit CinCin – this time with a friend on a weekday. We have stopped by recently but only for drinks as they do have...

Amidst the distressing news of restaurant closures and struggles within the industry, it's refreshing to witness the emergence of new...

We went to Thai Isan on a weekday in August for the first time in years. There does not seem to be a booking option on their homepage,...

Note that Chai Nashta closed down in December 2023! It was a wet, cold August day and we decided to warm ourselves on some Indian food!...

We went to Yips in Pedersgata on a weekday and as it is quite popular, we booked in advance and chose the sharing menu in the booking...

I think that most people walk past På Kornet without really noticing it. Apart from being a pub with an extensive beer selection, it is...

We went to Daran Thai on a Wednesday early evening and there were only a couple of other guests when we walked in. The interior is a bit...

A few years back, we had the pleasure of visiting Korea and got to taste just a bit of the Korean cuisine. Korean BBQ has been trending...

As a part of the new year resolution, we stopped by Nora's Kitchen for midweek madness dinner. Nora’s Kitchen is located in...you guessed...

It has been a while since we stopped by nOi in Sandnes. To start with, it was an Italian restaurant, but now it is a gastropub/restaurant...

One of our new year resolutions is to eat at smaller and less known places in the Stavanger area. So as a midweek madness, we had dinner...

I have been to Noodle Noodle a couple of times before and I have been very pleased with the sharing menu (see article from visit in...

The Vietnamese restaurant An Nam opened in Pedersgata in Stavanger earlier this year and we finally got to stop by to try their regular...