Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.7 out of 5
Outstanding | 3815 reviews

What Sharon doesn't like about Izakaya:
First thing that struck me as odd was that there is no system for getting a table; they don't take reservations and they do not allow you to queue, so you simply have to show up and hope there's a spot available. If not, they turn you away with no explanation for their absolute lack of a system. The food itself was good, very good for the price, but not terribly exciting. I was pleased, but I suppose I expected somet... View all feedback. What Eira C Harvik-Wright likes about Izakaya:
Hidden (but perhaps very known) GEM! A secret little door into Japan. You go through and enter a parallel world. Both the food and the interior seems very authentic. The sesame chicken was a banger and my absolute favourite dish on the menu. We got one dish mixed up and wrong, but that’s fine when the food is that good. Do note that this place is packed all the time. Come early and avoid the weekends. But honestly no... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 142 reviews
Rasa
24.05.2024 - 02:37

This is definitely a hidden gem in Oslo, centrally located and “hidden” near the beautiful St. Olavs Square. Food is divine, reasonable and staff is friendly an...

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Haakon
24.05.2024 - 02:37

Great little bejeweled slice of Japanese heaven. Perfect dishes filled with the love of Japanese cuisine. Comfy atmosphere

ektebrysjan
24.05.2024 - 02:37

Their meny is short and simple, every item is obviously well thought out and the quality is always consistent (I've been many times by now). Never experienced b...

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RoyBergen
24.05.2024 - 02:37

Just go here. You will not regret it. Good food, very nice atmosphere. Small dishes for sharing. Good selection of Japanese alcohol.

Mariya
24.05.2024 - 02:37

Together with a couple of friends we visited this place for a meal and a chat. The food was good, no problems here. But the staff were rude. Which is particular...

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Google
4.6 ★ from 629 reviews
Lucia
19.08.2023 - 23:15

I live around the corner, and for 3 years I saw at this place so many people coming and leaving so I always wanted to go, finally last week we went. We tried so...

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Sahvanna
19.08.2023 - 23:15

Waited for 30 minutes. I've been meaning to come here for awhile now and I was disappointed. Wish there was a better waiting system than standing outside the en...

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Quintin
19.08.2023 - 23:15

Izakaya is like a little speakeasy. It's located behind an unassuming door of the street. After reading the reviews I felt like I had a poor experience. Food an...

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Eira
19.08.2023 - 23:15

Hidden (but perhaps very known) GEM! A secret little door into Japan. You go through and enter a parallel world. Both the food and the interior seems very authe...

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Sharon
19.08.2023 - 23:15

First thing that struck me as odd was that there is no system for getting a table; they don't take reservations and they do not allow you to queue, so you simpl...

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Yelp
4.5 ★ from 41 reviews
Richard
11.11.2023 - 12:16

Truly a gem. Fantastic Japanese Street Food. Friendly and helpful staff in a casual and welcoming environment. Looking forward to my next trip to Oslo...

Stephanie
11.11.2023 - 12:16

Probably my favorite restaurant in Oslo. I felt like being in New York City in one of the speak easy bars and that's something that's not easy to find in...

Lauri
11.11.2023 - 12:16

Very nice! Vibe, mood ambience par excellent! A definite go-to when in Oslo. Oh yes!

Facebook
5.0 ★ from 241 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.7 ★ from 962 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.7 ★ from 1800 reviews

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