Disappointed with Nodee

I like Nodee and I stated why when I reviewed it last time. Since that time, we have been there a couple of times without any particular problems but yesterday, we were disappointed with it.

We started with a "Snacks De Luxe" which was spinach, shrimp chips and cashew nuts. An interesting combination and the presentation was quite nice but the spinach was sweet! I didn't like it (didn't think the taste fit with the spinach and didn't feel it was going well as a snack).

After that we had ordered the sushi combination "tokujo" (which in Japanese means "extra good", "first class", ...).

On a presentation perspective, the dish was stunning. However there was a few problems with it.
First, we had specified we wanted the dish to be without wasabi to be able to share it with our son. They did exclude wasabi on the plate but unfortunately they used it when making the sushi. So there was wasabi between the rice and the fish and my son couldn't eat it.
The second thing was for example for the egg/omelette sushi. The "dashi" taste was missing and there was too much garlic in it.

For me, I had asked for the Cantonese Wagyu beef ("Wagyuu" means "Japanese beef"). The presentation was once again good and the taste was nice but I don't think the dish was so exceptional it justified its price (340 nok for 100g beef).

Så all in all, we were a bit disappointed. The good points were the service which was still good, the presentation of the dishes which we like and the fact that food came quickly, especially knowing the restaurant was quite full. On the minus side, we were not impressed with the taste of the food and the price was a bit high for what we ordered.

Tabibito: Another Chinese Restaurant near Nationaltheatret

There are many Asian restaurants near Nationaltheatret and I already reviewed Dinner here. The name Tabibito is Japanese but the restaurant serves Chinese food.

The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor, facing Brasserie 45 and I don't think it is available to wheel chairs. It is a beautiful restaurant with a great entrance and an overall nice design.

My wife went for the Dim Sum menu for 2 and shared it with our son

Dim Sum Deluxe: 199 NOK per person, min 2 p.

The Dim Sum were really nice but be careful that some of them were a bit spicy. It should not be a problem for an adult but some children may not like them (not all of them were spicy).

I went for the Foo Wok hot pot:

Foo Wok Hot Pot, 248 NOK

It was quite spicy but I like spicy food and the menu said so. Otherwise, it was quite good, especially the sauce/spices.

All in all, the prices are a bit high but the service is excellent, the restaurant is beautiful and the food is quite good.

Dinner: a Chinese restaurant near Nationaltheatret

I must start by saying that I don't like the name of this place. I mean, would you call a car "drive" or "go"? But other than that, Dinner is a nice Chinese restaurant next to Nationaltheatret. It is really easy to go there

The restaurant is beautiful but as we were there during busy hours (for lunch on a Saturday), it was quite full and we felt a bit cramped. Other than that, the service was good.

As a starter, my wife had spring rolls.

Spring rolls, 59 NOK

By the taste, you could say that these were handmade with an original taste. We liked them.

Szechuan Soup with Chicken (a bit spicy) 79 NOK

I started a Szechuan soup which reminded me a bit of the sweet-sour Peking soup. Quite nice. A bit spicy but this is the way I like this soup.

Lunch Platter, 157 NOK

My wife went directly for the Lunch Platter. A nice combination of several things. A bit of fish, a bit of chicken, etc... This dish changes depending on the fresh ingredients they have so you may get something else if you order it.

Fried Noodles, 135 NOK

I ordered fried noodles after that. They were nice and the dish was actually quite big.

On the side, we ordered some Chinese bread and some Chinese tea. Both were really good.

Our conclusion: Dinner is a good restaurant and the food here is really good. The restaurant can get full quickly and the tables are quite close to each other, so it is better to avoid busy hours.

Nodee: Nice Dining Place in Majorstuen

For many, Asian food is the equivalent of cheap take away. I am therefore happy when a restaurant takes it to the next level and proposes a real dining experience and this is what Nodee does.

"Tempura", starter: tempura shrimp vegetables and scallop 148 NOK

Located in the Colosseum area in Majorstuen (exact address: Middelthuns gate 25), this restaurant offers refined Asian cuisine, combining Japanese, Chinese and Thai elements.

Kam Kon Pot: hot pot with beef, king prawn, ... (a bit spicy) 235 NOK

We have been there several times with my wife and my son and we have never been disappointed.

Benton Box (bento or bentō in Japanese): lunch box 178 NOK

A small note about the Benton box: the content vary with time as it is made with available fresh products. It is a good choice for people who like to taste different things. The tofu dish was especially good when we ordered it.

Lunch of Champions: a nice steak with lemon-grass taste 155 NOK

Both the service and the food are very good and the restaurant is beautiful. Prices are high but understandable for the quality and the restaurant offers a lunch menu with moderate prices.

Have a look at their website: http://nodee.no/