Restaurant Hot Shop
A Michelin-starred neighborhood gem offering an exquisite Nordic-style tasting menu with a focus on local, seasonal ingredients.
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Restaurant Hot Shop
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A Michelin-starred neighborhood gem offering an exquisite Nordic-style tasting menu with a focus on local, seasonal ingredients.
"Hands down the best scallops I have had in my life."
Book Well in Advance
Reservations are highly sought after; book up to two months ahead when they are released monthly.
Consider Wine Pairing
Opt for the wine pairing menu for an interesting culinary journey, though some find it a bit pricier.
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Cuisine
Nordic
Price
$$$
Michelin Star
Excellent Cuisine, where diners can expect skilfully crafted and exceptional dishes
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High
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Michelin-Starred Nordic Delights
Experience a Nordic-style five-course dinner using local produce, earning a Michelin star for its elegance and depth of flavor.
Scallops That Dazzle
Indulge in scallops described as 'the best' by diners, often served in unique combinations that surprise and delight.
Cozy Atmosphere, Modern Design
Enjoy a cozy and intimate setting with modern design elements, perfect for a relaxed yet sophisticated dining experience.
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Book Well in Advance
Reservations are highly sought after; book up to two months ahead when they are released monthly.
Consider Wine Pairing
Opt for the wine pairing menu for an interesting culinary journey, though some find it a bit pricier.
Be Prepared for Pace
Service can be slow during peak hours; be patient and enjoy the experience.
Limited Beer Selection
Beer options are limited; the wine list is more extensive, especially natural wines.
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Book Well in Advance
Reservations are highly sought after; book up to two months ahead when they are released monthly.
Consider Wine Pairing
Opt for the wine pairing menu for an interesting culinary journey, though some find it a bit pricier.
Be Prepared for Pace
Service can be slow during peak hours; be patient and enjoy the experience.
Limited Beer Selection
Beer options are limited; the wine list is more extensive, especially natural wines.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Restaurant Hot Shop is lauded for its creative, Michelin-starred Nordic cuisine and cozy, modern atmosphere. Diners rave about dishes like the scallops and celery root with truffle, and praise the attentive, knowledgeable service. However, some guests have experienced slow service during peak times and found the wine pairing slightly limited in volume for the price.
"Had the vegetarian set menu. They starred decadent buttery vegetables with well paired acidic sauces and consommés. Was a fun delight. The staff had a casual demeanor and were very accommodating and attentive, enhancing the whole experience!"
Sia Desh
"Nice and cozy place. Amazing bread with thyme butter! Highlight of the meal was the celery root with truffle, absolutely delicious. Unfortunately it took almost half an hour between the main courses and service just felt too slow and thus affected the entire experience."
NV
"Hands down the best scallops I have had in my life. First time for sea urchin, and many combinations I never would have thought would go well together until now.
Chef is a "balansekunstner" and yellow saus master. 👏🏼 Wonderful local restaurant I would love to visit again!"
Madeleine Brekke (Brekkemo)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reservations are very popular. Booking for two months ahead is released on the 1st of each month at 12:00 PM. Be ready to book immediately.
It's a cozy, modern restaurant offering a set tasting menu with an optional wine pairing, focusing on local and seasonal produce.
Yes, they offer a vegetarian set menu with decadent buttery vegetables and well-paired sauces.
They have an excellent wine list, particularly featuring natural wines, and offer an optional wine pairing menu.
The atmosphere is described as relaxed and unsnobby, suggesting a smart casual dress code is appropriate.
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Wålengen approved of my dinner reservation at Hot Shop (the site of a former sex-toy shop in Grünerløkka, its bare-bones website has zero mentions of its Michelin star), where I wound up taking a humiliating number of photos of my food. Would I ever again eat scallops that are not these scallops, raspberries that are not these raspberries?. What would be the point?.
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Hot Shop, named after the sex shop that formerly housed the premises, is part of Oslo’s semi-fine dining scene – an unofficial movement that serves up high-quality fair at reasonable prices in fringe locations on the outskirts of town. Founded by Jo Bøe Klakegg and Siri Haslund, partners in life and business, this casual neighbourhood bistro has a Nordic-style simple five-course dinner where local produce is front and centre. Veggies as food porn, in other words.
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Hot Shop, the restaurant that got its Michelin star in 2022, is named after the former sex shop the building used to house. It's located on Københavngata Street in east Oslo. The canteen-style bistro serves tasting menus based on seasonal, local ingredients, which the 2022 Michelin Guide described as "elegant, vibrant and technically adept, with delicate touches and real depth of flavour".
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When a Noma alumnus decided to take over the space, he kept the cheeky name, and Hot Shop was born. Chef Jo Bøe Klakegg cooks simple Scandinavian fare – we enjoyed white asparagus in a parsley and spinach sauce, Norwegian scallops, and a milk ice cream dessert with black currant. Hot Shop received a Michelin star in 2022, and serves an eight-course menu for 1395 NOK.
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This Michelin-starred neighbourhood joint is on the northern outskirts of vibrant Grünerløkka, serving a well-priced fixed menu. The kitchen leans toward (neo) Nordic fare, with an extreme focus on the purest raw materials imaginable – always perfectly cooked and treated. The wine pairing menu is highly recommended, always spot on and with a purpose.
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Is Hot Shop the only Michelin starred restaurant in the world located in a former sex shop?. East of the city, chef Joe Bøe Klakegg (formerly of Noma) ad Siri Haslund run this gem of a neighbourhood bistro which is also mentioned in The 50 Best Discovery list. The dishes are delicious, normally made with few, but perfectly balanced ingredients.
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You will find the latest and greatest within Norwegian culinary art at restaurants such as Maaemo, Kontrast, Statholdergaarden, Hyde and Hot Shop – all of which have one or more stars in the Michelin guide. What characterises these restaurants is clean, Nordic flavours and creative uses of ingredients.
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Hot Shop: Chef Jo Bøe Klakegg's Hot Shop is a “friendly, canteen-style neighbourhood bistro with a surprise tasting menu.” The Guide praised the “rich, technically adept dishes” for their “real depth of flavour.
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