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Restaurant of the month, Norway
A unique, sophisticated and modern Asian restaurant serving Chinese dishes Want to experience a unique Asian restaurant concept, in the heart of Oslo? Having moved from its previous premises, and with a change in focus to provide exquisite Chinese dishes, combined with great design and a cosy atmosphere, Nodee Barcode has become one of the essential places to visit in the Norwegian capital. By Ingrid Opstad | Photos: Nodee Barcode
With a warm atmosphere and delicious dishes, this trendy hotspot is like heaven for Asian-food lovers. “We want to deliver a unique, sophisticated and modern, yet informal restaurant experience to our customers,” says customer relationship manager and co-founder Sean Cao. Since it opened in 2003, the restaurant’s aim has always been to deliver high-quality Asian food. After the move to new premises in Bjørvika in late 2016, however, its focus has shifted more to92 | Issue 115 | August 2018
wards Chinese cuisine and its delicacies. “The move was necessary to get us up to an international level,” Cao explains. “Our menu has now been freshened up, and our name has changed to Nodee Barcode. Our new menu is full of classic dishes from China, such as Peking duck, dim sum, wok, and dishes from the robata grill, as well as sushi.” Quality and authenticity With a focus on quality and authenticity, Nodee Barcode prides itself on serving
delicious, original dim sum. “In China, dim sum is like art, and it was important for us to do it justice. We therefore have our very own dim sum chef from China, with 20 years’ experience, who has been a part of our kitchen for ten years,” says Cao. “We use some locally sourced ingredients, like Norwegian reindeer, for example.” Traditional Peking duck At one end of the restaurant you can find the open kitchen, where it is possible to watch the chefs as they prepare and cook your food. “You can see how our dim sum is steamed, and our impressive Peking duck specialty oven. The oven is, in fact, the only one in Scandinavia, and it ensures you get a crisp, juicy and tasty traditional Peking duck, just like you