175°C K-fried

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Tucked into the Vulkan district at number 7 on the street of the same name, 175°C K-fried occupies a prime spot in one of Oslo's most food-focused neighbourhoods. The area sits right at the edge of Grünerløkka and is home to Mathallen – the city's indoor food market – along with a cluster of independent restaurants and bars that give the district its distinct character. It is not a part of town where undistinguished food tends to last long. The restaurant's concept centres on Korean fried chicken, prepared using a double-frying method at a sustained temperature of 175 degrees Celsius. That number is not a branding exercise – it reflects the technique's importance. Double-frying produces a thin, crisp outer crust with a quality that most visitors notice immediately: it does not go soft the way standard battered chicken does, and the meat inside stays genuinely juicy. Korean fried chicken has been growing in popularity across European cities for years, and this restaurant – which describes itself as Norway's first dedicated Korean fried chicken specialist – is a reasonable place to understand why the style has found such a following. The menu is deliberately concise. Flavour options run from the straightforward Crispy K-Fried through Yangnyeom, a sweet and gently spiced Korean glaze; Honey Soy; Hot Chilli; and Garlic Mayo. Sides available include fries dressed with gochujang mayo or snowing cheese, dumplings and tteok rice cakes. Drinks include makgeolli – a Korean rice wine served here in proper wine glasses – alongside beer and soft drinks. The restaurant uses exclusively Halal-certified chicken, which is communicated clearly and sets it apart from a number of comparable spots in Oslo. The interior references the Korean pocha tradition – the informal covered bars and tents that are a fixture of nightlife in Seoul – and feels appropriately relaxed. K-pop plays throughout, and there is a dedicated photo booth that many guests make use of between courses. The overall vibe suits groups and social occasions well; meals here rarely feel rushed or overly formal. Google reviewers consistently rate the experience highly, with the restaurant holding approximately 4.8 out of 5 across hundreds of submissions. Typical spending sits between 200 and 300 Norwegian kroner per person. Reservations are accepted for groups of four or more; smaller parties join a walk-in queue on arrival. Takeaway is available, and the Vulkan area is well served by tram and bus routes from most parts of the city.