Scan Magazine – August 2018

92 | Issue 115 | August 2018

A unique, sophisticated and modern

Asian restaurant serving Chinese dishes

By Ingrid Opstad | Photos: Nodee Barcode

Restaurant of the month, Norway

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.

With a warm atmosphere and delicious
dishes, this trendy hotspot is like heaven
for Asian-food lovers. “We want to deliv-
er 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 restau-
rant’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 to-

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 roba-

ta 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 impor-

tant 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

Dim sum.