Vegan
Asian

An asian-inspired bar serving food, also providing techno music at night. Has a four course tasting menu and also other dishes like kimchi pancakes, broccolini and dumplings. Open Wed 5:00pm-11:00pm, Thu 5:00pm-1:00am, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-2:00am. Closed Sun-Wed. Kitchen closes 9.30pm.


Venue map for Ostara Bar
© OpenStreetMap contributors

24 Reviews

First Review by iHansz

wmullk1

Points +85

Mostly Veg
25 Nov 2024

Delicious and fascinating food

We had the tasting menu with sake pairings, and every course was delicious and unlike anything we had had before! The restaurant is also an extremely fun vibe and very cozy.

AudreyEmmaPlyler

Points +1010

Vegan
23 Nov 2024

A culinary and cultural experience

Can’t recommend this place enough. It was a bit pricey, but went there for a special occasion, so was kind of expecting that. I can safely say I hadn’t tried anything they had on the tasting menu in my life before, so it was an adventure. I really respect the creativity. Even going to the bathroom was an adventure. It’s a big part of the experience so don’t miss out!

Pros: Creativity, Atmosphere

Ichliebedackel

Points +53

Vegan
14 Aug 2024

Funny decorations, excellent food

Calling this place a „bar“ is kind of a disservice, since it is really a restaurant. They only have 4 items on the food menu, but you can order them à la carte or as a set menu. Let me put it very simply: the food (and the drink) is EXCELLENT. Period. The service is also great.

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-14

Pros: The dishes are fresh, creative and yummy., The service is great., The background music is pleasant.

Cons: The place is small (so make a reservation!)

VeganBones

Points +206

Vegan
28 Jul 2024

Beautiful food in a beautiful space.

What a wonderful place (and experience). We had the four course tasting menu which included (at the time) watermelon sashimi, king oyster mushroom with saffron purée, Nasu Dengaku with amazing crispy rice, tamarind and sweet potato sorbet. Everything was immaculately prepared and had incredible flavours. Staff were an absolute delight as well, and the music playing was perfect. A real Oslo treat.

JosephJames

Points +36

Vegan
06 Jul 2024

Excellent

4 course journey of tastebud bliss!

Pros: Food was creative and delicious, Beautiful presentation

lieberlila

Points +69

Vegan
04 Jul 2024

Best vegan place in Oslo so far

In Berlin you would never be able to get a walk in table at a place like this. Situation would more be like „yeah we got a table for you in 3 months“.
Food was great. At night the place turns into a techno club.

Pros: friendly staff, amazing food, nice atmosphere

LucidDreams

Points +257

Vegan
29 Jun 2024

Delicious and inventive

We had the tasting menue and it was really a treat 😋 Really fun and yummy flavous and textures and it's a cozy place. Don't forget to check out the cool toilet and turn on the party lights 🥳

Pros: Yummy food, Cozy vibe, Nice staff

SharonR

Points +2931

Vegan
25 May 2024

Cute spot

The spot itself is super cute, as others have noted, and very funky. The ceiling is an upside down house, chairs are a combination of wicker and benches.

The 4-course meal came out very slowly. I'm not sure if it was a hard night for the staff (something seemed to be happening behind the scenes, with the two of them running in and out of the restaurant several times looking very stressed) but the meal took about two hours and portions for the 3 of us that went for the 4 course meal were small. We liked the dishes, but nothing really left a huge impression. We left hungry and went for a pizza immediately.

I'd go back for a relaxed date night, and I wouldn't go in very hungry. Someone was also playing the piano which added to the ambiance.

Updated from previous review on 2024-05-25

AllyLane

Points +359

Vegan
09 May 2024

Cute spot, good food

Had the 4 course tasting menu and a sour beer. The food was delicious and interesting. The drinks were really nice. Really full after. Lovely decorations and make sure to check out the toilet!!

carlatrn

Points +16

Vegan
03 Apr 2024

Loved it

Wednesday life music lovely cozy atmosphere. And great vegan dinner

pfabiocci

Points +30

Vegan
23 Mar 2024

Amazing food

The tasting menu is amazing and innovative. I loved especially the miso-glazed aubergine and the wasabi ice-cream. 10 out of 10
And the inside is super cozy. Really love the vibe of the whole place
(But be aware, they are charging Oslo prices)

GabriniLeblanc

Points +104

Vegan
05 Jul 2023

Superb Environment and Amazing Food

Came with my partner and friend. The food was wonderful and it's a beautiful restaurant to sit & enjoy your time together.

christian94

Points +684

Vegan
24 Jun 2023

Excellent food

The menu is limited but the food tastes amazing. The interior is stunning.

Cons: Pricey

RainbowTrainy

Points +1232

Vegan
23 Jun 2023

Ostara: A Culinary Gem in Oslo 🔮

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Ostara in Oslo, and I must say it was an amazing experience from start to finish. The exceptional service provided by our waiter, Isabella, made us feel incredibly well taken care of throughout the evening.

The highlight of our visit was undoubtedly the tasting menu, which featured four exquisite dishes that delighted our taste buds and left us craving for more. The Watermelon sashimi with umeboshi, shiso, pickled rind, and tapioca crisps was a refreshing and creative combination of flavors. Each bite offered a delightful contrast of textures and the perfect balance of sweet and tangy notes.

Next up was the Nasuden Caku, a dish that stole the show for me. The miso glazed aubergine with shitake mushrooms on crispy rice was a culinary masterpiece. The flavors were rich, savory, and perfectly complemented by the crunchy texture of the rice. It was a true delight to savor every mouthful.

The Hand pulled noodles with pickled cabbage, garlic, cumin sauce, and szechuan had a tantalizing aroma that filled the air as it arrived at our table. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the combination of flavors was absolutely delicious. The cumin sauce added a unique twist to the dish, making it a memorable addition to the tasting menu.

To conclude the meal on a high note, we were treated to a dessert that surpassed all expectations. The Wasabi ice cream with mango, cucumber, and roasted pistachios was an exquisite blend of flavors. The subtle heat from the wasabi paired surprisingly well with the sweet mango, while the cucumber added a refreshing element. The roasted pistachios provided a delightful crunch, making it a truly exceptional dessert.

Updated from previous review on 2023-06-23

Pros: Outstanding dining experience, Exquisite tasting menu, Attentive service

mmoynihan6

Points +1044

Vegan
29 Apr 2023

Great Tasting Menu

4 course tasting Menu. The portions are a great size so it is not really a tasting menu. The food had great flavours and was really tasty.

Good wine and Kombucha.

Pros: Size of portions, Atmosphere

celinemichelle

Points +130

Vegetarian
20 Apr 2023

This restaurant is a gem!

Presentation, concept, food and drinks are exceptional and incredibly delicious. The food is completely vegan and is complemented with a wide accompaniment of drinking options, which can either be paired with a menu or enjoyed on their own. The sake selection deserves special attention, as there is a possibility to get the perfect sake with the corresponding food from the menu.
This is now one of our favorite places in Oslo.

Pros: completely vegan, super delicious, special

WeronikaFj

Points +194

Vegan
20 Feb 2023

Unique

slightly weird food but in a positive way. not sure how to describe it. they have even wasabi ice cream

EsterTurningBlue

Points +50

Vegan
28 Jan 2023

Unique!

Amazing menu, unique atmosphere and decoration, excellent staff!

Cons: Bit pricey

HenrietteJohansen

Points +1581

Vegan
05 Nov 2022

Fine, delicate and fancy

Perhaps the only place in Oslo where you can get really fancy vegan dishes! Staff is lovely

Pros: Tasty food, Nice wine selection

GillianM-B

Points +50

Vegan
13 Oct 2022

A foodie’s dream

This place was amazing. The vibe is fantastic and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. I had the tasting menu and it was beyond delicious. The flavour combinations were so creative. The dessert was a wasabi ice cream, which I would have never thought could be good, but came out to be my favourite dish (and thats saying something as the rest was so good).

Ricardo

Points +17415

Vegan
14 Sep 2022

Charming place with delicious food

Such a unique place.
Two different rooms, one being more suited to dine in (ask for a table seat when booking); and the other, a bit more vivid, meant just to chill out (or to club during the weekends).
Currently, they have also Live music on Wednesdays.

About the food, the menu is short: just a few small plates; but you can have a tasting menu which includes 3 dishes and 1 dessert (for around 50€).
You can also have a larger version of the small plates.
In our case, we had the set. All dishes were delicious (try the wasabi ice-cream if it's still available!).

The staff are friendly and they explain to you every dish as they bring it.

Overall, nice interior (even the menu is lovely), great food and friendly service.

Pros: yummy, nice vibe, friendly staff

vegan herbivore

Points +179

Mostly Veg
18 Jul 2022

Seriously hip

This place is as much a den as a restaurant, with a back room meant for hanging out with cool people. The front room is small, but we were perfectly comfortable. The food is very innovative and excellent. The staff was lovely, really lovely. While expensive, we didn't feel the restaurant was at all overpriced. We had a really great time and loved this place.

Pros: Cool atmosphere, Excellent food, Friendly, helpful staff

Cons: Small, but comfortable, Pricey, but not overpriced

Luke766

Points +37

Mostly Veg
09 Jul 2022

delicious food and cool parties

thanks to some coincidences i ended up here at a really fun party on friday night. had to taste the food the next day and was really impressed what they create here. 6 of 5 stars... don't miss it 😉

ps: don't miss out on going to the toilet in this place... you'll know why...

Updated from previous review on 2022-07-09

Pros: chef, sound, owner

Cons: still looking for it...

iHansz

Points +162

Vegetarian
27 May 2022

Real gem.

I had a delicious meal. This is a real gem. The staff is also very nice.




This page has been viewed 15148 times.