A Taste of Norway - Jomtien

[davidge]

A Taste of Norway - Jomtien 

This restaurant has taken over from Linda’s at the bottom of Thappraya Rd just before the lights - opposite the Pig & Whistle.

There is a very extensive menu of Norwegian dishes. Prices are about 300 baht for a ‘standard’ main course dish but with many dishes considerably more expensive (imported ingredients, salted cod, lamb etc etc). There’s also quite a few Thai dishes which seem to be just under 200 baht on the whole. They do a ‘dish of the day’ which is one of the dishes from the menu at the same price but with an ice cream & tea or coffee included.

I had the French Onion soup to start. They’d sprinkled a LOT of dried herbs on the top and I could taste nothing else. I ate about half of it. 

They brought the main course before clearing away the soup. I’d ordered the beef stew with cabbage and cranberry. It also came with 2 large boiled potatoes. It was a very generous portion. The beef was very tender and the stew tasty. I enjoyed the creamed cabbage and the potatoes were just right.

Although the restaurant is in the same location as Linda’s and is also Norwegian, it is very different cuisine. A Taste of Norway appears to be largely ‘comfort’ food and in generous portions.

I’m very likely to eat there again as there were a few dishes I wouldn’t mind trying. There’ll be no need for a starter in future though it’s just too much food for me. The service could do with a little work.

My check, including a water, was 460 baht.

[jimboh]

Passed by last night about 8 and was busy, will try soon. That beef stew looks good.

[jpmelville]

Good luck for that. Seems to cater the 2 week millionaire clientele. Those prices at the currency rates like we have now, are very expensive. Saving grace can be the clientele is mostly Norwegian, who are usually loaded with cash. 

[ChiFlyer]

13 hours ago, davidge said:

A Taste of Norway - Jomtien 

This restaurant has taken over from Linda’s at the bottom of Thappraya Rd just before the lights - opposite the Pig & Whistle.

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I was never a fan of Linda's and Taste of Norway seems to be a little heavier food than I usually care for, still that beef stew does indeed look good.

As you are aware, I live near by and pass by the restaurant frequently. They are doing something right, as they usually have a decent crowd dining there.

[jocky king]

Looks tasty , bit like an Irish Stew .... Must try this next month and report here . 

[davidge]

1 hour ago, ChiFlyer said:

I was never a fan of Linda's and Taste of Norway seems to be a little heavier food than I usually care for, still that beef stew does indeed look good.

As you are aware, I live near by and pass by the restaurant frequently. They are doing something right, as they usually have a decent crowd dining there.

I think pretty much all of the 300 baht dishes would be on the heavy side for you. You might enjoy the fish or steak dishes - but then you’re talking about 500-550 baht and up.

53 minutes ago, jocky king said:

Looks tasty , bit like an Irish Stew .... Must try this next month and report here . 

They do a version with lamb as well.

[Ohyesuare]

Had breakfast here once and it wasn't great, never went back. Agree that the service could use some work for this type of establishment.

[jimboh]

Have had breakfast there 2 times in past few weeks. Not great, some poor quality ingredients-Thai baked beans, Chinese mushrooms.

However, when you order a breakfast, there is a soup & salad buffet, toast that you just help yourself.

Their bacon was good, as was the sauté potatoes.

 

[ChiFlyer]

12 hours ago, davidge said:

I think pretty much all of the 300 baht dishes would be on the heavy side for you. You might enjoy the fish or steak dishes - but then you’re talking about 500-550 baht and up.

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Possibly you are type casting me a little too much, and that is probably my own damn fault due to earlier comments that I have made. I do enjoy Farang food (Beef Stroganoff, Beef Stew, and the like, when they are done right). I am also fond of lamb dishes, but tend toward French versions of those.

I try and avoid Farang foods that look to be carb heavy, although I am a fool for good pasta, which I try and limit to once a week.

That Beef Stew in your pic has my interest. I may make it in to give it a try. Think they might let me substitute mashed for the boiled potatoes? I hate boiled potatoes. My potential visit will not be next week, as I am nursing a dental problem and am eating soup, eggs, and white bread at home.

Edited January 4, 2020 by ChiFlyer

[davidge]

12 hours ago, ChiFlyer said:

 

That Beef Stew in your pic has my interest. I may make it in to give it a try. Think they might let me substitute mashed for the boiled potatoes? I hate boiled potatoes.

I can’t see why they wouldn’t, they do have mash on the menu. I wasn’t actually expecting potatoes at all. Other dishes have them listed but this one just said ‘beef stew with cabbage stew and cranberry jam’.

There is also ‘beef stew Norwegian style’ on the menu. I’ve no idea what the difference is between the 2 dishes.

Hope you get your teeth sorted soon.

[logboy]

On 04/01/2020 at 05:43, Ohyesuare said:

Had breakfast here once and it wasn't great, never went back. Agree that the service could use some work for this type of establishment.

Has been there twice, now on my no go list.

[ChiFlyer]

We gave A Taste of Norway a try tonight. Although we both liked the food we had, we will not be regulars as I saw very few items on the menu that I would order, as I am not fond of Scandinavian food because it sits a little heavy with me.

I passed on the Beef Stew as the Creamed Cabbage was a bridge too far on this particular evening. Although after looking at Davidge's pic again, I would likely give it a try on a subsequent visit. I went instead with the meatballs and they were good and filling as well.

The GF ordered Pad Thai, which surprised me because there was no Thai food on the menu I was given.

Both dishes were good. I saw that they had a Beef Stroganoff item on the menu for Lunch, but not for Dinner. I seldom eat that much food for Lunch.

Entertainment for the Evening was that some old Farang went to sleep in his chair after complaining that his heart was racing. People running all over the place trying to figure out what to do. They woke him up and gave him some cold compresses. They wanted to call an ambulance, but he refused. His female Thai companion said "no big deal, he does this all the time". Only in Pattaya.

[davidge]

NEW GRILLAFTEN Saturday October 24th.
After the success of barbecue and buffet on our 1 year marking, we try again with some of the same scheme on request from several customers. Saturday, October 24., we start with some simple barbecue with buffet at A taste of Norway.
This time we must have registration in advance, and the price will be ONLY 390 Thb per person so we cover our expenses!
Registration to the restaurant or on tel 064 4205 862 for Hans.

 

[davidge]

Friday and the rest of the weekend Lammefrikassè-295 Thb.

[jimboh]

23 hours ago, davidge said:

Lammefrikassè-

What is Lammefrikasse?

[davidge]

3 minutes ago, jimboh said:

What is Lammefrikasse?

I don’t speak Norwegian but I’m guessing Lamb Fricassee? 

[jimboh]

This place is doing really well, busy every night.

[ChiFlyer]

On 21/01/2022 at 12:10, jimboh said:

This place is doing really well, busy every night.

They draw decent sized breakfast and lunch crowds as well. Not really my cup of tea, but good to see a place doing well.

[lthrAus]

If they serve a good breakfast at a decent price, I would go perhaps even if they were called Duke of York.. maybe?

[ChiFlyer]

18 hours ago, lthrAus said:

If they serve a good breakfast at a decent price, I would go perhaps even if they were called Duke of York.. maybe?

I do not really know, but what I do know -> the place focuses on (obviously by the name) Scandinavian food. This in general sits a little too heavy with me. I live very near this place (VT2A) and walk/drive past it on an almost daily basis. There is usually a goodly number of customers for all 3 meal times. They are doing something right.

I have dined there on occasion (I am not a breakfast guy) and the food and service were good, but like I said not quite my cup of tea. I prefer Italian, French, and American offerings. A little Thai as well.

Edited February 20, 2022 by ChiFlyer