Restaurant
Hitchhiker
Øvre Slottsgate 3, 0157 Oslo 2 hours
Hitchhiker is on the second floor of Mathallen and serves Asian street food. It's fast-paced with an open kitchen and music that puts you in a good mood. The food comes in small plates made for sharing. It's casual, a bit noisy, and the food is always solid.
Why it works
Sharing the food makes it natural to talk about the flavors. There's zero pressure for things to be formal.
What to order
Go for the bao buns and some skewers from the grill. Order as you go.
Best time to go
A Thursday evening when Mathallen is buzzing.
What it costs
NOK 700–1000 for two
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