[BrummyMan]

I am going to Norway for a week as you can all probably tell by my numerous posts recently! Anyway i would like to get a true feel for the country, and seen as though their culture is somewhat similar to ours in many respects, i would like to try some traditional Norwegian food. So far all i know is to try Prawns in lemon and mayonnaise sauce in a bun. Apart from that i dont know any other traditional food. On another travel website, Lonely Planet (Which has amazing travel forums by the way, well worth a read) someone suggested Meatballs. However i always thought Meatballs were swedish?

Before anyone slates me about having Morals, i really want to try Whale meat, maybe just because it is a forbidden taboo or what, but it just appeals to me! Anyway, anyone know if i will be able to get this in Norway? If so, is there anyway i can get it without paying an arm and a leg?

[TheLandOfNorwegia]

From my brief experience Raspeballer if you can get your hands on any, it's like a large dumpling with salted pork on the inside. Be warned though, very filling. And definitely try some of the pastry, it's gorgeous and much better than that Danish stuff you get here :P
They like cake too You'll find some awesome ones around.

[BrummyMan]

Mmmm i love Danish pastry! Any typical Norwegian cake to try and get my hands on then?

Raspeballer sounds quite nice. I love food ha ha!

[WastingMyThyme]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuisine_of_Norway

That should help you out.

What do you reckon on a Reinsdyrsteik?? Sounds pretty tasty to me. Smørbrød doesn't look to bad either.

Just a quick note, but if your tempted to fork out some ridiculous amount of money to order bear off a menu- don't. Not for moral reasons, but a recent trip to Estonia made me learn that it doesn't quite merit the price tag..buy some elk sausages instead

[BrummyMan]

Yeah they both look really nice! Bear?! Wow i would order it just so i could try it and have my own opinion of it! Like Whale meat, its not everyday you get to try bear meat!

Btw, are there post offices in Norway? I know its a strange question but i really want to post some whale meat home, as i am only taking hand luggage with me, im not sure if i would be able to take tried whale meat (In a vacuum sealed bag) back with me to the UK. Or will i?

[EvilSheep]

Euhm.. Norwegian food isn't *that* different from English food tbh..
A smørbrød is basically an open sandwich, so I don't know what all the fuss is about that. People do not eat whale normally, I've never had it, and I don't know anyone who's had it.

And I'm sorry, but.. asking whether we have post offices? Have you any idea that you are talking about one of the richest countries in the world, which has been named the best country to live in several times? And you're doubting whether we have post offices?? Come on!

[zzzzzoe]

in oslo apparently the seafood there is supposed to be really really good. when we went he had oysters (eurgh) but if you arent a seafood fan like me then thats probably not very helpful.
we had meatballs in norway!!
its not just sweden

[nearlyheadlessian]

Originally Posted by BrummyMan

Before anyone slates me about having Morals, i really want to try Whale meat, maybe just because it is a forbidden taboo or what, but it just appeals to me! Anyway, anyone know if i will be able to get this in Norway? If so, is there anyway i can get it without paying an arm and a leg?

It's illegal to import whale meat into the UK.

[Fleece]

I had me some reindeer in Norway...was pretty good. Also they seem fond of cloudberries.

[miki_da_magpie]

Reindeer, lots of fish (especially lutefisk (sp?) which they have at xmas), erm, kløse (sp?), whale meet Ive had but wouldnt advise it, and norwegian sausages are the worst ever (sorry :o). For some sweet food try lefse with sugar and butter.... yum! And muldeberr (again sp?) are traditional I think.

[Thrace]

The thing with "traditional" or "typical" Norwegian food is that it varies from region to region. Even in Western Norway, which is where I live, it varies from place to place. If you go to Bergen, you should have fish. Fish soup, salted cod with potatoes, fish cakes, fiskegrateng (fish au gratin)... there are a few shops in the town centre that sell only fish, and you can either take out or eat in.

If you travel further inland, you have a chance to eat something veeeeery special - smalahove! It's a traditional delicacy in Voss. Basically it's sheep's head, served with potatoes, specific veggies, etc. I know it sounds bad, but they say it's good. I'm vegetarian myself, so I wouldn't know :P

But as I said, it depends where you're going. I work in the local tourist information and as a guide, so if you will be dropping by these parts, I could certainly pass on some relevant information :P