Buying Street Food
Use these phrases when ordering delicious local street food from stalls in Norway.
Key Phrases
Kan jeg bestille en porsjon med mat, takk?
Can I order one portion of food, please?
💡 Use this to start your order at any food stall.
Hva er det i denne retten fra menyen?
What is in this dish from the menu?
💡 Ask this if you want to know the ingredients.
Er den røde sausen på maten veldig sterk?
Is the red sauce on the food very spicy?
💡 Norwegian street food can sometimes have spicy chili sauce.
Jeg vil gjerne ha hvitløksaus på min wrap.
I would like garlic sauce on my wrap.
💡 Garlic sauce is a very popular choice for wraps.
Jeg kan ikke spise veldig sterk mat i dag.
I cannot eat very spicy food today.
💡 Use this if you want to avoid spicy options entirely.
Jeg skal betale med kontanter til deg nå.
I will pay with cash to you now.
💡 Cash is accepted at stalls, though cards are more common.
Tar dere kontanter på denne fine matboden her?
Do you take cash at this nice food stall here?
💡 It is always good to check if they accept cash.
Hvor kan vi sitte og spise maten vår?
Where can we sit and eat our food?
💡 Ask this to find nearby outdoor seating.
Er det noen ledige sitteplasser bak denne boden?
Are there any available seats behind this stall?
💡 Many stalls have benches set up behind them.
Kan jeg få litt mer saus på kyllingen?
Can I get a little more sauce on the chicken?
💡 Use this to request extra sauce.