A lively, Korea-inspired fried-chicken restaurant with notably crisp, juicy chicken and engaging atmosphere, but expect variable service, limited sides, and a premium Oslo price.
Crispy, juicy fried chicken that avoids greasiness earns standout food quality, and the Korean street-food theming and photo booth around Mathallen make it feel like a destination rather than a takeaway counter. Uneven sauce application, delayed attention during busy periods, and premium pricing keep it just short of the very top tier.
Set in Oslo's Vulkan/Mathallen area, 175°C K-fried feels like a compact Korean pocha dropped into Norway: playful decor, K-pop, stainless-steel details, and even a Life4Cut photo booth. One diner summed up the appeal as feeling transported to Korea, while others note that busy periods can turn ordering and seating into a patience test. The cooking is focused rather than sprawling: fresh fried chicken in several formats, then a choose-your-own-adventure of sweet soy, yangnyeom, chili, garlic mayo, and cheese sauces. The strongest consensus is around juicy meat, crisp coating, and food that avoids greasiness; critics counter that sauced pieces can soften and that the experience is expensive without rice or salad. It suits fried-chicken cravings, Korean-food fans, and groups who enjoy sharing sides and drinks, but conservative palates should know the menu is sauce-led and spicy options may be milder—or occasionally hotter—than expected. Families can have a good time here, especially with plain crispy chicken, dumplings, fries, rice cakes, and the photo booth providing kid appeal. Reviews specifically mention children enjoying the chicken and the venue feeling child-friendly. There is no dedicated children's menu shown, and the current menu is centered on fried chicken rather than familiar full meals, so picky eaters may need the plain chicken and ketchup fries.
Area vibe: Trendy, creative riverside area with a strong food and nightlife scene.
Safety: Generally safe with good evening footfall, though quieter late at night on some streets.
What's nearby: Near the Akerselva river, Mathallen food hall, Vulkan Arena, cafes, galleries and tram/bus links to central Oslo.
The Boneless Crispy K-Fried Chicken and Korean Yangnyeom are the safest starting points, with several tempting sides and sauces to add.
Expect lively Korean street-food energy and potentially slow busy-period service, while the premium pricing makes lunch a particularly useful option.
Expect a playful Korean pocha atmosphere with K-pop and a Life4Cut photo booth, balanced by a compact space that can feel hectic.