Underhuset

Where Lofoten meets the World

Coastal kitchen in Lofoten inspired by flavors that travel across the sea.

Where Lofoten meets the World

Coastal kitchen in Lofoten inspired by flavors that travel across the sea.

CARRIED
BY
THE CURRENT

Some places carry stories shaped by movement.
At Underhuset, the story begins with a simple image: a seed carried by the Gulf Stream, traveling across the ocean until it reaches the shores of Lofoten.
This house has always been connected to what moves across the sea — ideas, traditions, and people. What grows here is not defined by one origin, but by how roots take hold in new ground.

IN LOFOTEN

On the shoreline of Sakrisøy, a seed was once found among seaweed and stones. Carried by ocean currents, it had traveled far before coming to rest here.
The seed belonged to a tree known as Corazón de Mar — Heart of the Sea.
It felt fitting.
Lofoten itself is shaped by the Gulf Stream — softened by distant waters, connected to the wider world, yet firmly rooted in the north.

ON THE SEA

Underhuset stands where land and water meet, in a house that once traded cod across Europe. Today, that same connection lives on through food.
Our kitchen is coastal at heart, shaped by influences that travel across the sea. Local ingredients meet global inspiration, brought together with care and respect for place.
Each dish is thoughtfully composed as a complete plate — served with intention, and always with the sea close by.
Welcome to Underhuset.
Where the coastal kitchen meets the world.

CARRIED
BY
THE CURRENT

IN LOFOTEN

ON THE SEA

INGREDIENTS &
CONNECTIONS

From the Coast

Much of what we cook begins close to home.
We work with local fishermen along the Lofoten coast and trusted regional producers, choosing ingredients with care and respect for seasonality. Fresh, high-quality products form the foundation of our kitchen — grounded in place and shaped by the rhythm of the sea.

At the Table

In our kitchen, traditions are interpreted, refined and reimagined. Drawing on family recipes and shared knowledge, our chefs create dishes and desserts that feel familiar yet unexpected.
The result is a coastal kitchen shaped by the world, best enjoyed slowly, right by the sea.

From Farther Afield

Some flavors travel farther before reaching our kitchen.
Spices, cacao, and carefully selected ingredients from different parts of the world are chosen to complement what we find locally. We invest in quality, balance, and intention — not to define a cuisine, but to deepen it.

Our Menu

Get Relax.
Eat.

A coastal kitchen shaped by the world, best enjoyed slowly, right by the sea

APPETIZERS

SALMON TARTARE & AVOCADO

Fresh salmon tartare with coriander and mint, served on a creamy avocado base. Finished with capers on the side and tortilla ash dressing

CITRUS-MARINATED TIGER PRAWNS

Tiger prawns cured in fresh lime, cucumber and green chilli, finished with a silky avocado cream. Served with crisp corn tostada

GUACAMOLE & SLOW-COOKED BEEF

Tender shredded beef sirloin, slow-cooked for 18 hours in dark beer and warm spices, served on our homemade guacamole

COZY POTSTICKER SOUP

With sesame oil, ginger, garlic and spring onions, served with dumplings, carrots and spinach

SHREDDED BEEF & SPICED PORK TACOS

Two tacos showcasing our slow-cooked shredded beef and citrus-spiced pork, served on soft corn tortillas with fresh herbs and onion

MAIN COURSE

SALMON IN HOUSE PINK SAUCE

Norwegian salmon with a bright and silky house-made pink sauce of pistachio, white chocolate and gentle chilli. Served with roasted vegetables and golden potatoes

SLOW-COOKED BEEF RIB IN HOUSE EMBER SAUCE

Beef ribs, finished with our house ember sauce – warming and full-bodied, enriched with nuts, cacao, a touch of cinnamon and mild chilli. Served with roasted vegetables and golden potatoes

THE WHALE STEAK

Tender whale steak served with a rich mushroom and onion sauce, accompanied by roasted vegetables and a baked potato, finished with a touch of cranberry