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Way Down South

Oslo, Norway

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Way Down South

Way Down South is a barbecue smokehouse in Oslo serving Texas-style and Southern dishes. Its Family Pickins sharing platter is the set menu for booked tables.

Highlights

  • Smoked brisket
  • Pork belly and sausage
  • Six house-made sauces

Good to know

  • Bookings usually include the Family Pickins platter
  • Brisket and some dishes sell out
  • Outdoor seating by the Akerselva river

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