Munch's Hus prepares roast elk
The moose has come to symbolize Norway - and it tastes delicious as well. That's why roast elk is one of the specialities of the house at Germany's only Norwegian restaurant, whose kitchen is run by Kenneth Gjerrud.
A small piece of Norway
In opening Munch's Hus in 2001, chef Kenneth Gjerrud brought a piece of his Norwegian home to Berlin. Even now, 16 years later, the restaurant is the only one in Germany serving Norwegian specialties - and it has become so popular, it is booked out on a daily basis. Named after the artist Edvard Munch, the restaurant's quality speaks for itself.
Munch’s Hus
The restaurant is named after one of Norway's most famous artists, the painter Edvard Munch (1863-1944), who made Berlin his second home in the 1890s. Copies of his paintings hang on display in the restaurant.
A childhood dream come true
"After ten years of working in the industry in Berlin, I wanted to be self-employed. I began to do my research and was astonished to discover that there was no Norwegian restaurant in all of Germany. So I thought, 'Well, I'm Norwegian, so I should open a Norwegian restaurant!'" - Kenneth Gjerrud
Scandinavian delicacies
"Elk is naturally something that is very exotic, yet it doesn't have such an intense flavor as other wild meats do. The meat is lean and a bit nut-like in flavor, akin to beef." - Kenneth Gjerrud
A traditional Norwegian dish
Elk meat is something of a delicacy in Norwegian cuisine and is served on special occasions. At Munch's Hus, the elk roast is one of the guests' favorite dishes, especially in winter. Traditionally, it is served with mashed potatoes, chestnuts and red currant jelly.