Viking Soul Food – Scandinavian
Viking Soul Food brings the warmth of a Nordic hearth to the table, wrapping savory Norwegian meatballs and silky ribbons of smoked salmon in the soft, comforting embrace of hand-rolled potato lefse. The air hums with the earthy aroma of sizzling Swedish potato sausage and toasted hazelnuts, inviting diners to linger over a vibrant smorgasbord that balances hearty Scandinavian tradition with a spirited, soulful flair.
4422 Southeast Woodstock Boulevard, Portland OR 97206 https://vikingsoulfood.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Scandinavian
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, alkaline, carnivore, tlc, volumetrics, zone, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the incredible food and generous portions, frequently highlighting the relaxed vibe that makes for a truly memorable evening. Guests praise the polite and knowledgeable service, noting that the staff's deep
Menu
Savory Fare
Savory fare can be prepared as a lefse wrap or as a plate (no lefse).
- Norwegian Meatballs - $16: Pork and beef meatballs, Gjetost/Norwegian caramelized cheese gravy, pickled purple cabbage (surkal), and green cabbage. Contains gluten, sunflower and flax seeds. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon - $17: House cured and smoked Steelhead salmon, pickled shallots, dill sour cream, lemon, and mixed greens. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Carnivore Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Pølse - $15: Wine-poached Swedish pork and potato sausage, Jarlsberg cheese, lingonberries, dijon mustard, surkal, and green cabbage in a tangy slaw dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Hazelnut Patties - $15: House-made veggie patties, toasted hazelnuts, Danish blue cheese, surkal, mixed greens, and parsley vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- A Viking Smorgasbord! - $24: A wide selection of offerings, from juniper-smoked salmon to lingonberries and cream cheese wrapped in lefse. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Norwegian Meatball Lefse Wrap - $13: Pork and beef meatballs with gjetost gravy. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Lefse Wrap - $14: Juniper-smoked fjord salmon with pickled shallots and dill creme fraiche. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Pølse - Swedish Potato Sausage - $12: Pork broth-poached potatoes in sausage, served with punchy mustard and a creamy slaw. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lingonberry and Cream Cheese Lefse - $9: Sweet and tart lingonberries paired with silky cream cheese, wrapped in a toasty lefse. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Simple Green Salad - $8: Lettuces with pickled beets, toasted almonds and parsley vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Root Vegetable Champ - $7: Mashed sweet and red potatoes gently cooked with herbs and cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kraken Snack - $10: Herring and horseradish cream spread on toasted rye bread with melty Jarlsberg cheese. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Troll Snack - $9: Roasted garlic and Jarlsberg cheese spread. Served with hearty rye crackers and pickled cabbage. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scandinavian Rye Bread - $5: Served with butter and North Sea Salt. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Pickled Herring - $8: Herring filets, pickled in white wine sauce, peppercorns and onions. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surkal - $5: Sweet and sour purple cabbage pickled with apple cider vinegar and caraway. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Egg - $4: Black pepper mayo and salmon caviar. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Simply Toasted Lefse - $6: With butter and choice of sea salt, honey or sugar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sweets
- Lingonberry Lefse Wrap - $9: Velvety cream cheese and plump lingonberries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Lemon Custard - $7: With five-spice pecans. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
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