Nordic Bites - Stockton (CA)

3 /5 Tats: Cute new restaurant. Pros: Food was good. I tried the Chicken inasal. Flavor was good, chicken was very small but serving size of the garlic rice and pickled carrots was good and so was the taste. I love the sauce reduction. Service was great, front staff was nice. Location is convenient with a jap store beside it, milk tea place etc. Cons on why i only gave 3 stars: Food took 25 mins to come out, it looks like its fresh from the airfryer so im not too mad but if youre hungry prepare for the wait. Ube bites was good but tasted alcohol-y, the ube extract they used was probably the one that tasted very alcohol, which i mistakenly used before and had the same taste and it gave it a bad aftertaste. Place was really cold, idk why they didnt turn on the heat on a 42f weather lol Overall not a deal breaker and would comeback to give it another try.

5 /5 Adolfo Serrato: I had a lunch date with my girlfriend here and it was an amazing experience. I had the pork belly brioche sandwich, it was really good and loved the crispy skin of the pork belly, and my girlfriend had the UFO breakfast panini that was just as good. We also got the ube matcha and frozen mango lemonade that were delicious. Great atmosphere, nice staff, and delicious food, I would highly recommend this restaurant and would definitely come back.

5 /5 Michelle Rivera: This place was cute! The atmosphere was chill, the service was friendly and the food was good! The food is different, though. The chef is Filipino, which is studied in Denmark, so you are getting some Danish food with halo halo as dessert! Lol (Halo Halo is only available in the afternoon, and I think just on the weekends). With that, though, the menu is only that, but dont be afraid to try! It is so good. The lady at the register gave us her personal recommendations, which was so helpful, and she was so nice and patient. I ended up getting the pork belly sandwich, and my sister had gotten the peppery steak opened face sandwich with smashed potatoes on the side. So good. And our drinks were delicious as well! I had gotten the hazelnut chocolate, and she got the Ube chai. I think their menu changes a bit every month, too, so that adds more variety to their menu. Its a cute place for brunch or lunch date for sure.

5 /5 Deborah Chan: Nordic Bites is an absolute GEM in Stockton and certainly one of its kind! My friend and I stopped by last week for a brunch date and were blown away by our experience! The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. We had the privilege and pleasure of getting to sit down with Sally, one of the owners, and hear her story. She is a beautiful soul and a true blessing to the people she serves. EVERYTHING is house-made. She pickles her own veggies, cures her own salmon, bakes and creates all her pastries and desserts from scratch! The plating of her dishes is absolutely gorgeous. The pricing is incredibly affordable in this economy and you get QUALITY. What more could you ask for? This is my new favorite spot and while I’d love to keep it a secret, it’s too good not to share! Thank you Sally for creating a place where delicious, quality food and drinks can be enjoyed at reasonable prices. Not only that, you have curated a space for community and connection to take place as well. God bless you, Sally!

4 /5 Daniel: The atmosphere is pleasant and the staff are welcoming. The UFO menu item was creative, unique, and very tasty. However, the board menu was confusing, and the Wagyu hot dog didn’t live up to expectations—the mustard sauce was overpowering and the “Wagyu” part felt unclear. ⭐ Long Review Overall, the atmosphere is nice and the staff are friendly and welcoming. The standout for me was the UFO menu item—it was a unique, creative idea and the taste was excellent. That said, I do have a few critiques. I’m not sure why both a table menu and a board menu are needed; the board menu only added confusion, and I think it would be better without it. As for the Wagyu hot dog, I couldn’t really tell if the sausage was Wagyu, and aside from the sausage, there didn’t seem to be any Wagyu beef in it. On top of that, the mustard sauce was far too strong and overpowered the flavor. If I had only ordered the UFO, I would have easily given a 5-star rating. Unfortunately, the confusing menu setup and the underwhelming Wagyu dish made the overall experience feel inconsistent.