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Asian Restaurant Sector in Namsos: Current Status and Future Outlook
Analysis of the industry, companies, and development trends in Namsos municipality
Executive Summary
The Asian restaurant sector in Namsos is a very small and dynamic sector with a unique development. In 2016, the municipality had 9 employees and a revenue of NOK 1.5 million, but since then all businesses in this sector have declined to zero employees and zero revenue. The only registered business, Koonthip Thai Takeaway Krogstad, was registered in 2024 and is bankrupt. This shows a sharp decline in the sector, which contrasts with the broader restaurant and café sector in Namsos, which has shown more stable development.
Economic Overview
Revenue and employees:
- Revenue: In 2016, the Asian restaurant sector in Namsos had a revenue of NOK 1.5 million. From 2017 onward, revenue has been NOK 0.
- Employees: The number of employees has fallen from 9 in 2016 to 0 in 2017 and onward. This decline represents a 100% decrease from 2016 to 2017.
Contrast with broader sector: The broader restaurant and café sector in Namsos has shown more stable development, with revenue increasing from NOK 36.6 million in 2016 to NOK 44.4 million in 2025. The number of employees has varied, but on average has been higher than in the Asian restaurant sector.



Companies in the Sector
There is 1 company registered in the Asian restaurant sector in Namsos:
| Name | Address | Organization Number | Number of Employees | Bankruptcies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koonthip Thai Takeaway Krogstad | Barstadvegen 24, Spillum | 933.3M | 0 | Yes |
Organizational forms: The only company is registered as ENK (sole proprietorship). No other organizational forms have been reported in this sector.
Business Geography
Activity in the municipality: The only Asian restaurant in Namsos is located in Spillum (Barstadvegen 24). This shows a concentration of activity in part of the municipality.
Contrast with broader sector: The broader restaurant and café sector in Namsos has a broader geographic presence, with companies located in both Namsos and Jøa. This indicates that the broader sector has a more evenly distributed presence in the municipality.
Business Dynamics
Bankruptcies and operational results: The only Asian restaurant in Namsos, Koonthip Thai Takeaway Krogstad, is bankrupt and has no reported operational results. This shows a very unstable situation for this business.
Contrast with broader sector: In the broader restaurant and café sector in Namsos, some companies have achieved positive EBITDA, while others have been bankrupt. This shows that the broader sector has a more variable dynamic, but with a higher degree of operational stability in some companies.
Outlook
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs considering starting an Asian restaurant in Namsos, the data show a very challenging market. The only business in the sector has gone bankrupt, and no operational results have been reported. This suggests that there may be a high risk for new businesses in this sector in the municipality.
Critical factors: Entrepreneurs must consider whether it is possible to achieve a larger market share or differentiate themselves from the broader restaurant sector. It may be necessary to analyze the competition thoroughly and find a unique value proposition for customers.
Outlook for Broader Sector
Restaurant and café sector in Namsos has shown more stable development compared to the Asian restaurant sector. Revenue has increased from NOK 36.6 million in 2016 to NOK 44.4 million in 2025, and the number of employees has varied, but on average has been higher than in the Asian restaurant sector.
Peer companies: Below is an overview of some of the most interesting companies in the broader sector, sorted by EBITDA:
| Name | Address | EBITDA | Revenue | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viva Napoli As | Sverres gate 17, 7800 Namsos | NOK 2.4M | NOK 14.6M | 11 |
| China Palace As | Carl Gulbransons gate 7, 7800 Namsos | NOK 1.2M | NOK 5.1M | 10 |
| Svendsen Pizza As | Abel Meyers gate 30, 7800 Namsos | NOK 447.0K | NOK 7.1M | 11 |
Conclusion: The broader restaurant sector in Namsos has more stable development and higher operational performance in many companies. This can be an important reference for entrepreneurs in the Asian restaurant sector.



Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in asian restaurant)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viva Napoli As | restaurant | Sverres gate 17, 7800 Namsos | NOK 14.6M | 11 | NOK 2.4M |
| China Palace As | restaurant | Carl Gulbransons gate 7, 7800 Namsos | NOK 5.1M | 10 | NOK 1.2M |
| Zeki Eiendom As | restaurant | Sverres gate 17, 7800 Namsos | NOK 1.6M | 0 | NOK 644.0K |
| Svendsen Pizza As | restaurant | Abel Meyers gate 30, 7800 Namsos | NOK 7.1M | 11 | NOK 447.0K |
| Kasi Invest Namsos As | sushi restaurant | Kirkegata 11, 7800 Namsos | NOK 9.3M | 15 | NOK 437.0K |
| Adam Hunt Pit Stop | restaurant | Carl Gulbransons gate 15B, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Coop Midt Norge Sa Avd 87 Coop Extra Cafe Namsos | cafe | Nøsthaugvegen 7, 7820 Spillum | NOK 0 | 8 | NOK 0 |
| Dryfans Smaksverksted | restaurant | Setervegen 2, 7802 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Faksdal Brygge As | cafe | Faksdalsjøen 25, 7856 Jøa | NOK 0 | 15 | NOK 0 |
| Gn Restaurantdrift As | restaurant | Verftsgata 11, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hylla Grill Og Cafe As | restaurant | Skagevegen 5, 7805 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lensmannsgården As | restaurant | Namsosvegen 2498, 7750 Namdalseid | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Marihøne As | cafe | Namsosvegen 2899, 7750 Namdalseid | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Marihøne As Tvangsavviklingsbo | restaurant | Namsosvegen 2899, 7750 Namdalseid | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Reitans Bistro As | restaurant | Verftsgata 5, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Reitans Restaurant Og Bar As | restaurant | Verftsgata 11, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Segelsund As | restaurant | Holvikvegen 66, 7856 Jøa | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Wessel's As | restaurant | Overtollbetjent Wessels gate 2, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Wessel's As | restaurant | Overtollbetjent Wessels gate 2, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Himmel & Hav Namsos As | restaurant | Verftsgata 2-4, 7800 Namsos | NOK 7.3M | 12 | NOK -271.0K |
| Jøa Catering & Pøbb As | restaurant | Faksdal, 7856 Jøa | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -342.0K |
Conclusion
The Asian restaurant sector in Namsos is a very small and dynamic sector with a unique development. The only business in the sector has gone bankrupt, and no operational results have been reported. This shows a sharp decline in the sector, which contrasts with the broader restaurant and café sector in Namsos, which has shown more stable development.
For entrepreneurs considering starting an Asian restaurant in Namsos, it is important to consider whether it is possible to achieve a larger market share or differentiate themselves from the broader restaurant sector. It may be necessary to analyze the competition thoroughly and find a unique value proposition for customers.