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The Asian Restaurant Industry in Øygarden: Analysis of Companies, Statistics, and Outlooks
A detailed overview of the Asian restaurant industry in Øygarden municipality based on operational data and market analysis for 2016–2025.
Executive Summary
Overview of the Asian Restaurant Industry in Øygarden
The Asian restaurant industry in Øygarden is a small but dynamic sector with 3 registered companies. The industry has shown both strength and instability over time, with a sales peak in 2022 (NOK 1.2 million) and a decline in 2025. Øygarden is a municipality with a strong tourism industry, which could provide opportunities for specialized restaurants. However, data shows that the industry has been marked by large variations in both sales and number of employees. One of the registered companies is in bankruptcy, which highlights potential risk factors for new players.
Economic Development
Sales development (2016–2025):
- 2016: NOK 0
- 2017: NOK 252.6K (+183.8 %)
- 2018: NOK 717.0K (+183.8 %)
- 2019: NOK 682.1K (-4.9 %)
- 2020: NOK 713.0K (+4.5 %)
- 2021: NOK 925.0K (+29.7 %)
- 2022: NOK 1.2M (+25.7 %)
- 2023: NOK 898.0K (-22.8 %)
- 2024: NOK 1.1M (+23.5 %)
- 2025: NOK 972.0K (-12.4 %)
Employee development (2016–2026):
- 2016: 5 employees
- 2017: 3 employees (-40.0 %)
- 2018: 4 employees (+33.3 %)
- 2019: 24 employees (+500.0 %)
- 2020: 3 employees (-87.5 %)
- 2021: 5 employees (+66.7 %)
- 2022: 5 employees (+0.0 %)
- 2023: 4 employees (-20.0 %)
- 2024: 4 employees (+0.0 %)
- 2025: 3 employees (-25.0 %)
- 2026: 2 employees (-33.3 %)
Sales increased significantly from 2017 to 2022, but have since been declining. The number of employees saw an extreme increase in 2019 (24 employees), which has not been sustained. This indicates an unstable labor market situation in the industry.
Companies in the Industry
The following companies are registered in the Asian restaurant industry in Øygarden:
| Company | Address | Legal Form | Employees | Sales (2025) | EBITDA (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sj Corperation As | Lyngnesvegen 91, Straume | AS | 2 | NOK 746.0K | NOK -185.0K |
| Samrab Thai Kanda As | Apalvågvegen 71, Fjell | AS | 0 | NOK 0 | NOK 0 |
| Steffi Støvo As | Leitevegen 2, Fjell | AS | 0 | NOK 226.0K | NOK -93.0K |
All companies have the legal form AS. One of the companies (Steffi Støvo As) had a negative EBITDA in 2025, which indicates potential economic challenges. Samrab Thai Kanda As has no sales or employees, which may indicate a new start or a company structure without operations.
Geographic Distribution
The Asian restaurant industry in Øygarden is distributed as follows:
| Location | Number of Companies | Number of Employees | Sales (2025) | EBITDA (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straume | 1 | 2 | NOK 746.0K | NOK -185.0K |
| Fjell | 2 | 0 | NOK 226.0K | NOK -93.0K |
There is the most activity in Straume, where there is one company with 2 employees. Fjell has two companies, but no employees in 2025. This may indicate that some of the companies in Fjell are in the start-up phase or have a different operational model.
Operational Efficiency and Bankruptcies
The industry has been marked by variations in operating results. Sj Corperation As had a negative EBITDA of NOK -185.0K in 2025, and Steffi Støvo As had an EBITDA of NOK -93.0K. Samrab Thai Kanda As had no operating results. There are no bankruptcies reported in the industry, but there is a company structure (Samrab Thai Kanda As) that has no operations or employees, which may indicate a company structure without active operations.
The number of employees has been very unstable, with an extreme increase in 2019 (24 employees) and a decline to 2 employees in 2026. This indicates an unstable labor market situation in the industry.
Outlook for New Entrants
For new entrants in the Asian restaurant industry in Øygarden, it is important to be aware of the large variations in sales and operating results. The industry has shown growth potential, as seen in the period 2017–2022, but has also been marked by declining trends. Øygarden has a tourism industry that can provide opportunities, but competition from other restaurants and cafes in the municipality can be a challenge.
It is important to thoroughly analyze local market conditions and competitors. SmartGrunder can help find suitable locations and assess operational conditions before an investment.
Outlook for the Restaurant and Café Industry
Outlook for the Restaurant and Café Industry in Øygarden
The broader restaurant and café industry in Øygarden has 44 companies, which shows a more stable and developed sector compared to the Asian restaurant industry. Sales in this sector have shown a more stable development, with an increase from NOK 69.0M in 2016 to NOK 94.5M in 2024. The number of employees has also been more stable, with an average annual growth of about 2–3%.
Current peer companies in the restaurant sector have higher EBITDA than the Asian restaurant industry. For example, Sarnor As has an EBITDA of NOK 5.2M and sales of NOK 37.2M. This shows that there may be opportunities to compete in a broader sector, but also challenges in the form of competing companies with better financial results.
Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in asian restaurant)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarnor As | restaurant | Sartorvegen 12, 5353 Straume | NOK 37.2M | 33 | NOK 5.2M |
| Biblioteket Bar As | restaurant | Breidablikk, 5350 Brattholmen | NOK 15.9M | 36 | NOK 1.4M |
| Sotra Pizza As | restaurant | Sartorvegen 8, 5353 Straume | NOK 10.1M | 25 | NOK 876.0K |
| Milano Pizzeria Sartor As | restaurant | Sartor Storsenter|Sartorvegen 12, 5353 Straume | NOK 6.2M | 5 | NOK 638.0K |
| Thai Smile Asia Market As | restaurant | Sjøbrekko 15, 5355 Knarrevik | NOK 2.8M | 4 | NOK 575.0K |
| Kafé Rosmarin As | restaurant | Fjellavegen 261, 5357 | NOK 1.4M | 1 | NOK 505.0K |
| Vest Food As | restaurant | Gjertrudvegen 4, 5353 Straume | NOK 5.0M | 11 | NOK 481.0K |
| Glesvær Kafe & Catering As | restaurant | Holmakaien, 5381 Glesvær | NOK 7.9M | 17 | NOK 385.0K |
| Soya As | restaurant | Arkaden Senter, 5353 Straume | NOK 12.4M | 13 | NOK 179.0K |
| Rong Catering As | restaurant | Bensinstasjonsbygget, 5337 Rong | NOK 1.0M | 1 | NOK 110.0K |
| Bb Sartor As | restaurant | Sartorvegen 12, 5353 Straume | NOK 5.2M | 10 | NOK 37.0K |
| 4you Pizza | pizza restaurant | Tytebærbrekko 2, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| 4you Pizza As | pizza restaurant | Tytebærbrekko 2, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| 4you Pizza As | pizza restaurant | Tytebærbrekko 2, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| B & B Chef As | restaurant | Skrubbenesvegen 2A, 5350 Brattholmen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Burger King Avd 5037 Sartor Senter | restaurant | Sartor Senter|Sartorvegen 12, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 30 | NOK 0 |
| China Food Ågotnes As | restaurant | Skjergardsvegen 1370, 5363 Ågotnes | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Créer Solheim | restaurant | Sund, 5378 Klokkarvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Event Food As | restaurant | Nøtteskogen 24, 5355 Knarrevik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Huset Spiseri As | restaurant | Haugetunvegen 2, 5337 Rong | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Ida Urdal Mitchell | restaurant | Vestsidevegen 428, 5357 Fjell | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Ilginyte Bakery | restaurant | Ekrhovdbakken 3, 5360 Kolltveit | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Isushi Sotra | sushi restaurant | Sartorvegen 12, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kewy Gatekjkøkken Ans | restaurant | 0, 5382 Skogsvåg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kylling Express Luque Rivas | restaurant | Myravegen 19B, 5360 Kolltveit | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lunch Station Avd Kokstad As | restaurant | Blåsenborgvegen 17, 5355 Knarrevik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Maharaja Sartor As | restaurant | Sartorvegen 12, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Maharaja Sartor As Konkursbo | restaurant | Sartorvegen 12, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Mck Kjøkken By Lewis Mckernan | cafe | Skrubbenesvegen 10, 5350 Brattholmen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Middelhavs Gastronomi As | restaurant | Storabrekko 15, 5355 Knarrevik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Padthai As | restaurant | Bildøyvegen 57A, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Pizza West Da | restaurant | 0, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sabrura Sartor As | sushi restaurant | Sartorvegen 12, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 25 | NOK 0 |
| Spisekroken Ingvild As Avd Sartor Senter | restaurant | Sartor Senter|Sartorvegen 12, 5353 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Taste Point As | restaurant | Tytebærbrekko 7, 5354 Straume | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Tommeliten Grill Maskan | restaurant | Naustvikvegen 31A, 5363 Ågotnes | NOK 0 | 2 | NOK 0 |
| Vero's Pizzeria & Ristorante Ans | restaurant | 0, 5382 Skogsvåg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Åse Urdal | restaurant | Vestsidevegen 428, 5357 Fjell | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Åse Urdal | restaurant | Vestsidevegen 428, 5357 Fjell | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kafedrift As | cafe | Toft, 5379 Steinsland | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -43.0K |
Conclusion
The Asian restaurant industry in Øygarden is a small but dynamic sector with potential opportunities and challenges. The industry has shown both growth and instability, and it is important to be aware of local market conditions and competing companies. The broader restaurant and café industry in the municipality is more stable and developed, which can provide both competitive opportunities and challenges for new entrants.
For entrepreneurs and local decision-makers, it is important to thoroughly analyze the data and assess both potential risk factors and opportunities. SmartGrunder can help find suitable locations and assess operational conditions before an investment.