{"id":12349,"date":"2025-05-11T09:16:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T09:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/?p=12349"},"modified":"2025-05-11T09:21:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T09:21:57","slug":"spisoh-returns-as-partner-for-norway-chess-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/en\/2025\/05\/11\/spisoh-returns-as-partner-for-norway-chess-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Spisoh Returns as Partner for Norway Chess 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>We\u2019re happy to welcome back Spisoh for Norway Chess 2025! The popular South Indian restaurant in Stavanger was a big hit during last year\u2019s tournament, and it\u2019s great to have them involved again this year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12351\" src=\"https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image1002-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image1002-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image1002-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image1002-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image1002-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image1002-317x211.jpg 317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"893\">Spisoh has quickly become one of Stavanger\u2019s favorite spots for Indian food. In 2024, it was awarded <strong>Tripadvisor\u2019s Travelers\u2019 Choice Award<\/strong> and ranked as the #1 restaurant <strong><b>out of 263 in Stavanger<\/b><\/strong>. Their menu, led by a chef with experience from The Hyatt and The Oberoi, features South Indian classics like masala dosa, Kerala-style chicken curry, and flaky parottas.<\/p>\n<h3>A Favorite Among Chess Elites<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The restaurant has become a favorite among top Indian chess players.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">In 2024, Grandmaster <b>Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa<\/b>, along with his sister <b>Vaishali<\/b> and their mother, visited Spisoh during a rest day at the tournament.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">They enjoyed dishes like Kozhi Milagu curry with Kerala parotta and ghee dosa, bringing a taste of home to their international journey<\/span> . <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Similarly, <b>Grandmaster Gukesh D<\/b> and his coach Grzegorz Gajewski frequented the restaurant, often ordering their favourite aatu irachi masala<\/span>. \u200b<b>Koneru Humpy<\/b> also expressed her delight after experiencing Spisoh\u2019s delectable dishes The restaurant\u2019s flavors provide a comforting taste of home for Indian players and an exciting new experience for international guests.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled to continue our partnership with Spisoh,\u201d said <b>Benedicte Westre Skog<\/b>, organizer of Norway Chess. \u201cTheir dedication to quality and authenticity aligns perfectly with our pursuit of excellence in the tournament. We are confident that our players will savor the flavors of South India, enriching their experience in Stavanger.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Nitish Kamath<\/b>, spokesperson for Spisoh, added, \u201cChess, like South Indian cuisine, requires focus, precision, and the ability to think several moves ahead. We are honored to provide the players with a taste of home and introduce the Stavanger audience to the culinary wonders of South India.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>About Spisoh<\/h3>\n<p><b>Spisoh<\/b> is a renowned South Indian restaurant located at L\u00f8kkeveien 28, Stavanger. Known for its authentic dishes, including dosa, idli, vada, and biriyani, Spisoh prides itself on using high-quality ingredients and traditional cooking techniques. The restaurant offers a warm atmosphere and friendly service, making it a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to make a reservation, visit <a title=\"https:\/\/www.spisoh.no\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spisoh.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-outlook-id=\"2836482a-98c0-4322-b3e5-a62a80874c4f\">spisoh.no<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re happy to welcome back Spisoh for Norway Chess 2025! The popular South Indian restaurant in Stavanger was a big hit during last year\u2019s tournament, and it\u2019s great to have them involved again this year. Spisoh has quickly become one of Stavanger\u2019s favorite spots for Indian food. 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