Man what a cool place in the center of Helsinki. After taking in some of the sights, walking the…read morecobblestone and brick streets, I decided to stop here for a bite to eat. The atmosphere has a dark underground feel (literally). Reindeer happens to be a popular delicacy, so I treated myself to the reindeer burger, prepared medium rare. This burger was amazing, lean with a great flavor. If your out wandering around Helsinki, I would recommend trying out this restaurant/Bar.

The vegan cauliflower wings were REALLY good. However, the vegan sloppy joe burger was ick. I had…read moreto force myself to finish it. I've had great vegan burgers... this place doesn't have them!

I decided to try Hoku at the recommendation of our AirBnB host and Yelp. 40 reviews on…read moreYelp...that's impressive for Finland! This place lives up to the hype. Since it is located on the 5th floor of Kamppi Square and has floor to ceiling windows, the views are reeeeal nice. The boyfriend and I came for lunch at 11:30am on a Friday and were seated without a reservation after we placed our order and paid at the counter. I tried the Kalua Pork & Tiger Prawns (14€) while the boyfriend went with the Salmon Teriyaki (15€) after reading the glowing reviews on here. The Kalua Pork dish was super tasty and had more broth than I was expecting; I was glad it came with a bowl of rice. The salmon was SO moist with a teriyaki sauce that wasn't too overbearing! Needless to say we finished both our dishes without a bite to spare. The portions are medium-sized. If you come starving, it may not be enough to make you feel 100% satiated. However, the sophisticated atmosphere and unique & flavorful dishes made Hoku a great experience.

Hoku is really small place, but their portion are really H-u-g-e and lunch-time the place is always…read morefull. Salmon Teriyaki with potato-salad as japanese-style.. yes please! On dinner-time you have to make a reservation if you are coming with big groupie or 2 people. For 1 person... Sometimes there is window-place for walk-in people, so just try your luck if there is the place for you. Their Dinner-menu is sort and not so long. The price are ok. Must try Hoku's Chicken Katsu!

Is this place touristy? Yes. Is it a bit kitschy? Sure. Even still, visiting Zetor will be a…read morememorable experience. One of our uber drivers suggested we try this place if we wanted a unique Finnish experience with traditional food. The food itself was actually pretty good. The service was a little slow but this place is big and busy.

Such a place filled with Lapland decor. I felt like Christmas came early! We came on a Wednesday…read morenight so it was very quiet. Got seated quick and the waitress was very friendly. 4/5 - Mini bilini - the spread was nice. I was thinking they would be small little things you eat with caviar but they were pancakes with very yummy spreads. 5/5 - Salmon soup starter - so good! This might be my new favorite Finnish dish. Almost like clam chowder but with salmon. 3/5 - Karelianin (beef stew with potatoes) - good but not my favorite. 3/5 - Blueberry cake with ice cream - seemed under cooked but just ok. Not my favorite. Bonus points for the decor and the very nice staff.

Went on 12/12/21…read more First night in Helsinki from the US and why not try a Hard Rock Cafe abroad. Forewarning; I caught the red eye out of NY the previous night and this ended up being my first full meal at about 7pm (Finnish time). So, I was HUNGRY...and it was cheat day. For a drink a had the Whiskey Espresso Martini. I never had whiskey and espresso together but wasn't a bad touch. Will definitely try again. I started with the loaded fries with bacon, cheese whiz and I think ranch(?) on the side. The fries were good. Crispy, not overly salty and the cheese was melted nicely. I had the the BBQ Bacon cheeseburger. Which was cooked medium (how I like it) and very juicy. The toppings were house made BBQ sauce, shoestring onion rings, cheddar cheese and bacon, haha, it was GOOD. Bacon was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I ended with the sinful hot fudge sundae; 3 scoops of ice cream, hot fudge sauce, walnuts, whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles and a cherry on top for a healthy touch haha. This was simply amazing. Cleared the whole cup. Highly recommend at any HRC.

Hard Rock Cafe in Helsinki went out of their way to make our 25th milestone Hard Rock visit very…read morespecial. From the balloons at our table to the special desert and the great service, this was a visit we will always remember. The location itself was very nice looking with lots of classic memorabilia in an open and airy feel. They also had an outside "coffee shop" type of location separate from their restaurant which was unique. The local Legendary Burger had some great Scandinavian flavors and they even have a special Scandinavian menu with unique foods and deserts. Can't wait to come back to visit again. Thanks for the memories!

Great food,fantastic service nice atmosphere. Had the filet…read moremignon with vegetables we had asparagus zucchini tomatoes the garlic butter and then I had a baked potato with sour cream and butter. The steak was done to a perfect medium rare. Would definitely recommend.

I saw this place while I was walking through downtown Helsinki and stopped in to see if…read morereservations were required for dinner. No reservations are required so I stopped in for dinner. I was greeted and seated immediately and it was quite empty there as there was only one other guest present. I ordered the entrecote steak. My food came out and I was impressed with the presentation. The steak looked great with the salt and rosemary with the red wine sauce on the side. I cut into the meat and unfortunately it was undercooked. They took it back to re-do it. The flavor was great. My server was apologetic but it turned out great. The red wine sauce took it a notch higher. Great service and good food. I was pleased with my experience here. Four stars!

High-quality burger joint. The location in the very center if Helsinki makes it easy to visit this…read moreplace. The cheese goat burger, with tasty meat and incredients and accompanied by sweet potato fries, was fantastic. Friendly service and nice ambient. Will come back here when craving a good and juicy burger.

We were thrilled to find Morrison's when traveling in Helsinki. We had an 11 hour flight and were…read morepretty jetlagged and wanted an easy "American" style meal for the family. Luckily I found Morrison's only 3 blocks from our hotel (Hotel Kamp). The menu has something for everyone. They have a good selection of appetizers like mozzarella sticks and loaded fries. The burger list is extensive including chicken and plant-based burgers. There is also a good selection of beer and some wine. I had the weiner schnitzel which was excellent! The burgers were all great and huge. There were also salads and other options. There is a kids menu with burgers, chicken fingers, and pasta. Heads up...the kids burgers are not small! All servers spoke English and were extremely nice to us. The drinks and food came out in a good time. The location is like a small restaurant/diner style. There were about 15-20 tables and there was a large table for our party of 8. Still water was free for the table and they had Pepsi products (the only thing I would change!!). They also do take-away. We loved Morrison's so much that we ate there again on our last night in Helsinki. If you are in the mood for good "American" style food in Helsinki, Morrison's is exactly what you are looking for! We were so jetlagged that I forgot pictures of the food...sorry!!!

BEST STEAK EVER. Whenever I come to Finland to visit family…read moreI always come here! Best lehtipihvi (thin steak with herb butter) I've ever had! Friendly service and caf style restaurant, I absolutely ADORE this place.

Very nice grill in Tapiola! The decor is inviting, and the service is simply put excellent. The…read moremain beef of this place is, of course, steaks. The thick cuts look good, although this time, I wanted to enjoy thin lehtipihvi -- it was one of the best ones I have eaten for long time. The salad bar is small but absolutely tasty, included on the bill. I definitely will come back to check out also other options.