I'm a big proponent of picking places to eat based on how hilarious their names are. This approach…read moredoesn't usually yield the best food, but I found an exception in Pupu. Ordered a salad because I had no other choice but it was pretty solid. The place is pretty cramped and tiny so probably not the best place to bring a big group of friends but great for a laid back 1 on 1 lunch. Portions are pretty "large" which is good. Great tunes as well

From the owner: Valmistamme premium-salaatteja puhtaista raaka-aineista…read more Suosimme luomua- ja lähituottajia aina kun se on mahdollista. Kokoamme salaattisi pikavauhtia heti tilauksen saatuamme. Valmistamme kaiken itse omassa keittiössämme. Take-away tai paikan päällä.

This restaurant has absolutely yummy food and the service of the family who works there is very…read morewarm and friendly - i had the meal with a soup + salad + entree and side - it was all yummy - I could eat there everyday

Really great vegetarian place to eat in Helsinki. Just a few streets over from the outdoor seaside…read moreopen market. This eatery prepares a few selections daily, so the menu is always changing (the way it should be), and left up to the whims of the owners and cooks. Walk in, get in line, pay attention to the ordering process. The staff does speak English but most guests appear to be locals on their lunch breaks. We sat at a table that had a few open seats which gave us the opportunity to chat with the locals a little bit. We opted for the soup and salad, and the portions were very generous. The soup was a summer soup with lots of cauliflower and dill - Delicious! It is important to note that all the foods we ate were whole foods (not processed), with lots of flavor. A little bit goes a long way to quenching your hunger. Being someone who usually has no problem clearing a plate it was a struggle to make my way to the bottom of the soup bowl despite how delicious it was. You won't be hungry for a long while after eating either. The eatery is on the small side, so if you see a line outside you may not be able to find a place to sit. Don't let that stop you from trying this place - It seemed like they were set up for take-out, and there are plenty of parks nearby to have a picnic. We really enjoyed our meal here from a number of different perspectives. Staff was warm and friendly despite a modest language barrier and us not knowing the ordering format. The locals that we shared our table with had been equally warm and friendly. The food speaks for itself. Five stars on all accounts. It is places like this that serve to remind us what our own hometown is lacking. There is a good chance I would eat here every day if I could.

Food is ok, burgers especially are good but chicken dry as sand…read more Sercice is very poor. Slowest I've had for very long time.

Haha. This is like me writing 5-star reviews of the Chili's I love in Alabama. I mean really: it's…read morea chain. It's an overpriced chain. But it's an AWESOME US-style chain with the requisite 347 menu items made up of 10 core ingredients. But it's actually kind of unique in that you can take your screaming kid just because it's "family friendly". So like anytime of the day I like I can just take my whack kid there and eat and no one will look at me funny or anything! Also, they have some innovative snacks. Their "vegetable sticks" are tempura carrot sticks and green beans and (waitforit) baby corm!!! GENIUS! And they come with some ridiculous aioli that I just eat with a spoon while my toddler cries because he wants to dip his sticks in it. Sorry, kid! Also - they have a lot for vegetarians/gluten free/lactose free/special dietary needs. They get the fourth star because they are the first restaurant in Finland (yes...all of Finland) I have been to that hasn't overdressed my salad with half a bottle of vegetable oil. The Grilled Vegetable salad is really good, and not just by "chain" standards. If I were to give a fair comparison, Memphis is a zero, Chico's is a three (plus one if you have a kid and special dietary considerations). Their ingredients were surprisingly fresh, the service is amazing - polite and helpful and nice, it's super clean and pleasant and comfortable. I think I perhaps judged this place a bit harshly without having visited. We live near a Chico's in Helsinki, but I visited this one and it's location in Sello is perfect for families or tired moms with cranky babies. Mom Tip: The wine is probably the best deal you'll find. 6e for 16 cl. Not bad.

We had an assortment of great food at this relaxing corner restaurant near Helsinki city center…read more The service was excellent, but it was a slow evening, so we had all the attention we needed at the right pace. We had the organic beef Klitch burger with goat cheese and tapenade, with potato wedges that were fried just right. It was very tasty and filling. Also had the tiger prawn avocado salad, which tasted healthy and good, but was a bit light on dressing flavor. My wife had assorted tapas which she really enjoyed. If you are looking for a quality meal in a relaxed setting, this is a great place to go!

Food was fine ..service was terrible ..everything else falls to bits when service is terribleread more

From the owner: Herkullinen ja monipuolinen lounas arkisin klo 10:30-15 ja viikonloppuisin runsas brunssi klo…read more12-17. Buffettiin kuuluu aina myös päivän pizza. Meillä voi järjestää myös yksityistilaisuuksia.

Lunch, anyone? THE…read moreplace to go in Otaniemi if you are hungry at lunch time. They offer various different sorts in a buffet. You can eat 'till you drop, tried it and it works. Beware of the pancake as a dessert, they are organic and yummy. I'd say Mau Kas goes easily on top 3 for luch time restaurants in Otaniemi. The food is good and well prepared. Remember to check the menu before you go so you'll know what you are getting into. Buffet around 10€ and salad and soup options less..

This restaurant MAU KAS just opened in Otaniemi in the same building as the hostel Forenom Kivimies…read moreand serves breakfast and excellent lunch. The lunch is a buffet with a choice of salads, a few warm dishes - always a vegetarian alternative available - and some dessert in addition to coffee to wrap it up. The restaurant also serves breakfast in the mornings 7:30-9:30, mainly for the hostel guests, but quite practical for us working at the campus too, but it's the lunch that is worth coming here fore. It didn't take long for the word to spread about MAU KAS in Otaniemi, around lunchtime there is already quite a lot of people, but with the additional two cabinets in use there is room for everyone. This hidden gem in Otaniemi is well worth a visit IMHO.

This was our favorite place for fish soup after being in Helsinki for 3 days. The order did take a…read morewhile to come out, but thankfully we had some wine to sip on. The soup itself was very tasty and creamy, with lots of fish, making it a good portion to share.

A great breakfast spot in the harbor district of Helsinki. The food was fresh and authentic…read moreFinnish fare. The place is charming.

Classy yet casual coffee shop and dining place, with lunch buffee during weekdays. The buffet price…read moreis around 14 euros, well in par with the quality. During busy hours, this place can get very noisy - which is perfectly ok. Today's buffee contained traditional Finnish meatballs and gravy, as well as kaalikääryle, that is, a typical cole-wrapped ground meat paste. Both were tasty, and enjoyable. Dessert coffee was as tasty as can be expected.

What a fun place. Good food and decent prices (especially for Finland). I had the reindeer which…read morewas perfect. The decor was bright and cozy. A Finnish gin & tonic is a must-try cocktail.

Knowing this place since 80s, it has never failed to serve tasty buffet of kebab and accompanying…read moresides. The meat is always of high quality, flavorful, thin sliced - just perfect. There are also a la carte options although the lunch-time self service is simply unbeatable as for the quality vs cost. The place is very small with plenty of turkish decor, which creates a special ambiance. Friendly service, and sometimes thematic performances.

Still the best kebab/Turkish restaurant in Helsinki. This place is rather small but somehow it…read moremanages to serve more than 20 different dishes from their buffet table and they are all good. Friendly service too.