The lanzhou beef noodles were not too bad. The triangular noodles were quite special and definitely…read morecontributed to the QQ texture of the noodles. The broth was rather salty though, and the beef was a little bit too tough for my liking. We also got the scallion onion oil with shrimp noodles. That was a bit more bland and boring. There was a lot of noodle, but not much to spice it up and make it interesting. The chilly oil definitely helped. Staff is very helpful, and water and cutlery self serve. The window has a serious polarization as well, so it looks dark at an angle. Definitely stand in front to make sure that it's open

As a huge fan of lanzhou hand pulled noodles, I couldn't resist the urge to try this cozy noodle…read moreshop during my visit to Helsinki. We went around 6 on a Saturday evening and got seated immediately. The service was pretty efficient - I went up to the cashier to place my order and pay, and the food was delivered to the table within 10 minutes. The menu features both soup and dry noodle dishes, most of which are customizable with choice of protein and noodle style (shape / thickness). My partner and I got the beef Lanzhou ramen (signature dish) and spring onion oil noodle with prawn to share, selecting the triangular noodles for both. Although they were a bit on the saltier side, both noodle dishes were quite tasty and authentic. I enjoyed the bouncy texture of the noodles and the generous portion sizes. For the spring onion oil noodles, I would've appreciated a tad bit more shrimp and vegetables and a more pungent scallion oil aroma - I felt it mainly tasted like soy sauce. I added a spoonful of the chili oil to the scallion noodles, which definitely elevated the flavor and offered the perfect level of spice. Would definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area and are craving a warm, delicious bowl of noodles!

Good ramen. We ordered the spicy miso ramen (2) and fried chicken. It was raining outside all day…read moreso it was a good meal!

This is the second store of Momo Toko in Helsinki and seems relatively new. All the noodles were…read morecooked perfectly and the meat was generous in my chili tonkotsu ramen. The Dan Dan noodles also were very tasty. The bao was tasty though a little soggy at the bottom. Highly recommend coming here if you're feeling some filling ramen!

Delicious Vietnamese Pho. Perfect for a cold weather day. Friendly counter service. Close to the…read moreForum shopping mall.

Food: Extensive menu with great tasting food. We ordered the Beef Pho, Vegetarion Pho, Summer Roll…read more(USA: Spring Roll), Fried Spring Roll (USA: Egg Roll), Rice Noodles with Beef, and Fried Noodles with Seafood. Each dish was well presented and tasted delicious. They also provide complimentary cookies, tea, and/or coffee after your meal (self-serve). Service: Great service with attentive staff. Atmosphere/Ambiance: The ambiance was welcome and well-lit from the glass windows. Price: About 15 Euros per person. Overall Rating: 5/5

The place was a little hard to find at night but once we did, we were set for the evening. Within…read moreminutes of placing our orders, our ramen came out steaming and ready to be eaten. I've had a lot of good ramen in my life and this was no exception. Hearty umami broth with noodles cooked perfectly al dente, they were the perfect complement to delicious pork cheeks. I couldn't finish my bowl because of how generous the serving was, but I left with a full tummy and memories that will tide me over till the next time I could have another bowl of this delicious ramen.

Helsinki is a long way from San Francisco to try a bowl of ramen. However, Jamie W. and I were…read moreabout a week into our Nordic adventure, and a hankering came to the surface when we saw this spot in the atmospheric building housing the Hietalahti Market Hall. The modern pop logo and young staff made me think we were in a hipster haven focused on the the novelty of the almighty noodle rather than any effort toward authenticity. That's probably an overstatement, but I will assert that they fell short when it came to the rich flavor a ramen-head like me expects no matter what country I'm visiting. The menu is actually a blend of Japanese and Korean as they offered kimchi and six bo ssäm dishes as well as six ramen bowls. Shockingly, they were not ready to serve their tonkotsu broth which eliminated two of the choices including their namesake bowl which featured pork belly. a much weaker chicken broth was used for two of their bowls, the Oxtail and the one I ordered, the 12 € Peking Duck which featured a duck fillet drizzled with teriyaki sauce and a pickled egg (photo: http://bit.ly/24CUsf8). The noodles had flecks of buckwheat that made them chewier than I preferred without the much desired toothsome quality. Jamie tried the 11 € Spicy Garlic which would have normally been bathing in tonkotsu but instead was in the same chicken broth that was used in mine. His bowl had pork belly, fried onions, bean sprouts, and sriracha sauce, but it was also on the middling side with the portion looking even smaller than mine (photo: http://bit.ly/1q4ZoKc). Our disappointment didn't appear to be shared by the locals sitting at the other tables where slurping was on the quiet side. Alas, I still give the purveyors credit for making an attempt at something as specialized as ramen in a country that has far more Nepali restaurants than ramen houses. And what's that about? FOOD - 3 stars...middling ramen that puts the hell in Helsinki AMBIANCE - 3 stars...one of several kiosks in an eclectic market hall SERVICE - 3.5 stars...they tried TOTAL - 3 stars...guess it's back to the pickled herring

Fantastic - instantly one of my favorite places in Helsinki. Authentic Vietnamese that I didn't…read morethink I'd be able to find in Finland. We started with the pork and shrimp spring rolls which were freshly made and great with a homemade peanut dipping sauce. My entree was one of the best pork banh mi sandwiches I've ever had, and honestly one of the biggest too. Al had the pho sai gon, also great: a big bowl of fragrant, flavorful broth along with plenty of beef and noodles. Friendly service, good prices, tucked away off a main street. Will be coming back regularly.

This place is small but cute with good food. I am American and was unsure of what to expect from a…read moreVietnamese place in Finland. The fresh spring rolls were probably the most different item from vietnamese-american food but they were great with the peanut sauce. I ate the vegan pho in the restaurant and took home the curry for the next day. Both dishes were very flavorful and large portions. Other reviews mentioned slow service but the single waitress in the place on a busy friday night held her own. Just as I was getting antsy for my food; my spring rolls and pho arrived. I wish the rolls came first but it was a minor slip in a great dining experience.

The food is good and the pasta portions are bigger than they appear on the photos because they…read moreserve in deep dishes . I was disappointed by not getting bread with the meal because the sauce was very good. there is not table service , they have beer and wine . I would repeat for lunch , not dinner .

Great service and wonderful food! We found Cafe Bar 9 while out walking and decided to stop in…read more Very glad we did. We will definitely be back.

This place is quick and Cheap with large servings. Great lunch for on the run. Not a a lot of…read moreseating in the restaurant itself. About what you would expect for mall food.

There're few ways to improve the offerings at Singapore Hot Wok. The portions are simply massive…read morehere. The amount of food is more than a person with a normal appetite can finish. My friend rice noodle contained a generous number of shrimp. The noodles had good wok qi and weren't oily. They showed up on an attractive plate. The right kind of condiments was available: dried chili sauce and pickled green chili. Definitely worth a visit even you aren't taking the bus.

After reading the reviews I'd decided that this would be my first restaurant experience in…read moreHelsinki! Upon arrival, I noticed that that there were a lot of other single diners who had been placed at the same table. So imagine a table full of people, but no one is talking. Weird. Anyway, the waitress was so nice and sweet! She greeted me in Finnish, but then switched to English when she saw the blank stare on my face. I ordered the combo plate which in California would normally cost about $5 cost the equivalent of $16!!! Crazy, right?! Such was life in Helsinki, super expensive! Anyway, my meal included small, but tasty, portions of sweet an sour chicken, fried prawns, beef and curry chicken. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful! I had a pleasant experience, I would highly recommend it.

Before ordering I was asked what I would like to drink. I replied, "Nothing. I don't want anything…read moreto drink." I was then promptly poured a glass of water which I was charged for. These dishonest surprise charges are unacceptable and completely ridiculous. Customers should not be forced to purchase tap water if they do not want to! This is a trashy and dishonest way to conduct business. New Bamboo Center, you can do better. Helsinki, you must demand better. In slightly related news, I was forced to pay for my take-away box, but only if I didn't want to carry my leftovers home in my pocket, so I guess that extra charge was ultimately my choice.

SUPER GOOD FOOD! A bit expensive. However, the food is amazing and very filling. So many options to…read morechoose from on the menu! I got bánh cun and tofu + eggplant in tomato sauce. - I actually went here twice because it's THAT good.

UNIQUE, DELICIOUS AND CONVENIENT!…read more I had a chance to explore this hole in the wall restaurant while I was staying at Hilton Strand. I was surprised to see all vegetarian restaurant and that too Vietnamese but I was glad I went ahead and tried it anyway. There were plethora of options from different categories and service is quick and fast. You grab the seating you find(share a table even), order food at the counter and talk to other vegetarian food enthusiasts. I ordered no. 10 spicy noodles with soy bits. The dish came out in few minutes and it was delicious. I tasted great and I am pretty even the people who love meat can enjoy their meal because the flavors were spot on and the ingredients were fresh and fragrant. I would highly recommend checking this place out. P.S. They close early so plan accordingly!

This is my go-to lunch restaurant, I've eaten here several dozen times. Very nice change from the…read moreusual sushi-"japanese". They offer ramen noodles or rice-bed dishes. From the lunch list I recommend Katsudon, which is pork on ricebed. From a la carte Yaki Udon is good, with your choice of meat or tofu. The noodle soups are good aswell, get the chili tonkotsu if you want them. In my taste the noodles are bit too.. soupy..

Finally we're starting to see Japanese places in Helsinki that consider Japanese food to be more…read morethan just sushi. Had nice and affordable miso with vegetarian udon (they serve with tofu upon request). Would definitely visit again.