Old-school food with a lot of Finnish classics. Great quality, not expensive, quick service. Best…read morebet amidst restaurants serving half assed tex-mex or overpriced salads. Worth a subway ride from Espoo :-)

After wandering around Porvoo, a friend and I stopped into this cute cake shop to get cake…read more(obviously) and a hot drink to warm up. This was the perfect place! The lattes were good and the cakes were delicious. Check them out!

Our shore excursion brought us to Porvoo for a few hours. After a quick tour of the town we were…read moregiven free time to explore. Due to some lack of sleep the night before (read: partying) I was pretty sleepy and needed a pick me up. Not a coffee drinker, but I decided to try and cappuccino and Helmi looked like the right spot to do so. The line was pretty long, but it moved quickly. The pastries looked divine, but we were pretty full from lunch, so I opted to try only two macarons with my cappuccino. We grabbed two seats outside in the garden, which was the most beautiful setting on this sunny day. The cappuccino and the macarons were both great! (I have since tried another cappuccino at home and it was awful, so I guess Finnish coffee is the only kind I like lol). This is the perfect spot to grab a coffee and pastry!

If you want to try real good falafel there is no way around Fafa's. Their diner in Iso Robertinkatu…read moreis already well known and always crowded. Recently they opened a second place in Kallio on Vilhovuorenkatu. This one is pretty small but also offers the same amazing food. And it's as fresh as it gets since here they also bake the bread that is used in both diners. To make the waiting easier they always serve a small snack of olives and roasted bread. But keep some hunger left for the main dish. It's great! Go e.g. with the Falafel & Halloumi. Of course you can also get your pita with kebab meat.

While I did really enjoy my meal, there was so much juice in the pita that the pita crumbled almost…read moreimmediately. This forced me to sink my talons into the food. I was okay with this but it led to stains on my jumper. I would advise to use a knife and fork. Sounds counterintuitive I know. Cool vibe in there. Might be back.

Went back to celebrate Mom's 93rd Birthday. We were there on a Wednesday during Lunch. I really…read moreenjoyed the Lunch Buffet. It had enough selection to fill up. I enjoyed the Teriyaki Chicken, breads, Potato Salad and other things. The Borcsht Soup However was too watery. Mom enjoyed her Salmon with Vegetables and our friend loved the Chicken Breast entre with Sweet Potato Pure. Portions were a very good size. We received very good customer service. Will go back on my next visit.

tarjoilee ruokaa esteettisesti. kypsennetty ruoka ei ole…read moremaukasta. emme olleet valmiita myrkytykseen. Ravintola on vaihtanut kokkia ja ruoka tulee kovin huono maukasta.

The food is very good. Fresh and delicious. The staff were polite and made us feel very welcome…read more The music was also unique and made my experience definitely more exciting. The atmosphere was like similar to any Thai restaurant and very clean. Going back there for sure.

This may not be the most romantic or intimate of settings but who cares, the real kicker is that…read morethe food is good. I guess its a typical take away style restaurant that offers a small amount of seating. But you can grab a lunch from 9€ or get the 10% off it you take away your dinner. The service is friendly and they will take time to let you know what the dishes are all about if you are not too sure. When taking away its not the quickest but thats a good thing as you know what you are getting is fresh, and it tastes that way also. And they will offer you tea water and a place to sit while you are waiting anyhow! so no worries. Good to note that it is closed on Mondays.

Seasonal burger option (Bleu Cheese w/ Caramelized Onions.)…read more First meal out in Helsinki and it was absolutely divine. Lovely and rare done too. If that is a problem be sure to speak up. Rarer seems to be the default preparation. Hand down some of the best fries I have had from any establishment. America needs to step up it's game. I went adventurous and requested animal style. The rich bacon mayo was contrasted equisitely by the pickled jalapenos and magical pumpkin seeds. I would tell you more about those toppings but the details were lost to the overall euphoria caused by the meal.

Does it make me a bad American to crave a food burger in a foreign land? Well, after working all…read moreday and a long scooter tour of the city, a burger, fries and a beer sounded like the perfect dinner. I've had many burgers in my life, perhaps I was just starving or perhaps it's true, but this as a top 5 burger! A smash burger with cheese, jalapeños and special sauce, accompanied by fries and truffle mayo and a cold beer was absolute perfection. So, it's ok to feel like you're cheating on American burgers and it's ok to try the great American delicacy in a foreign land. You won't be disappointed.

When the food arrives, you can hear these chipper screams of joy. After... only silence. Everyone…read moreis focusing on feeling the flavors. Such wonderful experiences! Wellamo

Nice family run place. Seasonal specials. Friendly and warm. I was there in April and it was only…read moreme and the locals. I'd go again if I'm ever in Helsinki again. A bit hard to find. Go down the stairs.

Lovely restaurant right by the sea. They have a big terrace as well. I ate delicious fish burger…read morewith dill fries. Nice location. I can warmly recommend.