[Helsinki Food] Maya Bar & Grill

🍛 Helsinki's Latin Flavor Explosion: Cuban Paella & Churros Galore 📍 Address：Mikonkatu 18, 00100 Helsinki (walking distance from Central Station) 🌟 Vibe：Vibrant decor, Latin music, and a menu bursting with Cuban and Spanish classics—perfect for a flavor adventure. 🍲 Paella Cubana: The Star of the Show Price：Small €24.9 / Large €40 What’s Inside：Savory Cuban-style paella loaded with plump tiger prawns, green mussels, tender chicken, and Spanish chorizo. Taste Test：Chorizo is salty on its own, but pairs perfectly with the rice. Mixed reviews online, but I loved the rich, smoky flavors—definitely a must-try. 🍗 Pollo Chimichurri: Comfort Food Done Right Price：€20.9 Why I Ordered It：For the crispy fried sweet potato fries (obsessed!). The Deets：Tender chicken breast served with tangy chimichurri sauce and a side of creamy aioli. Fries were golden and crunchy—exactly how I like them. 🍬 Churros Social: Sweet but Salty Situation Price：€12.9 Presentation：Cute plating with dusted cinnamon sugar (very Finnish, tbh). Taste Reality：Freshly fried, but the batter felt too thin—missing the chewy texture I love. Cinnamon sugar was tasty, but 3 churros in? Major oil overload. 🌟 Quick Notes Drinks：Lots of cocktails, but tap water costs €0.5/person (yep, even in Helsinki). Total Bill：€60 for 2 mains + dessert—decent for a flavorful meal in the city. Location Perk：Close to Central Station, so easy to hit up after classes or sightseeing. 📝 Final Bite Come for the Paella Cubana (seriously, it’s worth the hype), stay for the sweet potato fries. Churros are a fun try, but share them to avoid oil overload. Perfect spot to spice up your Helsinki food routine! #LatinAmericanCuisine #HelsinkiEats #CubanPaella #ChurrosLove #NordicFoodDiary