[Helsinki Food] 08 Fat Lizard

🔥 Flaming Alaska & Steak: A West Coast Feast in Espoo 📍 Address：Tietotie 1, Espoo (right next to Aalto Business School, exit B from the metro station) 🌟 Vibe：Industrial-chic decor with a nod to its Finnish brewery namesake—cozy yet upscale, perfect for date nights or friend gatherings. 🥩 Main Courses: Meat Done Right First Class Entrecôte (€37) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ordered medium well, the steak arrived juicy with a perfect char. Served with a sliver of bone marrow (hello, umami!), seasonal veggies, caramelized onions, and a buttery potato wedge. Portion warning: Huge! Even I struggled to finish it—ideal for hearty appetites. Country Style Fried Chicken (€25) Breaded chicken breast fried to golden crispness—shockingly moist inside, not dry at all. The crunchy coating had a hint of herbs, making it a solid choice for chicken lovers. 🍨 Desserts: Where Flames Meet Flavor Flaming Alaska (€13) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Showstopper alert! Vanilla ice cream wrapped in torched Italian meringue, served with raspberry sauce and caramelized almond crumbs. The meringue was light as air (not too sweet!), melting into the cold ice cream. The flambeed presentation? Total insta-moment. Pro tip: Order this—you won’t regret it. Crème Brûlée (€12) Classic custard with a crackly caramel top, paired with blueberry sorbet. Reminded me of Lidl’s version (in a good way!)—comforting but not groundbreaking. 💡 Practical Notes Bill Breakdown：€87 for two—steak + chicken + two desserts. Pricey, but portions justify it. Service Speed：Dishes came out slowly, but we were too busy chatting to notice. Bonus：Outdoor seating in summer overlooks the campus—great for people-watching. 📝 Final Bite Go for the steak, stay for the Flaming Alaska. This spot nails upscale comfort food, and that dessert is a literal firework for your taste buds. #EspooFineDining #SteakLovers #FlamingAlaskaMagic #NordicFoodDiary