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🍛 Lie Mi Kamppi: Helsinki's Fusion Feast Where Everyone Lines Up (Even for Mysterious 'Shanghai Bao') Fusion restaurants used to be all the rage, but Lie Mi in Kamppi is keeping the trend alive—lunchtime here is a madhouse, and nights? Prepare to queue. Here’s the lowdown on this "a bit of everything" spot that’s somehow also riding the 'Shanghai Bao' wave (which this Shanghai native has never heard of 😂): 🌟 The Lunch Special: Curry Beef Rice + Salad Buffet = Bang for Buck €13.50 Deal: Main dish + Asian-style salad bar + coffee. Steal of a deal in Helsinki! Curry Beef Rice: Rich, Singapore-Malaysia vibes—think coconut milk base with tender beef. Warning: Salty AF. Bring a water bottle. Salad Bar MVP: Fried curry triangles—crispy pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes. Addictive AF. Also loved the sesame spinach and kimchi-inspired slaw. 🤔 The Great Shanghai Bao Mystery Every table around us was ordering these "Shanghai Bao"—steamed buns that look suspiciously like Taiwanese gua bao. Plot twist: Shanghai natives (me!) have never seen these. Maybe a Finnified creation? 🤷 Game plan: Next visit, I’m ordering them just to solve the mystery. 🔥 Why the Hype? Fusion Done (Mostly) Right Something for Everyone: Menu jumps from Thai green curry to Korean bibimbap to… whatever Shanghai Bao is. Perfect for groups with picky eaters. Portion Sizes: Generous—even the lunch curry left me stuffed. Ambiance: Busy, loud, but energetic. Not a romantic spot, but great for quick meals. 📍 Practical Tips for First-Timers Lunch Timing: Go before 12:30 PM to avoid 30-minute waits. Salt Sensitivity: Ask for "less salt" in curries—they might actually listen. Bao Bet: Order the Shanghai Bao and report back—are they legit or a Helsinki invention? 🍜 Final Verdict: Salty But Satisfying (and Perfect for People-Watching) Lie Mi isn’t blowing my mind with authenticity, but it delivers on convenience, variety, and that addictive salad bar. Just remember to hydrate—you’ll need it. #HelsinkiFusion #ShanghaiBaoMystery #LunchtimeFeast #KamppiEats