Finnish food that the locals are crazy about 🇫🇮

🌟 Bistro, Herkku: Helsinki’s Go-To for Fresh Eats (Locals’ Secret Spot!) Talk about prime real estate! 🏬 This hidden gem inside Stockmann mall is literally in the city center—perfect for tourists who want legit Finnish food without wandering off the beaten path. Bonus: It’s next to the seafood counter, so you know the goods are fresh 🦞. 🥣 The Salmon Soup That’ll Make You Swoon Picture this: Tangy tomato-based broth loaded with chunks of salmon and tiny crayfish (check out p5!). I’m obsessed with the zesty kick, but my partner thought it was too sour 🤷‍♂️. Comes in small/large sizes—pro tip: the "small" is plenty filling (see p3-5)! Classic Finnish dishes hit the spot too: seared salmon, steak, and sides that change with the seasons. Even veggies get love here—hello, pan-fried brussels sprouts that taste like they were picked this morning 🌱. 🐟 Freshness Alert: Watch Your Fish Get Picked Ordered "Fish of the Day" once and saw the chef literally walk to the seafood counter to grab my catch. Talk about farm-to-table (but make it ocean-to-plate) 😮! The mushroom sauce that came with it? So good I wanted to lick the plate. 💰 Budget-Friendly Combo That Slaps Get this: A small salmon soup + main dish for only €19.95. That’s like two meals in one! My partner and I always go for this—seriously, the portion sizes are no joke. Check out the menu in p8—most dishes are under €15. Helsinki prices? More like bargain prices 🤑. 📍 Location, Location, Location Tucked inside the Herkku supermarket at Stockmann mall—you know, the place everyone hits for shopping. Perfect for refueling after a day of exploring or dropping bags between stores. Pro tip: Request a table near the seafood counter for prime people-watching 👀. #HelsinkiEats #FinlandTravel #NordicCuisine #BudgetFriendly #FoodieFind