Hallernes Smørrebrød — Restaurant in Copenhagen Municipality

A visit to Copenhagen wouldn’t be complete without sampling a local specialty like smørrebrød - an open-faced sandwich topped with variety of toppings, from cold cuts, meat, to cheese. And Hallerness smørrebrød in Torvehallerne is the go-to spot for tourist, albeit slightly pricey. You can always tell where the good food is by the length of the lines and this one had no shortage of it. I opted the seafood smørrebrød specifically the Salmon Salad, which cost 115 DK - approximately 15 Euros - certainly not cheap considering its palm-sized portion, but the quality did not disappoint. It was freshly made, beautifully presented and deliciously refreshing. The complexity of its flavours for a simple dish was just amazing. Each bite offered a delightful combination of flavors, from the trout roe and capers to the salmon. You can compliment your smørrebrød with other offerings from the other stalls in the Torvehallerne too.

So, if it’s your first time in Denmark, by all means, give it a try, and don't be put off by the price, which is steep by most foreigners' standards. But hey everything in Denmark is on the...

I came to Hallernes Smorrebrod after a bicycle tour for a late lunch around 3:00 PM.

I waited in line only about 5 minutes, and during that time I thought about which one I wanted. I purchased the salmon salad and an elderflower soda, ate it, and then went back for the freshly fried fish fillet.

Both were tasty, but my favorite between the two was the butter fried fish. The salmon salad could have used more flavor- perhaps a horseradish type of flavor. I found it a bit bland. But the fish filet (125 DKK. About $17 USD) was crisp on the outside and delicate on the inside. There are 2 filets per smorrebrod for this particular flavor.

I ate at the counter and watched the staff as they fried the fish in butter. There are about 10 counter seats with stools around the spot. Or you can take your purchase outdoors to eat, which I recommend in the...

Excellent find in the Torvehallerne food market that is a must taste when you’re in Copenhagen. These open faced sandwiches are one of the delicacies in this beautiful city that will get your attention and get your inner foodie out of that shell. Beautifully made with a delicious taste.

There are numerous choices that’ll leave you pondering for a moment before you make your final decision. The fried salmon, roast beef, pork, and shrimp & egg sandwiches are the must tries when visiting this stand. All are full of flavour that’ll burst in your mouth once you bite into them.

The food market and area itself are pretty busy during peak times so be ready for huge crowds when ordering, eating, and parking your bike. All in all, it’s a must try if you’re a tourist in Copenhagen. Decently priced with exceptional taste in a...