Strömmingsvagnen — Restaurant in Stockholm

It’s a rare but happy occasion that I happen to pass by the strömmingvagn in Gamla Stan (formerly Slussen, before they dug it up) not only during trading hours but when I need some lunch.

I ordered pan fried herring on rye - two fat fillets of perfectly cooked herring and a ton of sweet mustard on a slice of really nice bread, topped with lightly pickled cucumber and red onions. It was impeccable. Basically flawless. I almost laughed at how completely delicious it was whilst eating it. It was 60kr, which is apparently £4.77 in English.

I almost laughed cause it was lunchtime and I was sat there on my own, thinking that if this was a guy with a beard and some nice tattoos (rather than a gubbe who has been around forever), with a social media manager, maybe a bit freer and easier with the microherbs or, god forbid, foams, there’d be a twenty minute queue here and it’d be twice the price. Nobody else visited whilst I ate.

So yeah, newsflash, the nystekt strömming guy is really good. He’s still...

I was excited to try this place. But I’d say it was just ok. Between the fried herring and all the side accoutrement options, I enjoyed the mashed potatoes the most. Not sure if it’s because we missed the lunch rush, but our herring was not fresh off the griddle.

If you’re a tourist and you’ve been told to try fried herring in Sweden, I think you could get a much better plate at other restaurants in a cozier setting. But if you’re in a rush and this is a convenient bite, go for it. Also hard to beat the location and nice view of Södermalm.

Also not a bad option if you’re looking for a more affordable meal as those are quite hard to come by in Stockholm. It’s a nice change from the typical hotdog grill kiosks and bad...

Seriously good. I’m a Portlander (Oregon, USA), so we know all about how tasty the food at unassuming stationary food carts can be, and this was no exception. I was a bit hesitant to try herring but was convinced because the pieces are fried so how bad could it be? The 80 kr platter is a delight (and a deal for this town) and everything balances well together; I could have eaten an entire plate of the pickles alone. From the appearance, this place doesn’t look like much, but the food is delicious and nicely presented for a cart. There are a few public benches and tables around, but no overhang to protect from the elements. Unless you absolutely loathe fish, go ahead a try it. You’ll be more than...