Guidebook for Helsinki
Food Scene
Restaurant Maharaja
5 SärkiniementieGreat Indian food on the island! Try the veggie curry (quite spicy).
Finnish gourmet burgers, super tasty and fresh. Reminds me a bit of Shake Shack! Great vegetarian burgers, as well.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Friends & Brgrs
8 MikonkatuFinnish gourmet burgers, super tasty and fresh. Reminds me a bit of Shake Shack! Great vegetarian burgers, as well.
Some of the best burgers (and fries) I have eaten in Helsink, hip atmosphere.
31 Einheimische empfehlen
Social Burgerjoint
4 KulmavuorenkatuSome of the best burgers (and fries) I have eaten in Helsink, hip atmosphere.
Vapiano
15 MikonkatuGood pasta and pizza, nice atmosphere.
There is an Asian brunch most weekends, it is super tasty and authentic. You shoul book in advance, though!
16 Einheimische empfehlen
Lie Mi Töölö
56 RuneberginkatuThere is an Asian brunch most weekends, it is super tasty and authentic. You shoul book in advance, though!
Ravintola Lumbini
2 VattuniemenrantaNice Nepalase food on the island!
Itsudemo
3 SalomonkatuSushi and Asian food buffet, great value. Also many vegetarian options.
Kabuki
12 LapinlahdenkatuAuthentic Japanese restaurant. Bit more expensive, but so worth it!
Makers Kahvila
10 HeikkiläntieCute little cafe, with lots of vegan and raw options!
This is a bit more of an upscale place, but well worth the money. Some of the best asian fusion cuisine I have tasted in Helsinki, try the 4-course menu!
Masu Asian Bistro & Bar
This is a bit more of an upscale place, but well worth the money. Some of the best asian fusion cuisine I have tasted in Helsinki, try the 4-course menu!
Mount Everest Kamppi
15 LapinlahdenkatuAnother great Nepalese restaurant in the centre!
Pompier
29 AlbertinkatuFine Dining, but really worth the money!
Drinks & Nightlife
Aussie Bar
5 SalomonkatuGreat bar with small dance floor, laid-back atmosphere.
Essentials
Has practically everything you might need! Also lots of vegetarian amd vegan food.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
K-Market Oliivi
42 IsokaariHas practically everything you might need! Also lots of vegetarian amd vegan food.
Lidl Lauttasaari
4 HeikkiläntieFor bigger grocery shoppings, I usually go here.
Entertainment & Activities
Super beautiful place for sauna, sunbathing and swimming (has two different pools), also in the wintertime!
218 Einheimische empfehlen
Allas Sea Pool
2a KatajanokanlaituriSuper beautiful place for sauna, sunbathing and swimming (has two different pools), also in the wintertime!
Parks & Nature
Really peaceful and beautiful little island with an open-air museum (old traditional buildings).
174 Einheimische empfehlen
Seurasaari
15 SeurasaarentieReally peaceful and beautiful little island with an open-air museum (old traditional buildings).
Shopping
This is an exclusive departement store, great Finnish brands and beautiful interior design. Also lots of different food opportunities in the building, there is a great Pizzeria called Classic Pizza in the basement, an Asian restaurant called Biáng! as well as a food court upstairs.
256 Einheimische empfehlen
Stockmann Helsingin keskusta
52 AleksanterinkatuThis is an exclusive departement store, great Finnish brands and beautiful interior design. Also lots of different food opportunities in the building, there is a great Pizzeria called Classic Pizza in the basement, an Asian restaurant called Biáng! as well as a food court upstairs.