"When Sebastian Persson and Ola Lundin closed the doors of their acclaimed (and way ahead of its time) restaurant Trio, they ventured to open this lunch-only place on the tip of the industrial harbor of Malmö. The walk from the Central Station can be bleak and cold, but it’s definitely worth it. Saltimporten is frequented by a creative clientele, and the owners exude an unpretentious energy that trickles down to the rest of the restaurant. This might be the most best value in town, with borderline-Michelin-worthy meals for a mere 95 Swedish kronor ($10). There’s just one vegetarian and one meat or fish dish on offer each day, such as braised pork shoulder with lightly pickled tomato, white beans, and almonds or shaved cauliflower with barley and pickled cucumber. Get in line; get your own cutlery, bread, and water; and eat at the counter of this dream canteen. [$]" - Alisa Larsen
