Andrew D.
Yelp
Kudos to this place for going above-and-beyond in meeting my vegan lifestyle. Also kudos to this place for dealing my technologically hooked bestie, offering him electrical salvation when he discovered our American chargers are worthless in Finland. Overall, kudos for really, really amazing preparation of plant-based dishes.
We all ordered an array of dishes; two friends got the salmon, one the BBQ ribs, and I went with the Fried Artichoke dish. First, we were served a sampler on the house, which was amazing. These little appetitive-type finger foods were bursting with flavor. I have no idea what was in mine aside from the peanut, but I could have eaten ten had they been served to me. My friends (who placed the order in Finnish) surprised us with a sampler consisting of many veggie sides. The veggie sides, mostly consisting of root vegetables, were amazing. Cooked in light oil, seemingly chilled and locking-in all the freshness of the produce, I was blown-away by their crispness and juiciness. Delicious. Then we were served a side salad on the house, which the server went to the extra mile of ordering mine vegan. This one was also tasty, served with a tangy dressing and roasted peanuts. It was an adequate predecessor to my entree.
My main dish was superb; the artichokes were fried but done so in way that still allowed the them to standout. The rest of the veggies that paired it were crisp and juicy, like the ones from the sampler platter and complimented the dish excellently. The avocado creme was different, like nothing I have ever tried before. Though not my favorite dipping sauce out there, it was tasty. Different, but tasty.
I would actually go here again before departing or on a return trip to Finland. The staff, ambiance (cottage like, cozy, and welcoming all-around) and plant-based dishes made my first dining experience in Finland worth remembering. Thanks!
