Finnish food has always had its roots in the offerings of our clean and pristine land. Game, fish, mushrooms, berries, and root vegetables are characteristic of our cuisine, as are ingredients produced locally with respect for nature.
The healthy and tasty flavours of this rich tradition are available at Helsinki Airport year-round. We have picked a few tasters for you, representing quality Finnish foodstuffs. Take a bite – you won't be disappointed!
Fly Inn Restaurant & Deli
GATE 27, Sun. to Fri. from 11am to 8pm, Sat. from 11am to 6pm
Starters: Beef carpaccio à la Fly Inn, roasted leek crème, pickled chanterelles, and organic Parmesan (€14.00)
Main course: Fish and chips (perch filet) à la Fly Inn, Granny Smith mayonnaise, deep-fried new potatoes, and pea purée (€28.50)
Dessert: A slice of Finnish small-farm cheese and currant chutney (€4.90)
Åland-themed Helsinki menu (€49.00)
Fly Inn menus are updated each October.
Helsinki Sausage Co.
GATES 37–38, Mon. to Sun. from 6am to 8:30pm
Helsingin Makkaratehdas offers a wide variety of sausages, such as Yönakki, Rööperin Grilli, Vehmaan Maku lamb sausage, and bratwurst, all served with bread and extras. The portions are priced from €7.40.
My City Helsinki Cafe Bar
GATE 35, open 24 h (kitchen open 11am to 8pm)
Local caviar on toast, topped with sour cream (€90.00)
Artisanal yoghurt–blueberry ice cream and other craft ice-cream flavours (€3.50/scoop)
Seasons Restaurant & Cafe
GATE 14, Sun. to Fri. from 5am to 8pm (kitchen open from 11am), Sat. from 8am to 8pm (kitchen open 11am to 6pm)
Prime beef burger (€19.50), reindeer burger (€22.50), and pulled-pork teriyaki (€19.00), all served with country-style potatoes
The restaurants reserve the right to make changes from the ingredients and prices listed.
Text: Terhi Kivikoski-Hannula, Mediafocus Oy
Photo: iStockPhoto
