It's official! First review of the year goes to the best meal I had in 4 countries! Spent my holiday season going to the Nordic countries and imo, this was by far the best meal on the entire trip. Had their famous Swedish meatballs and they were divine! I had this particular dish 5x throughout my trip in Sweden and this was by far the ultimate winner. The meatballs had a perfect texture with just the right amount of gravy and the lingonberry sauce was so fresh that all the berries were still intact. Not sure if I've ever had this dish before but had their Gravlux. If I ever had this dish before, all memory of it was erased with theirs. Cognacured with the best honey mustard I've ever had and the perfectly seasoned mini cream dill potatoes My only complaint is that they haven't decided to come to the USA, particularly Los Angeles. =) read more

Bullen - Scandinavian Near Me - Malmö, M

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It's no wonder they continue to be rated the best meatballs, they have service and recipes down to a science. Walking in they can quickly find you seating in an otherwise appearing busy restaurant. Staff quickly takes drink and food orders and for the short wait you can enjoy the rich and luxurious atmosphere with ornate wallpaper and decorations surprisingly complimented by the very low American/UK pop music in the background. With food this good, I understand why there are only 3 things on the menu. The meatballs were perfectly complimented with each item and combined for that perfect bite. My partner said these were the best meatballs of his life! And I could have lived my life off of their mashed potatoes. Once finished, paying is a breeze and staff cordially bids you farewell. A must if you're in the area read more

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My friend who lived in Malmö recommended Bullen, so we came here for lunch when visiting the city. The restaurant is charming, cozy with historic vibe . They also have outdoor seatings. We arrived without a reservation and got seated immediately. However, they got really busy as soon as we sat down. There are only 3 items on the menu. We came here for the traditional veal Swedish meatball (Köttbullar) which was served with whisky cream sauce, pickled cucumber, lingonberries and mashed potatoes. It tasted differently but pleasant. The sauce was creamy and more complex, and the pickles complimented the meatballs so well. We also got the dish of the day. I forgot what it called but it's some sort of sausage. I wasn't a fan of it because of the texture and it was kinda sweet. Service was fast and warm. read more

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Historic and cozy pub and cafe in Malmö. Serves traditional Swedish fare, has friendly servers and indoor/outdoor tables. Prices are decent too! read more

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If you're visiting Malmö, you absolutely need to visit Bullen. They have a variety of traditional Swedish fare but the must-have are the veal Swedish meatballs. One order comes with 5 meatballs in a plate of gravy, as well as a side of mashed potatoes, lingonberries, and pickled cucumber. I can't even put into words how delicious the meatballs were - all I had to compare them to were Ikea meatballs (pathetic, I know lol) and now I can never go back to Ikea. Paired with the lingonberry and cucumber, every bite is a 10/10. The mashed potatoes were also really buttery and creamy, and I literally ate until I was stuffed. The service is pleasant and the restaurant has a cool, laid back vibe. Highly recommend! read more

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If you find yourself in Malmö, Sweden I totally would recommend Bullen! Even though in Sweden I didn't try the Swedish meatballs, but I know someone who has and they say they're delicious! I got what I believe was a shrimp soup which was fantastic, portion size I got was too big. The service at Bullen is friendly but not the nicest I've ever had by any means. Restaurant was cozy and definitely would've been nice during the winter, although I was there over the summer. read more

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Awesome place for food, service, and atmosphere. Think of old pub charm. It is beautiful inside and out with a cute patio. We decided to eat in because it threatened to rain. Gorgous inside with paintings, dining fixtures, and table settings. Super busy but the server was super helpful in choosing beer and selecting our meals. I went with the fish with shrimp and my friend went with the pork wrapped in cabbage. I can assure you both were delicous. And filling. And good value for your money. read more

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If you're looking for classic Swedish meatballs within walking distance from the a central train station stop by here! You can easily make reservations in English online to be on the safe side. The restaurant is very charming and has a rustic classic pub setting. Lunch menu has a few fixed options asides the meatballs. The meatballs taste great and well portioned! The meal comes with meatballs, mash potatoes, pickled cucumbers, lingonberry sauce and juice. The price is on the steep side and they do ask for tip at checkout which was between 5-15%. This is not common for Swedish restaurants in my experience but I guess because I'm a tourist, they asked. The meal with no extra drinks or dessert plus 15% tip (normal for Canadians) ended up costing $41 CAD after conversion. This is very steep for a lunch but this is also the closest restaurant to the station that serves them! read more

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Really close to Malmo if you're visiting and looking for a quick lunch spot. We were seated immediately and they speak English and take Apple Pay. The lunch menu consisted of exactly 3 items to pick from: pork belly, veal meatballs, and a seafood soup. We opted for the pork belly and meatballs. Both were absolutely delicious! They come with a small side of two types of potatoes, pickles, and something else. Friendly folks and fantastic food! read more

Bullen - Lunch - pork belly - Scandinavian Near Me - Malmö, M

Food is ok nothing is extraordinary Service is very attentive. An old charm decor thru out the restaurant. I guess it's for old local favorites read more

Fabulous food and service. We had the steak tartar and panko crusted scampi for starters and swedish meatballs for mains. The food was all delicious. Only reason for less than full rating is inconsistent pricing, 4 shrimp/prawns for a starter were 225 Kr which is a hefty price. Especially when the beef tartar was 205 Kr. read more

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YOU MUST COME HERE! This was one of my favorite meals of all time. Once you enter you can expect a pretty busy restaurant and seating can be challenging but the staff will help you out. They have appetizers and Swedish entree staples. We ordered meatballs in a cream sauce and pork belly in onion sauce. Both came with fixins. The veal meatballs were to die far. The pork belly was good but very salty - you definitely need to use the berries here to mute the flavor. Even though the portions seem small it is SO filling. It's top ranked and very much deserves it. Lastly, they took take visa/Mastercard and also have local beer and cider read more

Bullen - Garlic bread - Scandinavian Near Me - Malmö, M

The best meatballs in Malmo apparently, and it's probably true. Came with a side of mashed potatoes w berries and pickled cucumber. The fish soup was also really good, it tasted like lobster bisque with big pieces of fish. read more

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While visiting the area and country for the day I wanted to have an authentic Swedish meal. After researching on Yelp I took the recommendations and went here for lunch. The service is friendly and efficient. We had the meatball meal and it was delicious, well prepared from good ingredients, and felt like an authentic Swedish meal. It was is exactly what I wanted. read more

Bullen - Meatball entree - Scandinavian Near Me - Malmö, M

What a delicious meal in a very old cozy dining room, very charming. We shared the amazing Swedish meatballs and the pork schnitzel. Friendly service and casual, not pushy. read more

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The food was great, the company was great and the service was fantastic. I had the Swedish meatballs, they were fantastic. I would highly recommend this pub/ restaurant. read more

Wonderful service. The staff is so friendly! Old school bar/restaurant ambiance with a huge wooden bar in the right corner when you walk in. Great location for a solo bite or large gathering of family/friends. The food was incredible. Best garlic bread I've ever had in my life. The Swedish meatballs and sauce were velvety and scrumptious. Great place to visit! read more

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Called Saturday around 4 for dinner reservation & they were completely booked. We decided to stop in around 7:30 to see if anyone cancelled. We asked & there was one party ahead of us and it could be about 30 minutes. We were seated around 8:20. A little longer wait but we had a beer (Halsta Lager) while waiting at the bar. Looks like after 8 is when tables open up & they are open til 1 am on Saturday. Now for the food-I've been here a few times now & try something new as everything is so good. This visit didn't disappoint. We started with Whitefish Roe & a Small Beef Tartar (we created a surf & turf appetizer). The Roe was excellent and unique as placed on a potato chip. The fresh Tartar mixed nicely with the egg, caper, onion & horseradish condiments. For main, we ordered the Sirloin Steak & Pork Belly. The steak was amazing, cooked to perfection (medium) & the mushrooms & Bernaise sauce took it over the top! Loved the Parmesan fries also! Pork Belly was decadent, salty & you could say a filet of Bacon. Sauce also took it over the top. Yet another outstanding meal experience! Can't wait to return! read more

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Definitely worth stopping by. From the atmosphere to the food I really enjoyed my experience. Honestly, I've never had Swedish meatballs that didn't come from Ikea (I know, shame on me), but what I can say is that my dish was tasty. The veal made a huge difference in the texture and flavor of the dish, and the sides were awesome. I also ordered herring two ways and the tartare, and both were awesome. read more

Bullen - Swedish meatballs - Scandinavian Near Me - Malmö, M

Convo with a random Swedish man Me: "excuse me, could you tell me where to find the best Swedish meatballs around here?" Random guy: "honestly, ikea has the recipe down. You won't find them as good as IKEA" I thought he was joking, but he was pretty right. The ones at Bullen were MASSIVE and decent. I was very full, but definitely not what I had anticipated. Keep in mind I was a tourist with unrealistic expectations, but there was something missing for sure. Still happy I tried it though! read more

The meatballs were delicious as were all the sides that accompanied them. Highly recommend if you're looking for a traditional Swedish meal. The staff was friendly and helpful when I asked about items on the menu. Like everywhere else in Sweden, they speak great English. I ate outside which was a nice experience. The inside looked very cool as well. If you're in Malmö for a visit, i definitely recommend stopping by here. There were tourists and locals at this spot. Locals at the table next to me also advised me on the menu. read more

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The meatballs here are epic! The atmosphere is very cozy and the service is great. We've been there several times and will keep on going

To state what many others have said, the veal meatballs alone make this place worth visiting. We also got the beef rydberg, which was also good. The local servers are a bit surly, all business, and made us feel rushed the entire time however. read more

Had a late lunch here and sat outside to watch the world go by. Chill place to hang out and relax from shopping. read more

Bullen - Scandinavian Near Me - Malmö, M

Two words. Swedish meatballs. Mmmmm. Delicious. I've only ever had ikea Swedish meatballs before so I don't have much of a comparison but these were leagues above those. Got a nice draft beer with it too. Amazing read more

Real, good Swedish food that I really enjoyed. Despite its very central, touristy location, the restaurant serves authentic Swedish food with a lovely decor. The outdoor seating area is surrounded by lovely flowers which made my afternoon a memorable one. It was my first experience of Swedish herring (or Nordic herring, as it's loved so universally in Scandinavia), and surprisingly I did not hate it. I'll be there again for sure. read more

Bullen - Scandinavian Near Me - Malmö, M

The atmosphere was cool. The architecture was from over a century ago.. The space is a bit tight with limited seating, especially when the weather is lousy so no one wanted to sit outside in the rain. The staff was very friendly. We had heard about the Swedish meatballs online but I think we expected too much & we're a bit disappointed. read more

I had dinner here. It's before a football match Malmö FF against FC Copenhagen. Fans were sitting together and ate. I had a wonderful meal with Skagen as my as my starter. It was delicious. Got the pork belly for main. If was a bit salty, but no worries, they got a lot of different beers. Bordering coffee is good. It was bottomless. Wonderful place to eat Swedish food. read more

The best find of the trip! One of the few places we could find traditional Swedish meatballs in Malmo and it did not disappoint! Such a cozy setting where you feel like a local (even though they could have all been tourists). Loved the Swedish meatballs with the mashed potatoes and lingenberries. Ate every last bite! Off the main city square but still close enough to the action. The waiter was helpful and service was good. If I ever come back to Malmo, this will be my must-stop place to dine. read more

Bullen - Scandinavian Near Me - Malmö, M

I'll start with the end: home made ice cream on the apple pie! Great Irish coffee. Fantastic shnitsel: veal meat. Great tartare. Super service. Characterful environment. Worth every single star! read more

Bullen - Back area has an original Swedish Pub interior with classic paintings on the wall. - Scandinavian Near Me - Malmö, M

Delicious food and dog friendly. How amazing is that? Fish soup is a must and their steak is also amazing. Meatballs as well. read more

Authentic, home cooked, delicious !! Highly recommended from locals to me and from me/ food lover, eating my way through the world / to you. read more

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Saw the high rating on Trip Advisor but doesn't measure up. Visiting Sweden for the day, I wanted to have a typical Swedish dinner. But this is not a traditional Swedish restaurant. They actually have nachos and lasagna on the menu, which tells you all you need to know about its authenticity. Of course we ordered the Swedish meatballs but on a a scale of 1 to 10, they were just a shade better than IKEA and presented almost exactly the same -- with mashed potatoes and lingonberries. $24 per entree. The staff was accommodating and cheerful but would go missing for long stretches of time. Atmosphere is cozy and feels like a British pub. But the menu lacks any sort of culinary focus and certainly not one from a traditional Swedish point of view. I'm sure there are better restaurants in Malmö that have a menu of traditional Swedish food. read more

Hands down the one meal I will miss the most from my trip. Swedish veal meatballs, mashed potatoes and lingonberries. I can't think of a single place I can get this in Seattle. read more

Bullen - Bullen. Malmo, Sweden. - Scandinavian Near Me - Malmö, M

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Looking for authentic Swedish food? Look no further. This is THE place, hands down the best Swedish meatballs known to man. Thinking about ordering something other than meatballs? Just don't. Bullen is meatballs, just order them and prepare to have your mind blown. You're welcome. read more

Absolutely amazing. Friendly staff, delicious food and nice ambiance. The Swedish meatballs were incredible. 10/10 would highly recommend for an authentic Malmö experience. read more

We went to Malmo for a day trip from Copenhagen. Since we were in Sweden we definitely wanted the Swedish meatballs. We found this restaurant a couple doors down from the outdoor walking mall. Once we saw there was Swedish meatballs on the menu made with veal, we knew it was going to be good. We definitely were not disappointed. The meatballs, mashed potatoes, cabbage & berries were excellent. Since we do not get this kind of food in our town or among our travels, we were definitely in our happy place. The service was also very good. We highly recommend if you like Swedish meatballs this is the place to go. read more

We'd been looking for someplace with traditional Swedish food and we delighted to find it here. Delicious food, quick and pleasant service.

The waitress said she would hold a table for us if we didn't mind waiting a while. We decided to order a beer in the bar meanwhile. After 20 min in the bar we still had still not been served. We also noticed that tables were cleared and that the waitress chose to give them to other guest - who just came through the door. We left. And won't come back. read more