I was skeptical because it's in a mall and I've seen the high class chicken teriyakis across US and that's as good as it gets.
I was wrong because this is Finland where anything goes like one of the best option for seafood in a hipster-ish mall. This boundary breaking move has compelled me to write an extensive review so buckle up my friends.
My two friends and I got this recommendation from another friend and we made a reservation to go at 7pm on Friday. Definitely make a reservation for dinner.
I got the Kari's special Tyrni-GT (11,00) and it had fresh buckthorn berries. For my tourist friends, buckthorn berry is a must try. It usually grows in the winter and it's crazy expensive because it's vitamin C count is off the roof, or they say. The drink is smooth and the berries are fun to try. 5/5
The beef tartar (9,00) is amazing - the cheese in it elevates it to another level. Honestly, that cheese combo will make you glad that you came to a mall for a nice seafood dinner. The presentation is strange because you almost expect there to be another portion, but little scoops of these mini meat cubes is something to dream of. Highly recommend. 6/5
We also got 2 piece oyster-tasting for all three of us (30,00 each). The oysters were all from France but they were crazy fresh. Their dill/cream concoction of lets the actual flavor of oyster come through with all its juicy glory. It was so good that we had to get another round of our favorite oysters (we don't remember the name but it's the "mild" flavor oyster from the range of sweet to sour). 5/5
We also got a bottle of wine Telmo Corriente i think (44,90) - a red that's like a white - and it was perfect for our jump from meaty tartar and oyster to fish and seafood. 5/5
The fish of the day was Grilled Sea bass - very light and very whole. You gotta de bone it yourself, but hey you're in Finland you deserve actual fish instead of precut fillets. 4/5
The octopus is so succulent and it's probably the best BEST octopus I've eaten in a long time. It cuts like half-softened butter but tastes like determination to really massage the heck out of the tentacles to bring out this incredible delight on your plate. Each tentacle is 9,00 so you can order like 2-3 tentacles, based on your preference. I got 3 and a side. A killer. 10/5.
I also got a side of the house risotto because I saw them make it and it looked really good. It's dairy based and slightly bit too salty for me. The texture is great but it wasn't for me. But still good. 4/5
French fries with miso sauce is pretty good, but it really doesn't compare to the beef tartar and the octopus.
Their version of Baked Alaska and carrot cake (each 11,00) is a refreshing take, for sure. I actually never had baked alaska before so I loved this little bit of herb-y but creamy and citrusy dessert. Superb (5/5). The carrot cake was too elaborate for me - it felt like they thought too much. It comes with buckthorn berries on top as well.
Overall, our service was great and our food was even better. My friends and I marked it a must-come restaurant for next time we are in town. I hope you do get to try some of the food here. read more