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    Mikko

    4.4 (205 reviews)
    ModerateScandinavian, Cafes
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Shaila A.

    Amazing soup, I think I found my new neighborhood soap place for cold weather! The soups are hearty and HUGE! We definitely ordered way too much food but I'll definitely be back for soup especially in the cold! Small seating area inside but they also have outdoor seating! Service was alright but we were well taken care of

    Pickled viking martini
    Lauren J.

    Our soup club came here and we were not disappointed. After getting to taste a little of each soup, the mushroom soup was my favorite and I got to pair with a delicious gluten free grilled cheese sandwich. Service was a little slow, but the food definitely made up for it. Would recommend and cannot wait to go again.

    Jeck F.

    Went for brunch and everything was good! The French toast is sweet and dense id recommend sharing It and getting a savory dish. The servers were knowledgeable and friendly. Seating outside was nice.

    Snacks and Beca for sale.
    Nichelle B.

    I've been wanting to try this place for a while and I decided to stop by on my way home from running errands. The restaurant is small but there's plenty of seating both inside and outside. It's very colorful and kind of resembles a small market. I had the fish soup, to go. It was absolutely delicious. It comes in a creamy broth or a clear broth. I ordered the clear and it was so flavorful . Packed with potatoes, salmon and cod, I wish I ordered more. I'll definitely be back to try some other items on the menu.

    Salmon sandwich
    Allie H.

    This place was such a charming and cute brunch spot. Drinks are delicious and service is great! We sat outside which was super pleasant. The food is decent- I got the salmon sandwich, which was good but not as flavorful as I was hoping. Next time I def want to try the salmon Benedict which my sister got and loved. They also have a variety of fun candy inside to purchase!

    Swedish Pancakes
    Claire G.

    It's embarrassing how many times we've walked by this restaurant, thinking we should "check it out sometime." Today we finally did! Brunch was really tasty with quick, friendly service, and great vibes. I got the Swedish pancakes with a mimosa and my partner got the salmon eggs Benedict with a more traditional cocktail. Everything was great! It's also clearly a great neighborhood hang with affordable prices and a casual setting. We'll definitely be back regularly!

    Nordic Old fashion

    We had an incredible experience at Mikko. We started with the Nordic Old fashions, which were amazing. We shared the mushroom soup and the potato fondant, which can only be described as savory decadence. For our main course, we shared the hearty lamb and cabbage stew and it was hands down the best meal I've had in DC to date. Every bite was exceptional. The service was outstanding from start to finish. You absolutely need to eat here!!

    Traditional Fish Soup
    Alexandra H.

    Very good food and drinks! The traditional fish soup was delicious and had huge chunks of fish in it. The French toast was amazing and the perfect portion so you didn't feel like you had eaten a whole loaf of bread. And the Smoked Salmon Benedict gave you soo much Salmon, you definitely feel like you got your moneys worth, and then some. I also loved my hot toddy, it was the perfect drink for the freezing temps outside. Heads up that the inside is a bit small but they do have seating there. They also have seating outside in a heated space!

    So help you god if you try to pronounce it!
    Tony L.

    Eating here feels like getting a warm hug from a Finnish grandma you never knew you had, and never knew you needed. Mikko is an absolute MUST on cold days and evenings. Order a soup with grilled cheese. It's only $20 and it's a full meal and like all traditional soups, it's served at near boiling temps which is the way it's supposed to be! It's meant to be enjoyed slowly, over conversation, and will make you feel cozy from the first sip. I had the fish soup. Hype is real. Pirjo (rhymes with "Cheerio") is a gem and must be protected! She gave me some Finnish post cards on the house because I knew how to curse in Finnish! Yijit ("yeet") was a fantastic server and has a lot of fun stories about DC to tell if you ask. Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian food are all kinda the same. Good, to be sure, but very similar. Finnish comfort food just hits different. I'll be back!

    Gravlax open-faced sandwiches
    Joshua K.

    An OK restaurant but overpriced and not the most selections for delivery. My friend and I recently ordered a weeknight dinner takeout from Mikko on DoorDash. We wanted to order from the dinner menu but we were told it was unavailable during the week-we were only able to order from the all-day menu. This menu misses some very good-looking dishes such as the soups, rostis, lamb, and pastas. My friend and I each ordered the gravlax open-faced sandwiches. While there was a generous amount of lox, the sandwiches were very small. The sandwiches were fine, although the lox was very salty and there was nothing to balance out the salt.

    Cute place!
    Marc L.

    Ate here on a calm warm Sunday evening with spouse and grown daughter, on her recommendation. Nordic/Danish food, reminiscent of when we visited her during her semester abroad in Copenhagen! Limited nice menu, good selection of delicious choices. All of us got traditional fish soup, the two ladies got the cream version and grilled cheese on the side. I got the clear version and an order of potato rosti with mushrooms. All Delicious, good service. Cute place, we sat in semi-enclosed area on sidewalk. Definitely recommended! ,

    Crawfish Soup
    Ailun H.

    I have never had Scandinavian food before, so Mikko's been on my list to try. My friend and I made a reservation for dinner yesterday. The interior is a bit small (a few 2-seaters and some bar seats). They also do happy hour every day from 4-7 PM, so this doesn't only apply to alcoholic drinks but also includes soups, too! TRADITIONAL FISH SOUP (WITH CLEAR BROTH) - 11 Normally it's 14, but the HH pricing was 11. Also, +5 for grilled cheese. The bowl was pretty big (larger than 16 oz. portion, I think) and filled with salmon. I was surprised by the amount of salmon in here, which was tender and not overly fishy. The clear broth was light and well-seasoned with herbs, definitely very comforting and perfect for a chilly October evening. There was also a good amount of potatoes, onions, carrots, and celery in here. This was good and I'd recommend. The grilled cheese had some thin rye bread that hit the spot and filled me up. It's not anything crazy and very much something you can make at home. My friend got the crawfish soup, which she enjoyed. I've heard good things about their brunch, so I'll have to return one day. Their other dinner options also look good, so I will try a small plate or bigger dinner plate next time.

    Sara L.

    What can I say? This restaurant is absolutely adorable and the food is exceptional. There's limited seating inside but it was nice enough out that some groups dined outside. In addition to the Nordic cuisine on the menu, they also sell European sweets. Everything was tempting but I got the chicken schnitzel. My husband got beef and a side of mushroom soup. The soup was comforting and perfect for a chilly evening. My schnitzel was tasty and I hope to return to try one of the many fish dishes. The cocktails are unique but don't go for an Aquavit one unless you like the flavor of it. My husband didn't love his second cocktail but that was his own fault for getting something he might not like. I enjoyed both of my cocktails, one of which had pickle juice in it. You wouldn't think that all of the flavors would work together, but they do. This restaurant is a gem and I definitely want to return and recommend it to everyone I know

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    Ask the Community - Mikko

    Is there parking nearby?

    There is street parking available on R Street and other nearby side streets. The nearest garages are SP+ Parking and Colonial Parking.

    Are theregluten free options on the menu?

    Yes-- they can adjust the dishes to be gluten free upon request. Most of their pastries in the display case aren't gluten free, but they do have at least two or three sweet pastries that are already gluten free (e.g. they are made with almond flour).

    Do they have happy hours?

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    Let's establish something upfront: this is a cafeteria. A furniture store cafeteria. And yet…read moresomehow it's outperforming half the "fast casual concepts" that have colonized every strip mall in America, which says everything about IKEA and absolutely nothing flattering about the rest of the industry. If my high school had been running this operation, I might have actually attended lunch instead of my daily ritual of despair and vending machine chips before AP Calculus. Solid soups. Texas toast that respects itself. A rotating cast of cold and warm dishes that -- brace yourself -- includes responsibly sourced seafood. In a place where you also buy flat-pack bookshelves. Now let's talk strategy, because eating here without intel is leaving money on the table. Those little gift cards in your IKEA advent calendar? Spendable on meatballs. You're welcome. Family card gets you free fountain drinks and coffee, which in this economy is practically a financial aid program. And if you wander toward the right tables, some have cableless phone charging stations built in -- because IKEA apparently thought of that while your favorite brunch spot still can't figure out how to make eggs over easy. Traveling with small children who have opinions? The restaurant is a legitimate tactical retreat. Food is simple enough to survive contact with a picky five-year-old, and there are interactive toy stations nearby to occupy whoever is about to lose it -- including, statistically, at least one adult. And finally: the lingonberry jam. You may dip anything you want into it here. Meatballs. Chicken strips. Texas toast. Existential dread. No one will stop you. No one will judge you. This is the one place on earth where the lingonberry is not a garnish but a governing philosophy, and honestly? That's more than most restaurants can say about anything on their menu.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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