Fly in to a place you never visited. Looking for that hole in the wall with a interesting crowd,…read morerelaxed vibe, semi hipster location and great food and beer. Extra points for having a vegetarian orientation. Maybe even fast, efficient service and a funky set up, oh yeah.
It's raining and we've walked from the station to Kallio the long way around the harbor to see the sights. We make it to Made in Kallio, a shop specializing in local designer items. I bet she has a good idea for lunch. We ask for vegetarian and no hesitation, Doner Harju a block away.
You can take the 9 tram from the main station and be there in 12 minutes. For around € 9.50 you get a self serve soup, a plate with your choice of sliced meat kebab style but the best part are the veggies sides and salad piled high on the plate. A massive portion of goodness eaten in a crowded but happy room or out on the terrace. Served on metal plates this place would be a smash hit in San Francisco as a mash up in the Mission but here it is just the real deal.
Be sure to try their carefully curated selection of Finnish beers. You will really like this place.