Seasonal burger option (Bleu Cheese w/ Caramelized Onions.)…read more First meal out in Helsinki and it was absolutely divine. Lovely and rare done too. If that is a problem be sure to speak up. Rarer seems to be the default preparation. Hand down some of the best fries I have had from any establishment. America needs to step up it's game. I went adventurous and requested animal style. The rich bacon mayo was contrasted equisitely by the pickled jalapenos and magical pumpkin seeds. I would tell you more about those toppings but the details were lost to the overall euphoria caused by the meal.

Does it make me a bad American to crave a food burger in a foreign land? Well, after working all…read moreday and a long scooter tour of the city, a burger, fries and a beer sounded like the perfect dinner. I've had many burgers in my life, perhaps I was just starving or perhaps it's true, but this as a top 5 burger! A smash burger with cheese, jalapeños and special sauce, accompanied by fries and truffle mayo and a cold beer was absolute perfection. So, it's ok to feel like you're cheating on American burgers and it's ok to try the great American delicacy in a foreign land. You won't be disappointed.

I like trying local, fast food places that you can't get in the U.S., and Friends & Brgrs is one of…read morethose eateries that originates from Finland. For something casual and affordable, I can see why the locals are fans of Friends & Brgrs after having visited myself for dinner one night. Located in the city center of Helsinki and close to my hotel, after a long day of exploring, I was exhausted and hungry. Craving something casual that won't break the bank, I found Friends & Brgrs, which was better than expected. Friends & Brgrs serves smashed burgers with fries, shakes and everything else you'd expect from a fast food joint. But it's better than anything you'd have in the U.S. I visited during dinner time and the place was steady, with a few patrons dining inside. You order on the touchscreen and and grab a number where one of the employees delivers your tray of food to you. After asking the staff for recommendations, they said first timers should try their signature, Friends Burger, which is a classic cheese burger with all the usual toppings, with hand-cut fries and the truffle dipping sauce. My meal was solid. I was seriously impressed by how delicious the burger was from somewhere that's considered a fast food joint. I could easily tell the burger was hand-formed and cooked fresh upon order and the fries were hand-cut. Everything is freshly made here, including the baked buns. Everything just tastes better outside of the U.S. because they don't use trash ingredients - only fresh stuff approved by the EU. I'm a fan. I would totally eat more fast food if the food in the U.S. was like Friends & Brgrs.

I feel the same way about the burgers here. Satisfying, but nothing fancy…read more You can have as much Pepsi Max as your heart desires.

Man what a cool place in the center of Helsinki. After taking in some of the sights, walking the…read morecobblestone and brick streets, I decided to stop here for a bite to eat. The atmosphere has a dark underground feel (literally). Reindeer happens to be a popular delicacy, so I treated myself to the reindeer burger, prepared medium rare. This burger was amazing, lean with a great flavor. If your out wandering around Helsinki, I would recommend trying out this restaurant/Bar.

The vegan cauliflower wings were REALLY good. However, the vegan sloppy joe burger was ick. I had…read moreto force myself to finish it. I've had great vegan burgers... this place doesn't have them!

Great name! By far the best burger that I have ever eaten!!' I had the double patty chorizo burger…read more This place is amazing, the service is great and the burgers are never frozen. It's like an upscale 5 guys with 5 types of fries. There are numerous beers on tap, wine selection and of course free tasty water. There is also a wall full of hot sauce. They range from multiple Tabasco flavors to ghost pepper to Carolina reaper. This place is a must visit in Helsinki!

My Finnish friend suggested that we go here for dinner at least once before I headed back to the…read moreUS. I guess the owner is somewhat of a celebrity chef in Finland. I was excited to try the burgers since the owner apparently traveled around the US for inspiration when creating the menu and i had not had a good (American style) burger since coming to Europe and the cravings were REAL. Naughty BRGR did not disappoint. I got the bacon burger (forgot the actual name sorry) that was a normal cheeseburger with bacon and bacon jam. Having never heard of bacon jam, i was a little worried when ordering and almost asked for it on the side. TAKE THE FREAKING LEAP! After the first bite I knew it was the Berger of my dreams and immediately wanted to know how I could get my hands on some bacon jam for all my burgers at home. My mouth is drooling just thinking about that burger now. The staff was also amazing! Very friendly and chatty. Recommended some good drinks to go with our burgers.

A short walk from the Helsinki Distillery, we headed here for post-drinking dinner. It's an…read moreindustrial neighborhood so look for the red brick building with the neon lights. Without a reservation, we were fortunate to get a table for three and started off with beers. A very nice platter of "Pickles and Cheese" had some interesting things on there that were a great appetizer. Pickled pineapple, sliced cucumber and such. It definitely made me ready for the main course. I chose the ribs and was a little jealous of my friend's choice of the brisket. It was a full rack of ribs, which arrived not quite warm though the fried potatoes on the side were still hot. Perhaps a little overdone, but I have a very high standard for barbecue. Very meaty, lots of food here. An ice cream and cookie dessert was shared. Ice cream was good, the cookie part was interesting. [Review 10102 overall, 1688 of 2018.]

I dined at B-Smokery for a second time recently on a Saturday night. Teurastamo is rather trendy…read moreand this place fits the bill, with industrial décor, exposed brick, and old photographs of the former slaughterhouse. Before I start, I'm a native Texan so I know a thing or two about BBQ -- picky as hell. It's been a home run at B-Smokery both times. If I had to pick, their ribs and coleslaw are my favorite -- plenty of meat on the ribs, and nice vinegar hint to the slaw to give it that acidic kick. This particular night, I had their "small" all-in platter that samples all the meat -- ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and two sides, coleslaw and grilled veggies were my choice. Cornbread included. Everything was delicious. And the "small" portion was super filling. If I had to be critical, the beer selection is fairly limited. But they've expanded the bar selection since the previous time I was here, so at least they're getting there :) I warmly recommend B-Smokery -- go there today, like now, and get your BBQ grub on! Lots of value here with affordable, savory, filling portions. Honest assessment: Best BBQ I've had in Finland.

The food was excellent, the service friendly and informal and the ambiance fun…read more Recommend!

Surprisingly good food in this hidden location in Helsinki. We were visiting Helsinki during…read moreMidsummer, and so many restaurants were closed. I was advised that Bryggeri Brewhouse might be open so got a reservation. When we arrived, I was told that the reservation represented seating inside with table service, but it was a beautiful evening so we opted to merely order from the fast casual counter and have the food delivered to us at a patio table. Our food was really good. I started with a serving of the salmon soup which had been recommended as a Helsinki specialty by our guide that day. I have nothing to compare this soup to, but it was outstanding. Great flavor, perfectly prepared salmon. The starter serving was more than enough for an entire meal, so I shared with the rest of our table. For our main courses, my wife had the sloppy joe sliders and I had the wild elk meatballs with mashed potatoes. The meatballs were wonderful, perfectly done, good flavor and matched well with the potatoes in the gravy provided. My wife found the sloppy joes to also be very tasty with a bit more kick than such an offering in the United States. The buns they were on were perfect and the entire serving very large. One other dish to comment on that was ordered at our table was the Chicken Burger. Do not get thrown off by the name burger and expect a ground chicken patty. This is a full-size chicken breast perfectly fried and with excellent condiments and sauces. So, food, 5 stars. When it came to the beer, there are only a few of the offerings available at the patio stand, so I was not happy with choices given this was a brewhouse. I learned later, after my first bland lager that I could just go to the main bar inside and get the full offering. So my second beer was excellent, the Sofia. This entire experience would have been a 5 except for a couple of faults. One was that food took a long time to arrive and came sporadically, and second is that the full complement of beers should be offered outside or the bartender there should inform patrons that they are limited, but 20 steps away they can order from the full list. If looking for a nice casual night out in Helsinki, I can highly recommend this restaurant.

We had an assortment of great food at this relaxing corner restaurant near Helsinki city center…read more The service was excellent, but it was a slow evening, so we had all the attention we needed at the right pace. We had the organic beef Klitch burger with goat cheese and tapenade, with potato wedges that were fried just right. It was very tasty and filling. Also had the tiger prawn avocado salad, which tasted healthy and good, but was a bit light on dressing flavor. My wife had assorted tapas which she really enjoyed. If you are looking for a quality meal in a relaxed setting, this is a great place to go!

Food was fine ..service was terrible ..everything else falls to bits when service is terribleread more

I was here few day back. When i ordered their hamburgers to home, I always loved it. But when i was…read morethere, i found both the hamburger and the fries quite greasy. In fact, it made me nauseous afterwards. In any case the restaurant is in an isolated spot. Next time i might only order home.

Helsinkis Best Burger at the moment! Patty is juicy and love how the cheese is melted on it. Fries…read moregreat too.

The food is good and the pasta portions are bigger than they appear on the photos because they…read moreserve in deep dishes . I was disappointed by not getting bread with the meal because the sauce was very good. there is not table service , they have beer and wine . I would repeat for lunch , not dinner .

Great service and wonderful food! We found Cafe Bar 9 while out walking and decided to stop in…read more Very glad we did. We will definitely be back.

Good food but for some reason they can't cook the steak properly medium rare. It's always more like…read morewelldone.

How do you know that a place is popular (and damn Good)? 1) They run out of food, and 2) hungry…read morepeople decide it's worth the wait and continue to queue up at the counter. That was my experience. The menu is short and sweet. Consists of 4 very well-made burgers. The pulled pork "burger" (actually shreds of pork heaped onto a bun) wins, hands down. Moist, flavorful, and addictive. As for other choices: My friend loved her goose burger. And we (and many others) kept ogling the beef patty with bacon. Whatever you pick, you can't go wrong. You order and pay at the counter. Then sit back and wait for your order to be called. Meanwhile, thanks to the open kitchen/prep aprea, you can watch the hard-at-work cooks prepare your burger to perfection. Note: There's not much seating -- 8 seats at the counter, plus 5-6 tables upstairs. Either go during off-peak hours (whenever those are!) or share a table with other hungry & happy diners (which I totally recommend!).