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    Viking Bar - This was our shared plate - Rurik's Feast

    Viking Bar

    4.3(20 reviews)
    0.8 kmSöder
    $

    Louis R loves authentic bars in Vikingdom, Sweden…read more There aren't any bars in Stockholm more authentic than this spot. Lots of local Swedish beers and delicious food options to select from at this bar. You can also sit and people-watch outside when it's warm. Good location, away from all those tourists in Old Town. Chill and fun. Aye. Be like Louis R, be a viking when in Sweden.

    Definitely worth a visit but maybe no more than one. It was fun for the friendly experience and the…read moremeats are pretty good. It really is an experience and being immersed in a culture and style is fun. Seating is limited so be sure to make reservations. Not a big fan of seating family style (with other families) and it is extremely warm inside. You may be put on the spot so if you are shy or introverted this may not be the experience for you. But otherwise, its definitely worth the fun. FOOD: Good but not great. Not a whole lot of variety. Various meats all cooked just right are available. Few side dishes and all root vegetables. We shared the Rurik's Feast so we would get a variety of meats and it was good. I really liked all three meats and it was worth it for the cost. I do wish there were different root veggies like potatoes. I don't know much Viking history so not sure how authentic, but they did have a nice variety of options. They did have risotto for the vegetarians (sure that wasn't part of the Viking staple!). SERVICE: Loved the music. Loved the atmosphere (except for the heat). Loved how friendly and nice everyone was. Service and plating were A+. COST: It was definitely worth it for the volume of food and the experience. Like I said, probably wouldn't come back, but definitely recommended for anyone who wants a fun and memorable night. Definitely worth doing once.

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    Eken

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    3.4(25 reviews)
    0.5 kmSöder
    $$

    This was our second traditional Swedish meatball experience and I found the meatballs here quite…read moredifferent from those at Blå Dörren (see separate review). These tasted like they were made with beef and pork, which is a more popular recipe than 100% beef. They were very soft, moist, and flavorful. But they didn't have the distinctly rich peppery taste and aroma like those from Blå Dörren. The brown gravy was creamy, rich, yummy but a bit sweet. As with every meatball dish that we saw in Sweden, they came with a side of lingonberries and mashed potato. We also ordered a pan-fried sea bass which was delicious - didn't I tell you that besides meatballs, Sweden (and Stockholm in particular) is well-known for their seafood? First off, the fish tasted very fresh. The skin was rubbed with rosé peppers and pan-fried to golden crispiness. The meat was soft and flavorful but without a hint of fishiness (good!). The yummy white wine sauce complemented the fish perfectly well. The entrée also came with sautéed baby white rose potatoes, sautéed baby vegetables, and a small tomato salad. They were served separately on the side (see picture).

    Eken was a great find at the Hilton in Stockholm. I usually don't have much faith in hotel…read morerestaurants but this was an exception. First and foremost the service was great from the moment I entered the restaurant through my end of meal coffee. The waitress was attentive and knew exactly when to stop by my table. I had an appetizer in the Executive Lounge so I started with my main...the specialty of the house...a wonderful cod which was perfectly prepared. Not a thing wrong with the dish. Each dish on the menu came with a recommendation for a wine pairing, which I went with and was not disappointed. For those carb lovers out there, the bread basket was well appointed and came with whipped butter. Overall, a great meal and I would definitely come back for the cod, wine and service.

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