You should try Loimulohi, char broiled salmon over an open fire. It's the best thing you will ever eat. I have been to a lot of countries and eaten a lot of good food, but nothing has ever come close to loimulohi. Even if fish isn't your thing, loimulohi doesn't even taste like fish, it tastes of heaven.
Um yes! That does sound amazing. I just googled it too. That is so exactly what I need to try. Not only do I love Salmon I love an open fire. Gosh all these great suggestions are making me want to go back. I really want to visit the summer cottages too.
Vendace soup is good too. Splitpea soup with dash of honey mustard and creamy spinach soup are so good too. And if you have that splitpea soup, then you must have it on thursday, and need to have oven pancake after it.
Reindeer is only really eaten regularly in the North of Finland where it's herded. It's much more expensive than prime beef so it's not something you normally would eat. Moose is off the menu unless you're a hunter, and bear is not ever sold to consumers. Most of the fish consumed in Finland is imported Norwegian Salmon unless you fish for yourself, as domestic fish is again really expensive and only sold in the biggest high-end supermarkets. The touristy spots however sell all of this stuff, but it's not really normal Finnish food. 😘🌏
Wow, interesting share! Thank you so much for the information. Initially, we went to Savotta to try the bear. We saw it in cans at the market but I wanted to taste it prepared. Unfortunately, Savotta was out, so we never got to try it. There are many options in Finland compared to what you find in the United States, where we typically only have pork, beef, chicken, and fish. As we explored more, I really appreciated the variety, and to be honest, the flavors were much better.
We don't eat bear nor really moose or reindeer. You can when it's a special event, but it'll cost you. Bear is only for very, very expensive high-end business dinners and possible difficult to find. My father hunts, so stuffed myself with moose meat during a recent visit. Elk and reindeer meat generally comes via family and friends who hunt moose or have a reindeer farm. Salmon soup is what tourists want, but is popular enough among Finns. The traditional salmon soup has a clear broth (seljanka). Vendace is great, but often too much work for say under 40s. Not much work at all. Baltic herring is what you want. Beautiful, oily fish. Hope you liked the city. You came to Helsinki too early in the year imo. The city and the surroundings get green and wonderfully beautiful in late May/early June. Was a very fast bloom this summer and now it's beautiful, warm and humid. Note that there's a lot to see just minutes from the city centre. Got one of the greatest public trasport systems in the world, and national transport is good. You tourists follow each other and visit the same places in the dense city cenre. Made an effort with this, so both a PM and public.
That is all really great information. Thank you so much for reaching out. That is so cool that your dad hunts and you get to try all the different types of meats. It’s just never an option here especially moose. If you hunt you could get bear and elk here but you’d have to travel out west. We loved Helsinki and I want to come back to travel outside the city. Since it was our first time we really wanted to stick to one area. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. We were there early and enjoyed the cooler weather. We have hot humid weather all year round so the cooler temps get me excited. Vappu was also a lot of fun. Thank you so much for your kind message and leaving such great information. I will use this information on our next trip!!! 😊😊😊🇫🇮❤️
@@JuliaGonzalesTravels Glad you appreciated my message. Defo visit again later in the spring when the nature explodes. That's my personal preference living here where it's very green and the blackbirds chirp 24/7. The weather can be anything any time of year. The winter can range from no snow to s'loads of snow. 25C and drizzling in western Hki atm. Lovely.
Is it just me, but isn't the market hall in Hakaniemi a lot bigger and better than the one on Kauppatori? All the tourists go to this one and in my experience, when I lived in Helsinki the Hakaniemi one was far superior. Has this changed? Haven't lived there for six years.
This one appealed to us because it was supposed to be historic being there since 1889. We didn't spend a ton of time there, however, I really enjoyed the treats! 😀
I've discovered that customs vary greatly from one country to another. This realization has now become part of my research because, regardless of where we go, pizza and cheeseburgers are universally enjoyed, yet everyone has their own unique way of eating them. Oh man and did I learn early on how to properly hold my fork and knife (Thank you Argentina).
Salmon is most common fish in restaurants as it comes straight from the fish farm. However most cvommon fish soups in finland come from pike, perch or char that are naturally in finnish waters. And Vendace is best from the market square stands where it's served fresh from hot paella pans.
Vendace that is fried in those paella pans are frozen "neulamuikku" and they have their guts inside still so no not the best. Best Vendace you can get is from Savonlinna market square.
@@Mojova1 Neulamuikku is so good. Eaten them all my life, no problems ever - guts or no guts. The neulamuikku are so fried, the chance of any unsavory materials having an effect is nonexistent - and taste-wise they don't have an effect, the guts being so small.
Oh, I LOVE the Ligonberries, I had never had them before going to Helsinki. SOOOOO GOOD! I did not think about putting them on the blood sausage what a fantastic idea. Thank you so much for bringing that up.
SORRY Julia but . A cinnamon bun is not food, Nobody eats just a bun all day. And even reindeer is not available everywhere. Deer or Elk is an option. Well, Helsinki "Overprices" everything and everything else in Finland is much cheaper. Karelian pie is a protected title, so it is also a rice pie. Everything that is seen and tasted is the products of top-class restaurants. Nothing normal has really been described. Home cooking is a completely different story and not everyone can afford to eat out. Finnish practicality. Sorry for the honesty and directness, but that's how it is. Everything in Helsinki is overpriced and hype caused by greed. Helsinki is NOT Finland, just an overpriced area. Leave Helsinki and everything is better.
Absolutely, I understand your point. As a first-time visitor to Helsinki, the experience was unlike anything I've encountered before. What I truly appreciate about this channel is the opportunity to immerse myself in local culture and learn so much along the way. It's thrilling to explore, share my discoveries, and then engage with insights from locals-I absolutely love it! At some point, I'd love to return and explore beyond Helsinki, particularly those charming summer cabins I've heard so much about; they sound idyllic. Thank you so much for watching!
Reindeer is only really eaten regularly in the North of Finland where it's herded. It's much more expensive than prime beef so it's not something you normally would eat. Moose is off the menu unless you're a hunter, and bear is not ever sold to consumers. Most of the fish consumed in Finland is imported Norwegian salmon unless you fish for yourself, as domestic fish is again really expensive and only sold in the biggest high-end supermarkets. The touristy spots however sell all of this stuff, but it's not really normal Finnish food.
Moose is very much on the menu for many Finns, especially those living on the countryside. You don't need to hunt in order to buy it, it's readily available and if the hunters hunt on your cabin's area, you will receive free meat as a payback. Bear can be purchased in tin cans from any bigger market.
Wow, very interesting share! Thank you so much for the information. Initially, we went to Savotta to try the bear. We saw it in cans at the market but I wanted to taste it prepared. Unfortunately, Savotta was out, so we never got to try it. There are so many options in Finland compared to what you find in the United States, where we typically only have pork, beef, or chicken. As we explored more, I really appreciated the variety, and to be honest, the flavors were much better.
@@turpasauna Yes, living in the countryside counts as hunting for yourself as far as I'm concerned. I'm talking about the big cities here. I don't think it's a proper introduction to Finland to assume that we all eat reindeer here. It's like looking for the Oktoberfest in Barcelona.
That cinnamon rolls Finnish name was as you said "Korvapuusti" and it actually means "a slap on your ear" I think that it's a very good name and comes from when you're mother /grandmother did these treats, we children used to take a bit from the dough, when they were not looking. But there where times when you got caught and then they normally got irritated and gave us children a slap on your ear, as a lesson 😊. That name was set long time ago when we children normally got slapped for doing something the grownups did like. This is not how it works today 😂
Salmon is most common fish in restaurants as it comes straight from the fish farm. However most common fish soups in Finland come from pike, perch or char that are naturally in Finnish waters. And Vendace is best from the market square stands where it's served fresh from hot paella pans. 🤓🌏
If it's that kind with the white layer, I don't think it needs the cream, but it sure wouldn't hurt. lol When it's like just the crust and berries, then it can definitely use it and even more so when it's the extra thick, soft rust with berries embedded in it, that can be dry.
@@mikkorenvall428 barley? I did not know that, great information. This is why I love doing these videos, I learn so much not only through trying the food but from the people who know best.
In my modest opinion as a Finn and a notorious gouger I prefer my fish eggs/salmon caviar on top of boiled eggs with mayo.. Or on rye bread with fresh butter, cherry tomatoes, red onion and dill..
That sounds better than the Salmon Mousse, I mean it was fine but I think you are right, adding rye bread with butter, cherry tomatoes, red onion and dill... WOW that sounds amazing.
@@JuliaGonzalesTravelsIt is.. Rye has a strong, tangy flavour, butter creams everything and tomato gives juice while onion adds to the sweetness and twist against the salty salmon and sour rye.. And it is practically body-building food.. :D Be well and success to You from Helsinki Finland
You are so right. I was just mentioning this in another comment. In the United States, we mostly have pork, beef, and chicken (all farmed) as options. In Finland, you find so many more choices, and they taste way better and probably better for.
Well done with Merimakasiini - their salmon soup is out of this world. Man, I just ate, but now I want some - with the archipelago bread (which it looks like you also had - hope you combined it with the soup =D )
@@JuliaGonzalesTravels truly a great spot, could not agree more. Oh, and the Runeberg tart is soaked in rum, you got it right. In some cases they do use arrack punch instead - but I think mostly it's rum. Don't quote me on this, I could be wrong. 😅 Safe travels to you two!
Oh, I have to add - the karelian pies, they got them wrong. They are NOT topped with "eggs and butter", as those seem to be, with an egg and melted butter, separately. They are supposed to be topped with "eggbutter", which is a combination of the two, with a very particular taste+mouthfeel. The consistency can vary some, but this is close: th-cam.com/video/_4SsyuzhqjY/w-d-xo.html
Going to Helsinki to eat reindeer meet is not an ideal thing. Or to eat those vendaces, or the carelian pie. No. Stop. Those "carelian pies" are not like the originals in Finnish Karelia. Not even close. And those vendaces you should eat in Savo example in Savonlinna or Puumala in Finland. And reindeer in Lapland of course.
What makes Helsinki so appealing is the variety of options available. While we couldn't travel to all the different regions, Helsinki gave us the chance to sample a diverse range of foods. In the United States, we don't have anything quite like this, so being in Helsinki felt truly special.
I think it's because they are doing food reviews and want to try a variety of dishes,but are unable to eat everything. If they are sitting for a normal meal, they'll clean their plate.
You should try Loimulohi, char broiled salmon over an open fire. It's the best thing you will ever eat. I have been to a lot of countries and eaten a lot of good food, but nothing has ever come close to loimulohi. Even if fish isn't your thing, loimulohi doesn't even taste like fish, it tastes of heaven.
Um yes! That does sound amazing. I just googled it too. That is so exactly what I need to try. Not only do I love Salmon I love an open fire. Gosh all these great suggestions are making me want to go back. I really want to visit the summer cottages too.
karelian pies with eggbutter is my favorite, love it
Yeah!! Awesome that was my first time trying. Very good!!! 😊
Vendace soup is good too. Splitpea soup with dash of honey mustard and creamy spinach soup are so good too. And if you have that splitpea soup, then you must have it on thursday, and need to have oven pancake after it.
I have never tried this. Another awesome suggestion. Thank you so much. When I come back I'm trying this!
i like your explore i will come very soon Finland i am from Saudi Arabia
Reindeer is only really eaten regularly in the North of Finland where it's herded. It's much more expensive than prime beef so it's not something you normally would eat. Moose is off the menu unless you're a hunter, and bear is not ever sold to consumers. Most of the fish consumed in Finland is imported Norwegian Salmon unless you fish for yourself, as domestic fish is again really expensive and only sold in the biggest high-end supermarkets. The touristy spots however sell all of this stuff, but it's not really normal Finnish food. 😘🌏
Wow, interesting share! Thank you so much for the information. Initially, we went to Savotta to try the bear. We saw it in cans at the market but I wanted to taste it prepared. Unfortunately, Savotta was out, so we never got to try it. There are many options in Finland compared to what you find in the United States, where we typically only have pork, beef, chicken, and fish. As we explored more, I really appreciated the variety, and to be honest, the flavors were much better.
We don't eat bear nor really moose or reindeer. You can when it's a special event, but it'll cost you. Bear is only for very, very expensive high-end business dinners and possible difficult to find. My father hunts, so stuffed myself with moose meat during a recent visit. Elk and reindeer meat generally comes via family and friends who hunt moose or have a reindeer farm.
Salmon soup is what tourists want, but is popular enough among Finns. The traditional salmon soup has a clear broth (seljanka). Vendace is great, but often too much work for say under 40s. Not much work at all. Baltic herring is what you want. Beautiful, oily fish.
Hope you liked the city. You came to Helsinki too early in the year imo. The city and the surroundings get green and wonderfully beautiful in late May/early June. Was a very fast bloom this summer and now it's beautiful, warm and humid. Note that there's a lot to see just minutes from the city centre. Got one of the greatest public trasport systems in the world, and national transport is good.
You tourists follow each other and visit the same places in the dense city cenre.
Made an effort with this, so both a PM and public.
That is all really great information. Thank you so much for reaching out.
That is so cool that your dad hunts and you get to try all the different types of meats. It’s just never an option here especially moose. If you hunt you could get bear and elk here but you’d have to travel out west.
We loved Helsinki and I want to come back to travel outside the city. Since it was our first time we really wanted to stick to one area. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. We were there early and enjoyed the cooler weather. We have hot humid weather all year round so the cooler temps get me excited.
Vappu was also a lot of fun.
Thank you so much for your kind message and leaving such great information. I will use this information on our next trip!!! 😊😊😊🇫🇮❤️
@@JuliaGonzalesTravels Glad you appreciated my message. Defo visit again later in the spring when the nature explodes. That's my personal preference living here where it's very green and the blackbirds chirp 24/7. The weather can be anything any time of year. The winter can range from no snow to s'loads of snow.
25C and drizzling in western Hki atm. Lovely.
@@Pahakyy Later in the spring sounds amazing. I will make that note. Thanks again for all the great info.
Is it just me, but isn't the market hall in Hakaniemi a lot bigger and better than the one on Kauppatori? All the tourists go to this one and in my experience, when I lived in Helsinki the Hakaniemi one was far superior. Has this changed? Haven't lived there for six years.
This one appealed to us because it was supposed to be historic being there since 1889. We didn't spend a ton of time there, however, I really enjoyed the treats! 😀
@@JuliaGonzalesTravels it seems the hakaniemi market hall is 110 years old now, so maybe it is a little bit newer
Cranberry Gin, and Longdrink in 0,33cl/0,5l can.
I just googled this... UM YES! Thank you I'm totally trying this.
By the way. We Finns eat our hamburgers (pizzas as well) using forks and knifes..... Well, at least we a bit older Finns...
I've discovered that customs vary greatly from one country to another. This realization has now become part of my research because, regardless of where we go, pizza and cheeseburgers are universally enjoyed, yet everyone has their own unique way of eating them. Oh man and did I learn early on how to properly hold my fork and knife (Thank you Argentina).
Salmon is most common fish in restaurants as it comes straight from the fish farm. However most cvommon fish soups in finland come from pike, perch or char that are naturally in finnish waters. And Vendace is best from the market square stands where it's served fresh from hot paella pans.
Wow, This is awesome information. On my next trip, I'm trying all of this. Thank you so much!
Vendace that is fried in those paella pans are frozen "neulamuikku" and they have their guts inside still so no not the best. Best Vendace you can get is from Savonlinna market square.
@@Mojova1 That's great information and an awesome tip! Thank you so much.
@@Mojova1 Neulamuikku is so good. Eaten them all my life, no problems ever - guts or no guts.
The neulamuikku are so fried, the chance of any unsavory materials having an effect is nonexistent - and taste-wise they don't have an effect, the guts being so small.
You should definitely have lingonberries/lingonberry jam with the blood sausage. A perfect match. 🙂
Oh, I LOVE the Ligonberries, I had never had them before going to Helsinki. SOOOOO GOOD! I did not think about putting them on the blood sausage what a fantastic idea. Thank you so much for bringing that up.
@@JuliaGonzalesTravels And milk as a drink.
SORRY Julia but . A cinnamon bun is not food, Nobody eats just a bun all day. And even reindeer is not available everywhere. Deer or Elk is an option. Well, Helsinki "Overprices" everything and everything else in Finland is much cheaper. Karelian pie is a protected title, so it is also a rice pie. Everything that is seen and tasted is the products of top-class restaurants. Nothing normal has really been described. Home cooking is a completely different story and not everyone can afford to eat out. Finnish practicality. Sorry for the honesty and directness, but that's how it is. Everything in Helsinki is overpriced and hype caused by greed. Helsinki is NOT Finland, just an overpriced area. Leave Helsinki and everything is better.
Absolutely, I understand your point. As a first-time visitor to Helsinki, the experience was unlike anything I've encountered before. What I truly appreciate about this channel is the opportunity to immerse myself in local culture and learn so much along the way. It's thrilling to explore, share my discoveries, and then engage with insights from locals-I absolutely love it! At some point, I'd love to return and explore beyond Helsinki, particularly those charming summer cabins I've heard so much about; they sound idyllic. Thank you so much for watching!
Reindeer is only really eaten regularly in the North of Finland where it's herded. It's much more expensive than prime beef so it's not something you normally would eat. Moose is off the menu unless you're a hunter, and bear is not ever sold to consumers. Most of the fish consumed in Finland is imported Norwegian salmon unless you fish for yourself, as domestic fish is again really expensive and only sold in the biggest high-end supermarkets. The touristy spots however sell all of this stuff, but it's not really normal Finnish food.
Moose is very much on the menu for many Finns, especially those living on the countryside. You don't need to hunt in order to buy it, it's readily available and if the hunters hunt on your cabin's area, you will receive free meat as a payback. Bear can be purchased in tin cans from any bigger market.
Wow, very interesting share! Thank you so much for the information. Initially, we went to Savotta to try the bear. We saw it in cans at the market but I wanted to taste it prepared. Unfortunately, Savotta was out, so we never got to try it. There are so many options in Finland compared to what you find in the United States, where we typically only have pork, beef, or chicken. As we explored more, I really appreciated the variety, and to be honest, the flavors were much better.
@@turpasauna Yes, living in the countryside counts as hunting for yourself as far as I'm concerned. I'm talking about the big cities here. I don't think it's a proper introduction to Finland to assume that we all eat reindeer here. It's like looking for the Oktoberfest in Barcelona.
Technically Lapland is a region that also crosses over to Sweden and Norway, but usually it's the Finnish part people are referring to.
Good to know thanks so much for sharing. It sounds like a beautiful place!!
That cinnamon rolls Finnish name was as you said "Korvapuusti" and it actually means "a slap on your ear"
I think that it's a very good name and comes from when you're mother /grandmother did these treats, we children used to take a bit from the dough, when they were not looking.
But there where times when you got caught and then they normally got irritated and gave us children a slap on your ear, as a lesson 😊.
That name was set long time ago when we children normally got slapped for doing something the grownups did like.
This is not how it works today 😂
What a great story, I love this! You are so right it would not hold up today but I love this story. Thank you so much for sharing.
Salmon is most common fish in restaurants as it comes straight from the fish farm. However most common fish soups in Finland come from pike, perch or char that are naturally in Finnish waters. And Vendace is best from the market square stands where it's served fresh from hot paella pans. 🤓🌏
Wow, This is awesome information. On my next trip, I'm trying all of this. Thank you so much!
You need that image stabilization, pronto lol
What you don’t like to feel like you are in the action?? Sorry the Meta glasses get like that sometimes. I have to remind myself to turn slowly. 😃😃😃
Hmm blueberry pie should have vanilla-flavoured cream poured on top no?
Wow... that sounds delicious. It did come on my pie but I would have eaten that.
If it's that kind with the white layer, I don't think it needs the cream, but it sure wouldn't hurt. lol When it's like just the crust and berries, then it can definitely use it and even more so when it's the extra thick, soft rust with berries embedded in it, that can be dry.
The small Karelian Pies are usually called Cocktail Pies
Oh nice I didn’t know that. They were really good. 😊 Thanks so much for sharing.
@@JuliaGonzalesTravels And it's ancient food originally stuffed with barley... We don't have rice fields in Finland, you know... ;)
@@mikkorenvall428 barley? I did not know that, great information. This is why I love doing these videos, I learn so much not only through trying the food but from the people who know best.
@@mikkorenvall428
And you know that you have totally wrong information. Please don't do that.
In my modest opinion as a Finn and a notorious gouger I prefer my fish eggs/salmon caviar on top of boiled eggs with mayo.. Or on rye bread with fresh butter, cherry tomatoes, red onion and dill..
That sounds better than the Salmon Mousse, I mean it was fine but I think you are right, adding rye bread with butter, cherry tomatoes, red onion and dill... WOW that sounds amazing.
@@JuliaGonzalesTravelsIt is.. Rye has a strong, tangy flavour, butter creams everything and tomato gives juice while onion adds to the sweetness and twist against the salty salmon and sour rye.. And it is practically body-building food.. :D Be well and success to You from Helsinki Finland
@@StPaul76 Sounds delicious I would love to give this a try. I guess I have to come back! 😃
Wild food not farming 👍 i mean this muikku and deer
You are so right. I was just mentioning this in another comment. In the United States, we mostly have pork, beef, and chicken (all farmed) as options. In Finland, you find so many more choices, and they taste way better and probably better for.
Well done with Merimakasiini - their salmon soup is out of this world. Man, I just ate, but now I want some - with the archipelago bread (which it looks like you also had - hope you combined it with the soup =D )
We did have the archipelago bread as well it was delicious. Everything there was yummy, it was a great spot.
@@JuliaGonzalesTravels truly a great spot, could not agree more.
Oh, and the Runeberg tart is soaked in rum, you got it right. In some cases they do use arrack punch instead - but I think mostly it's rum. Don't quote me on this, I could be wrong. 😅
Safe travels to you two!
Oh, I have to add - the karelian pies, they got them wrong. They are NOT topped with "eggs and butter", as those seem to be, with an egg and melted butter, separately.
They are supposed to be topped with "eggbutter", which is a combination of the two, with a very particular taste+mouthfeel. The consistency can vary some, but this is close: th-cam.com/video/_4SsyuzhqjY/w-d-xo.html
@@Hukka55 I loved the Runeberg it was so good!!
@@Hukka55 Oh great point, that might have been me who mixed up how they explained it to me. Great info thanks for pointing that out.
Going to Helsinki to eat reindeer meet is not an ideal thing. Or to eat those vendaces, or the carelian pie. No. Stop. Those "carelian pies" are not like the originals in Finnish Karelia. Not even close. And those vendaces you should eat in Savo example in Savonlinna or Puumala in Finland. And reindeer in Lapland of course.
What makes Helsinki so appealing is the variety of options available. While we couldn't travel to all the different regions, Helsinki gave us the chance to sample a diverse range of foods. In the United States, we don't have anything quite like this, so being in Helsinki felt truly special.
why do you american people always leave food uneaten ? i
I think it's because they are doing food reviews and want to try a variety of dishes,but are unable to eat everything. If they are sitting for a normal meal, they'll clean their plate.
Cinnamon roll is Swedish, just brouggt to Finland with long shared history
Great info!! 😃
No it isn't. It's from Germany.
@@TheElvis57 Then history and everyone else is wrong except you, lookup cinnamon roll origin 🤣
@@roxpace
Maybe you should look it again 🤭
@@TheElvis57 No, I know this and go and get your facts online before talking shit again