Maki-Bar

"Mediocre takeaway sushi followed by some of the best cake in Helsinki is what I feel like for lunch today" are words I would not expect anyone I know to ever utter. Nevertheless, Maki-Bar (located where Krulla used to be) caters to this inexplicable desire, serving sushi, cake and coffee in a somewhat cozy environment. The place feels like a real-life Kamome Diner, not only in the totally awkward Japanese-Finnish menu fusion but also in the doe-like, very nice waitstaff that really need just a bit of time to blossom into awesome foodslingers. In terms of the sushi cuisine, do what my sister always says and never eat sushi in a place that doesn't exclusively serve sushi - if you're got a craving for a roll or two, amble on over to Len's cafe (closer to five corners), or roll up the other direction to Daruma - two sushi joints that will whip up a plate for you fresh and in a jiffy if you tell them that you're in a rush. If you want to get some of that kakkugalleria on, this is as fine a place as any (the other two locations I know of being the place in Design Forum on Erottaja and the original one on Bulevardi). In closing, while I'm down on the sushi, I think you should go here - mainly because they're trying so hard, and I hope in the future they'll develop into a place that's really great to go to - just like in Kamome Diner ;)

I ordered the 10 piece set, and was served free miso soup also. The sushi is well prepared and tasty. The food tasted fresh.

The people who (wo)man the cafe are very friendly and helpful. Looking forward them expanding their maki and soup selections!