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chocole 6 reviews

I love food. I love eating. I will try everything and anywhere. But the problem is money. Student's never have much money. Thus, I hunt for the ultimate budget eateries in Helsinki. Come join me on my epic quest!
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356
Gastone
Work
Korkeavuorenkatu 45
Helsinki
00130
Finland
60.166504
24.946154
work
pref
09-666116
fax
09-666118
http://eat.fi/restaurant/index/name/gastone
http://www.gastone.fi
italian
Gastone
italian

5
5
3
30 €
I've heard a lot about this hidden gem from many of my friends and damn right they've got it right. I don't think I've ever gotten such nice service at a restaurant in Finland. Fantastic staff who didn't mind me stumbling between Finnish and English, but rather just changed languages accordingly, though obviously much amused by my state. We were welcomed very warmly and seated in their lovely little backdoor patio. Despite the restaurant slowly filling up with other customers, the staff were ever so attentive, making sure that I always had water in my glass, asking whether we wanted a blanket when the weather got cooler and all those little details that make up the experience. As for the food it was definitely one of the best Italian I've had here, the portions were just right (I ordered the Mariadno pasta which had a nice amount of beef in it, unlike at many other Italian joints were you've scarcely got any meat in pasta. My friend ordered the seafood pasta which tasted even better than mine, so I would definitely recommend it to everyone) and left enough for you to enjoy a nice dessert (their gelato is simply decadent!, cannoli didn't seem that special but they have other quirky sounding desserts on the menu) and coffee/tea (comes with a side of cute little packets of honey, fresh lemon, Fazer chocolate, brown sugar). This is definitely THE place to go to if you want something more upscale and in a relaxed atmosphere with a wonderful staff. I promise you that you will have a fabulous time dining there! Will be back!
chocole 2010-08-03
Rating: 4

business
9386
Kahvi Kulma
Work
Hämeentie 64
Helsinki
00500
Finland
60.1889
24.963499
work
pref
00358-942891112
http://eat.fi/restaurant/index/name/kahvi-kulma
Kahvi Kulma

3
4
5
Lunch
8 €
Sushi is one damn expensive and addictive type of food. I am no foodie and have no idea about the differences between the the taste of tuna meat (unless of course it's rotten or so fantastic that omglykttlytodiefor). So basically, I am quite happy shoveling something that I think tastes and looks like the sushi pieces I see in photos. If you are an ignorant eater like me and have a tight budget (like me!), but have a craving for something nominally luxurious- like sushi- then please do visit this lovely little cafe in Sörnäinen. I won't deny that this place looks terrible. It's just bare, with a tacky decoration here and there. But their 8,7e sushi buffet deal is fantastic. Large pieces of sushi with large pieces of fish (whenever I was there they were quite big!!), most of the time they taste nice with soft, squishy rice which tastes like the rice vinegar (I personally love it). For a budget eater this is your sushi paradise, not to mention if you have a large appetite the buffet concept is an extra plus.
chocole 2010-06-07
fi
Rating: 2

business
8863
McDonald's Ruoholahti
Work
Itämerenkatu 14
HELSINKI
00180
Finland
60.163101
24.914801
work
pref
09-562 5522
http://eat.fi/restaurant/index/name/mcdonalds-ruoholahti
http://www2.mcdonalds.fi/ravintolat/ravintolat.php?mc_id=094&
McDonald's Ruoholahti

2
2
4
1 €
Mickey D's is always around the corner when hunger strikes and you're completely broke, save for the one euro emergency money you are keeping and the other euro for lunch. I am eternally thankful for McDonald's for reintroducing the cheeseburger to their menu. One euro for a decent sized burger during desperate time is not too bad, that is when you're not opting for supermarket food. The flavor of the burger is nothing new with a slab of beef patty , some ketchup, onions, pickles; all neatly placed in between smooth bread buns and you're good to go! Remember to enjoy it slowly and chew about thirty times per bite to get that feeling of a satisfied stomach. If you happen to be one of the richer kids in the hood by a euro more (two euros man!) try out Mickey D's EuroPower menu with their horrendous chicken wrap. rip off McFeast Jr., FOUR chicken nuggets and God knows what else. Or go to the supermarket next to the metro on Tuesdays and swipe a couple of 0.30e or 0.50e max hillomunkkis. Either choice is going to leave you hungry in less than half an hour and regretting that you spent to money on saturated rubbish. But what choice have you got when you're broke and in a hurry? Beggars not choosers.
chocole 2009-12-17
Rating: 1

business
1568
Antell Itämerentori
Work
Itämerenkatu 15
Helsinki
00180
Finland
60.163631
24.913902
work
pref
020 770 2235
http://eat.fi/restaurant/index/name/kahvila-ravintola-katri-antell
http://www.antell.fi/index.php?142
Antell Itämerentori

3
3
3
9 €
I commute the Ruoholahti area quite often during the course of the week and during my lunch breaks it provides a perfect opportunity for me to go exploring. I stumbled across this restaurant, which blended in with the gray and high-ceiling office building/bus terminal channel in Ruoholahti, right across from the busy S-Market. I tried their lunch buffet, ranging around the norm price of 8,9 or 9. I liked the extensive choices available, while the food itself failed to leave any lasting impression. I must say I had excellent dessert of mustikkapiirakka here, which I generously helped myself to. The environment is something I must comment on. It's situated in a rather interesting location, and during lunch hours as you sit close to the glass separators on the comfy couches you get to observe the ongoing in the supermarket right across. The high-ceilings provide a loud noise level of the trembling traffic and the hustle bustle of the people. Most of the other clientele consisted of the businessmen and women working in the same building. This place is a nice pit stop for someone who is looking for a change in the buffet scene around the Ruoholahti area, as your only other choice would be an Asian buffet over at Tang Dynasty.
chocole 2009-12-17
Rating: 2

business
23
Kakkugalleria
Work
Bulevardi 34
Helsinki
00130
Finland
60.162979
24.93375
work
pref
(09) 241 2014
fax
(09) 4365 4840
http://eat.fi/restaurant/index/name/kakkugalleria
http://www.kakkugalleria.com
bakery-café
Kakkugalleria
bakery-café

5
4
3
12 €
Chocolate chips and cheesecake. For the best of these two pastries, come here! I absolutely love their cheesecakes, with the delicious citric flavor or the sour berry flavor. It's bordering on the line of guilty pleasure as I come and gorge myself. Sadly, the place is very small and you have very little chance to sit and enjoy your pieces of heaven, but that's ok, as soon as you get home fix a nice cup of hot drinkie and indulge away~!
chocole 2009-12-16
Rating: 4

business
9015
Wrong Noodle Bar
Work
Yliopistonkatu 5
Helsinki
00100
Finland
60.169952
24.94684
work
pref
020 1555 623
http://eat.fi/restaurant/index/name/wrong-noodle-bar1
http://www.wrong.fi
asian-european: Wrong offers a warm and approachable way of enjoying asian cusiine from all around the world. The dirrefent rice, soup, noodle and speciality portions provide a great way of enoying lunch or dinner with a glass of beer or wine or any other drink.
Wrong Noodle Bar
asian-european

4
3
3
7 €
Armed with my student ID, I step in through elevated glass door and am greeted with the brightly lit interior of Wrong Noodle. Bam bam. I am back in London, enjoying a meal at Wagamama. This place screams similarity to Wagamama, from the selections on the menu to the nice simplistic Japanese-inspired interior deco. The good thing about this place is that it gives a whopping 15% off of all menu items with the flash of a student ID. And it's permanent, not some sadistic campaign. The menu is simple with classy Asian starters available from around 2e and the meals range from fried noodles to... fried rice. I've never given much thought to the desserts though. I am a frequent patron of the Hot Hot Hot noodle and it is also my favorite as strong garlic and spice give my mouth a dance, not the bland "Europe" flavored Asian food. I like how crunchy they always manage to make the carrots into and the choice of different meat or veggies for your meal. I would NOT recommend for anyone to try the ramen, as I didn't find it to resemble anything like the traditional Japanese noodles. The tikka masala was very good too, your usual post-pub grub you can find in London. I have never tried the small portions but the large portions are more than enough to satisfy my hunger. If you really feel like indulging yourself buy a bottle of their special beverages which you can find by the cashier, they are Japanese Pokka brand; quirky flavored tea, which are absolutely fantastic, albeit pricey.
chocole 2009-12-16
Rating: 5
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