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What to order at Maukku
- Must order
- A spread of the veg-forward small plates with a glass from the natural list.
- Signature dishes
- Veg-forward small plates, Natural wine
- Editor tip
- Shares an Agricolankatu address with Way Bakery, which runs the daytime. Maukku takes over for evening small plates.
CuisineModern French Bistro
Price€€
Neighborhoodkallio
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Signature dishes: Veg-forward small plates, Natural wine
Must order: A spread of the veg-forward small plates with a glass from the natural list.
Tip: Shares an Agricolankatu address with Way Bakery, which runs the daytime. Maukku takes over for evening small plates.
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