What to order at Aoi

Must order
The four-course menu; spring brings white asparagus, summer the pike perch with fennel and apple.
Editor tip
A personal, low-key dining room on quiet Neitsytpolku. The menu is short and rewritten often, so trust the kitchen.
CuisineNordic
Price€€€
Tasting menuAround 75 euros
Neighborhoodullanlinna
HoursThu-Sat 17:00-24:00; Sun 14:00-21:00
Book ahead1 to 2 weeks
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Must order: The four-course menu; spring brings white asparagus, summer the pike perch with fennel and apple.

Tip: A personal, low-key dining room on quiet Neitsytpolku. The menu is short and rewritten often, so trust the kitchen.

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Location

Address: Neitsytpolku 10, 00140 Helsinki

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