What to order at Market Square fish stalls

The dish to know
Fried vendace (muikku) and salmon
Editor tip
Best on a dry summer day; the stalls thin out in cold weather. Guard your plate from the harbour seagulls, they are bold.
CuisineStreet food
Price€
Neighborhoodkeskusta
HoursDaily in summer, weather dependent
The dishFried vendace (muikku) and salmon
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Tip: Best on a dry summer day; the stalls thin out in cold weather. Guard your plate from the harbour seagulls, they are bold.

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Address: Eteläranta, 00170 Helsinki

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