EatKamppi and Southwest

Kabuki

Helsinki's best-known Japanese restaurant and a favorite of Finnish celebrities, which explains the signed ice hockey jerseys and Star Wars memorabilia scattered throughout. Alas, while the food is decent, it's not quite the real thing. Reservations recommended. Closed Sat.

Address: Lapinlahdenkatu 12
Website: kabuki.fi (opens in a new tab)

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