You might think that I’m all about fancy expensive food. But think again. I love fast food. As long as it’s properly done and made out of fresh raw materials.
So what is typical Swedish fast food? Well, it’s almost the same as in the rest of Western Europe. That will be hamburgers, kebab, hot dogs etc. But Sweden also offers some unique fast food. After been walking Götgatsbacken, Södermalm up and down, overdrawing your credit card in all the cool boutiques you should make a stop at Slussens Torg and eat fried herring with mashed potatoes and lingonberry preserve for a cheap amount. It’s a true classic and absolutely superb! If you’ve been shopping around Åhlens or PUB you might end up at Hötorget where you can buy some fresh fruit at the crazy fruit market for a “special price especially for you”. After that you should try Kungsgrillen. They are specialists in any kind of traditional Swedish fastfood such as meatballs (Yihoo!) with mashed potatoes, fried herring etc. (And make sure to be real hungry because the portions are measured to please bodybuilders.) Or go down in Hötorgshallen and eat really nice and price worthy fast food mainly from the Middle Eastern region. If you would like to go for a safe card, that will be hamburgers, you should try MAX (Vasagatan or Norrmalmstorg). Heading from the north of Sweden, Stockholm wasn’t blessed with this burger until mid 90’s. Their trademark is “our burgers are always prepared to order” which make them extra juicy and better tasting. If you ask me, this is the best flat meatball you can eat in Sweden.
Your favourite meatball
Mr Meatball
