AUTUMN CLASSICS AND MIDDLE EAST FLAVOURS 

26.8.–10.11.2026


Chef´s Greeting

"Enjoy the very best of the Nordic harvest season and aromatic flavors inspired by the East. Savor delicious Moroccan meatballs,
Ras el Hanout lamb stew, and a Dubai-style trifle dessert."

Head Chef Kai Honkamäki

Keittiömestarin tervehdys

"Keväisiä kevyitä klassikoita ja päälle vahvoja aasialaisia makuja: herkuttele mm. ahvenanmaalaisella graavikirjolohella ja sesonkiherkku parsalla tai currylla maustetulla vihersimpukalla ja härkätatakilla. Tarjottavat on valmistettu 80 % kotimaisista raaka-aineista."

Keittiömestari Kai Honkamäki


STARTERS

CLASSICAL AUTUMN STARTERS

Shrimps and herb mayonnaise L, G
Fish roe with sour cream and onion L, G
Caviart L, G, V
Garlic herring L, G
Juniper berry herring L, G
Baltic herring with sea buckthorn L, G
Cold-smoked rainbow trout and lingonberry vinaigrette L, G (origin Finland)
Pumpkin, broad beans and nuts L, G, V
Mushroom salad L, G, V
Kohlrabi coleslaw L, G, V
Green salad, cucumber and tomato L, G, V
Peppered pork fillet and honey mustard L, G (origin of meat Finland)
Beef tartare L, G (origin of meat Finland)
Game mousse and archipelago malt bread L (origin Estonia)

MIDDLE EAST STARTERS

Meze assortment, e.g.
Carrot
Yogurt bread
Potato wedges
Falafel
Halloumi cheese

Dip sauces
Hummus
Borani
Mahamara 

MAIN COURSES 

CLASSICS

Potato mash L, G
Mushroom and potato gratin L, G
Mustard braised cabbage L, G
Onions and carrots L, G, V
Vegetable balls, mushrooms, onion and green beans L, G, V
Fried vendace L
Meatballs and pepper sauce L, G (origin of meat Finland)
Fried liver with onion and lingonberries L, G (origin of meat Finland)
Pork and gardeners sauce L, G (origin of meat Finland)
Roast beef and red wine sauce L, G (origin of meat Finland)

MIDDLE EAST

Vöner, rosemary and garlic L, V
Lemony octopus L, G
Rainbow trout and lemon hummus L, G
Moroccan meatballs L, G (origin of meat Finland & New Zealand)
Ras el Hanout lamb casserole L, G (origin of meat New Zealand)
Tahini chicken and Zhoug sauce L, G (origin Finland)

DESSERTS

SEASONAL DESSERTS

Apple, cinnamon and vanilla foam with oatmeal crumbles L, G, V
Chocolate cake
Liquorice and chocolate mousse with raspberries L
Lingonberry mousse and caramel sauce L, G, V
Finnish squeaky cheese, caramel sauce and cloudberries G
Cheese assortment L, G
Biscuits
Sea buckthorn compote L, G
Ice cream L, G
Sweets

MIDDLE EAST DESSERTS

Dubai style trifle
Balah el sham (Cream profiteroles with pistachio)


Price from 36 € per person includes the buffet selection as well as coffee, tea, milk, water, soft drinks, and draft beer, red wine, and white wine. Non-alcoholic wine and beer available upon request.

L – lactose free • G – gluten free• V – vegan

Menu subject to change.

The menu is available on m/s Finlandia on the following departures:
Tallinn-Helsinki at 12.00
Helsinki-Tallinn at 15.15
Tallinn-Helsinki at 18.30

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