Swedish Smörgâsbord: Surviving Fermented Herring (Part 1)

In the Munchies Guide to Sweden, host Ivar Berglin explores the culinary offerings of Europe’s emerging culinary star. From reindeer to fermented herring, Ivar explores the dishes that define his nation and discover how a fresh culinary approach, New Nordic Cuisine, is shaping the future.
In our opening episode, Ivar travels to Goteborg, Sweden’s fish capital, to put together a Swedish smörgâsbord with catch fresh from the sea. Then he tries one of Sweden’s weirdest dishes, surströmming - fermented herring. Ivar’s day finishes in Lysekil where he meets two fishermen who harvest Swedish oysters before eating the freshest possible shellfish on a secluded island.
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[@shalomkitty]

hahaha Johan's face when he dropped the crayfish in the grill was like "you had ONE job"

[@wadenovuk]

I come back and watch Munchies guide to Sweden every 6 months or so. By far my favourite series.

[@weatheranddarkness]

are all the episodes listed anywhere? The munchies channel doesn't have them in a playlist and I can't find part 2

[@JSBHP2017]

@@weatheranddarkness "The 400-Year-Old Swedish Dessert That Will Make You Dizzy" that's the second part

[@Alaskan-Armadillo]

ROFL same here I love this guy he's hilarious 😂

[@vespersaint]

"Hello lady..." LOL!

[@Yorkil]

He actually said "Hello, old lady". It made me laugh.

[@vespersaint]

LEL

[@j.ongman5512]

somebody's jealous

[@concentratecorner1744]

lmao wuht ^

[@VicodinElmo]

The old dude getting in on the Schnapps action in the background

[@Cendoria]

Schnapps and snaps are two very different drinks, snaps is 40-50% while schnapps is

[@zer00rdie]

@@Cendoria This.

[@BManStan1991]

Laughed my ass off when he said "Hello lady"

[@KateDenthimamai]

Me too :')

[@Abjiba]

host is awkward but funny as fuck. love him.

[@Blueswailer]

"You put your finger like this, and you get the roe.." "Can I get that..?" "NO.. that's for me" Killed me. :D

[@kurdishboy194]

Shout out to munchies for another great series!

[@MorbidOrangeCat]

Shout out to all the pears

[@HyperHorse]

NOT.

[@BenDover-yn1go]

Haha lol at 6:30 even the guy behind started to sing along! Skål!

[@austenslost]

the episodes from Sweden are the only reason I will resubscribe to munchies. much love from canada.

[@pervZAGGert]

6:32 I like how this couple in the background just catch the beat.

[@TheBeatlesRoooock]

I met chef Johan in early August, and part of the conversation went like this: "Now be honest, you were really disappointed in Ivar when he spilled the butter and the claws and--" "When he fucked up?"

[@suicidal.session]

WHERE IS THE REST OF THIS CONVERSATION LMFAO

[@Snake3yesEddie]

Beezeecade lmao I was thinking the same. After reading it back, I think he meant the 1st part to be a question he was asking Johan, but before he could even finish the sentence, Johan interrupts and finishes it for him, by saying, “When he fucked up?”.

[@mika274]

Is fish an affordable option in goteburg?

[@TheBeatlesRoooock]

@@Snake3yesEddie Gosh, I'm 4 and 2 years late to these comments, but yes, Johan finished my sentence for me. I laughed in reply.

[@TheBeatlesRoooock]

@@mika274 I can't remember, but it's absolutely delicious and the price wasn't something to think of. But I do remember that pork is unbelievably cheap, and chicken is expensive.

[@smokeandmirr0rs]

"hello lady" *puts hand on shoulder and moves her out the way* LOL love this dude haha

[@corbisd7237]

1:26 "Hello lady" Cracked me up

[@benmurray8921]

Swedish sense of humour is one of the best in the world imo

[@johnicorn]

I'm disappointed that Ivar doesn't have his own channel or TV show. I'm most interested in his content on this channel.

[@thePowerPlant]

Ivar is a great host. Love this GUIDE already!

[@epatongan]

Love the episode an it great to see a different european country you dont see often on munchies. The host is goofy an sporatic but at the same time you cant help but laugh an enjoy the show....cheers from California.

[@abbath1586]

This is for sure my favorite Munchies series.

[@johnparker4441]

This show this episode is as natural candid and casual it can get. So cool. Loved it. The presentation content and humour is amazing. Great work. Kudos.

[@GRIFFDANSE]

they need to bring series like this back

[@ManyDoors777]

They need to give this guy his own show. He's great!

[@OnnoKaell]

Awesome! Can't wait for Part 2, 3, 4 etc!!

[@mememachine8954]

Best host and best show so far. Good work!

[@franciman2]

What a wonderful culture, thanks munchies

[@Hermanfrie]

I really liked this series! Well done!

[@benjamindanielson7414]

BEST MUNCHIES SERIES YET, now they just need to visit the Norge

[@dorianphilotheates3769]

When Ivar opened the tinned fermented herring in the park that dog’s snout must have been going wild...

[@Try_Hard_Dad]

"and before we have Herring.... we need ... TO SING!" WHATTT WHY WASN'T I BORN THERE INSTEAD GOD DAMMIT

[@ahlakbahlak4545]

This is absolutley awesome 😍👍🏻 great stuff

[@alexpyun5853]

this was great!!! love the host

[@shushy3716]

Much love!

[@notneuro]

FEMALES DONT HAVE A POO STRING? I KNEW IT!

[@jorgeegrojjorge]

I love this show! 😍

[@olaberglund1776]

Great episode!!

[@grahamhaw2281]

I hope this is a long series! I like it :)

[@perr4114]

Lol Ivan's hilarious. I love Munchies!

[@MissJudyJetson]

Lmao.....dude dropped the crayfish. The Chefs face was great when he turned around.

[@Mwakinificent]

"Hello lady" Haha, such an unswedish thing to do!

[@00Andreas00]

Mwakinificent Care to elaborate?

[@TheEmperorOfTheWorld]

@@00Andreas00 Swedes don't engage in physical contact nor socialise with other humans

[@josefabunijmeh4363]

Every place he goes they like, "AAH YEAH MUCH BETTER THAN FLITHY PEASENT STOCKHOLM"

[@elissundberg6573]

Stockholm is not that good. If you compear it with gothenburg it shit! Just kidding.

[@fnk86]

Love sweden! Twas a cool episode

[@Noetic22]

I love Ivar!! He's quirky and awkward😁

[@Onlytakes1]

The host is perfect. love this guy

[@aniatrica1838]

you're a great host and these are great videos!!!

[@MK384]

This guy is my favorite host so far.

[@TheMrdoctorsir]

Enjoyed this very much

[@bleedingheartexpat]

The first chef is so intimidating, I like him anyway though. I think he is making Ivan a little nervous too :')

[@tunafish808]

The host is hilarious! Love it! Thanks Vice!

[@bichers]

Fun watching!

[@killercaos123]

If i remember correctly i've only seen Ivar in one other episode. He went to Russia, Poland to find the true origins of Vodka. Great episodes. Learned a lot.

[@gregkosinski2303]

There’s a place in Poland called Russia?

[@nickgirilovitch5428]

Anyone here in 2019 I want more of this guy VICE

[@MADDI50N]

Ivar is like a Swedish Charlie Day.

[@saew0o]

Why is everyone hating on the host? Every host has to be perfect in what they do? This is fucking vice... Not fuckin cnn

[@alexplode111]

Everybody hates on vice's hosts at the beginning of their series.

[@MeteoraXV]

Brian Kim some people here are just major jerks

[@alexpyun5853]

Brian Kim agreed. i loved the host! hilarious guy, great cavalier style

[@korallex99]

Maybe it's his swenglish.. But i like him!

[@ASCAB]

alexplode111 Everybody spews hate on youtube and the internet in general :)

[@bushraduti6780]

I really love the host! he is like a fresh sea breeze. different but funny :)

[@ash3rr]

I ate a shit load of Mustard herring and potatoes when I lived in Estonia. Surprisingly It's actually pretty good.

[@Antwoord1337]

härligt att se Sverige sättas på kartan av munchies!!. Bra värd och bra filmat. hoppas guiden levererar! Nice to se that munchies marks sweden on the map for the rest of the world! Good host and nice photographer! Hopes the guide will be in use for someone thats here and visiting!. Keep up whit the good stuff munchies!

[@themotownboy1]

This was both funny and gross at the same time. I loved it.

[@CpttCanada]

Ivar Berglin is hilarious. I'm a big fan of him, Charlet and Matty. More from them Vice!

[@michaelkhoury7745]

when i went to sweden i was in that exact fish market life complete

[@hagit33]

So different from my culture, just crazy and what stunning views

[@i4ncurr13]

Give this man his own show.

[@Tomisdebomtom]

Really love this! Hope there's one coming about the Netherlands

[@justint1622]

seriously this guy should be the host of his own show....send him around the world. Very entertaining personality compared to others in the Munchies family

[@vrezh9801]

I love this guy, he's hilarious

[@ADayToRmmber]

I would love to see a munchies guide to New Zealand, I think it would surprise a lot of people

[@kingquong]

i love this dude

[@xandrios]

Great episode! Very funny host as well

[@salivatinggreed4219]

1:26 "hello lady!" omg I love this man lmao

[@alflurin]

I love herring... period!

[@semjb]

can't wait for the next ep! y'all should do a guide to singapore

[@gravityinreverse6026]

I Love this guy

[@J0us0]

Another great series. Munchies is on a roll. I don't mind the host, he's actually kinda funny.

[@baasmans]

I once ate surströming in a Swedish swamp. It drew in hundreds of flies who - after coming in contact with the liquid - tried to escape and died there. I ate a couple, then decided there are way better things to do with herring. Dutch things.

[@adilhamdi3345]

Munchies hosts have the best personalities

[@theylied1776]

As a kid in Chicago we used to go to this Swedish family owned Smorgasbord, That is not a place for vegetarians. It's my favorite style of restaurant.

[@godiskungen27]

Love this Västsverige Gothenburg but also Stockholm is very nice prefer Västkusten and Gothenburg but every place in Sweden has its charm. Great episode Thanks

[@jameswray50]

[@jameswray50]

***** Good ol' Murika.

[@maheshmotant5048]

its not like its hard to emigrate to sweden hahahaha

[@jameswray50]

Mahesh Motant It is for anyone who lives outside Sweden. Sweden allows many immigrants escaping conflict from war-torn areas. Otherwise it is difficult. The only way is to either have family, or get an education their. Seeing as how my only Swedish ancestor was my great great grandfather who immigrated to the US in 1850 I'm out of luck.

[@ForsellOfficial]

DaCamponTwee Start working in a multinational company and set your eyes on a transfer to Sweden ;) IKEA haha

[@zephyrox2]

Why do you wan't to live in Sweden of all places? /Swede

[@jobolarius]

for all you muricans that didnt get how expensive Swedish lobster is; they sold them at 200 usd a pound. Fun fact the; the first lobster caught for the season can sell for as much as 3750 usd

[@HyperHorse]

Fuck Lobster. I'd rather have Wagyu with roasted marrowbone as a side dish.

[@travisbull2152]

jobolarius according to exchange rate by Google, your are wrong!!! All hale Google...

[@michaelhawkins7389]

@@travisbull2152 google can be wrong you know lol

[@leonardovaz7251]

Thats an fucking awesome ideia, you should do more series like this with other countries

[@pyro1324]

Spättekaka in the next episode! I've always wondered how it is made XD

[@DB-lh3qp]

Well done Sweden!!!

[@Limezz4]

Välfärd på er, mina vänner!

[@6kosmos]

Perfect Rock N Roll !!!! :)

[@sev3n7z]

I'm jealous of ivar just sitting there with his bucket of oysters

[@nursekat6497]

Oh why did I laugh so hard at this poor guys herring nightmare. At least he made the best of it😂

[@mitchellbarras4595]

MORE OF THESE

[@EliasBOD]

I have been to Sweden couple times and I love it and I love the people are awesome! I tried smoked salmon which was one of the best smoked salmon I ever had! next time I go i will def visit this city and explore the seafood market!

[@tamago2864]

Lmao, that old man in the back looking at them 6:20

[@P747]

Love sour herring, I find it really good and the smell (which I also love) takes me back to my the northen parts of Sweden where I grew up. However, I eat it witch white hard thin bread. The potatoes has to be almond potatoes (they taste better) and yellow onion.

[@Njao6q4vrv73]

amazing

[@DiplexHeated]

SKÅÅÅL!

[@jesper504]

Rød grød med fløde

[@thekingofserbia1]

Jesper Rex sverige är starkare än danmark

[@krq113]

Mikey Løgn!

[@thekingofserbia1]

nhaugaard1 *lugn i stormen

[@KingDennisJensen]

C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERRRR!

[@baker3person]

lmao this guy is pretty funny. good episode

[@mcabros]

that universal swedish dental care tho'

[@deeznuts3455]

Your forehead starts almost in the back of your neck..lol Rihanna is that you?

[@axelmagnusson3555]

What are you talking about? We have universal health care, dental care is free until you're 23. After that you have to pay, although it's subsidized and way cheaper than in the US. Don't be ignorant just cause you're insecure about the shortcomings of your own country.

[@JoeB10w]

I'm glad this is in English.

[@frededwards8849]

really like this host :)

[@pieeyed9366]

Dude reminds me of Charlie from Lost, in a good way.

[@jpmacdonald3047]

I think Ivar is my new favourite Vice correspondent.

[@djyul]

Ivar is fucking brilliant!!i havent laughed sosoooo much in a long time when he opened the can of herring.Priceless

[@caveman861]

I need to try fresh oysters!

[@Porch412]

This guy should have his own tv show