Americans Try Finnish FOoD! 🇫🇮 - Helsinki Finnish Food Tasting & Culture!

This Helsinki Finland Food Tour is a must-do when visiting Helsinki. We taste Finnish food, and learn so much about Finnish culture.
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[@auridiamondiferous]

Finns almost NEVER eat carelian pies without butter OR egg-butter mix. You gotta have butter to moist it and give more flavor. It's the flavor combinations that make it amazing. You can try carelian pie with: slice cheese, ham, liver paste.... => AMAZING

[@user-sr9hq9iu9i]

EXACTLY

[@Nasse83]

Toppings! Riisipiirakka needs toppings, egg butter, cheese, ham, something.

[@christian53050]

yes, that is like eating bread without butter and such...

[@Polydeukes68]

Yeah, nobody eats it like that. You put toppings on it! Egg butter is the traditional but butter, ham, cheese works too. Or basically anything. You are eating it like pizza bottom without any toppings at all.

[@Kurahaara86]

Yeah, what was wrong with your guide? EGGBUTTER!!!

[@sausagefinger12]

Mainly eggbutter, delicious with coffee, like in army.

[@Satai80]

Not necessarily. If it's fresh like straight from the oven, it's delicious even without toppings.

[@wardeni9603]

One thing to remember with the reindeer is that they aren't pets in Finland, they are cattle. Cows don't really like the arctic circle, so the people there have had to herd something else, thus they herd reindeer.

[@rikuperry2792]

Lmao, sure just like in canada, lol

[@commercialboi6232]

Noy actually we have cows

[@holoholopainen1627]

@@niko7173 Howabout Winter ? Reindeer run around in The Winter too ! Does Sami People have Cows ?

[@dontbeadrone]

I think Finnish rye bread, and their bread in general, deserved a spotlight. It is simply the best bread in the world. Just a week ago, I enjoyed a loaf of nettle and spinach bread while at a party one hour north of Helsinki. Finnish bread, nearly all of which is sourdough, is hardy, tasty, and nutritious. I could survive on that alone, together with their tap water, which is the best tasting water in the world--better than any bottle of spring water I have drunk elsewhere. In my opinion, the Finns get the basics: bread, water, and milk better than any other place I have been to.

[@gayleswellness2225]

What an amazing food tour! And the food--yummy! All looked so fresh. That 20 min food, recipe station is such a great idea! As a Health coach here in the US, I'm always flabbergasted at how many people are afraid of recipes, the kitchen and cooking. That idea would be great here in the US. Again, you two look like you belong there.

[@YugeYun]

Heather seemed like a great tour guide. As a Finn living in Helsinki, I think she chose just the right places to show.

[@mikrokupu]

Fazer is a Finnish institution, especially as chocolate maker, its originally a Swiss family who immigrated to Finland some 150y ago. They even have vodka filled chocolete :)

[@WAYAWAYWithAsh]

+mikrokupu ah ha!!! That explains it then!!

[@9yearoldepicgamersoldier129]

Wait they're originally Swiss? I'm a Finn but i never knew that. I thought they were fully finnish. Kinda sad about that tbh lol

[@Benderkekekekekeke]

​@@9yearoldepicgamersoldier129 Karl, who founded company was born in Helsinki.

[@herrbonk3635]

@@Benderkekekekekeke Yes, Karl Fazer was born in Helsinki, to a Swiss father and Swedish mother. He was Swedish speaking.

[@Lanttimatkat]

Now I'm hungry! You should try the karjalanpiirakka with egg butter - that's the right way to eat it. It's the one thing I always crave for abroad. 👌😀 Lotta/Lanttimatkat

[@Lullabygone]

That's the ONLY way to eat Karelian pasties, with egg butter on top. Otherwise it doesn't have much taste.

[@WAYAWAYWithAsh]

I'm sad we missed trying it that way:) It seems it makes a world of difference. -Ash

[@Beregar79]

Egg butter is fine but I usually just layer lettuce, cheese and chicken on top because I'm too lazy to make egg butter. I don't really eat bread much so I usually substitute karjalanpiirakka for it. That being said the right (or traditional) companion to karjalanpiirakka is karjalanpaisti (karelian hot pot) along with boiled or mashed potatoes!

[@martikainen6172]

That Karelian rice pie is usually eaten with butter, cheese, meat or even salad and such, but nobody eats them without nothing :D

[@apinanraivo100]

Yep, wonder why their hostess did not mention this.

[@Alexandros.Mograine]

kippis is basically the same as cheers

[@jonnq]

Yayyyy Fazer! You're very welcome to come back here again 😉 (I work there haha). Let me get you some cappuccinos and fresh baked cinnamon rolls 👌🏻

[@WAYAWAYWithAsh]

+Jonna 😋 that sounds delicious! Thanks for the offer!!

[@tissot233]

One thing about these country wide state monopolies in the Nordics, like Alko and Systembolaget in Sweden is that because they are monopolies - they are of course huge distributors and can control what is offered in quantities in the country (you can always order pretty much anything not available, but that can be expensive). So they do have quite a bit of leverage on wholesale prices, like they can example buy medium sized vineyards production for the whole year. That said, you can't still escape the taxation.

[@ghanwin]

The proper (and only way !) to eat karjalanpiirakka is with eggbutter, it's a game changer trust me :D Hope you enjoyed your stay in my city and welcome back ! :)

[@WAYAWAYWithAsh]

We loved the city and can't wait to go back and try karjalanpiirakka with eggbutter.:) -Ash

[@LV-426...]

So that would be translated as: Karelian Pierogy? I can find them in New York.

[@EffableLemming]

@@LV-426... Piirakka = pie, pasty.. Karelian pasty. The word is related to "pierogi", but the Polish food known as pierogi are dumplings, nothing like Karelian pasties. Apparently, according to Wikipedia, it's also known as "Karelian pirog", although I've not come across that one myself.

[@LV-426...]

@@EffableLemming So Karelian Pie. Cool, I want to try. I plan to visit Estonia. Maybe they have Karelian Pies there.

[@ChiefNiki]

Best finnish food in my opinion are definitely the different sausages! Didn't exspect them when I went there but they we're sooo delicious :D

[@WAYAWAYWithAsh]

The sausage we had was amazing. -Ash

[@johanssonfin]

That's odd since sausages aren't exactly very Finnish. Or well, not of a Finnish origin. But we still do have some pretty damn good ones

[@wardeni9603]

Well, during the middle ages the original merchant class in Finland were pretty much all German, so they probably brought sausage into Finland. We even call different types of Finnish sausages "wursti" for the german word "wurst" for sausage.

[@patu8010]

It's fun to watch these as a Finn. You get a new perspective on everyday things _and_ you learn things you didn't know about your own country. Damn, I would like to get a taste of the Suomi 100 pastry... It sounds delicious.

[@piiak6848]

That reindeer jerky is traditionally a treat in Lapland. The company is a recently up driven startup 😊

[@MsKestrela]

My local grocery store has a little booth where they do a 'recipe of the day' demonstration. They also have recipe cards from previous demos, as well as a chill chest around the corner with all of the ingredients being demonstrated. After the demo, they give out little sample plates to everyone. Very handy for a last minute idea, and most recipes take 20 minutes or less to prepare.

[@ProfessorOfCool]

Oh man, I just discovered your channel today and found out you were in my city a mere week ago. I can only hope you'll come back again, hopefully you enjoyed your stay! :)

[@NICKBOWERSweightlosswithnick]

I love Finland! Was in Helsinki in November. Kiitos for the video!!

[@deathbytechnox3]

I love this! I can't wait for my trip to Finland next year

[@WAYAWAYWithAsh]

+heather_nicole oh you're gonna love it!!

[@eeniemi1]

heather_nicole May I ask, what are You planning to do in here? (: And welcome, Finland is a pretty land with a thousands of lakes.

[@deathbytechnox3]

I have a friend that lives in Tampere and I'm finally (after 6 years) getting a chance to meet them! So I'd like to start the trip in Tampere and have my friend show me around the area. I was then interested in visiting Helsinki, especially have a look at the design schools because I am an art student and would love a chance to receive my Masters abroad. I'm also open to any other suggestions of where I should visit :) I've only got a week to travel, though

[@penttikoyri4953]

heather_nicole Depends a lot of time of the year.. When will You travell. In Turku, our old capitol city has a lot of museums and a really old castle. Plus other sightseeings. Nice restaurants etc. In at a summertime, in Pori there is Mäntyluoto. Pretty place to sit and watch a view. It has a "harbour", where is a lighthouse. Also Yyteri beach is close to it. Yyteri is well known place from it's beach. In July there is Jazz festival. In autumn there are seabuckthorn bushes, where can eat the berries. Lapland has also a pretty nice views. Northern part pf Finland has husky sleighs, reindeers, Santa Claus, glass iggloos. Everything ofc depends on, what are You looking for. (:

[@deathbytechnox3]

Yes, of course, I should have mentioned! I'll be there the second week of June :) Although, I'd love to go back for Autumn

[@anamariagoytortua975]

Now I wanna go to Helsinki! Thanks!

[@aava9801]

you should it's amazing!

[@armiunicorn5102]

Ana Maria Goytortua it is amazing in Helsinki i live in Espoo ( the city next to Helsinki) I go to Helsinki very often

[@tappohailstoyou]

What a surprise the weather was dark and wet

[@patrickbrookings]

That was awesome! Brings back many memories, as I used to live in Finland for some 7 years (in Rovaniemi). Moving on to the next video :)

[@lillylazer429]

Just found your channel. Love love love love it! I've been planning on going to Finland

[@hekane7645]

Hey, hey way away! I really liked your video, you both are quite magnetic and have such nice voices, really pleasant to listen. I also see your getting a lot of feedback about the karelian pie and egg-butter, but I didn't see anyone actually give you recipe, so here it is: 1. boil about 4 eggs 2. crush the eggs with a fork into coarse chunks while still hot 3. add about 2-4 tablespoons of butter 4. add about one teaspoon of salt (or to to your preference) 5. mix together It should be a chunky paste that holds together. Experiment with it, it is really good on bread as well!

[@NinjaBee81]

You should have eaten that Karelian pie at least with melted butter! Or better, with egg butter. Nobody eats them without any toppings, and on top of that butter you can add cold cuts, cheese, pickles, salad, tomato, cucumber.... Finnish usually eat them like they are the bread in a sandwich. :)

[@WAYAWAYWithAsh]

We keep hearing this. haha Next time we'll for sure have to try this again with the sauce. -Ash

[@slay8959]

My big sister eats that with cucumber

[@mistylee717]

I’m confused though. Is it sweet or not? For some reason I thought it was a dessert pastry.

[@rori9841]

@@mistylee717 I would describe it as something like bread with rice porridge inside.

[@byeebitch]

Whew finally you guys here in Finland! Though I don't know how I can do things with you! Still shocked that you are here!! XD

[@alexandergomes1973]

Hi Josh and Ashley, I found you on the Travel and Share channel!

[@jodiipodiigames]

Ugh I need that 20 minute meal thing!! Not only do I never know what to cook, I usually hate cooking big meals because they take forever haha. So interesting about all of the alcohol rules. In Germany alcohol is dirt cheap haha.

[@WAYAWAYWithAsh]

I thought the 20 min thing was so so smart. I would for sure use it. -Ash

[@dentistlinguist6569]

It's because finns can't handle alcohol.

[@mikaelwesterlund9582]

yeah shore and the rest of the world can??

[@troyperez76]

Great Video I love food tours when I travel gets you into the culture a bit more I believe.

[@Anniarvaja]

Lovely video! 👏

[@WAYAWAYWithAsh]

Thank you so much Anni.:) It makes us happy you enjoy them. -Ash

[@oscarburger6603]

I am from America,brown and raised in Texas but my mom is from Finland and we go every summer it’s amazing.

[@buffybot]

the food tours always make me so very hungry

[@ohKani]

4:25 a little correction, you can buy alcohol any day of the week, but Alko isn't open on sundays

[@chercare200]

Loved Josh's hair in this video.

[@tuurehu3392]

One of the reasons why Finland has a very low crimerate is because you can't get alcohol after 9pm, so we have a lot less drunks around the streets harassing people and getting into fights.

[@Purtonen]

7:06 The law actually states that drinking in a public space is prohibited, but it's up to the police to decide whether or not to enforce it. Basically having a beer in a park or on a picnic is usually fine (as long as it's civilized) but just walking around the streets drinking is not. Also drinking in public transport is strictly forbidden.

[@hilfdsgfuiw]

That tour was awesome.

[@essiefinch1356]

I love the music..nice

[@pasipp]

Many my european collagues liked so much rice pie and cheese with cloudberry jam. I needed even bring some to meetings. Also asian like rice pie, of course with butter or mixed with egg+butter.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Looks like the prices and liquor laws are about the same as here (Canada). We're always shocked at how cheap alcohol is in the states honestly. Our Canadian rules don't make sense either. Though they vary from province to province slightly. - Trevor

[@tuulawestra1837]

I had 3 wonderful weeks in Helsinki , returned just one week ago, ate what I so missed, lenkkimakkara, nakit, lihapullat paistetut muikut, kaalikaaryleet, silakkalaatikko, vriletut, the list is never ending.

[@michaeldickens3357]

You two are great!!!

[@annaberg6205]

You have really cool and fun vlogs! :-) / The flower on top of "Suomi Sata" cake is an edible flower - cornflower (Centaurea syanus) not lavender. Btw it's a national flower of Estonia. :-)

[@woooohooooayo]

Licorice lovers like this! Woot.

[@user-kx2zv7tg3u]

Hey! What was that song that was playing? I want to add To my playlist :D

[@Xerdoz]

The alcohol limit has changed in Finland. Now you can sell (and buy) alcohol up to 5,5% in normal stores / kiosks and there's also other small changes. It's nothing major but a small improvement over that stupid 4,7% limit.

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Another great video way away.

[@johannespilvikukka6003]

Having a lihapiirakka kahrel nakil ja aural & ykstähtist jalluu to this video was a nice setting to see what they eat in Helsinki!

[@mistra_aizinak]

Im from finland and i have seen an Alko but it didn't have alcohol, i have been in Helsinki but i live in Savonlinna, I really liked the video.

[@signalrambo]

Awesome Vid you guys! Thank You

[@rachaelleighona928]

The alcohol times aren’t so different. It was recently legal to buy on Sundays at some places, but you have fewer hours to buy alcohol on Sundays. After certain times, some gas stations will Lock up the beer refrigerators. The typical times re like 10a - like 10pm. Give or take n hour, depending on location. But that’s the law here in GA and SC. In Oklahoma you can only buy low % malt liquor (beer, wine coolers) at stores like Walmart or gas station. Anything above has to be purchased at a liquor store. The laws vary state to state.

[@LyricalStatus1]

Nice vids. I'm visiting Michiocan so i searched it and you guys popped up

[@bella-sofia7705]

Awesome video! You should come to Finland again!🤗

[@WAYAWAYWithAsh]

Oh yeah! We really want to!!

[@delly41]

Last dessert looking good. how is its taste like?

[@gozamite]

So is it like when you came to Finland you didn't know much about it? You only start to read about everything after you visit tourist center...

[@mistylee717]

What was the white stuff under the smoked salmon?

[@neea5260]

You were in Finland 2017, but i wanna ask. What was like the best BEST food? (you remember any?) And i hope you guys haved fun in there! I've been in Helsinki about 10 times, even tho i live in Finland😂 But welcome back, any time!

[@Kypeli]

I love this video! I live in Helsinki and I'm sad to say that you experienced much more than I have while living here :)

[@WAYAWAYWithAsh]

You need to get out there:) Its such a beautiful place. Thank you for watching and the kind words. -Ash

[@StudioXFromFinland]

I love your videos!

[@batuhanackgoz5976]

46k is comingggg!!!OMG😲😲😲

[@WAYAWAYWithAsh]

46k is Heeereeee! 😍

[@batuhanackgoz5976]

WΔY ΔWΔY yayy💪

[@Shizukujpn]

Background music is cool.. Can you put link in video please?

[@AriBerryMakeup]

Love food vlogs it's so interesting ( I'm all caught up now) :)

[@WAYAWAYWithAsh]

+ArielMua yaaay! Good to see you're caught up!

[@mithaweed]

wow every item looked sooo good...and "regular", no eyeballs or "naughty bits" (Did you SEE Traveling Clatt's video about eating the turkey's privates???)(ewww) with the added benefit of seeing folks going about their Finnish ways...seems like a pleasant lot...the 20 minute meals at the FRONT of the store is genius! In the US they keep the essentials way in the back so you have to walk past everything, and make impulse decisions...good ole' USA's focus on $$ instead of ease of life! Geesh! Stay safe dears! xo!

[@WAYAWAYWithAsh]

+mithaweed haha, yeah we saw his video. I'd be down to eat some bits, but I don't know that the Finnish are as culinarily adventurous. Hehe. They did have his thing that was a fish pie... we didn't try it.

[@valtterim4168]

That karjalan piirakka needs "eggbutter" it has egg and butter smashed, and if you want to go wild you put smoked salmon on top.

[@robertheinrichvonseyfenste267]

did you ever see -in any eurpean country- see foodstamps? Written cheques? Couponing? Only in the US, undrdevelloped country

[@Peter-oh3pm]

And FRANCE

[@revinum]

Wow! Some adventure you are getting on! You really sold everything? You are really brave....

[@WAYAWAYWithAsh]

It truly is an adventure. We planned for one year and here we are two years later and going strong. :) We love that we get to share our adventures around the world with so many.

[@LojermedicalRu]

Egg butter is a must for karelian pies. So much different taste.

[@giovannavanini677]

Style, top, show...

[@Frogthroat1]

One thing missing was a filled meat pie. (Lihapiirakka) But for the authentic experience it would have to be at least 1AM and your BAC should be at least 0.15%. The meat pie is kind of like a large and thick pita bread, but it's made from kind of like unsweetened donut dough, deep fried and filled with meat and rice. But this is then filled further when you order it from a street vendor (katugrilli/grilli/snägäri). If you take the "special" (erikoinen) with everything, you will get a meat pie with a sausage, a beef patty, a slice of balkan sausage, salad, onion, cheese, a fried egg, tomato, pickles, garlic, ketchup, mayo, mustard, pickle relish, mild pepperoni chilis, and whatever else they might have there. Here's one without any green stuff: 3.bp.blogspot.com/-NR8_fhI1GEU/VaAcfjXnimI/AAAAAAAAAF8/mk1WPIDXTu8/s1600/File%2B10.7.2015%2B22.25.58.jpeg So this is some grill's "special", but without much condiments or salads. Or if you are not that hungry you can just ask for a meat pie with a couple of frankfurters (nakki) and "with everything" which means all condiments and salads. Drunk food in general is brilliant in Helsinki. French fries with everything is also a full meal, and the burgers are better than any Mackers or BK. Oh, and "with everything" is without any extra cost. No extra for salads and condiments.

[@WAYAWAYWithAsh]

Oh man!! That sounds awesome. I guess we always have to leave something to go back for...Its like Cinderella and her slipper. haha -Ash

[@jaanaviit3847]

Better to have karjalanpiirakka with a topping of some kind. Butter, egg butter. cheese and cucumber also is yum

[@omerkaraca220]

Damn !! You just ate the whole country :)) Somebody jealous here,just to remind you heheheh

[@mistra_aizinak]

Ömer Karaca, Not actually there was missing things like lihapiirrakka.

[@kaspervekkeli8965]

Can you go to joensuu?

[@lillitahvanainen4245]

I'm in Finland and I LOVE RIISIPIRAKKAAAAAA🍽

[@victorhugosantos3324]

vocês são lindos!!

[@mylonash7136]

Yummy! Oh mercy!

[@Hnzuu]

Alko and I share a birthday, lol!

[@terrorismo4453]

I have been there cuz i live in finland and its the best

[@jaquelinematos7076]

Travelandshare!

[@Shizukujpn]

*Miss your new video.* 😉😘

[@onzuponzu9970]

Im from Finland 👍

[@bushcrafter8750]

Eggbutter with karjalanpiirakka...

[@DD-ff1xv]

In from Finland.I know you would not like "salmiakki" but it is good

[@fjellyo3261]

All over Europe you can drink in public , I guess. At least almost everywhere.

[@JP_JP_JP]

No , you cant!

[@fjellyo3261]

Si Si and where you can't?

[@arita2002]

In UK or Latvia, for example, you can not drink in public.

[@adamgrant100]

Shamanka Ilona You absolutely can drink in public in the UK. Not on the Tube etc, but literally anywhere else.

[@arita2002]

You can drink, but not alcoholic drinks in public in UK, it is not allowed. UK is United Kingdom, England, maybe you meant different UK.

[@realser9]

J'adore 🙌💖😙

[@vitalchance1032]

3:50 Soooo, what you are trying to tell us is that it is bland. "she said not sweet" It is most likely seen as more of a comfort food, somewhat like potato based foods are? Douse salt on it and it would be considered something like that of a potato wedge or a hash brown?

[@flavio5046]

You could gather the best things you've seen in each country, and build your own country. It would be a nice country to live...

[@WAYAWAYWithAsh]

Hehe, that's what everyone thing! :p

[@KamikazeWeed]

"i love black liqourice" BRO SHE A KEEPER !

[@holoholopainen1627]

Black but Finnish ! Everybody in Finland LOVES SALMIAKKI ! I Never met One Person - Who dislikes it ! Even Ice Cream with the flavor now ! Finnish but Black !

[@ToastedCigar]

Some of the Finnish foods are a bit strange to foreigners, and it takes time to get used to them. But yeah, I really enjoy your videos, keep them coming! :)

[@benl9255]

Wow, in Maine we can buy alcohol from 6AM till 1AM.

[@yua__chan9344]

you know, riisispiirakka has inside of it rice porridge

[@jbshyper7643]

Hyvä

[@jbw53191]

FYI .. It's pronounced HELsinki. The accent is on the first syllable.

[@LoganHunter82]

Bit funny to see Australian/New Zealender to teach americans about Finland :)

[@torpmorp1324]

LoganHunter82 as long as it works everything is fine. And she knows her stuff

[@LoganHunter82]

I didn't mean it as offensive. Just noticed it.

[@Skege1000]

I think cloudberries tastes like peach and rasberry mix. Now I have to open my jar of cloudberries and taste it.

[@timomastosalo]

cloudberries. Pilvimarjat, jostain syystä

[@Skege1000]

timomastosalo Kirjoitusvirheitä sattuu sillon tällön

[@hennadonskoi2784]

I am from finland

[@oyha9176]

You should try coffee named kulta katriina

[@mistra_aizinak]

Yeah, it is popular and sorry if you thought i was them.

[@ikolatasii9243]

Been there in July. Loved it and i recommend for everyone.(its expensive though)

[@mistra_aizinak]

I live in Finland.

[@RatbagTheCoward]

Wulfy the wolf K

[@minttuliljamakinen4863]

I'm from finland

[@tatsumurai8265]

I will tell Estonia too.

[@dmitrybryksin5895]

buy buy is Finish would be moi moi as i lived there, i never heard hey hey as a farewell

[@Aurinkohirvi]

Hard to believe. "Hei" or "moi", both are quite common, and used for greeting as well as goodbyes. Also "heippa", "moikka", "moro", "morjens" and "terve" are real common too. There's so many ways to say, and then there are local ways too, for example "soron moo" in Tampere region. As greetings and goodbyes are so relaxed, you can say pretty much anything. I used to say "töks" or "poks". Moikkelis!

[@ohKani]

Hei hei is very common