Review: Ostermalm Food Hall

Before heading to the Vast Museum to see the infamous Viking boat, we trekked off to see the world largest food hall - Salluhall. Stepping in, it reminded me a lot of Granville island in Vancouver. The food hall contained many shops from delis to meat shops to pastry shops. Being there on a weekday, we noticed that many business people around the area trickled in as lunch time came around. After having spent a long while deciding on which store to eat at, we opted for a traditional Swedish lunch. Being a seafood lover, I ordered the Open faced shrimp sandwich on Danish bread. This dish was sort of like a sandwich, however, the top piece of the toast was not there. Fried Herring with Mash Potatoes and Lingonberries was what M decided to have. Unlike at restaurants, at Salluhall, one orders from the vendor and self seats at one of the many cafeteria style tables. It felt quite cozy as you can hear others chatting away.

Outside the Food Hall

Inside the Food Hall

Cheese store inside the Hall

Open Faced Shrimp Sandwich on Danish Bread

Fried Herring with Mashed Potatoes and Lingonberries

Closeup of Lingonberries

Two Tarts from the Food Hall

Verdict:
Trekking out to the Ostermalm Food Hall was a great experience, all the vendors here carry top quality produce and the atmosphere is great! Unlike many of the other popular "tourist" locations in Sweden, the Food Hall remains a relatively popular place for locals to go and the food here is amazing. If you are out looking for a souvenir for a foodie friend back home or just looking for a quick bite to eat, the Food Hall is a great place to start looking.

Rating: 4.5/5
Price: $$ (Around $35USD for both of us)