Of course, this is not really surprising – we Finns love our traditions, especially when it comes to holidays. Nevertheless, Antti reveals why the Christmas buffet he designs anew each year is really so popular.

“While we stick to traditions when it comes to the ham and casseroles, everything else is new each year. We serve the most popular items from our menu over the previous year, and our customers appreciate that the buffet is always so interesting.”

Antti follows with interest what foods are popular in the buffet, and if something really works well, he makes sure to include it the following year as well. Will his mustard-lime herring continue to be a success year after year? Will his garlic-chorizo herring become new classic?

“Naturally, the flavours come first in order to create a diverse meal that works both in terms of taste and appearance. The main ingredients are all Scandinavian, so the traditional elements remain despite the exotic touches,” Antti assures us.

The Christmas dishes are only a small part of the buffet, which begins with fish, continues via the ham and casseroles to the main dish and finally to the desserts. The big restaurant also offers various à la carte alternatives for those who really don’t want more Christmas food.