Farang

Helsinki, Finland

Restaurant Farang

Expectation level: $$

Farang showcases bold Southeast Asian flavors with modern finesse, blending sweet, sour, salty and spicy notes into vibrant dishes made to share.

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Opening hours

Monday

15:00 - 22:00

Tuesday

15:00 - 22:00

Wednesday

15:00 - 22:00

Thursday

15:00 - 22:00

Friday

15:00 - 22:00

Saturday

14:00 - 22:00

Sunday

Closed

Address

Arkadiankatu 6

00100 Helsinki

Finland

Phone
+358 10 322 9385

Directions
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FARANG TASTING MENU `CLASSIC´

CHA PLU & SMOKED SALMON

Smoked salmon on a cha plu leaf, roasted coconut, trout roe
SASHIMI OF THE DAY & COCONUT-LIME DRESSING

Sashimi of the day, coconut-lime dressing, coriander
CRISPY SOFTSHELL CRAB `SALT&PEPPER´

Softshell crab, green mango, mint, roasted peanuts, green `nahm jim´ dressing
CRISPY PORK & PALM SUGAR CARAMEL

Braised, crispy fried pork, palm sugar caramel, coriander
MORNING GLORY & `SALT & PEPPER´ TOFU

Watercress, bok choy, crispy fried silken tofu
IBERICO PORK NECK & MASSAMAN CURRY

Iberico pork neck, aromatic massaman curry, coriander
THAI JASMIN RICE
PANDAN TIRAMISU

Pandan flavored tiramisu, cocoa
+SEARED SCALLOP & HONEY-CHILI

Seared scallop, honey-chili dressing, seaweed caviar

+8 / person
79 / PERSON

`FARANG VEGAN´ TASTING MENU

BABY GEM & `JAEW MAK KEUA´ EGGPLANT RELISH

Roasted eggplant on a baby gem leaf, shallots, coriander
BLACK BEAN TOFU

Black bean marinated tofu, mustard leaves, sweet vinegar, red `nahm jim´-dressing
OYSTER MUSHROOMS & GREEN MANGO

Oyster mushrooms seasoned with `chili jam´, green mango, peanuts
JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES & YELLOW BEAN CARAMEL

Crispy artichokes, yellow bean caramel, coriander
MORNING GLORY & `SALT & PEPPER´ TOFU

Watercress, bok choy, crispy fried silken tofu
CAULIFLOWER & GREEN CURRY

Roasted cauliflower, romanesco, aromatic green curry, baby corn, coriander
THAI JASMIN RICE
UBE MOCHI CAKE

Ube flavored mochi cake, mint ice cream
72 / PERSON

`TAM VDUKAL´ TASTING MENU

`CHILI JAM´ DUCK

`Chili jam´ spiced duck on a crispy prawn cracker
SASHIMI OF THE DAY & COCONUT-LIME DRESSING

Sashimi of the day, coconut-lime dressing, coriander
CHAO TOM

Prawn and pork on lemongrass skewer, spring onion oil, sweet chili dressing
IBERICO ABANICO & ROASTED PINEAPPLE-CHILI SAMBAL

Grilled Iberico pork skewers, roasted pineapple-chili dressing, coriander
SEARED SCALLOP & SOY-MIRIN

Seared scallops, soy-mirin dressing, seaweed caviar
GRILLED TIGER PRAWNS & TURMERIC CURRY

Grilled tiger prawns, aromatic turmeric curry, coconut oil
HALIBUT & GREEN CURRY

Roasted halibut, aromatic green curry, Thai basil
THAI JASMIN RICE
`MANGO STICKY RICE´

`Sticky rice´, mango compote, sesame cookie, lychee-passion sorbet
+ EXTRA CRISPY PORK & PALM SUGAR CARAMEL

Braised, crispy fried pork, palm sugar caramel, coriander

+8 / person
84 / PERSON

`SANAM PAO´ TASTING MENU

CHA PLU & SMOKED SALMON

Smoked salmon on a cha plu leaf, roasted coconut, trout roe
SASHIMI OF THE DAY & COCONUT-LIME DRESSING

Sashimi of the day, coconut-lime dressing, coriander
MORNING GLORY & `SALT & PEPPER´ TOFU

Chinese watercress, bok choy, crispy silken tofu
IBERICO PORK NECK & MASSAMAN CURRY

Iberico pork neck, aromatic massaman curry, coriander
THAI JASMIN RICE
PANDAN TIRAMISU

Pandan flavored tiramisu, cocoa
59 / PERSON

`SANAM PAO´ VEGAN TASTING MENU

BABY GEM & `JAEW MAK KEUA´ EGGPLANT RELISH

Roasted eggplant on a baby gem leaf, shallots, coriander
BLACK BEAN TOFU

Black bean marinated tofu, mustard leaves, sweet vinegar, red `nahm jim´-dressing
MORNING GLORY, `SALT & PEPPER´ TOFU

watercress, bok choy, crispy silken tofu
CAULIFLOWER & GREEN CURRY

Roasted cauliflower, romanesco, aromatic green curry, baby corn, coriander
THAI JASMIN RICE
UBE MOCHI CAKE

Ube flavored mochi cake, mint ice cream
54 / PERSON

FARANG SNACKS

CHA PLU & SMOKED SALMON

Smoked salmon on a cha plu leaf, roasted coconut, trout roe

6
TUNA TARTAR

Galangal - lime marinated tuna tartar on a crispy prawn cracker

7
BABY GEM & `JAEW MAK KEUA´ EGGPLANT RELISH

Roasted eggplant on a baby gem leaf, shallots, coriander

6
`CHILI JAM´ DUCK

`Chili jam´ spiced duck on a crispy prawn cracker

7
`BO LA LOT´ 4

Cha plu leaf wrapped grilled beef Farang's`sweet chili´ -dressing 2 pieces 8€

16

FARANG FRESH

SASHIMI OF THE DAY & COCONUT-LIME DRESSING

Sashimi of the day, coconut-lime dressing, coriander, trout roe

32/18
SOM TAM `FARANG STYLE´

Green papaya salad, cherry tomatoes, roasted peanuts, tamarind

26/17
BLACK BEAN TOFU

Black bean marinated tofu, mustard leaves, sweet vinegar, red `nahm jim´-dressing

26/17
CRISPY SOFTSHELL CRAB `SALT&PEPPER´

Softshell crab, green mango, mint, roasted peanuts, green `nahm jim´ dressing

36/24
OYSTER MUSHROOM & GREEN MANGO

`Chili jam´ marinated king oyster mushroom, green mango, peanuts

32/18
IBERICO ABANICO & ROASTED PINEAPPLE-CHILI SAMBAL

Grilled Iberico pork skewers, roasted pineapple-chili dressing, coriander

27/18
CITRUS FRUIT SALAD `YAM SOM O´

Citrus fruits, roasted coconut, coriander, mint, peanuts, shallots, shrimp floss available also vegan

29/17

FARANG MAINS

CRISPY PORK & PALM SUGAR CARAMEL

Braised, crispy fried pork, palm sugar caramel, coriander

32/18
JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES & YELLOW BEAN CARAMEL

Crispy artichokes, yellow bean caramel, coriander

24/16
COCONUT `CHILI JAM`& CHICKEN

Stir fried chicken, coconut-chili jam dressing, cashew

30/18
GRILLED TIGER PRAWNS & TURMERIC CURRY

Grilled tiger prawns, aromatic turmeric curry, coconut oil

34/22
SEARED SCALLOP & SOY-MIRIN

Seared scallops, soy-mirin dressing, seaweed caviar

32/18
GRILLED ENTRECOTE `CRYING TIGER´

Garlic marinated grilled entrecote steak 300g, “nahm jim jaew” dressing

40
IBERICO PORK NECK & MASSAMAN CURRY

Iberico pork neck, aromatic massaman curry, coriander

32/18
CAULIFLOWER & GREEN CURRY

Roasted cauliflower, romanesco, aromatic green curry, baby corn, coriander

28/18
DAILY FISH & TURMERIC CURRY

Daily fish, aromatic turmeric curry, coconut oil

32/18
MORNING GLORY & `SALT & PEPPER´ TOFU

Watercress, bok choy, crispy fried silken tofu

26/17
THAI JASMIN RICE

6
FARANG CHILI PLATTER

Selection of fresh chili and chili dressings

9
ROTI BREAD & TURMERIC CURRY

Roti bread & turmeric curry

9

FARANG SWEETS

UBE MOCHI CAKE

Ube flavored mochi cake, mint ice cream

12
PANDAN TIRAMISU

Pandan flavored tiramisu, cocoa

12
`MANGO STICKY RICE´

`Sticky rice´, mango compote, sesame cookie, lychee-passion sorbet

12
BANH CHUOI NUONG

Banana cake, palm sugar caramel, crispy plantain, coffee ice cream

12
CHOCOLATE & COCONUT

Chocolate cake, coconut foam, mango compote

12
SORBET / ICE CREAM OF THE DAY

5
FARANG SPECIAL FOR TWO

Farang dessert assortment for two

34

Laurel Awards

One laurel is given when a restaurant lives up to expectations.

Two laurels are given when a restaurant delivers beyond expectations.

Three laurels are given when a restaurant delivers exceptionally above expectations.

Expectations

Reviews are based on expectations

Restaurants are given an expectation level reflecting price and reputation. When guests review a restaurant, the questions are changed to match the expectation level, so the review always reflects whether the visit lived up to expectations. It is not about judging whether a restaurant is good or bad, but about whether the experience lived up to expectations or not.

Expectation levels

$ - Everyday restaurant

$$ - Elevated expectations

$$$ - Fine dining & luxury

Guest Reviews

Laurel Awards:

Numbers are rounded down unless they are above 2.5.

Atmosphere Did not live up to expectations. (0.21)

Wine List Did not live up to expectations. (0.21)

(1.15)

Service Did not live up to expectations. (0.21)

Taste experience

(1.09)

Reviews: 33

Average score: 0.4

Laurels Awarded: 0

Guest Comments

Latest comments

Henri November 2025

This felt like something that was once great but has now failed. Too many parts of it felt like a low-level nightclub rather than an upper-level restaurant.

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