Gaijin

Helsinki, Finland

Restaurant Gaijin

Expectation level: $$

Gaijin blends modern Asian flavours from Japan, Korea and Northern China, offering bold dishes, creative cocktails and a sleek, urban atmosphere.

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Opening hours

Monday

16:30 - 22:00

Tuesday

16:30 - 22:00

Wednesday

16:30 - 22:00

Thursday

16:30 - 22:00

Friday

16:30 - 22:00

Saturday

15:00 - 22:00

Sunday

15:00 - 21:00

Address

Bulevardi 6

00120 Helsinki

Finland

Phone
+358 10 322 9386

Directions
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MENU GAIJIN

BEEF TARTARE

Hoisin seasoned beef tartare on a shiso leaf, egg creme
SASHIMI TASTING

sashimi selection, trout roe, ponzu dressing, wasabi & wakame
SOFTSHELL CRAB & YUZU

crispy soft shell crab, daikon & fennel salad, apple & mustard dressing, peanuts
SCALLOP & YUZU KOSHO

pan fried scallops, yuzu kosho butter, seaweed seasoned bread crumb
GAIJIN BABY BACK PORK RIBS

pork ribs, soy mirin caramel, togarashi
CHAR SIU PORK NECK

char siu iberico pork neck, chestnut puree, braised bok choy
GOHAN RICE

Japanese rice
APPLE & PEAR

Szechuan seasoned apple & pear, macadamia crumble, cardamom ice cream
+ GAIJIN PORK BUN & TOGARASHI

grilled pork belly, togarashi mayonnaise, pickled cucumber, steamed soft bread

+8 / PERSON
79/PERSON

MENU GAIJIN MINI

TUNA TARTARE

tuna tartare on a shiso leaf, seaweed caviart, ginger dressing
SASHIMI TASTING

sashimi selection, trout roe, ponzu dressing, wasabi & wakame
GRILLED TIGERPRAWNS & GOCHUJANG

grilled tiger prawns, gochujang dressing, spring onions
BULGOGI BEEF

grilled petite tender, bulgogi sauce, togarashi seasoned broccoli
GOHAN RICE

Japanese rice
MATCHA TIRAMISU

matcha & yuzu seasoned Gaijin’s style tiramisu
+ GAIJIN PORK BUN & TOGARASHI

grilled pork belly, togarashi mayonnaise, pickled cucumber, steamed soft bread

+8 / PERSON
59/PERSON

MENU VEGE `HOKKAIDO´

MISO GLAZED SWEET POTATO

miso glazed sweet potato on a baby gem leaf, crispy noodles
TOFU & BROCCOLI

smoked tofu & broccoli, shumai 2 pieces
BEETS & MISO

miso glazed beetroot, wasabi & soy-mirin dressing, apple salad
TEMPURA & YUZU

seasonal vegetables, yuzu kosho mayonnaise, daikon & pear salad, peanuts
EGGPLANT & XO

grilled eggplant, mushroom X.O. dressing, peanuts, spring onions
GRILLED TOFU & BULGOGI

grilled tofu, togarashi seasoned broccoli, bulgogi sauce
GOHAN RICE

Japanese rice
BLUEBERRY MOCHI

blueberry seasoned mochi, blueberry & mint salad
+ TEMPURA PUMPKIN BUN & TOGARASHI +8€ /PERSON

pumpkin tempura, togarashi mayonnaise, pickled cucumber, steamed soft bread

+8 /PERSON
77/PERSON

SNACKS

GREENSHELL MUSSEL

greenshell mussel, seaweed caviart, ponzu dressing

7
TUNA TARTARE

tuna tartare on a shiso leaf, seaweed caviart, ginger dressing

7
BEEF TARTARE

Hoisin seasoned beef tartare on a shiso leaf, egg creme

7
MISO GLAZED SWEET POTATO

miso glazed sweet potato on a baby gem leaf, crispy noodles

7
GAIJIN PORK BUN & TOGARASHI

grilled pork belly, togarashi mayonnaise, pickled cucumber, steamed soft bread

8
TEMPURA PUMPKIN BUN & TOGARASHI

pumpkin tempura, togarashi mayonnaise, pickled cucumber, steamed soft bread

8

DIM SUM

TOFU & BROCCOLI

smoked tofu & broccoli, shumai 2 pieces

7
PRAWN & PORK SHUMAI

crispy prawn & pork dumpling 2 pieces

8
DUCK BAO

steamed confit duck bun, plum-hoisin sauce 2 pieces

14

FRESH

WHITEFISH SASHIMI

local whitefish, tamarind dressing, red onions, Korean mint

28
BEETS & MISO

miso glazed beetroot, wasabi & soy-mirin dressing, apple salad

22
TEMPURA & YUZU

seasonal vegetables, yuzu kosho mayonnaise, daikon & pear salad, peanuts

25
SOFTSHELL CRAB & YUZU

crispy soft shell crab, daikon & fennel salad, apple & mustard dressing, peanuts

28

GRILL

GRILLED DORADA & MISO

miso glazed, grilled Dorada, mint & bean sprouts salad

36
GRILLED TIGERPRAWNS & GOCHUJANG

grilled tiger prawns, gochujang dressing, spring onions

32
GAIJIN BABY BACK PORK RIBS

pork ribs, soy mirin caramel, togarashi

30
DRUNKEN CHICKEN

local chicken, garlic, ginger & scallion seasoned Shaoxing broth

28
BULGOGI BEEF

grilled petite tender, bulgogi sauce, togarashi seasoned broccoli

28
FINNISH SIRLOIN

Finnish beef sirloin, bulgogi sauce, togarashi seasoned

38

MAINS

CHAR SIU PORK NECK

char siu iberico pork neck, chestnut puree, braised bok choy

32
SCALLOP & YUZU KOSHO

pan fried scallops, yuzu kosho butter, seaweed seasoned bread crumb

32
FIVE SPICED DUCK HOTPOT

five spiced seasoned duck breast, celeriac puree, roasted onions, and crispy duck skin

36
MISO GLAZED COD

red miso glazed cod, braised fennel & pear

36
EGGPLANT & XO

grilled eggplant, mushroom X.O. dressing, peanuts, spring onions

28

SSÄM-PARTY

CRISPY TONKATSU SSÄM PARTY

crispy fried pork, baby gem leaves, Japanese pickles, kimchi, togarashi mayonnaise, sesame dressing, chili dressing

34
GRILLED HANGER SSÄM

marinated and grilled Hanger steak, baby gem leaves, Japanese pickles, kimchi, sesame dressing, chili dressing

40

SIDES

EDAME

edamame beans, sea salt & chili

7
BOK CHOY

bok choy, chestnut puree, soy-mirin

9
PICKLES

cucumber, daikon, mushrooms

7
KIMCHI

Gaijin’s Korean cabbage pickle

8
GOHAN RICE

Japanese rice

6

SWEETS

MATCHA TIRAMISU

matcha & yuzu seasoned Gaijin’s style tiramisu

14
APPLE & PEAR

Szechuan seasoned apple & pear, macadamia crumble, cardamom ice cream

14
SHISO PANNACOTTA

shiso & mango seasoned pannacotta

14
BLUEBERRY MOCHI

blueberry seasoned mochi, blueberry & mint salad

14
SWEET TASTING

selection of three different desserts

32

Laurel Awards

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Expectations

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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. (0.67)

Wine List Did not live up to expectations. (0.67)

Menu Did not live up to expectations. (0.67)

Service Did not live up to expectations. (0.67)

Taste experience Did not live up to expectations. (0.67)

Reviews: 6

Average score: 0.0

Laurels Awarded: 0

Guest Comments

Latest comments

Eero November 2025

This somehow just seems fake, like an average casual restaurant pretending to be upper level by imitating the look.

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