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Arctic Tasting 23-26 September


A delightful food event for food enthusiasts of all kinds! In Arctic Tasting, local restaurants and cafés compete against each other to create the most delicious tasting dish. The winner is voted by the customers.

Savoury and sweet, at lunchtime and in the evening, from Wednesday to Saturday! Come along, enjoy some tasty treats and rate the dishes you try.

During Arctic Tasting, 23 restaurants and cafés across the Oulu region are competing for the best tasting dishes in different categories. There’ll be delicious savoury and sweet treats, as well as lovely drinks. And these dishes cost just €5 or €7!

Be sure to rate the dishes you try, as the winners will be chosen by the customers. And you could be a winner, too: everyone who rates the dishes will be entered into a prize draw, with great prizes up for grabs, including restaurant gift vouchers! Check out the dishes on this page and start your tasty adventure on September 23rd!

Taste the dishes & drinks

Below, you’ll find the dishes available for during Arctic Tasting. Click on an image to see the more details. The menu opens by clicking the + button.

Savory dishes 7€

Bistoria Patio

Sourdough-bruschetta, wild herb pesto, house made bread cheese and beetroot – Bistoria Patio

Home made sourdough bruschetta. Wild herbs collected from my ownyard, 7 km away. The oil used in the pesto is Kujalantila organic rapeseed oil. The bread cheese ins made in-house, from Koivulantila colostrum.

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Bistoria Patio

Sourdough-bruschetta, wild herb pesto, house made bread cheese and beetroot – Bistoria Patio

Home made sourdough bruschetta. Wild herbs collected from my ownyard, 7 km away. The oil used in the pesto is Kujalantila organic rapeseed oil. The bread cheese ins made in-house, from Koivulantila colostrum.

Nallikarinranta 10, 90510 Oulu

September 23–25, 2:00 PM–9:30 PM
September 26, 12:00 PM–9:30 PM

Chez Flo - Ranskalainen leipomo

Smoked salmon croissant – Chez Flo – Ranskalainen leipomo

Crispy croissant dough made with churn butter and an added traditional Finnish flavor combo: warm smoked salmon and dill cream cheese! This fusion of two taste cultures is completed with pickled red onion, oh it’s so good!

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Chez Flo - Ranskalainen leipomo

Smoked salmon croissant – Chez Flo – Ranskalainen leipomo

Crispy croissant dough made with churn butter and an added traditional Finnish flavor combo: warm smoked salmon and dill cream cheese! This fusion of two taste cultures is completed with pickled red onion, oh it’s so good!

Alasintie 3-7, 90400 Oulu

Friday, September 25: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

J&S Burger

OC SLIDER by J&S – J&S Burger

J&S burger`s popular OC Burger in slider size! Named after the Oulu Cruising car community and served in a soft Martin`s bun eith local beef, an onion ring, house-made mayonnaise, sweet pepper jam and BBQ sauce.

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J&S Burger

OC SLIDER by J&S – J&S Burger

J&S burger`s popular OC Burger in slider size! Named after the Oulu Cruising car community and served in a soft Martin`s bun eith local beef, an onion ring, house-made mayonnaise, sweet pepper jam and BBQ sauce.

Ouluntie 370, 91100 Ii and Oulu Market Square

Grill restaurant: Wed–Fri 11:00 AM–8:00 PM, Sat 12:00 PM–8:00 PM (Ouluntie 370, Ii)
Burger trailer: Wed–Thu 11:00 AM–6:00 PM, Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–8:00 PM

Kallen Pizzat x 45 Special

Arctic Tasting Special – Wild Mushroom & Arctic Honey – Kallen Pizzat x 45 Special

Kallen Pizza’s big pizza slice is a generous piece of crispy artisan pizza! Created especially for the Arctic Tasting, this special combines international pizza culture and flavors of the arctic: rich parmesan cream and the deep umami of wild forest mushrooms, finished with fresh thyme, Maldon sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic and local Harmaala honey from Oulunsalo.

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Kallen Pizzat x 45 Special

Arctic Tasting Special – Wild Mushroom & Arctic Honey – Kallen Pizzat x 45 Special

Kallen Pizza’s big pizza slice is a generous piece of crispy artisan pizza! Created especially for the Arctic Tasting, this special combines international pizza culture and flavors of the arctic: rich parmesan cream and the deep umami of wild forest mushrooms, finished with fresh thyme, Maldon sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic and local Harmaala honey from Oulunsalo.

Saaristonkatu 12, 90100 Oulu

Wednesday, September 23: 4:00 PM–9:30 PM
Thursday, September 24: 4:00 PM–9:30 PM
Friday, September 25: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM & 4:00 PM–10:30 PM
Saturday, September 26: 4:00 PM–10:30 PM

Kujalan Burgeri

Hailuoto's Glow – Kujalan Burgeri

Hailuoto’s Glow brings the familiar Kujala Burger into autumn glory with northern ingredients. A juicy full-meat patty made from Kujala Farm’s artisan-certified pasture-raised meat and Jukola Cheese’s rich birch-smoked cheddar are stacked between a soft brioche bun. Kujala’s own BBQ sauce adds smokiness to the burger, and onion caramelized with cranberry syrup gives a delicious sweet-tart berry flavor. Northern autumn in the form of a burger!

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Kujalan Burgeri

Hailuoto's Glow – Kujalan Burgeri

Hailuoto’s Glow brings the familiar Kujala Burger into autumn glory with northern ingredients. A juicy full-meat patty made from Kujala Farm’s artisan-certified pasture-raised meat and Jukola Cheese’s rich birch-smoked cheddar are stacked between a soft brioche bun. Kujala’s own BBQ sauce adds smokiness to the burger, and onion caramelized with cranberry syrup gives a delicious sweet-tart berry flavor. Northern autumn in the form of a burger!

Pölläntie 167, 90480 Hailuoto

Wednesday, September 23 – Saturday, September 26: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM

Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Enchanted Salmon Pie – Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

A delicious and succulent salmon pie inspired by the pure flavours of the North. Carefully prepared to delight with its rich taste and wonderfully soft texture.

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Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Enchanted Salmon Pie – Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

A delicious and succulent salmon pie inspired by the pure flavours of the North. Carefully prepared to delight with its rich taste and wonderfully soft texture.

Torikatu 15-17, 90100 Oulu

September 23–25: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
September 26: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Oula's malt bread and cold-smoked pike – Oula Kitchen & Bar

The flavors of the northern waters meet the fresh malt bread made in Oula’s kitchen: Freshly baked Oula’s malt bread with cold-smoked pike mousse.

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Oula Kitchen & Bar

Oula's malt bread and cold-smoked pike – Oula Kitchen & Bar

The flavors of the northern waters meet the fresh malt bread made in Oula’s kitchen: Freshly baked Oula’s malt bread with cold-smoked pike mousse.

Kirkkokatu 3, 90100 Oulu

Wednesday–Friday, September 23–25: 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 4:00 PM–10:00 PM

Ravintola Kummeli

Smoked reindeer flatbread – Ravintola Kummeli

Smoked reindeer pinsa romana with pickled chanterelles, lingonberries and arugula.

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Ravintola Kummeli

Smoked reindeer flatbread – Ravintola Kummeli

Smoked reindeer pinsa romana with pickled chanterelles, lingonberries and arugula.

Kajaaninkatu 17, 90100 Oulu

September 23–26: 5:00 PM–9:30 PM

Ravintola Lasaretti

Steak and stout pie – Ravintola Lasaretti

Tender local beef braised with Varikko panimo’s Imperial Stout and served inside golden, crispy pastry.

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Ravintola Lasaretti

Steak and stout pie – Ravintola Lasaretti

Tender local beef braised with Varikko panimo’s Imperial Stout and served inside golden, crispy pastry.

Kasarmintie 13b, 90130 Oulu

September 23–26: 4:00 PM–10:00 PM

Ravintola Nallikari

Nettle blini, charred vendace, vendace mousse, vendaceroe – Ravintola Nallikari

Nettle-flavored sourdough blini, charred bothnian Bay vendace. Vendace mousse, smoked vendace mayonnaise, vendase roe.

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Ravintola Nallikari

Nettle blini, charred vendace, vendace mousse, vendaceroe – Ravintola Nallikari

Nettle-flavored sourdough blini, charred bothnian Bay vendace. Vendace mousse, smoked vendace mayonnaise, vendase roe.

Nallikarinranta 15, 90510 OULU

September 23–25: 11:00 AM–10:30 PM
September 26: 12:00 PM–10:30 PM

Ravintola Pekuri

Salmon patty fried in lemon butter, chanterelle beurre blanc, and parsnip-potato purée – Ravintola Pekuri

This dish makes use of the flavours of autumn’s harvest season. Hätälä’s salmon patties are joined by local chanterelles and root vegetables.

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Ravintola Pekuri

Salmon patty fried in lemon butter, chanterelle beurre blanc, and parsnip-potato purée – Ravintola Pekuri

This dish makes use of the flavours of autumn’s harvest season. Hätälä’s salmon patties are joined by local chanterelles and root vegetables.

Torikatu 15–17, 90100 Oulu
Ravintola Roast

Creamy smoked whitefish soup and barley flatbread – Ravintola Roast

Traditional and creamy smoked whitefish soup served with barley flatbread.

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Ravintola Roast

Creamy smoked whitefish soup and barley flatbread – Ravintola Roast

Traditional and creamy smoked whitefish soup served with barley flatbread.

Saaristonkatu 4, 90100 Oulu

September 23–26: 5:00 PM–9:30 PM

Ravintola Ule

Whitefish tartare – Ravintola Ule

Tartare of Smoked Whitefish with Roe, Cucumber, Apple, Buttermilk and House-Made Archipelago Bread.

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Ravintola Ule

Whitefish tartare – Ravintola Ule

Tartare of Smoked Whitefish with Roe, Cucumber, Apple, Buttermilk and House-Made Archipelago Bread.

Hallituskatu 1, 90100 Oulu

September 23–26: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM

Smokehouse 299 Tyrnävä

Smokehouse salmon – Smokehouse 299 Tyrnävä

Tyrnävä potatoes served with smoked Norwegian salmon and a traditional egg sauce.

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Smokehouse 299 Tyrnävä

Smokehouse salmon – Smokehouse 299 Tyrnävä

Tyrnävä potatoes served with smoked Norwegian salmon and a traditional egg sauce.

Vanhatie 3, 91800 Tyrnävä

Thursday, September 24: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Friday, September 25: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 12:00 PM–8:00 PM

Stadionravintola Heinäpää

Sea Lapland Lamb Burger – 'Rosvoburgeri' (Robber's Burger) – Stadionravintola Heinäpää

Grilled sourdough flatbreads filled with delicious Sea Lapland lamb roasted robber-style, red onion, fennel-cabbage coleslaw, and pickled cucumber.

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Stadionravintola Heinäpää

Sea Lapland Lamb Burger – 'Rosvoburgeri' (Robber's Burger) – Stadionravintola Heinäpää

Grilled sourdough flatbreads filled with delicious Sea Lapland lamb roasted robber-style, red onion, fennel-cabbage coleslaw, and pickled cucumber.

Tyrnävänkuja, 90400 Oulu
Terwa Food Truck

Arctic Burger – Terwa Food Truck

Burger made using ingredients from local producers.

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Terwa Food Truck

Arctic Burger – Terwa Food Truck

Burger made using ingredients from local producers.

Zeppeliinintie, 90450 Kempele and Oulu Market Square

Wednesday: 10:30 AM–6:30 PM
Thursday: 10:30 AM–6:30 PM
Friday: 10:30 AM–6:30 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM–5:30 PM

Tuba

Local Fish & Chips – Tuba

Deep-fried Bothnian Bay whitefish served with thick-cut fries and cucumber mayonnaise.

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Tuba

Local Fish & Chips – Tuba

Deep-fried Bothnian Bay whitefish served with thick-cut fries and cucumber mayonnaise.

Mannenkatu 2, 90130 Oulu

Wednesday, September 23 – Thursday, September 24: 10:45 AM–8:00 PM
(Kitchen closes at 7:00 PM)

Friday, September 25: 10:45 AM–7:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 1:00 PM–7:00 PM

UP Bar & Lounge

Smoky pepperonipinsa – UP Bar & Lounge

UP Bar&Lounge’s smoked pepperoni pinsa delivers a delicious taste of Northern flavors. Served on a crispy, airy crust, it features rich smoked pepperoni from local producer Kotivara and creamy smoked cheese from Kuusamon Juusto. A wonderfully savory and smoky treat that you won’t forget!

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UP Bar & Lounge

Smoky pepperonipinsa – UP Bar & Lounge

UP Bar&Lounge’s smoked pepperoni pinsa delivers a delicious taste of Northern flavors. Served on a crispy, airy crust, it features rich smoked pepperoni from local producer Kotivara and creamy smoked cheese from Kuusamon Juusto. A wonderfully savory and smoky treat that you won’t forget!

Pakkahuoneenkatu 12, 90100 Oulu

September 23: 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
September 24: 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
September 25: 4:00 PM–1:00 AM
September 26: 4:00 PM–1:00 AM

Sweet dishes 5€

Chez Flo - Ranskalainen leipomo

Blueberry croissant – Chez Flo – Ranskalainen leipomo

A crisp croissant dough made with churned butter, cream cheese with lemon balm, and a rich bilberry confit originating from the forests of Finland are the perfect combination of the best offerings from two food cultures!

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Chez Flo - Ranskalainen leipomo

Blueberry croissant – Chez Flo – Ranskalainen leipomo

A crisp croissant dough made with churned butter, cream cheese with lemon balm, and a rich bilberry confit originating from the forests of Finland are the perfect combination of the best offerings from two food cultures!

Alasintie 3-7 90400 Oulu

Friday, September 25: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

Kahvila Kiikku

Nettle crepes – Kahvila Kiikku

Warm crepes with nettle powder, whipped cream and syrup of Spruce tips

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Kahvila Kiikku

Nettle crepes – Kahvila Kiikku

Warm crepes with nettle powder, whipped cream and syrup of Spruce tips

Ainolanpolku 1, 90130 Oulu

Wednesday–Friday, September 23–25: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

Kallen Pizzat x 45 Special

Cloudberry Tiramisu – Kallen Pizzat x 45 Special

Kallen Pizza’s signature tiramisu gets a northern twist for the Arctic Tasting. Creamy mascarpone and cloudberry jam are layered with savoiardi bisquits infused with cloudberry liqueur and birch water. The dessert is finished with wild cloudberry powder from Syöte and Chocosomnia’s toasted white chocolate.

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Kallen Pizzat x 45 Special

Cloudberry Tiramisu – Kallen Pizzat x 45 Special

Kallen Pizza’s signature tiramisu gets a northern twist for the Arctic Tasting. Creamy mascarpone and cloudberry jam are layered with savoiardi bisquits infused with cloudberry liqueur and birch water. The dessert is finished with wild cloudberry powder from Syöte and Chocosomnia’s toasted white chocolate.

Saaristonkatu 12, 90100 Oulu

Wednesday, September 23: 4:00 PM–9:30 PM
Thursday, September 24: 4:00 PM–9:30 PM
Friday, September 25: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM & 4:00 PM–10:30 PM
Saturday, September 26: 4:00 PM–10:30 PM

Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Arctic Blueberry & Lemon Cheesecake – Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

A baked blueberry and lemon cheesecake in which sweet wild blueberries and fresh lemon create a perfect balance of flavours. Its velvety texture and the pure tastes of the North make it an irresistible treat.

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Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Arctic Blueberry & Lemon Cheesecake – Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

A baked blueberry and lemon cheesecake in which sweet wild blueberries and fresh lemon create a perfect balance of flavours. Its velvety texture and the pure tastes of the North make it an irresistible treat.

Torikatu 15-17, 90100 Oulu

September 23–25: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
September 26: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

Oula Kitchen & Bar

White chocolate and strawberry – Oula Kitchen & Bar

The white chocolate and strawberry dessert of Arctic Tasting brings a little bit of summer to the cooling autumn evenings. This dessert puts a smile on your face: Roasted white chocolate ice cream with strawberry consommé.

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Oula Kitchen & Bar

White chocolate and strawberry – Oula Kitchen & Bar

The white chocolate and strawberry dessert of Arctic Tasting brings a little bit of summer to the cooling autumn evenings. This dessert puts a smile on your face: Roasted white chocolate ice cream with strawberry consommé.

Kirkkokatu 3, 90100 Oulu

Wednesday–Friday, September 23–25: 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 4:00 PM–10:00 PM

Ravintola Lasaretti

Lasaretti's Irkku Stout cake – Ravintola Lasaretti

A rich, moist chocolate cake made with local stout beer and topped with a velvety vanilla cream cheese frosting.

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Ravintola Lasaretti

Lasaretti's Irkku Stout cake – Ravintola Lasaretti

A rich, moist chocolate cake made with local stout beer and topped with a velvety vanilla cream cheese frosting.

Kasarmintie 13b, 90130 Oulu

September 23–26: 4:00 PM–10:00 PM

Ravintola Pekuri

Butter bun with browned butter and almond crumble, served with cardamom coffee – Ravintola Pekuri

A delicious homemade butter bun with brown butter, served with cardamom coffee.

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Ravintola Pekuri

Butter bun with browned butter and almond crumble, served with cardamom coffee – Ravintola Pekuri

A delicious homemade butter bun with brown butter, served with cardamom coffee.

Torikatu 15–17, 90100 Oulu
Restaurant Ule

Northern Berries – Restaurant Ule

Northern Berries, Oats and Cream Cheese.

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Restaurant Ule

Northern Berries – Restaurant Ule

Northern Berries, Oats and Cream Cheese.

Hallituskatu 1, 90100 Oulu

September 23–26: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM

Stadionravintola Heinäpää

Rowanberry-vanilla ice cream, apple crumble, and rowanberry sugar – Stadionravintola Heinäpää

Delicious vanilla ice cream made in-house at Stadionravintola Heinäpää’s own kitchen, given a taste of autumn with rowanberries, and finished with apple crumble and rowanberry sugar.

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Stadionravintola Heinäpää

Rowanberry-vanilla ice cream, apple crumble, and rowanberry sugar – Stadionravintola Heinäpää

Delicious vanilla ice cream made in-house at Stadionravintola Heinäpää’s own kitchen, given a taste of autumn with rowanberries, and finished with apple crumble and rowanberry sugar.

Tyrnävänkuja, 90400 Oulu
Varikko Panimo

House Special Tangy Cranberry Caramel Cheesecake – Varikko Panimo

Our juicy cheesecake hides tangy cranberries and tasty caramel inside. The whole thing is topped off with a drizzle of cranberry syrup from Kujala farm.

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Varikko Panimo

House Special Tangy Cranberry Caramel Cheesecake – Varikko Panimo

Our juicy cheesecake hides tangy cranberries and tasty caramel inside. The whole thing is topped off with a drizzle of cranberry syrup from Kujala farm.

Lipporannantie 2, 90500 Oulu

Wednesday, September 23: 11:00 AM–12:00 AM (kitchen 11:00 AM–9:00 PM)
Thursday, September 24: 11:00 AM–12:00 AM (kitchen 11:00 AM–9:00 PM)
Friday, September 25: 11:00 AM–1:00 AM (kitchen 11:00 AM–10:00 PM)
Saturday, September 26: 12:00 PM–1:00 AM (kitchen 11:00 AM–10:00 PM)

Drinks 7€/5€

Cocktails 7€ / mocktails 5€

1bar

Salt&Berry – 1bar

Salt & Berry combines the freshness of Northern berries with the smooth sweetness of toffee. A velvety flavour journey for everyone who loves a touch of indulgence.

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1bar

Salt&Berry – 1bar

Salt & Berry combines the freshness of Northern berries with the smooth sweetness of toffee. A velvety flavour journey for everyone who loves a touch of indulgence.

Kauppurienkatu 5, 90100 Oulu

Wednesday, September 23: 6:00 PM–4:00 AM
Thursday, September 24: 6:00 PM–4:00 AM
Friday, September 25: 4:00 PM–4:00 AM
Saturday, September 26: 4:00 PM–4:00 AM

Cocktail Company

Shadows in paradise – Cocktail Company

Strawberry brings the final sweetness of summer, while raspberry cuts through bringing bright dryness to the drink. Birch leaves adds a soft herby touch for balance, and to finish everything off with lemon and gin to give it a tad more dryness and freshness.

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Cocktail Company

Shadows in paradise – Cocktail Company

Strawberry brings the final sweetness of summer, while raspberry cuts through bringing bright dryness to the drink. Birch leaves adds a soft herby touch for balance, and to finish everything off with lemon and gin to give it a tad more dryness and freshness.

Hallituskatu 9, 90100 Oulu

23–24 September: 4:00 PM–12:00 AM
25–26 September: 4:00 PM–2:00 AM

Kallen Pizzat x 45 Special

Arctic Bilberry Tonic – Kallen Pizzat x 45 Special

Rich aromas of arctic bilberry and bitterness of tonic water come together as a wholesome cocktail experience.

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Kallen Pizzat x 45 Special

Arctic Bilberry Tonic – Kallen Pizzat x 45 Special

Rich aromas of arctic bilberry and bitterness of tonic water come together as a wholesome cocktail experience.

Saaristonkatu 12, 90100 Oulu

Wednesday, September 23: 4:00 PM–9:30 PM
Thursday, September 24: 4:00 PM–9:30 PM
Friday, September 25: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM & 4:00 PM–10:30 PM
Saturday, September 26: 4:00 PM–10:30 PM

Stadionravintola Heinäpää

AC Oulu Mocktail – Stadionravintola Heinäpää

A mocktail where blueberry and citrus fruits come together, creating a refreshing navy-blue treat.

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Stadionravintola Heinäpää

AC Oulu Mocktail – Stadionravintola Heinäpää

A mocktail where blueberry and citrus fruits come together, creating a refreshing navy-blue treat.

Tyrnävänkuja, 90400 Oulu
Teerenpeli

Lingonberry Sour – Teerenpeli

A velvety smooth, lingonberry-like sour and slightly sweet drink that is a trendy and elegant tribute to Finnish wild berries.

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Teerenpeli

Lingonberry Sour – Teerenpeli

A velvety smooth, lingonberry-like sour and slightly sweet drink that is a trendy and elegant tribute to Finnish wild berries.

Kauppurienkatu 8, 90100 Oulu

September 23–24: 3:00 PM–2:00 AM
September 25–26: 12:00 PM–3:00 AM

UP Bar & Lounge

Blueberrythyme -spritz – UP Bar & Lounge

UP Bar&Lounge’s Blueberry Thyme -Spritz combines local blueberries with aromatic thyme and crisp bubbles. A perfect berry-herbal treat!

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UP Bar & Lounge

Blueberrythyme -spritz – UP Bar & Lounge

UP Bar&Lounge’s Blueberry Thyme -Spritz combines local blueberries with aromatic thyme and crisp bubbles. A perfect berry-herbal treat!

Pakkahuoneenkatu 12, 90100 Oulu

September 23: 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
September 24: 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
September 25: 4:00 PM–1:00 AM
September 26: 4:00 PM–1:00 AM

Varikko Panimo

Varikko's Tropical Radler – Varikko Panimo

Unlike a traditional radler, this fruit celebration combines the tangy freshness of sour beer with the vibrant, refreshing tropical flavors of mango, pineapple, passion fruit, blood orange, and peach.

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Varikko Panimo

Varikko's Tropical Radler – Varikko Panimo

Unlike a traditional radler, this fruit celebration combines the tangy freshness of sour beer with the vibrant, refreshing tropical flavors of mango, pineapple, passion fruit, blood orange, and peach.

Lipporannantie 2, 90500 Oulu

Wed, Sep 23: 11:00 AM–12:00 AM (kitchen 11:00 AM–9:00 PM)
Thu, Sep 24: 11:00 AM–12:00 AM (kitchen 11:00 AM–9:00 PM)
Fri, Sep 25: 11:00 AM–1:00 AM (kitchen 11:00 AM–10:00 PM)
Sat, Sep 26: 12:00 PM–1:00 AM (kitchen 11:00 AM–10:00 PM)

Restaurants on a map

Cocktail Company

Juoma: Varjoja Paratiisissa Drink: Shadows in paradise

Ravintola Nallikari

Nokkosblini, hiillostettua muikkua, muikkumoussea, muikunmätiä ————- Nettle blini, charred vendace, vendace mousse, vendaceroe

Ravintola Lasaretti

Palapaisti ja olutpiirakkaa Lasaretin irlantilainen olutkakku —————- Steak and stout pie Lasaretti’s Irish Stout cake

Bistoria Patio

Hapanjuuri-bruschetta, villiyrttipestoa, talon leipäjuustoa ja punajuurta ——————— Sourdough-bruschetta, wild herb pesto, house made bread cheese and beetroot

Chez Flo

Savulohicroissant Mustikkacroissant ——- Smoked Salmon Croissant Blueberry Croissant

J&S Burger

OC SLIDER by J&S

Kahvila Kiikku

Nokkoslettu ———– Nettle crepes

Kallen Pizza / 45 Special

Makuseikkailu Spessu (Metsäsieni & Hunajaa) Hilla-tiramisu Juoma: Arctic Bilberry Tonic ——- Arctic Tasting Special (Wild mushrooms, arctic honey) Cloudberry Tiramisu Drink: Arctic Bilberry Tonic

Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Lohenlumo – mehevä lohipiiras Mustikkalumo – paistettu mustikka-sitruunajuustokakku ——— Enchanted Salmon Pie Arctic Blueberry & Lemon Cheesecake

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Oulan mallasleipää ja kylmäsavuhaukea Valkosuklaata ja mansikkaa ——— Oula’s malt bread and cold-smoked pike White chocolate and strawberry

Ravintola Kummeli (Scandic Oulu)

Savuporopinsa ——- Smoked reindeer flatbread

Ravintola Pekuri

Sitruunavoissa paistettu lohimurekepihviä, kanttarelli-Beurre Blanc ja palsternakka-perunapyreetä Voisilmäpulla ruskistetulla voilla sekä manteli-crumblella ja kardemummakahvi ——– Salmon patty fried in lemon butter, chanterelle beurre blanc, and parsnip-potato purée Butter bun with browned butter and almond crumble, served with cardamom coffee ——– Salmon patty fried in lemon butter, chanterelle beurre blanc, and parsnip-potato purée

Ravintola Roast (Scandic city)

Savusiikakeittoa ja ohrarieskaa ——- Creamy smoked whitefish soup and barley flatbread

Restaurant Ule

Savusiikatartar Pohjoisen marjoja ——- Whitefish tartare Northern Berries

Stadionravintola Heinäpää

Merilapin karitsan Rosvoburgeri Pihlajanmarja-vaniljajäätelöä, omena-crumblea ja pihlajanmarjasokeria Juoma: AC Oulu -mocktail ———- Sea Lapland Lamb Burger – ‘Rosvoburgeri’ (Robber’s Burger) Rowanberry-vanilla ice cream, apple crumble, and rowanberry sugar Drink: AC Oulu Mocktail

Teerenpeli

Puolukka Sour ——- Lingonberry Sour

Terwa Food Truck

Arctic Burger

Tuba Ravintola

Perämeren Fisu Local Fish & Chips

UP Bar & Lounge

Savupepperonipinsa Juoma: Mustikkatimjami -spritz —— Smoky pepperonipinsa Blueberrythyme -spritz

Varikko Panimo

Varikon trooppinen radler Varikon kirpsakka karpalo-kinuski juustokakku ——– Varikko’s Tropical Radler House Special Tangy Cranberry Caramel Cheesecake

Grilliravintola J&S Burger, Ii

OC SLIDER by J&S (myynnissä myös Kauppatorilla, open also at the Market Square)

Smokehouse 299

Smokehouse lohi / salmon

Terwa Food Truck

Arctic Burger Saatavilla myös Kauppatorilla / Available also at the Market Square food truck

Kujalan burgeri

Hailuodon Hehku —— Hailuoto’s Glow

Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Lohenlumo – mehevä lohipiiras Mustikkalumo – paistettu mustikka-sitruunajuustokakku ——— Enchanted Salmon Pie Arctic Blueberry & Lemon Cheesecake

1Bar

Juoma / Drink: Salt & Berry

Good to know

When can I buy the dishes?

The dishes are available during Arctic Tasting 23-26 September, during the restaurants’ and cafés’ opening hours. Some venues serve their dishes during lunchtime, others in the evening, while some have longer opening hours. Information on the dishes available and opening hours can be found on this page, but we also recommend checking the opening hours on the venues’ own websites. If any dishes sell out during the event, we will do our best to provide updates on this page and on social media.

How do I vote?

You can rate each dish or drink that you try. Make sure you rate each dish only once! You can access the form on this page. The voting closes on Sunday 27th September, and the winners from each category will be announced on Tuesday 29th September.

The voting opens on this website 23rd September.


Winners and prizes

Customers are invited to rate the dishes they have tasted. Among those who submit a rating, we will raffle off restaurant gift cards and product prizes.

A winner will be selected from each category: savoury, sweet and drinks. The winning dishes will be announced on 29th September on Arctic Food Lab & Oulu2026 social media channels and on this website. At the same time, we will hold a prize draw among everyone who has taken part. We will contact the winners of the audience prize draw personally.


The dishes

The information on this website regarding the tasting dishes are provided by restaurants and cafés. If you have any dietary questions on allergenics or special diets, please contact the restaurant directly. You can find contact information when you click the image of each dish.

We reserve the right to make changes.

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