Food, Lifestyle, Travel

Visit Helsinki: Bronda

October 7, 2015

I love Helsinki! Period! 🙂 This city is a little gem in North of Europe and I feel that it somehow get’s “lost” in between Denmark, Sweden and Russia. Only for the past couple of years is that I can see more and more tourists coming and staying in Helsinki, not just passing through/ having a layover.

I know that I have a big reader’s base outside of Finland and I’ve been for a long time wanting to start writing the series of posts about Helsinki that will discover you this lovely and unique city by me recommending you on where to dine at, where to stay at, where to go for shopping, etc. Almost on daily basis I get questions about this and from now on, you’ll be able to find all of this in one place, here on my blog. 😉

I’ve decided to start with a recommendation of a multi space such as BRONDA! The restaurant Bronda is located in the heart of Helsinki by the Esplanade park. Bronda is a place that brings contemporary Mediterranean restaurant vibe and urban spot, relaxed atmosphere together. BRONDA  is one out of five restaurants in BW restaurants chain and are all being run by restaurateur duo Tomi Björk and Matti Wikberg.

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The restaurant interior has three main spaces: cocktail bar next to the entrance with live DJ every afternoon, 7 meters high dining hall that seats about 100 people and private cabinets.

One of the center pieces of the whole restaurant is a custom made, giant walk in wine cabinet that separates the cocktail bar from the dining hall. The cabinet spaces can be divided into four smaller rooms or it can be used as an extension of the dining hall. We’ve been told by our very kind and informative host Kata that there’s a possibility to hold conference calls/ meetings, organise birthdays, celebrations and just get-togethers in the private cabinets that provide the flat TV screen, internet connection and sound system via Genelec speakers.

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Menu is very special in many ways, since it’s mr. TOMI BJORK‘s creative vision and taste for good food that brings the best and well known dishes of Spain, Italy and France to your table in a new, modern way. Bronda is not as culinary “extraordinary” as per say are Farang and Gajin ( other two restaurants in the BW chain ) but it certainly is far from boring or already seen.

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We’ve been served an amazing dinner of about 10 courses all together and may I say right away, I can’t wait to go back. The food was SO delicious that I went to a food heaven with every bite. The idea is that the plate arrives to the middle of the table and every dish is meant to be shared between the people that are by the table. Sharing is caring! 🙂 Important to notice is that the food is locally sourced and always in season.

A la carte menu is divided into: snacks, fresh to share, warm to share, sides and desserts.

For snacks we have opted to test: Margarita pizzetta, Mushroom & truffle arancini, Cotechino sausage bun. For the mains fresh and warm, we have tested: Salmon tar-tat, prawns and saffron, Scallops, Grilled zucchini with peas and feta, Romesco baby back ribs and veal a la Pedro. For the dessert we took tiramisu.

Everything was prepared and served with love and attention to the smallest detail. Tastes were incredible, very well known but paired in such a new, refreshing way. I’m definitely going back to Bronda for more, esp. since their menu changes every 3-4 months, so there will always be something new to try out and let the explosion of the tastes take me on travels all over the Europe as that’s where Tomi and Matti have traveled to get their inspiration for the new menus.

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Bon appetit!!!

*This post was made in collaboration with restaurant Bronda. All of the opinions and experiences are mine solely!

Photography by: Natali K.photography

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50 Comments

  • Reply Mónica Sors October 7, 2015 at 1:26 AM

    Wow, seems to be so so good 😉

    xx
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  • Reply Beba October 7, 2015 at 1:40 AM

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  • Reply Ivana October 7, 2015 at 2:06 AM

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  • Reply Adela Acanski October 7, 2015 at 4:44 AM

    Divno izgleda, verujem da je i preukusno 🙂

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  • Reply Amy Ann October 7, 2015 at 6:46 AM

    You are sooo making me want to visit. All the food you share looks so good.

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  • Reply artadorned October 7, 2015 at 8:31 AM

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  • Reply Matea October 7, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    Hrana baš divno i primamljivo izgleda! 🙂

  • Reply Malinda Frances Knowles October 7, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    that all looks REALLY tasty! yummy europe has such good food
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  • Reply jenessa October 7, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    yummy!
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  • Reply LilusVoyage October 7, 2015 at 11:43 PM

    Great pictures!!
    Makes me hungry ^^

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  • Reply Nissi Mendes October 8, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    really amazing Pictures!!

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  • Reply Lauren October 8, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    What gorgeous decor! The food looks absolutely delicious!

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  • Reply joi October 8, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    OMG that food looks absolutely delicious!
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  • Reply Kaitlin October 8, 2015 at 9:52 AM

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  • Reply Nia Langley October 8, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    Wow! Now I want to visit and eat in Helsinki!

    Thanks for sharing!

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  • Reply Minnja October 8, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    Stunning place <3

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  • Reply Maja October 8, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    Prelepe fotografije, kao i grad i kao uopšte cela zemlja 🙂

  • Reply Trang Do October 8, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    Wow! My mouth is watering!!! Looks yummy!!
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  • Reply Nikki October 8, 2015 at 10:20 PM

    It looks amazing, and the food looks absolutely delicious!!:) X

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  • Reply Mademoiselle Coconath October 9, 2015 at 12:45 AM

    Looks delicious!!
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  • Reply Tamara October 9, 2015 at 3:41 AM

    This place looks so good, and the food delicious, of course!

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  • Reply JLu October 9, 2015 at 4:04 AM

    Making me very hungry!

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  • Reply pia October 9, 2015 at 5:07 AM

    this looks like such a cool place!
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  • Reply Toks October 9, 2015 at 6:25 AM

    This place looks great and the food looks so delicious. xoxoxo

  • Reply Vale October 9, 2015 at 7:03 AM

    Dearest Natali, the more I see Helsinki thru your eyes, the more I want to visit it and I will surely come soon, but you have to promise me to be my guide :-))))) It will be so nice to visit this wonderful town with you ! And since you are also a foodie, also to eat in the best places 😉 Kisses

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  • Reply Katie October 9, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    Wow, this food looks amazing! My mouth is watering looking at this!

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  • Reply Nora Gouma October 9, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    Amazing pictures, the foods look so delicious, great post as well, very inspiring, I love it. Thank you for sharing, I might go to Helsinki soon before getting very cold!!!

    xxx

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  • Reply Iryna October 9, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    I love the post! Your blog is amazing:)

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  • Reply Kristen October 9, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    This looks amazing! The perfect fall meal. Hope you’re doing great.

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  • Reply Angie Wilson October 9, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    I think I’m going to have to go to Helinski just for the food. Looks incredible

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  • Reply ivana split October 9, 2015 at 4:16 PM

    hrana je fantazija, fotografije fantastične, a mene svakako veseli što ćeš pisati o Helsinkiju…uvijek volim saznati nešto novo, a i virtualna putovanja koja takvi postovi omogućavaju nisu za baciti.

  • Reply Marta Pozzan October 9, 2015 at 4:33 PM

    Now i wanna visit! Such a lovely post . Thanks for sharing
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  • Reply erica October 9, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    This photography is amazing!

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  • Reply Carly Conners Kenihan October 10, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    That restaurant looks amazing! Great decor and the food looks delish:)
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  • Reply Anonymous October 11, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    Oh now I’m starving! I agree, your photos are looking professional! Loving these posts 🙂

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  • Reply Heba October 11, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    This food looks so amazing! Yummmmm

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  • Reply Carissa October 11, 2015 at 10:47 PM

    beautiful photos. wishing i can be there someday 🙂

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  • Reply aniella October 13, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    wow, amazing shots!

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  • Reply Hollis October 18, 2015 at 11:33 PM

    lovely post! and you look absolutely stunning as always

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  • Reply Kathrin December 4, 2015 at 2:51 AM

    I just discovered your blog and I love it! Great to see this high quality content on Helsinki, but I’ll make sure to follow your other adventures as well. Bronda is amazing! I really admire your photography, very beautiful and inspiring to newbies like me to keep learning and playing around.

  • Reply Kadınlar Duymasın June 25, 2016 at 1:43 PM

    Thanks for literature…. Yes amazing shots!

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