Eating and Drinking
Eating in Helsinki, as in the rest of Finland, isn't cheap, but there is a lot of choice, and, with planning, a number of ways to stretch funds - many places offer good-value lunchtime deals, and there are plenty of affordable ethnic restaurants and fastfood grillis . At the end of Etelaesplanadi the Old Market Hall (Kauppahalli; Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm) is good for snacks and reindeer kebabs. Helsinki has several student mensas , two of which are centrally located at Aleksanterinkatu 5 and Yliopistonkatu 3. One or the other will be open in summer; both will be open during term time. Drinking can be enjoyed in the city's many pub-like restaurants; on Fridays and Saturdays it's best to arrive as early as possible to get a seat without having to queue. Most drinking dives also serve food, although the grub is seldom at its best in the evening. If you want a drink but are hard-up, self-service ALKO shops are located at Fabianinkatu 9-11 and Kaivokatu 10.
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