Traditional green pea soup often served with ham and followed by a dessert pancake on Thursdays.
4 top-rated spots found
As Finland's oldest bakery, Ekberg transforms a humble Thursday tradition into a refined experience. The soup is slow-cooked to a perfect, velvety consistency that avoids the 'watery' pitfall of lesser establishments.
📍 Bulevardi 9, 00120 Helsinki · View on Maps
Affectionately known as 'Sikala' (The Pigsty), this restaurant has been a cultural hub since 1934. Their pea soup is the gold standard for 'home-style' cooking, featuring a deep, smoky profile from premium ham hocks.
📍 Kapteeninkatu 11, 00140 Helsinki · View on Maps
Kannas maintains a maritime, old-world pub atmosphere that feels untouched by time. It is one of the few places where the soup feels truly 'rustic'—thick enough to stand a spoon in, just as tradition dictates.
📍 Eerikinkatu 43, 00180 Helsinki · View on Maps
Located inside the iconic Vanha Kauppahalli, this spot specializes exclusively in soups. Their pea soup is made in smaller batches than the big buffets, allowing for a fresher taste and better-preserved pea texture.
📍 Eteläranta (Old Market Hall), 00130 Helsinki · View on Maps