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If I only had one meal in Malmö it would be at:
Marvin · Malmö
“It would probably be at Marvin, a British pie-and-mash restaurant that makes the best variations with mashed potatoes. I had a coq au vin one and for a moment I forgot my own name. During the summer they serve what the Brits call a “muffin,” a soft and pillowy pie with different variations such as an Indian korma or Parisian chicken. Do pair with their fruity IPA. Perfection!”
Ideal date night:
Ava Vinbar · Malmö
“For a date night á la Lena Dunham in Girls—specifically the part where her mother looks her deep in the eyes and says “we can’t continue to finance your groovy lifestyle!”—start with dinner at the aforementioned Marvin, then swoosh yourself to AVA Vinbar, the cool, Copenhagen-esque wine bar with lots of different wines, both on tap and in bottles. To switch it up, head to Pivo, a Czech bar that serves authentic Czech pilsner and thankfully has two locations in central Malmö.
Gaji · Malmö
For something a tad fancier, enjoy a well crafted cocktail at GAJI, a Korean cocktail bar with a Scandinavian twist. Finish with a concert at Annelundsgården, an old merchant’s garden that hosts concerts from international artists and serves craft beers and Neapolitan pizza.”
Favorite local dish:
Bullen - Två Krögare · Malmö
“Malmö is a melting pot of different ethnicities and food, and is known as the falafel capital of Europe. Nevertheless, for traditional Swedish meatballs with brunsås (brown gravy), potatoes, and quintessential tart lingonberry sauce, head to Bullen.”
My morning routine is:
Rörsjöstaden · Malmö
“A good morning starts with packing my laptop in my leather case and book and biking through Rörsjöstaden, a tree-lined alleyway with a lovely 19th-century church in the middle. I like working at Östra Kaffebaren (The Eastern Coffee Shop), which features large windows, emblematic of the building’s functionalist architecture, and is full of natural light. The coffee is great and they offer a great breakfast combo: a coffee of your choice, orange juice, and a fylld fralla, a quintessential Swedish breakfast sandwich with vicar’s cheese and bell pepper.”
Boutique or vintage store I never miss:
Björkå Secondhand · Malmö
“Björkå Second Hand is Sweden’s equivalent to Salvation Army. The only difference is that it has an excellent selection of vintage and second-hand clothing from reputable Swedish brands. I would probably have no personal style without it.”
Most underrated museum or cultural space:
Moderna Museet Malmö · Malmö
“Malmö is home to one of the two Moderna Museets in Sweden (the other one is in Stockholm and is also very nice). Inside the modern art museum is the very orange Kafé Sisko, which serves excellent food, coffee, and pastries.”
The place that feels most like “me”:
Gyrospita · Malmö
“As I am half Greek, Gyrospita is a must. They make authentic pork gyros on a rotisserie skewer and has only changed owners once. It is somewhat of an institution, with a loyal crowd of regulars.”
The best thing to do here on a rainy day:
Malmö Konsthall · Malmö
“On a rainy day, I sometimes zip into Malmö Konsthall, a small museum with an exciting array of paintings, sculptures, and installations.”
The one bar/café I hope never gets discovered by tourists (but I’ll share it anyway!!):
Farina · Malmö
“Farina, an Italian-French pasticceria, serves a delicious pistachio cream–filled brioche (which went viral on TikTok so it might already be discovered, but it’s still my favorite place for pastries). The sun always shines here and they have the best coffee brew (bryggkaffe).”
The one neighborhood I always recommend:
“I live close to Möllan, which has an exciting array of activities and eats. Farina and Gyrospita are my two most favorite places and they are a stone’s throw away from each other.”
If I need to get out of town for 24 hours, I go here:
Comé RICE Kitchen · Copenhagen
“It is a luxury that Copenhagen is just 30 minutes away by train. I love taking the train in and discovering the different neighborhoods. Recently we explored Kødbyen, the meatpacking district, and had amazing onigiri, fried chicken, and kimchi at Comé Rice Kitchen.”
The 3 places that are next up on my hit list:
Örum Mejeri · Malmö
“Örum Mejeri for gelato…
VOLK · Malmö
…VOLK for clams…
Byn Matbar · Malmö
…and Byn Matbar for a contemporary take on Southeast Asian flavors, with dishes like butterflied mackerel grilled over fire with a pineapple salsa verde.”
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