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'Fika' is the delightful Swedish expression for a coffee break - a form of social interaction that Swedes take seriously. Having enjoyed many a fine fika in Sweden, I was really looking forward to this new Brick Lane café, run by young Swedes. It certainly looks the part, with typically white interior, and 'mysig' (cosy) feel created by lots of candles; there's humour too, with AstroTurf on a wall, moose drawings, and even a 'julbock' - a Christmas straw goat decoration - in the window. The cappuccino was unremarkable, so we moved on to try the short Swedish menu instead. Three small pieces of herring pickled in different ways were tiny morsels for the £4.50 charged; worse, they were little better in quality than the jars of herring you can buy in Swedish stores. This was served with some undressed supermarket bag-style salad, which recurred with the next dish - köttbullar, Swedish-style meatballs, served with lingonberry sauce and potatoes. Although made the proper way with beef and pork, the texture of the meatballs was glutinous and dreary, as if they were processed and frozen. Fika had a pleasant atmosphere, helped along by the friendly waitress and easy-listening music. But the food was no better than an Ikea canteen, served at inflated prices.
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What is 'following'?020 7613 2013
Open 12noon-11pm daily
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Not great -- an odd atmosphere, uncomfortable chairs, and overpriced food. Teapigs tea is always a plus, though.
Far improved from the previous comments. Delicious food and a great Scandinavian atmosphere. Lovely staff-fully enjoyed my lunch!!
I took my girlfriend there last month for her birthday.I have to say it was a very bad experience the food was well below par for starters the herring were from ikea.The prices are a joke too
I am Swedish and I must say Fika wouldn't survive a day in Sweden, simply because it's a bit rubbish. No heart at all. Sorry to say. For a good Swedish fika go to Scandinavian Kitchen off Oxford Street. They should really step-up their game or pull the shutters.
How come it got 3 stars and not 2 - there seemed to be nothing "positive" except the decor is that what they got stars for?
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