Veganissimo

In a city of overpriced options, it’s refreshing to see an all-​you-​can-​eat lunch buffet for under € 10. And it’s vegan, too!
We came here on a Monday afternoon, a bit past the lunch rush, so it was quiet and relatively empty, with only two other groups dining. A friendly man was working and explained the offerings of the day — four hot options, a soup, a small salad bar, fresh-​baked bread, and water/​tea/​coffee are all included in the price. For a sneak peak of what to expect, the restaurant posts a list of the daily menu online every Sunday.
As for the food, it was quite good and very filling. It’s not the most elaborate vegan food I have had, but even without the frills, it was still tasty and healthy.
There is also a corner of the room with books that you can read while you’re there, or you can take one/​leave one. There are a few board games, as well as magazines and newspapers, which promote the feeling of enjoying yourself and taking your time.
It seems Veganissimo is only open on Monday through Friday, but simply check ahead of time on the website to find out when the opening hours are (and to discover what food you can expect)! Apparently, they also do catering as well.
One small note: If I were to rate this according to Berlin or San Francisco standards, I imagine Veganissimo would be a solid 3 stars. But considering the real lack of vegan establishments in Helsinki right now, Veganissimo seems to be a bit of a forerunner, and I think 4 stars acknowledges that fact.

A vegan haven! And carnivores will most likely love this place as well. A delicious buffet lunch with plenty of options. The soy cheesecake I had for dessert was better than the regular kind. The Brunch has its ups and downs: the salty offerings are excellent, but I wish there were more green veggies and fresh salads and desserts as options. The pancakes were just perfect though!