Grande Parilla

A very nice place inside the shopping mall Dixi built around Tikkurila Railway Station. There are many stores and the restaurant is on the far side (from the center of the railway station platforms), same as public toilets. The sign was not as obvious as some others, but this place is worth it. It has free toilet for customers, others have to pay. We had saturday buffet. Pretty pricey, as it was 16.90€/person. There are many buffets that cost from 11.90€ to 15.90€. On weekdays from Monday to Friday at lunch time it is cheaper at 13.50€. After hours 14.50€. As starters I had a 'Creamy chicken soup'. Mind you, the offerings may vary, depending what is being served. It was soft and tasty with just enough spice. The greens / salads selection was not as wide as on some other placed but still enough to suit your desires. The bread was really soft and fluffy to accompany the delicious soup. Included beverages were iced water or kvass / non-alcoholic home-brew. I did not see any other choices (maybe i missed them?). Naturally you can purchase other beverages as well as beers or a bottles of wine. The mains had just enough variance. A tasty potato mash to go alongside really good chicken cutlets. And some incredible rosepepper pork! The rice was a bit clumpy and dry. Kebab looked good but lacked a bit of spice. The sauce, however, was very good and that is an absolute must to pour over The kebab and rice. There was some fish available that looked inviting, but i did not have any. Again, as on many other buffets, that are not focused on pizza, the pizza was not even near the level of the chicken or the pork. There were four different toppings pizza slices but i recommend adding some oregano and shriracha. You can't have them all perfect. Grilled vegetables were nice too. Dessert was very limited. Some coffee and a variety of teabags to select from. There was a swissroll and, i don't know exactly what, maybe melted ice cream or whipped Cream, because the bowl was empty. Anyway the roll tasted nice, a bit dry, but good. What i managed to scrape off the bottom of the bowl had maybe a hinta of vanilla? There is a more secluded room with tables on the left side from entrance, past the utensils collection point. The toilet was a bit of a mess. One toilet only to be shared with all customers, one toilet bowl, one room and one sink. Then again, it is a place you come to eat, not for something else (the free public toilets are on the side of the same corridor/wing). The staff was friendly but pretty busy and hands full. There is clearly a reason why you should have manners and return your tray, plates, utensils, glasses, etc. to the collection point. All in all, despite some minor improvement points, there's nothing to complain about. It's your choice how much 'bang for your buck' you want, but i wouldn't mind seeing it a bit cheaper (on weekends). At least the beverages included are not enough. I'm happy and may drop in to check this place again at another time.

A very nice place inside the shopping mall Dixi built around Tikkurila Railway Station. There are many stores and the restaurant is on the far side (from the center of the railway station platforms), same as public toilets. The sign was not as obvious as some others, but this place is worth it. It has free toilet for customers, others have to pay. We had saturday buffet. Pretty pricey, as it was 16.90€/person. There are many buffets that cost from 11.90€ to 15.90€. On weekdays from Monday to Friday at lunch time it is cheaper at 13.50€. After hours 14.50€. As starters I had a 'Creamy chicken soup'. Mind you, the offerings may vary, depending what is being served. It was soft and tasty with just enough spice. The greens / salads selection was not as wide as on some other placed but still enough to suit your desires. The bread was really soft and fluffy to accompany the delicious soup. Included beverages were iced water or kvass / non-alcoholic home-brew. I did not see any other choices (maybe i missed them?). Naturally you can purchase other beverages as well as beers or a bottles of wine. The mains had just enough variance. A tasty potato mash to go alongside really good chicken cutlets. And some incredible rosepepper pork! The rice was a bit clumpy and dry. Kebab looked good but lacked a bit of spice. The sauce, however, was very good and that is an absolute must to pour over The kebab and rice. There was some fish available that looked inviting, but i did not have any. Again, as on many other buffets, that are not focused on pizza, the pizza was not even near the level of the chicken or the pork. There were four different toppings pizza slices but i recommend adding some oregano and shriracha. You can't have them all perfect. Grilled vegetables were nice too. Dessert was very limited. Some coffee and a variety of teabags to select from. There was a swissroll and, i don't know exactly what, maybe melted ice cream or whipped Cream, because the bowl was empty. Anyway the roll tasted nice, a bit dry, but good. What i managed to scrape off the bottom of the bowl had maybe a hinta of vanilla? There is a more secluded room with tables on the left side from entrance, past the utensils collection point. The toilet was a bit of a mess. One toilet only to be shared with all customers, one toilet bowl, one room and one sink. Then again, it is a place you come to eat, not for something else (the free public toilets are on the side of the same corridor/wing). The staff was friendly but pretty busy and hands full. There is clearly a reason why you should have manners and return your tray, plates, utensils, glasses, etc. to the collection point. All in all, despite some minor improvement points, there's nothing to complain about. It's your choice how much 'bang for your buck' you want, but i wouldn't mind seeing it a bit cheaper (on weekends). At least the beverages included are not enough. I'm happy and may drop in to check this place again at another time.