Maranga

Ravintola Maranga brings the authentic flavors of Southern Europe, with a special focus on Greece and Spain, right to the heart of Hämeenkatu. Their menu is a vibrant mix of traditional and contemporary dishes, carefully crafted to suit vegans, meat lovers, and seafood enthusiasts alike. Guests can start with Pintxos & Tapas, featuring Olives (Oliivit) marinated with herbs, Padronpaprikat (Padron Peppers) with chili mayonnaise, De Pulpo (Octopus) with roasted potatoes, and Torino (Torino) with Manchego cheese, chorizo, fig jam, and rosemary mayonnaise on toasted baguette.

For a light starter, options like Patatas Bravas (Bravas Potatoes) with mojo sauce and aioli, Gambas (Shrimp) in lemon-garlic butter with basil-seasoned labneh, or Vegan “sesamtuna” (Vegan Sesamtuna) with soy-marinated watermelon, fennel salad, and lime cream are popular. Their Saganaki (Fried Feta) and Crab Croquetas (Rapukroketteja) add rich, indulgent flavors.

The bowls section impresses with vibrant dishes like Chili-mango Tofu & Vegan Feta (Chili-mango Tofu & Vegaani Feta) combining chili-mango tofu, marinated feta, fresh salad, sesame cucumber, and chili hummus, while Rosemary-orange Chicken (Rosmariini-appelsiini Kana) balances citrusy chicken with feta, roasted vegetables, and pita bread.

Main dishes cater to sharing and celebration, such as Souvlaki & Halloum (Souvlaki & Halloumi), a platter of beef fillet, chicken souvlaki, halloumi fries, marinated vegetables, garlic-herb fries, aioli, tzatziki, and paprika-feta cream. Seafood lovers can savor Paella (Paella) with mussels, squid, salmon, and shrimp, or Seafood Stew (Kalapata) with Portuguese-style fish, chorizo, and tomato broth. Other highlights include Greek Steak (Kreikkalainen Pihvi), Seabass & Mussels (Meribassi & Simpukat), and Greek Smash Pita (Kreikkalainen Smash Pita).