Restaurant HOKU
Hoku is a contemporary Asian fusion restaurant located in the heart of Kamppi, Helsinki, known for blending Japanese, Hawaiian, and broader Pacific-inspired flavours into a modern dining experience. The restaurant offers a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere where traditional techniques meet bold, fresh ingredients, creating dishes that feel both comforting and innovative.
The menu highlights a wide variety of signature items such as Duck Spring Rolls (Ankan kevätrullat), filled with braised duck, coriander, mint, basil, sprouts, spring onions, and carrot, served with a tangy dipping sauce. Another standout is Gyoza (Nyytit), which features Finnish pork-filled dumplings (kotimainen porsaanliha – domestic pork) paired with vinegar-soy sauce and chili oil. Vegetarian guests can enjoy Veggie Gyoza (Kasvisnyytit), offering a plant-based alternative with similar bold flavours.
Seafood plays a major role in Hoku’s identity, with dishes like Grilled Prawns & Lomi Salmon Salsa (Grillatut jättikatkaravut & lohi-salsa) combining prawns with salt-cured salmon, tomato, onion, and jalapeño. The Seafood & Lup Cheong Stuffed Pike-Perch (Kuha täytettynä katkaravulla ja makkaralla) showcases pike-perch filled with snow crab, prawn, and Chinese sausage (lup cheong – makkara).
For mains, options like Loco Moco (Loco Moco -riisiruoka) featuring grilled beef entrecôte (naudan entrecôte – ribeye steak), mushroom sauce, and fried egg reflect Hawaiian comfort food influences. Salmon Teriyaki (Teriyakilohi) and Tofu Teriyaki (Teriyakitofu) highlight Japanese-style glaze preparations with rice and pickled vegetables.
Desserts such as Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée (Passiohedelmä crème brûlée) and Macadamia Nut Chocolate Fudge Brownie (Macadamiapähkinä-suklaabrownie) complete the experience with tropical sweetness.
Hoku is ideal for guests seeking a creative fusion of Asian-Pacific cuisine with high-quality ingredients and a modern Helsinki dining twist.
