What to try in Tallinn
The local cuisine is nutritious, tasty and natural. However, it is not characterized by great variety and sophistication of dishes. It is based on simple, hearty dishes of meat, fish, bread and vegetables. Many of them resemble simple "peasant" treats, but impress visitors with the combination of unusual products.
What to try in Tallinn to get an idea of the local cuisine? Mulgikapsas - a stew of pork, barley (or pearl grain) and sauerkraut. Mulgipuder is a porridge made of pearl groats and mashed potatoes. Kartulipors is meat baked in mashed potatoes. Vere pakyoogid is pancakes with blood. Galushki are made of barley flour.
