Lunch

Lunch in Helsinki: A World of Flavours Under One Roof

The Train Factory offers a wide and high-quality lunch selection in Helsinki, with flavours from all around the world. There are spicy noodle and rice dishes, curries and tandoori dishes, alongside fresh poke bowls, Mediterranean flavours, Italian classics and hearty street food. You can choose your lunch to match the mood of the day, from a light and fresh option to a more substantial hot meal, and try something completely different the next day.

Asian cuisines are especially well represented. The lunch offering includes Sichuan noodles and rice bowls, Vietnamese dishes based on family recipes, and Japanese flavours. Shangri-La serves Nepalese curries and tandoori classics, Seoul Fried Chicken brings Korean street food to lunch, and iNoodle & Poke prepares its noodles and poke bowls to order.

Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and European kitchens also offer plenty of choice. Fafa's, Levant and Zaitouna serve Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours, Alejandro's Empanadas handcrafted empanadas, and Casa Italia Italian classics. Ruokala Bruuna's lunches highlight seasonal ingredients, while Döner Lab, Subway and The Butter Boys offer straightforward options for a quicker weekday lunch.

The benefit of this selection is that the whole group doesn't have to agree on a single kitchen. At the same table, one person can have empanadas, another Korean fried chicken and a third noodles or a poke bowl. That makes the Train Factory a great choice for a team lunch, a get-together with friends, or those times when you only decide what you fancy once you're there.

Lunch in Vallila and Pasila

Train Factory sijaitsee Vallilassa aivan Pasilan kupeessa, joten se palvelee luontevasti molempia alueita. Monipuolinen ravintolavalikoima tekee Train Factorysta toimivan vaihtoehdon niin nopealle arkilounaalle kuin työporukan yhteiselle lounaalle. Vallilan toimistoalueilta pääsee paikalle kävellen, Pasilan asemalta matkaa on noin 900 metriä ja Sörnäisten metroasemalta noin 1,3 kilometriä.

Lunch in Vallila

Train Factory on osa Vallilan vanhaa konepaja-aluetta, joten lounas Vallilassa löytyy suoraan paikan omista ravintoloista. Vallilan toimistoista ja kodeista Train Factorylle on lyhyt kävelymatka, eikä lounastaukoa tarvitse käyttää pitkään matkustamiseen. Historiallinen tiilirakennus ja sen sisällä toimiva Market Hallin ruokahalli tekevät Vallilasta yhden Helsingin monipuolisimmista lounasalueista.

Lunch in Pasila

It's only about a 900-metre walk from Pasila train station to the Train Factory. That makes the Train Factory a natural lunch spot for many of the people working in Pasila, as well as for travellers passing through the station.

Lunch for Weekdays and Days Off in Helsinki

In the middle of the working day, the Train Factory works as an easy weekday lunch spot that's quick to reach from all over Helsinki. Located between Vallila and Pasila, the area is easy to reach by public transport, by bike or on foot, and the wide selection of restaurants offers options for a quick but tasty lunch even when time is short. Everyone can pick a dish to suit their own taste, so the Train Factory also works well as a shared lunch spot for a team.

Vapaapäivänä tai Helsingin-vierailulla lounaasta voi puolestaan tehdä osan pidempää kaupunkipäivää. Samalla alueella voi käydä elokuvissa Kino Konepajassa, tutustua nykytaiteeseen, nähdä teatteria tai suunnata liikkumaan esimerkiksi padelin ja kiipeilyn pariin. Train Factory sopii siksi hyvin myös matkailijoille, lomapäivää viettäville ja viikonlopun ohjelmaa suunnitteleville. Lounaalle voi pysähtyä ennen seuraavaa aktiviteettia tai jäädä alueelle pidemmäksi aikaa nauttimaan alueen tarjonnasta.

Getting here

You can reach the Train Factory by tram, bus, train, metro, bike or on foot.

Tram 9 stops at Kotkankatu and tram 3 at the Linnanmäki stop, a few minutes' walk from the Train Factory. Bus 59 stops at the Pasilan konepaja stop, right next to the Train Factory.

From Pasila train station it's about a 900-metre walk, roughly 10 to 12 minutes. From Sörnäinen metro station it's about 1.3 kilometres, or around 15 minutes on foot. From both stations you can also continue by tram or bus.

On foot or by bike, you can reach the Train Factory along Konepajanraitti. City bike stations are located at Teollisuuskatu 16 and Aleksis Kiven katu 30. For those arriving by car, there's a dedicated car park on the north side of the Train Factory, with entry from Bruno Granholminkuja via Teollisuuskatu.

See the location on the map and plan your visit.

Frequently asked questions

What can you eat for lunch at the Train Factory?

The selection covers Asian flavours (Japanese, Vietnamese, Sichuan, Nepalese, Korean), Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food, Italian classics and South American empanadas. There are also quicker options such as sandwiches and burgers, as well as freshly made noodles and poke bowls.

What time is lunch served at the Train Factory?

Most restaurants serve lunch on weekdays from around 11 am to 2 pm. Exact times vary by restaurant. It's worth checking each restaurant's own lunch hours on its page.

Is lunch served at the Train Factory at weekends?

A separate, reduced-price lunch menu is offered mainly on weekdays. At weekends, some restaurants are still open and serve their regular menu, so you can also eat on Saturdays and Sundays. It's worth checking exact weekend opening hours directly on your chosen restaurant's own page, as they vary by restaurant.

Is the Train Factory suitable for a group lunch?

Yes, very well. With the restaurants all under one roof, a large group can eat together even if everyone chooses a different kitchen. That makes the Train Factory a good lunch destination for meetings and teams in Vallila.

Where can I see the daily lunch menus?

The daily lunch menus can be found on each restaurant's own page in the Train Factory operator list. Many restaurants have a direct 'Lunch menu' link showing the current selection and prices, as these vary by restaurant and from day to day.