For many, prawn (or shrimp) sandwiches are synonymous with a visit to Gothenburg - if you're in town, you've got to eat at least one prawn sandwich. Opinions vary widely on how the perfect prawn sandwich should taste. Most agree on the basics - hand-peeled prawns, egg and mayonnaise - but after that it's a free for all. Traditional or with a modern twist? How much mayo? Salad or not? Classic rye bread or something lighter? We won't be drawn into that debate, but follow our guide to Gothenburg's best prawn sandwiches to help you find your particular favourite.
Where to find Gothenburg's best prawn sandwich
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The best shrimp sandwich in Gothenburg
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1Fiskbar 17 Winning sandwich
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2Heaven 23 Sweden's best-known prawn sandwich
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3Swedish Taste Winning sandwich
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4Hemma Hos Classic spot in Haga
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5Lorensbergs Fisk & Bar Next door to Poseidon
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6Hedlunds Havsbar Unclassic classic
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7Cuckoo's Nest Quirky and creative
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8Kajutan Classic flavours in historic surroundings
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9Avalon A classic in the heart of town
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10G Mat & Vin Above central station Sponsored
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11At Park Modern twist on the sandwich
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12Mr Cake Mr Prawn Sandwich
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The best shrimp sandwich in Gothenburg
Winning sandwich
Fiskbar 17 isn't just a restaurant - it's a loving homage to Gothenburg, and the winner of Thatsup's major prawn sandwich taste test 2024. Spankingly fresh prawns are joined by top-notch bread and other classic accompaniments. All you need to do is decide between a full or half sandwich.
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Magasinsgatan 17, Centrum
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Fiskbar 17
073-689 76 56 - Read more on Thatsup
Sweden's best-known prawn sandwich
What may just be the most famous prawn sandwich in the country goes by the name of King Size and it's served high above the ground at Heaven 23. As the name suggests, it's on the large side - some 200 grams of hand-peeled Arctic prawns cover this celebrity sandwich. Since they opened in 1984, Heaven 23 has served more than two million prawn sandwiches and their popularity shows no signs of waning. If you really want to treat yourself, top your sandwich with vendace roe.
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Mässans gata 22, Centrum
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Heaven 23
031-750 88 05 - Read more on Thatsup
Winning sandwich
Swedish Taste makes a really classic prawn sandwich, with masses of hand-peeled prawns, creamy egg, lemon and mayo. Pickled red onion and fish roe also make an appearance. As beautiful as they are delicious, they managed to win first place in Thatsup's major prawn sandwich taste test in 2022. They mainly serve their prawn sandwich at weekends but if you're lucky (or with some foresight) you can get one made to order on weekdays.
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Östra Hamngatan 42, Centrum
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Swedish Taste
031-710 12 88 - Read more on Thatsup
Classic spot in Haga
Prawn sandwiches aren't hard to come by in the picturesque Haga neighbourhood. But if there was a competition for Haga's largest prawn sandwich, Hemma Hos would definitely bag first place. When Thatsup awarded Gothenburg's best prawn sandwich 2024, the restaurant took home the prestigious bronze position. Their prawn sandwiches are substantial and classic, with toppings such as dill mayonnaise, dill oil and lumpfish roe, served in whole or half portions. Why not grab a spot outdoors and enjoy a prawn sandwich as you watch the world go by?
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Haga Nygata 12, Linné
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Hemma Hos
031-13 40 90 - Read more on Thatsup
Next door to Poseidon
A well-made prawn sandwich, just a stone's throw from the iconic Poseidon sculpture– it doesn't get much more Gothenburg than that, does it? The menu at Lorensbergs Fisk & Bar may vary depending on the catch of the day, but the classic prawn sandwich always retains its place on the menu. They serve their shrimps on Danish rye bread with the fishmonger's mayonnaise, egg & vegetables.
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Berzeliigatan 5, Centrum
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Lorensbergs Fisk & Bar
031-730 47 02 - Read more on Thatsup
Unclassic classic
Inside Gothenburg's indoor food hall, Hedlunds serves up a range of fish and shellfish favourites for both lunch and dinner. One of the classics is of course their prawn sandwich, which is given a slightly unusual twist. It's made with herb mayo, egg yolk cream and crispy quinoa and this new take has proved to be a winning concept.
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Stora Saluhallen 13, Centrum
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Hedlunds Havsbar
031-13 13 02 - Read more on Thatsup
Quirky and creative
Cuckoo's Nest walks the fine line between geniality and craziness - hence the name. But their prawn sandwich is sacred, so they make it in a traditional way with hand-peeled prawns, rye bread, egg, mayonnaise, cucumber, tomato and lemon. If you want to luxe it up a little, you can also add some bleak roe.
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Lindholmspiren 4, Hisingen
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Cuckoo's Nest
031-383 40 30 - Read more on Thatsup
Classic flavours in historic surroundings
Inside the city's historic Saluhallen indoor food hall, you can enjoy the pride of Gothenburg - the shrimp sandwich - along with a glass of white wine or a cold beer. Kajutan's seafood sandwich is served in classic style with mayonnaise, boiled egg, pickled red onion, lemon, and dill. A real go-to when you crave traditional flavours on sacred ground.
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Kungstorget, Centrum
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A classic in the heart of town
Avalon is famous for having a pool built into the hotel's roof, but also for serving a superior prawn sandwich. The hotel and restaurant on Kungstorget draws in Gothenburgers and tourists alike and lots of people come just for the sandwich, which consists of 160 grams of hand-peeled prawns on homemade malt bread with egg, mayo and lemon.
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Kungstorget 9, Centrum
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Restaurang Avalon
031-751 02 00 - Read more on Thatsup
G Mat & Vin
SponsoredAbove central station
This elegant hotel restaurant offers a menu with both Swedish and international influences, in a modern format. Whether you come here at lunch or dinner time, you can order their signature dish, a prawn sandwich, made with MSC-labelled prawns, rye bread, dill mayonnaise and boiled egg. The restaurant is an escalator ride up from the central station, so even those passing through can enjoy the Gothenburg delicacy.
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Nils Ericssonsgatan 4, Centrum/Gullbergsvass
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G Mat & Vin
031-63 72 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Modern twist on the sandwich
Gothenburgers have been gathering for delightful dinners at At Park for many years, even if the restaurant has changed name and form a few times over the years. During the warmer months the sunny outdoor dining area quickly fills up with people. Their prawn sandwich is a favourite for many and it's served here with a modern twist - on toasted brioche with mayo, egg, horseradish and lemon.
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Kungsportsavenyen 36, Centrum/Avenyn
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At Park
031-727 10 76 - Read more on Thatsup
Mr Prawn Sandwich
Cakes take centre stage at popular Mr Cake but the food menu includes a seriously good prawn sandwich. The restaurant calls it "prawn sandwich 2.0" and it's made from brioche bread, egg mayo, hand-peeled prawns, tart chili vinaigrette, shaved cucumber and pickled red onion. Its location by Stenpiren means you can enjoy sea views if you eat in.
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