Good value restaurants in the city centre

Just as the name suggests, chicken (and other poultry) is the order of the day at Bird on Regeringsgatan. The menu consists of streetfood, including hot wings and other American-inspired dishes and you can wet your whistle in the bar with a wide range of beers, bubbles and wine accompanied by great music.

You'll find this Asian restaurant on Vasagatan, a stone's throw from Stockholm Central station. Their aim is to serve the best elements of Asian cuisine, with inspiration from cities such as Bangkok, Peking, Seoul and Osaka and classic dishes such as sushi, bibimbap, ramen and stir-fries.

You'll find sister restaurants The Fishery and The Farm Family on Brunkebergstorg. They serve top-notch fish dishes such as fish burgers and fish tacos, as well as hearty salads with generous amounts of fresh ingredients. At lunchtime there's a constant stream of takeaway diners and seated guests, but in the evenings the tempo reduces, the china comes out and they swap to table service.

Pom Friterie has brought Dutch street food to Stockholm, in the form of fresh, organic, hand-cut fries, served with toppings and sides influenced by food cultures from all corners of the world. Enjoy well-prepared, good-value fast food in well-designed premises on the corner of Regeringsgatan and Lästmakargatan.

The Thai family behind Elephant Thai is passionate about cooking authentic dishes such as Pad Thai and fried rice, at prices that will suit all budgets. Order your food to take away or take a seat in the little restaurant on Hötorget and embark on a warming flavour journey that will transport you to white-sand beaches and palm trees. 

This laid-back neighbourhood restaurant from the popular Bockholmen restaurant group is open all day and serves food with European influences. The restaurant makes a great central meeting place for all kinds of guests. Drop by for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch or a drink at the bar.

If your budget doesn't stretch to a holiday in Mexico, you can instead take the tube to the city, where a sunny taste journey awaits. Right next to Central Station, you'll find Tres, which focuses on tacos and other Mexican street food, at a price that suits all wallets. Surrounded by calaveras, bunting, and cacti, with a frozen margarita in hand, we can almost guarantee you'll feel the authentic Mexican vibes.

K25 may house several different restaurants under the same roof, but all of them share a common concept: exciting street food at a decent price. Dishes from all corners of the world come together here, which makes the food court an ideal alternative for groups with widely diverging tastes Burgers, tacos, sushi and falafel are just some of the dishes you can fill your stomach with here, without your wallet taking too much of a hit.

At V Italiano Moderno – where the V symbolises our five senses, all of which this restaurant aims to stimulate – they keep a modern and creative line in the kitchen. The menu includes both classic and local interpretations of pizza and pasta made with selected ingredients. The relaxed vibe makes it just as suitable for a lunch with colleagues as for a rowdy evening with a group of friends.

Yono Sabo is a street food joint in bistro attire. They've been inspired by the bistro's service and decor, but go all out on street food on the menu. Expect influences from Mexico, Los Angeles and Asia on both the food and drinks menu.

Kickstart or round off the day with something tasty in the restaurant at and hotel, without having to empty your wallet. Good value is the name of the game, from the generous hotel breakfast to the dinner menu with wine pairings. In the evenings they serve various Swedish traditional dishes, charcuterie platters, pizza and other international favourites. 

Eat, drink cocktails and round off the evening with a party at Riggan, which is in Bistro Rigoletto's old premises. Bistro furniture, cosy sofas and a long bar counter set the tone here. The menu consists of small dishes and main courses in classic bistro style, from oysters to burgers and steaks.

At Bun Meat Bun they make their burgers from coarsely-ground chuck steak, fry them using the "smash technique" and then serve them with potato burger buns from a local bakery and a choice of sides and sauces. The smash technique, where the meat patty is smashed down onto the fry area to give the meat a crisp surface, has become their trademark. The menu also includes vegan options, as well as homemade milkshakes made with ice cream from Lejonet & Björnen.

This watering (or, rather, wining) hole at the far end of Drottninggatan has a wealth of experience and knowledge around wine and winning flavour combinations. The menu includes small and medium-sized dishes perfect for pairing with wine and sharing with friends.

Sweden's northernmost region is nearer than you think, at Knut Bar on Regeringsgatan. Grab a pew among the mismatched chairs and rustic wooden tables and tuck into smoked reindeer, char tartare and Norrlandic cheeses, or sit at the snug bar and quench your thirst with Norrlandic beer and cocktails made from northern Swedish berries such as cloudberries.