Top 10 Local Foods to Try in Stockholm

1. Swedish Meatballs (Köttbullar): These aren't just for IKEA! The traditional version of Swedish meatballs, usually served with lingonberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and pickled cucumber, are a must-try delicacy in Stockholm.

2. Gravlax: This dill and salt-cured salmon dish is often served as a starter in Swedish restaurants. Gravlax is typically accompanied with hovmästarsås, a sweet and tangy mustard sauce.

3. Jansson’s Temptation (Janssons Frestelse): This creamy potato and anchovy casserole is a standard dish in most Swedish festive meals.

4. Pickled Herring (Inlagd Sill): One of the staples in Swedish cuisine, pickled herring can be found in many varieties, typically served with onions, pickles, and fresh dill.

5. Crayfish (Kräftskiva): Swedes love their crayfish parties. So if you're visiting in August, don’t miss out on this culinary tradition!

6. Raggmunk & Lingonberries: Raggmunk are traditional Swedish potato pancakes, typically served with fried pork and lingonberries.

7. Princess Cake (Prinsesstårta): This iconic Swedish dessert consists of sponge, cream, and jam under a layer of green marzipan, often topped with a pink sugar rose.

8. Swedish Hot Dog (Tunnbrödsrulle): A fast-food classic in Stockholm. Very filling and usually consists of a hot dog, mashed potatoes, shrimp-salad, lettuce, cucumbers, and mustard, all wrapped in a soft thin bread.

9. Pea Soup and Pancakes (Ärtsoppa och Pannkakor): Traditionally served on Thursdays, this hearty soup followed by thin pancakes with jam makes for a cherished combo.

10. Cinnamon Buns (Kanelbullar): These sweet, fluffy pastries are often enjoyed during "fika", a traditional Swedish coffee break. The Swedes even have a special day for them – October 4th, known as "Cinnamon Bun Day".