Göteborg is a city for diners, with high-class restaurants never far away. But what do you do if you’re in the mood for something good to nibble on, but don’t have the time to sit and wait to be served? Fret not; the city contains plenty of places to grab a bite to eat while you’re on the move. Here are some of our favourites…

Falafel Express:

Grönsakstorget, adjacent to the canal

This van vies with a langos vendor and Thai food eatery for the attention of hungry passers-by. It dispenses cheap and enormous kebab rolls, filled with your choice of crunchy falafel, crisp salads, vegetarian fillings, or meat. The portions are large and the prices are right, with every item fresh and tasty. Well worth a visit if you’re in a rush, as are the local competition, but the falafel van edges out the others on portion size and value for money alone.

Creperiet:

Linnegatan, adjacent to Prinsgatan tram stop

Situated conveniently on Linnegatan, within staggering distance of Andra Långatan’s pubs and bars, this tiny street outfit sells freshly-made crepes with a head-spinning variety of fillings. Perfect for a post-pub snack while waiting for the tram, or for grabbing something to fill you up as you saunter up the street. Savoury options such as blue cheese and ham are our favourites, although the sugary varieties should tempt those of you with a sweet tooth.

Snabbt & Gott:

Various locations through the city – look for the signs on street booths

Of all of the chains of kebab shops and other places which specialise in selling quick, tasty snacks to booze-soaked Swedes, this is the best. Avoid the meretricious allure of Burger King and its glitzy ilk, find a Snabbt & Gott (“Fast & Tasty”). Try a wrap with sausage and mash for a truly curious, but nonetheless delicious, post-pub food. They’re very good in terms of quality and located all over the city. We can be found most frequently in the one next to Vasagatan tram stop.

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Kungstorget

An easily spotted stop, thanks to the queue that snakes out of its door every day at lunchtime. This tiny bar serves up filling (if not that cheap) and tasty portions of rice or noodles to hungry local workers and passers-by. Purists insist that the vegetable noodles are the best, although personally we’d plump for the more substantial rice dishes, including the daily-changing lunch specials which provide excellent value for money and convenience. Choose from a selection of ingredients, load up on sambal olek or soy sauce, and enjoy.

Fastfoodthai:

Kristinelundsgatan 3

Order tel. no. 031 188565

This innocuous little place, on the corner of Kristinelundsgatan and Chalmersgatan (a short walk away from Vasagatan and Valand tram stops), looks more like a convenience store from the outside. However, it also serves some of the best Thai food in the city, to eat-in or take away. Prices are low and for your money you get authentic rice or noodle dishes with a variety of frequently-changing specials. These specials include some of the best pad thai we’ve tasted here in Sweden. Grab a box and head to the nearby park for a pleasant lunchtime break (assuming it’s not raining).

By: Matt 0'Leary