Gothenburg, Sweden, finally found its new signature dish : Gothenburg Royale
What is the typical Gothenburg meal ? Most people would name the classic shrimp sandwich “smörgås” [pronounced smurrgos] and the “half-special” (hot-dog with mashed potatoes), but they can actually be found all across Sweden.
Local people looked then at a way to better promote Gothenburg’s food culture. In January 2025, a unique competition was launched that puts Gothenburg’s food culture on the map.
Together with Switch Food Hub, (an EU collaboration between RISE and Chalmers University of Technology), the West Sweden Tourist Board and the City of Gothenburg, Göteborg & Co started the “Gothenburg Meal” – a project to create pride in local food, inspire healthier eating habits and contribute to a more sustainable future.
On March 17, the semi-finals were held. Six finalists presented their entries, which were sampled and tasted by the jury on site. Finally, three entries have made it to the final, “Fiskpudding – De va la gött” (a fish pudding), “Taco’hej” (a West coast taco) and “Gothenburg Royale” (a new version of the lobster roll).
August 28, 2025 was time for the finale during Gothenburg Culture Festival. The dishes were served to 75 people in the audience. They had the chance to taste the entries, laid out on sustainable reusable plates, as part of Gothenburg Culture Festival’s environmental work.
“Royal” dish chosen!
After the jury’s assessment, a winner was chosen: Gothenburg Royale, created by Malin Boban. It is a new variation on the internationally famous Lobster Roll. A mixture of crab and mussels, scallion mayonnaise and horseradish served on baguette with dried lobster skin.
The jury explained its choice, stating that “this Gothenburg dish was created in an innovative way with carefully selected ingredients from the sea, that can also be adapted seasonally. The taste is very good and is tied together in a nice way with food crafts from the archipelago. This is an exciting dish with a lot of flavor that comes together. Innovative, lively and not least sustainable, reflecting the future of Gothenburg. A dish that fits perfectly at home, at a restaurant, at the fish counter and in public kitchens.”
Best to know : the recipe can easily made at home! Click here to look at it… and enjoy it as a “royal” treatment ! While Malin Boban own Gothenburg Royale, will represent the city’s food culture in various events, official presentations and festivals…
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