Restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden
Swedish beef burgers, no reservations needed.
Funky Chicken has been serving freshly ground Swedish beef burgers from a food truck in Nacka Strand since 2013. There is no reservation, no table service, and no dress code — just a well-sourced patty, fluffy bun, and a queue that tells you everything you need to know. Best visited on a summer weekday at lunch to avoid the longest waits.
Yes — if you want a burger built from Swedish beef that has been freshly ground and grilled to order, Funky Chicken is the answer in Stockholm's street-food scene. The truck has been running since 2013, which in food-truck terms is a long time to stay relevant, and it has done so by keeping its sourcing local and its execution consistent. This is not a destination for a multi-course evening; it is a destination for one of the better burgers you will eat in Sweden, served fast and without ceremony.
The detail that separates Funky Chicken from most of its street-food competition is where the beef comes from. The patties are made from Swedish beef, freshly ground rather than pre-formed, which is the decision that most directly determines burger quality. Fresh-ground beef holds moisture differently from pre-packed patties, and it means the kitchen controls the grind size and fat ratio rather than outsourcing that call to a supplier. For a food truck, that is a meaningful commitment. It also positions Funky Chicken closer in sourcing philosophy to the kind of ingredient-led thinking you see at sit-down restaurants like Frantzén or AIRA — just expressed through a fluffy bun rather than a tasting menu. The buns, the cheese, the sauces, and the pickles are all part of a constructed whole, and the format is deliberately messy: this is a burger you eat with both hands. If that sounds like the kind of eating you are here for, book it into your Stockholm itinerary.
Funky Chicken operates as a food truck, which means the spatial experience is the opposite of intimate. You are standing at Augustendalstorget in Nacka Strand , an open square , with music running, staff working the window, and other guests milling around. There are no reserved tables, no concierge, no coat check. The draw is the energy of the queue and the food at the end of it, not the room. If you are travelling with someone who needs a seated environment or a quiet setting, this is not the right call; look instead at Operakällaren or Adam / Albin for structured dining. But if you are the kind of traveller who would rather eat something genuinely good standing up than eat something mediocre at a table, Funky Chicken is a reliable stop.
The truck operates outdoors, which matters in Stockholm. Nacka Strand in summer , roughly June through August , is where the timing works leading. Longer days, warmer temperatures, and the open-air setting all combine to make the experience feel right. Arriving at lunch on a weekday gives you the shortest queue; weekend lunch draws the largest crowds and the longest waits. Seasonal specials rotate through the menu, so if you are visiting at a particular time of year, it is worth checking what is current before you arrive. Winter visits are possible but the outdoor setup becomes a different proposition when the temperature drops significantly. For a food enthusiast building a Stockholm itinerary, pairing a Funky Chicken lunch with an afternoon exploring Nacka Strand makes geographic sense. You can find more context for building that itinerary in our full Stockholm experiences guide.
Stockholm's restaurant scene at the leading end runs to venues like Aloë and AIRA, where tasting menus and wine pairings define the experience. Funky Chicken sits at the other end of that spectrum, and that is its value. A well-structured food trip to Stockholm does not have to choose between the two registers; it benefits from both. If you are spending several days in the city, use Funky Chicken as a counterpoint to a heavier evening booking. It is also a useful reference point for understanding how seriously Stockholm takes ingredient sourcing even at the casual end of the market , the commitment to fresh-ground Swedish beef is not a premium-dining-only habit here. For broader planning, see our full Stockholm restaurants guide, our full Stockholm hotels guide, and our full Stockholm bars guide. If you are building a wider Sweden itinerary, Vollmers in Malmö, Koka in Gothenburg, and VYN in Simrishamn are all worth including, as are Signum in Mölnlycke, PM & Vänner in Växjö, and Knystaforsen in Rydöbruk. For international street-food benchmarks in a different format, Lazy Bear in San Francisco and Le Bernardin in New York City illustrate how seriously sourcing decisions are taken across different price tiers.
Quick reference: Food truck at Augustendalstorget, Nacka Strand. Walk-up only, no reservation needed. Leading visited weekday lunch in summer. Swedish beef, freshly ground. Expect a queue at peak times.
There is no bar at Funky Chicken. It is a food truck with outdoor standing space only. You order at the window and eat where you find room. If a seated or bar-format experience matters to you, this is not the right venue , consider Operakällaren or one of Stockholm's sit-down options from our full Stockholm restaurants guide instead.
No specific dietary information is available in our records. As a food truck built around a beef burger programme, the core menu is meat-focused. If you have significant dietary restrictions, contact the truck directly before visiting , phone and website details are not currently in our database, so checking social media channels is the most practical approach.
The burger is the reason to visit. The patties are made from freshly ground Swedish beef, grilled and paired with cheese, sauces, and pickles. Seasonal specials rotate, so if something off-menu is available when you arrive, that is worth considering. There is no tasting menu, no omakase format , the decision is direct.
Not in the traditional sense. There is no private dining, no wine list, and no table service. If a special occasion means a structured evening with a bill to match, look at Adam / Albin or AIRA instead. If a special occasion means eating something genuinely good in a relaxed outdoor setting, Funky Chicken works well , particularly on a warm Stockholm summer afternoon.
For a seated lunch with Swedish sourcing at a higher price point, Operakällaren covers that ground. For creative cooking in a modern format, Aloë is worth considering. If you want to stay in the casual register but prefer a sit-down environment, our full Stockholm restaurants guide has a broader range of options across price tiers. Funky Chicken has no direct food-truck competitor in our current database for Stockholm.
Whatever you are comfortable eating a messy burger in outdoors. There is no dress code , this is a street-food truck. Smart casual is fine; so is whatever you wore on a day of exploring the city. If you are heading from Funky Chicken to a dinner booking at somewhere like Frantzén later in the evening, dress for that and plan accordingly.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funky Chicken | Funky Chicken Foodtruck – Stockholm The Funky Chicken Foodtruck stands for bold flavours and plenty of personality. The burgers are made from Swedish beef, freshly ground and perfectly grilled, then paired with fluffy buns and generous layers of cheese, sauces and pickles. The creations are indulgent yet playful, with a street-food character that captures the joy of eating a burger with both hands. Every bite is juicy, messy, and full of character – exactly how a great burger should be. The Experience Founded in 2013 the Funky Chicken Foodtruck quickly became one of Stockholm’s most iconic street-food ventures. The truck roams the city with a menu that reflects both quality and fun, serving a loyal fanbase that happily queues to get their burger fix. The atmosphere is relaxed and vibrant – music pumping, friendly staff engaging with guests, and a sense of community that transforms a quick stop into a lively food moment. Seasonal specials and rotating menus keep things exciting while staying true to the truck’s burger-first DNA. The Verdict The Funky Chicken Foodtruck has earned its cult status in Stockholm by staying true to its roots: great burgers, served fast, with a big dose of fun. It captures the essence of street food – unpretentious, flavour-packed, and unforgettable. For locals and visitors alike, it’s an absolute must to try one of Sweden’s very best burgers on wheels. | Easy | — | ||
| Operakällaren | Swedish, Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin 1 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| AIRA | Modern European, Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
| Etoile | Contemporary French, Creative | €€€€ | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Adam / Albin | New Nordic | €€€€ | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Ekstedt | Progressive Asador, Grills | €€€€ | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
How Funky Chicken stacks up against the competition.
There is no bar. Funky Chicken operates as a food truck at Augustendalstorget in Nacka Strand, so the format is walk-up, order, and eat standing or at outdoor space nearby. This is a street-food stop, not a seated venue — plan accordingly.
The truck's identity is built around beef burgers, which means it is not a strong fit if you are vegetarian or avoiding gluten. Specific allergen or dietary accommodation details are not documented for this venue, so contact them directly before visiting if this matters to you.
Go for the core beef burger — the patties are freshly ground from Swedish beef and grilled to order, which is the whole point of the truck. Seasonal specials rotate on the menu, so check what is running on the day. The burger-first format means there is no meaningful reason to look elsewhere on the menu for your main.
Not in the traditional sense. It is a food truck with no reservations, no seating, and no table service — which makes it a poor fit for birthdays or celebrations that require atmosphere and comfort. If you want a genuinely memorable Stockholm meal for a special occasion, AIRA or Ekstedt will serve you better. Funky Chicken is the right call when the occasion is simply a great burger.
For a step up in format and setting, Ekstedt offers open-fire cooking and a full restaurant experience. If you want high-end Swedish cuisine, AIRA runs tasting menus that represent the other end of Stockholm's food spectrum. For street food in a different register, Stockholm's Östermalm and Södermalm neighbourhoods have competing casual options worth comparing against the trek to Nacka Strand.
Wear whatever you are comfortable standing outside in. This is a food truck at Augustendalstorget — there is no dress expectation beyond weather-appropriate clothing. In Stockholm winters, that means layers; in summer, you are fine in anything casual.
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