Ikea opens high street restaurant for lovers of Swedish meatballs

Its meatballs are as famous as its flat-pack furniture, with a meal in one of its restaurants often the highlight of an Ikea trip. Now shoppers can enjoy an Ikea meal without lugging around their new kitchen sink, as the furniture company has opened its first standalone restaurant on King Street in Hammersmith, London.

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Located next door to its Hammersmith city store, the space seats 75 diners and serves a range of Swedish dishes. Diners can choose between its classic meatballs with mashed potatoes and peas, tomato and basil pasta, fish and chips, and salmon with couscous, as well as two cooked breakfast options. A children's tomato pasta is available and comes with a soft drink and a piece of fruit.

The restaurant also serves items from the bistro and cafe menus, including hotdogs, ice-cream and a range of desserts.