Get. This. Now.
Fried English chicken muffin at Marvin in Malmö, Sweden

Marvin opened on Storgatan in 2022, with British chef Matthew Young bringing a modern British comfort-food brief to the Davidshall area.

In the colder months, the kitchen leans into pies and mash. Once the weather shifts, the muffins come out. By now, that return has turned into one of those small Malmö food dates regulars actually clock.

Keeping things interesting

What keeps it interesting is that there is no single definitive version. The fried chicken stays. The English muffin stays. The flavour profile moves around. Recent combinations have included honey mustard with slaw, pickle and honey mustard mayo, sambal curry with sambal bajak and Indonesian pickles, plus pineapple with jalapeños. Picking a favourite feels faintly disloyal, so we avoid it.

The bread is half the point. An English muffin gives the sandwich more grip and a bit more chew than a standard bun, which helps once the chicken, sauce and toppings start getting louder. It also makes the whole thing feel more Marvin: British at the base, then slightly unruly on purpose.

A small Malmö release

That is where the Beaujolais Nouveau comparison comes in – not in flavour, obviously, but in the annual flutter. First sightings, quick verdicts and a mild urge to get there before everyone else.

A fried chicken sandwich should not have a premiere, yet here we are.