I've just got back from a trip to Copenhagen, primarily to visit Restaurant Jordnær, Geranium, and noma. The former was my favourite of the three, so thought I'd share my thoughts, abridged as they are for now.
Restaurant Jordnær achieved 3 Michelin star status earlier this year, and represents a head chef (Eric Vildgaard) and a small yet talented team at the peak of their powers. With one of the most well-conceived menus I've ever seen, there are no weak links here. Tina – Eric's wife – is maitre d', and immediately makes you feel at home. From the chefs discussing each course with you, to Eric fielding questions and giving a behind-the-scenes look at the kitchen, Jordnær is an earnest approach to fine dining without conceit.
They know that their produce is exceptional, that their techniques are refined, and – above all – that the flavours and cadence of the menu will (hopefully) blow you away. It did for me.
Courses:
1. Takoyaki (served as the sixth and final appetizer)
2. Rosette waffle (served as the fifth appetizer)
3. Romanesco and Comté (first appetizer)
4. King Crab, Jabasco and Sake (second appetizer)
5. Lobster, Yuzu and Sansho Pepper (third appetizer)
6. Bluefin Otoro, Myoga and Caviar (fourth appetizer)
7. Scallops, White Currant and Rose
8. Essence of Langoustine, Tomato and Vanilla
9. Gillardeau Oyster, Horseradish and Dill
10. Vendace Roe, Smoked Cream and Nettles
11. Hamachi, Ponzu and Wasabi
12. Chawanmushi
13. Bread and Butter
14. King Crab, Vadouvan and Mussels
15. Dover Sole, Water cress and Noilly Prat
16. Langoustine and Sakura
17. Milk, Honey Dew Melon and Lavender
18. Fraise does Bois, Rhubarb and Hip Rose
19. Petit-fours, Madeleines
by MaaDFoXX
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Counted caviar 4 times. Was it all the same caviar?
lots of tarts
Goddamn.
Class
Now this is presentation!
Unbelievable presentation but props to OP for beautiful pics too
Amazing; every dish looks beautiful and sounds delicious.
Everything looks beautiful but it doesn’t look all that tasty… I hope I’m wrong
Geranium and jordnær have such good presentation. Looks immaculate.
The plating is on a diff level here.
This is visually striking, but some of these don’t even look like food. At what point does this become ridiculous?
Wow….stunning
Why does every 2-3 star place use the same lotus shaped mold and the tart mold too. I swear I see them on every tasting menu now
These plating are gorgeous, and I’m thrilled the food and the service lived up to it. Great pictures, too. Thanks OP!
Better have a steady hand picking that first one up to eat
Gorgeous
OP How much was it pp? Lovely pics, everything looks delicious.
Do they refill the bread and butter?
WOW
Most of that looks more like center pieces for tables and not food. I wouldn’t know how to eat it.
Damn that plating is tight. Amazing
Incredible.
That is insane
Copenhagen has the most amazing restaurants!!
Stunning
Stunning presentation!
I want to go to there 🥹
Ate there earlier this year. Your amazing pictures brought back some good memories, thank you!
This looks executed with great skill and is no doubt tasty, and I don’t mean to denigrate what was surely an excellent experience, but where is the imagination in this Japanese-fusion menu (especially the sub-genre of Japanese-style ingredients, French-inspired presentation/technique)? One criterion for 3 stars is “worth a special journey” when this sort of food is found in every major city (even if not at the same level) and another is the “personality of the chef”, when many of these (admittedly beautiful) dishes look indistinguishable from restaurants in other countries and continents.
Jordnaer is hardly the only restaurant like this awarded 3 stars, and perhaps that says more about the Guide than the restaurant.
My god… those caneles look like they are made of glass. Absolutely beautiful
Beautiful plating
Jordnaer been on my list since it was 1 michelin and used to be heavily endorsed by Nordic Chefs Insta page. Beautiful
Damn this looks amazing
Someone was inspired by florists
Edible art. Woah.
Damn so pretty