food & drink
Inout | The cph post entertainment guide
13 - 19 July 2012
Restaurants Looking back over our reviews from the last six months, here are the restaurants that have impressed us the most RetroGusto Vesterbrogade 31, Cph V; open daily 17:00-22:00; Italian; three courses 285kr; 3321 5555; www.retrogusto. dk RetroGusto serves up Italian food with a twist. Whether you order codfish with hazelnut ice cream or pork cheek with chocolate sauce, you can be certain that your dinner will be of the highest quality. All the wines are from Italian boutique vineyards, and will complement your meal perfectly. JOS Bindia Blegdamsvej 130, 2100 Cph Ø; open daily 17:00-22:30; 3543 8838; www. bindia.dk If you’re craving low-fat food that tastes good, head over to Bindia’s, where you can enjoy Indian cuisine that’s as easy on the hips as it is on the lips. From butter chicken to raita to mango lassi, a meal here will satisfy any appetite. EM Restaurant Viva Langebrogade kaj 570, Cph K; open Mon-Sun 12:00-24:00; Nordic/ French/Medi; three courses 350kr, five courses 500kr, wine 300-450kr; 2727 0505, viva@restaurantviva.dk; www.restaurantviva.dk Viva’s biggest selling point is probably the fact that it’s on a boat. Location, however, isn’t enough to keep a restaurant afloat, and the menu ensures that customers will return again and again. While the smoked potatoes are not to be missed, make sure to save room for lobster, champagne and dessert – apples. AJ Chai:Wong Thorvaldsensvej 2, Frederiksberg; open Mon-Sat 11:00-24:00; SouthEast Asian; starters 55-125kr, mains 135-195kr; www.chaiwong.dk Inspired by a trip to various Asian cities, the owners have brought authentic Asian cooking to Frederiksberg. Enjoy a lychee mojito as you study the menu, and be sure to try the prawns with rice noodles. For dessert, order the banana cake with salted coconut ice cream, then stagger home, full of good food and wine. CS Café Alma Isafjordsgade 5-7, Cph S; open MonThu 11:00-24:00, Fri 11:00-2:00; Sat 10:00-2:00, Sun 10:00-24:00; upscale café; starters 65-85kr, mains 135225kr; www.cafealma.dk Stop by Café Alma for a meal if you’re looking for a cosy night with huge servings of Danish comfort food. The Seasonal plate starter is a treat, featuring meats and seafood, soup and sauces to satisfy most cravings. With delicious bread, classic Danish dishes like steak with béarnaise sauce, perfectly caramelised crème brulée for dessert, great service and a relaxed atmosphere, the café is a perfect place to unwind. ED Evita Peron Studiestræde 69, Cph K; steakhouse; open Mon-Thu 17:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-02:00; steaks 250-375 kr; 3393 9955; www.evitaperon.dk This place is all about the steak. Everything, from cow-skin couches to heavy cutlery wrapped in leather pouches screams “steak”. The night will fly by in a blur of meat and wine, carefully paired by a knowledgeable waiter. EBD
Nørrebro Bryghus Ryesgade 3, Cph N; kitchen open Mon-Thu 11:30-15:00 & 17:30-22:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-15:00 & 17:30-22:30; Nordic cuisine; 3-course beer menu 350kr, 5-course beer menu 600kr, without beer 325-398kr; 3530 0530 Danes take their beer seriously. For proof of that, look no further than this restaurant and brewery, which serves beers to complement all of its dishes. If you’re looking for a simple but delicious meal, try the side of pork, roasted for eight hours and served with onions braised in lager and potatoes. Beer is even included in the dessert – you can try apples poached in ale. DC Kødbyens Deli Slagterbøderne 8, Cph V; takeaway classics; open Mon-Thu 11:00-20:00, Fri 11:00-21:00, Sat 12:00-21:00; most mains 60-70kr; 3386 1586; www.kodbyensdeli.dk The owners claim that they make the best fish ‘n’ chips. Stop by this takeaway joint and see for yourself. If you’re not in the mood for crispy, battered fish with thick potato wedges, try a chicken or salmon sandwich. The dish of the day is always a hit, or you can opt for salad or dessert. SB Madsvinet Enghavevej 58 , Cph V; open WedSat 18:00-24:00; rustic cuisine; 5-course taster menu 400kr, first course 150kr, following courses 90kr; 3132 3935 Come to Madsvinet and you won’t leave hungry. Between servings of crisp rye bread with different toppings that appear almost magically at your table and huge the mains that include steak and fish, your tastebuds and stomach will be satisfied by a meal at this rustic restaurant tucked away at the end of infamous Istedgade. EBD India Palace HC Andersens Boulevard 13, Cph V; Indo-Pak cuisine, open everyday 11:0023:00; main dishes: 50-100kr, lunch buffet: 69kr, dinner buffet: 135kr; 3391 0408; www.indiapalace.dk Whether you’re a vegetarian longing for a crispy vegetable samosa or a meat lover craving a steaming dish of butter chicken, India Palace will satisfy you with the tastes of the sub-continent. You can choose to order à la carte or taken advantage of a large buffet. Wash down your meal with wine or with a bottle of beer from Pakistan’s Murree Brewery. JR Café Bang & Jensen Istedgade 130, Cph V; café classics; open Mon-Fri 08:00-02:00, Sat 10:0002:00, Sun 10:00-24:00; 60-100kr; 3325 5318; www.bangogjensen.dk Breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails are all available in this former pharmacy, now café. Between cheesy nachos, perfectly seasoned chili con carne and what may be the best burritos in Copenhagen, even the fussiest eaters will find something to munch here. JOS Paludan Bogcafe Fiolstræde 10-12, Cph K; café classics; open Mon-Fri 09:00-22:00, Sat 10:0022:00, Sun 10:00-20:00; 29-119kr; 3315 0675; www.paludan-cafe.dk What could be more relaxing than an afternoon or evening spent surrounded by piles of books and good food? If that sounds like a treat, stop by this café where you can enjoy hearty fare while flipping through different books. The Caesar salad, served with homemade bread and butter, is delicious. Sandwiches, hot dishes, coffee and desserts are all on the menu. PX
Søren K Søren Kierkegaards Plads 1, Cph K; modern Nordic cuisine with French influences; open Mon-Sat 12:00-24:00, closed 16:00-17:00; mains 150-200kr; 3347 4949; www. soerenk.dk Located in the stunning Black Diamond, this restaurant has definitely earned its reputation as one of the country’s best Nordic dining experiences. From scallops to fish to chocolate desserts, everything that comes out of the kitchen is prepared with the freshest ingredients. And despite having a Michelin Bib Gourmand, it is surprisingly affordable. AJ Madklubben Vesterbro Vesterbrogade 62, 1620 Cph V; Danish/French cuisine; open every day 17:30-24:00, kitchen closes at 22:00; 100 kr for one course, 50kr for additional courses; 3841 4143; www. bistrobooking.dk It’s not rare to be overwhelmed by pretentions explanations about ingredients and wine, but at Madklubben, you get the great food without the overblown descriptions. The clam chowder starter will get your mouth watering just in time for the generously plated mains. Remember to leave room for dessert as the liquorice ice cream with coffee cream and sprinkles comes highly recommended. MØ Taco Al Paso Strandvejen 108, Hellerup; Mexican takeaway; open Mon-Thu 10:0017:30, Fri 10:00-18:00, Sat 10:0013:00; mains: 45-90kr lunch offers: 40-60kr; 3961 9070; www.tacoalpaso.com For a reminder of sunnier days served with a heaping plate of nachos, step into Taco Al Paso where you will be greeted by a wooden parrot and bright sombreros. The quesadillas and fajitas are delicious if you want more than a snack, and the guacamole will keep you coming back for more. ClS Marv og Ben Snaregade 4, 1205 Cph K; gourmet new Nordic cuisine; open Mon-Sat 18:00-22:00; 2-course menu 275kr, 5-course menu 375kr; 3391 0191; mad@marvogben.dk; www.marvogben.dk No place in Copenhagen bakes bread or matches wine to meals as well as Marv og Ben, which has a Michelin Bib Gourmand for offering good food at affordable prices. While on a menu, the dishes may not look too innovative, once delivered to your table, the flavour and texture combinations will blow you away. Don’t believe us? Try Visit the garden, a lamb dish with savoy cabbage, red sorrel, garlic puree, and pickled elderberry seeds, and see for yourself. ED Restaurant Orangeriet Kronprinsessegade 13, Cph K; Danish cuisine; open Mon-Tue 11:3016:00, Wed-Sat 11:30-24:00, Sun 12:00-16:00, kitchen closes at 22:00; smørrebrød 70-75kr, 3-course menu 245kr; 3311 1307; www.restaurantorangeriet.dk Smørrebrod might sound like a boring meal at first, but that’s before you lay eyes on the masterpieces at Orangeriet. Here, the open-faced sandwiches come piled high with a range of toppings, from the classic roast beef to the more adventurous salmon with apple-celery remoulade. For dessert, order a box of petit fours, and enjoy the delicious sweets in pristine surroundings that scream Danish design. CS
Les Trois Cochons Værnedamsvej 10, 1619 Cph V; French cuisine; open: lunch: MonSat 12:00-14:30, dinner: Mon-Sun 17:30-24:00; 3-course menu 295kr; 3331 7055; ltc@cofoco.dk; www. cofoco.dk/ltc Bring a group of friends to this French restaurant where meals are shared by the table – a steaming platter is brought to you, and you serve yourself. The carefully prepared meals will keep you coming back. If the thought of tender chicken, crunchy beans and buttery potatoes gets your mouth watering, book a table now. DC LêLê nhà hàng Vesterbrogade 40, Cph V; Vietnamese cuisine; open Sun-Thu 17:0023:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-02:00; starters 60-125kr, mains 180-220kr; 3322 7135; ltc@cofoco.dk; www.lele. com For ten years, this restaurant has been serving affordable Vietnamese food to long queues of people. One bite of Goi du du, a papaya salad with beef and Vietnamese mint, quickly demonstrates why this place draws customers back again and again. Wash your meal down with unique cocktails, like one containing lychee, rum and a hint of chilli. JOS Bock Bistro & Vinotek Dag Hammarskjölds Alle 7, Cph Ø; Hungarian cuisine; open Mon-Sat 12:00-15:00 & 17:00-23:00; starters 85-120kr, mains 174-245kr; 3313 9194; info@bockbistro.dk; www. bockbistro.dk Look no further for Hungarian comfort food, because this bistro offers a wide range of the country’s specialties. The adventurous can try some blood sausage, and no meal is complete without a glass of Tokaji Aszu, a sweet dessert wine. PDR Cocks & Cows Gammel Strand 44, Cph K; burgers; open Mon-Thu 11:00-24:00, Fri-Sun 11:00-02:00; 78-118kr per burger, 70kr per cocktail; 6969 6000; cows@ cocks.dk; www.cocksandcows.dk Eat a burger (cow) and wash it down with a cocktail (cock). The burgers are huge, and must be eaten with a fork and knife to prevent a mess. But they’re delicious, and the vegetarian, beef, pork and chicken options mean that even the fussiest eater will find something. DC Huks Fluks Bistro & Café Gråbrødretorv 6-8, Cph K; international bistro; open Sun-Thu 10:0022:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-23:00; mains 95215kr; 3-course menu 345kr, wine 509kr; 3391 9293; info@huksfluks. dk; www.huksfluks.dk Whether you want a quick lunch or a long summer evening of wining and dining with friends, this bistro is a good choice. The food is served quickly and is of high quality, and the lamb chops, served with potato puree, will have you begging for more. MØ Kødbyen’s Fiskebar Flæsketorvet 100, Cph V; seafood; open Tue-Fri 17:30-24:00, Sat 11:0002:00, Sun 11:00-15:30; mains 195245kr, takeaway fish and chips: 100kr; 3215 5656; www.fiskebaren. dk Show up without a reservation at your own risk – in the middle of summer, this place will be busy. And for good reason. The sea scallops cooked in butter are one reason for booking a table at this Kødbyen restaurant, and the fish and chips is another. For dessert, try the rye bread ice cream, made of spiced bread, lemon gel, verbena and yoghurt. AJ
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Vesterbros Originale Burgerrestaurant Istedgade 34-36, Cph V; burgers; open every day 17:00-22:00; 85-99kr per burger; 3311 3303; www.vbburger.dk Istedgade’s newest burger joint used to be a gay sauna, but now serves up delicious homemade burgers, French fries and a variety of dips. The original burger, with cheddar and bacon, is perfect to munch on the go, and vegetarians will be thrilled by the inclusion of a veggie burger on the menu. MH Oysters & Grill Sjællandsgade 1B, Cph N; seafood and meat; open Mon-Sun 17:3000:00; mains from 145-195kr; 7020 6171; www.cofoco.dk/oysters Start off your evening with oysters, before diving into a variety of seafood delights. The scallops will melt in your mouth, and the huge langoustines won’t stay on the table for long. Leave some room for dessert, because the lemon panna cotta with meringue is a tangy, creamy treat. EB Hercegovina Vesterbrogade 3, Cph V; Croatian/ Danish cuisine; open every day 12:00-16:00 and 17:00-24:00; mains 150-240kr, dinner grill buffet 200220kr; 3315 6363; www.hercegovina.dk This restaurant has it all: free music, friendly service, beautiful surroundings, and, of course, great food that will have you practically licking your plates clean. The goulash soup with beef, vegetables, red win and spices is probably the best in Copenhagen. For mains, cut into a huge mixed meat skewer, but leave some room for the pancakes flambéed in Croatian pear liquor. JOS Tight Hyskenstræde 10, Cph K; open SunThu 11:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-23:00; French/Australian cuisine; threecourse menu 275kr; 3311 0900 What happens when an Australian and Frenchman open up a restaurant in an abandoned nightclub? A tight culinary experience that takes you from the hearty flavours of truffle soup to the taste explosion of Surf n’ turf steaks. And with the best wines from each country available, Tight guarantees a great night out. EM MASH Bredgade 20, Cph K; open: lunch: Mon-Fr 12:00-15:00, dinner: SunWed 17:30-22:00, Thu-Sat 17:30-23:00; American cuisine; mains 145-425kr; 3313 9300; www.mashsteak.dk Carnivore or not, you won’t regret eating at this American-style steakhouse – unless you’re squeamish, in which case you should avoid looking at the various cuts of meat on display. Interior design aside, MASH serves up a vast selection of steaks from around the world, and lets diners choose sauces and sides to create their perfect meal. If beef isn’t your favourite meat, seafood, chicken and numerous sides are available. JS Dragsholm Slot Dragsholm Alle 1, Hørve; open TueSat 18:00-22:00; Danish cuisine; fivecourse menu 650kr, seven-course menu 800kr; 5965 3300; www.dragsholm-slot.dk While you may not see ghosts at Denmark’s most haunted castle, the food served in its restaurant will haunt your taste buds until you return. One bite of the starter, snørbrød wrapped around twigs and served with marmalade, or the dessert, candied mint mousse, and you’ll understand why the ‘white lady’ won’t leave the castle premises. EM