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InOut | THE CPH POST ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE FOOD BLOG BY JESSICA O’SULLIVAN
COMING from Australia to Denmark was quite a shock to the system. Sure, there was the issue of adapting to a new culture, and of course the hotly debated weather, but for me the real sore point was Denmark’s supermarkets (if you can really call them that). A limited selection and mainly imported fruit and vegetables were the first things that really struck me. In Australian supermarkets, there are aisles after aisles of different options − so much so that I’ve often thought we probably have more toothpaste options than the population of Copenhagen. That being said, when I recently set about making a lovely
authentic Thai Beef Salad, I was really quite excited to see that despite needing the odd exotic ingredient or two, it was actually possible to make this tasty dish with most things that can be easily acquired from the local supermarket. An added bonus for those looking to spice up Danish taste buds is that Copenhagen does have a great variety of Asian supermarkets. Now whilst the ingredients needed for this dish may seem excessive, and indeed off-putting to those short on time, I promise it is actually a great and quick midweek meal that is sure to hit the spot, without breaking the bank balance.
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Hero Kitchen Jarmersplads 3, Cph V; open: Tue-Thu 17:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-02:00 (kitchen closes 22:00); 6969 6000; price range: 40-125kr; www.herokitchen.dk Hero captures the authenticity and atmosphere of a Japanese street kitchen (izakaya). Reasonably priced, impeccably chic and unbelievably tasty, this is the place to go if you want to be a hero amongst the trendsetters. JOS
Restaurant Kiin Kiin Guldbergsgade 21, Cph N; 3535 7535; open Mon-Sat 17:30-21:00; four-course menu 450kr, seven-course 775kr (with wine menu 1450kr); www.kiin.dk Kiin Kiin isn’t just a restaurant, it’s an experience, a place where every little detail is thought through. PDR
Thai Beef Salad 1 1/2 tbs fresh lime juice 1 tbs fine dark palm sugar 1 tbs fish sauce 2 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 (about 680g) beef rump steak 200g grapes or cherry tomatoes cucumber and two red chillies, thinly sliced lengthways red onion cut into thin wedges 1 bunch fresh mint 1 bunch fresh coriander 1 bunch fresh Thai basil 55g toasted peanuts, chopped 4 kaffir lime leaves, shredded PREPARE the sauce. Whisk together lime juice, palm sugar (brown sugar can also be used), fish sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger and garlic in a jug. Once the sauce is prepared, place the steak in a glass or ceramic dish and then drizzle approximately half of the
BioMio Halmtorvet 19, 1700 Cph V; open daily 12:00-24:00 (later Fri and Sat), kitchen open 12:0022:00; 3331 2000; starters 75kr, mains 135kr; www.biomio.dk Located in an old warehouse next to trendy Kødbyen, Bio Mio is certainly unusual for conservative Copenhagen. It’s stylish without being pretentious, fast enough that you don’t go crazy waiting for food, and loud enough that you can make a racket without anyone raising an eyebrow. JH
ENJOY THE BIG GAME AT HARD ROCK! SUNDAY 3rd OF FEBRUARY 2013 Come join us from 22h00 and watch the biggest game of the year on our big screens.The kitchen will be open until late with a snack menu and there will be fun & games.
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dressing over it. It is best if you cover it with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge, turning occasionally, for two hours to develop the flavours, but if you’re short on time, just marinade it for as long as is possible. Next preheat a barbecue grill or chargrill pan on high. A wok or frying pan could also be used instead. Once heated, cook the steak (whole) for 2-3 minutes each side for medium or until cooked to your liking. Then transfer it to a plate, cover it with foil and set it aside for 10 minutes to allow the meat to rest. Whilst you’re waiting for the meat, place the tomato, cucumber, onion, chilli, mint, coriander, basil, peanuts and lime leaves in a large bowl. Once the steak is ready, thinly slice it across the grain before adding it to the salad. To finish, drizzle it with the remaining dressing and gently toss to combine. Divide salad among bowls and serve immediately.
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Restaurant Dalaman Vodroffsvej 15, Frederiksberg C; Open daily 16:0024:00; 3322 1231; threecourse menus 119kr, 139kr & 159kr pp; www.dalaman.dk Turkish restaurant Dalaman puts an emphasis on good food and customer satisfaction. It’s a haven for meat lovers and is popular among its clientele for the meaty mixed grill. AJ Saxo Cafe Colbjørnsensgade 11, 1652 Cph V; open 11:00-23:00; 3888 8288; Chinese buffet 128kr pp, dim sum dishes from 35kr; www.saxocafe.dk Saxo’s menu is an eclectic and comforting mix of cultures, incorporating Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese buffets, Dim Sum and Vietnamese menus, and traditional Danish fare. With such a wide choice, it’s a great place to go as a group who can’t agree on a choice of cuisine. AK Kødbyens Deli Slagterbøderne 8, Cph V; takeaway classics; open MonThu 11:00-20:00, Fri 11:0021:00, 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. The dish of the day is always a hit, or you can opt for salad or dessert. SB Bock Bistro & Vinotek Dag Hammarskjölds Alle 7, Cph Ø; Hungarian cuisine; open Mon-Sat 12:00-15:00 & 17:00-23:00; starters 85120kr, 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
Pubs The Irish Rover Strøget 46, Cph K; Open daily 10:00-late; www.irishrover.dk There’s live music Thursday-Sunday (22:00-late), the kitchen is open from 10:00 until late every day – serving a burger meal with pint for just 120kr – the pub caters to all sports fans, there’s a pool table in their back room where you can smoke, and there’s an upstairs lounge area – the perfect place to relax with a view over Strøget. BH Brew Pub Vestergade 29, Cph K; open Mon-Thu 12:00-24:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-02:00, Sun closed; 3332 0060; www.brewpub.dk The menu is full of hearty, homely, yet inventive dishes featuring inspired use of the same ingredients that go into the brewing process. Each dish is matched with one of Brew Pub’s own concoctions from the casks across the courtyard. AK Charlie’s Pilestræde 33, Cph K; open Mon 14:00-00:00, Tue-Wed 12:00-01:00, Thu-Sat 12:0002:00, Sun 14:00-23:00; 40-50kr per pint; www.charlies.dk Serving up ales from microbreweries across the UK, in addition to continental beers and several ciders, this bar might be the best place in Copenhagen to sip the night away. EM Sankt Nikolai Restaurant & Pub Nikolajgade 18, Cph K; open Mon-Sat 16:00–00:00, Sun 13:00–00:00; www.sanktnikolai.dk A friendly English boozer with great cask ale and cider, darts and pool (spanking new table), English-themed events (sign up for their monthly email), and splendid British grub (shepherd’s pie, beef and Yorkshire pud, fish and chips etc). The first Wednesday of every month is quiz night and the last Sunday ‘family day’ – a great occasion to let the blighters run riot. BH
The Globe Nørregade 43-45, Cph K; Opening hours vary, until 03:00 Fri-Sat Friendly service and good value food make this the perfect city pub. If it’s company you want, try the main bar, or a private function, the second bar; seatingwise, pull up a high chair, relax on cushioned benches or lord it as a bishop for the evening; or go genteel in the library – a great place to cheat in the fortnightly quiz. BH Kennedy’s Irish Bar Gammel Kongevej 23, 1610 Cph V; Open Mon-Sun 12:0002:00 It’s not an Irish pub. Instead it’s a pub owned by Irishmen, and there’s a big difference. It’s an authentic taste of what the Emerald Isle was like in the 1980s in a pub totally devoid of concepts, themes, and DIY Irish pub kits. Drop by at 17:00 on Fridays for the traditional Irish music sessions which are rapidly gaining in popularity. BH Southern Cross Løngangstræde 37, Cph K; open Sun-Thu 15:00-03:00, SatSun 12:00-05:00; 3311 0939 This Aussie boozer has a lively darts board, a fortnightly quiz, a good sports atmosphere, and a happy hour until 8pm during which you can buy beers for just 30kr. JHW The Dubliner Amagertorv 5, Cph K; Open Mon-Sun 10:00-late It’s the perfect place for sports fans to mingle, or for live music, which it provides every day. It serves food from 10am to 10pm, and diners can find peace from the music and sport on a table overlooking the walking street, or on the first floor balcony overlooking Amagertorv. BH The Old English Pub Vesterbrogade 2B, 1620 Cph V; Open Sun-Thu 11:30-02:30, Fri-Sat 11:30-04:30; 3332 1921; www.oldenglishpub.dk Facing Tivoli’s arches and just a stone’s throw from Strøget, it’s the ideal pit-stop on a tour of the city centre. LB