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SmørrebrødIndre By
Aamanns 1921 on Niels Hemmingsens Gade in Copenhagen serves Adam Aamann's modern smørrebrød at lunch and a Nordic dinner menu, with a silver organic dining.
OrderThe four-piece smørrebrød lunch with a glass of snaps and a beer chaser.
TipOpen seven days for lunch and dinner; book dinner on the website.
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SmørrebrødIndre By
Restaurant Sankt Annæ on Sankt Annæ Plads in Copenhagen has served traditional smørrebrød since 1894, a short walk from the Royal Palace with tree-lined.
OrderThe stjerneskud (shooting star) with fried plaice and salmon, plus a glass of akvavit.
TipTuesday to Saturday lunch only, 11:00-16:00. Walk-ins likely after 14:00.
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ItalianNorrebro
Christian Puglisi's Bæst on Guldbergsgade in Nørrebro pulls wood-oven sourdough pizzas, cures its own charcuterie and makes mozzarella from Danish milk.
OrderThe Margherita with house mozzarella plus a plate of charcuterie from the salumeria.
TipBook weekend evenings online. The 18:00 service is easier than the 20:00 turn.
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Japanese RamenIndre By
Slurp Ramen on Nansensgade in Copenhagen makes noodles from Bornholm wheat and rye, with a tonkotsu and shoyu menu by Austrian chef Philipp Inreiter.
OrderThe classic shoyu ramen plus a side of gyoza; the noodles are made daily on site.
TipWalk-ins only; arrive at opening or after 20:00 for the shortest queue.
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MexicanNordhavn
Rosio Sanchez's Hija de Sanchez Cantina in Nordhavn pairs the original taqueria menu with sit-down ceviches, tostadas and a long mezcal list from a former.
OrderThe al pastor taco, a ceviche tostada and a copita of mezcal.
TipThe smaller Torvehallerne and Kødbyen counters are the takeaway play; the Cantina is the sit-down room.
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Texas BarbecueVesterbro
WarPigs on Flæsketorvet in Vesterbro's Kødbyen runs a Texas-style smokehouse out of the old slaughterhouse, pouring 23 craft beers on tap brewed on site.
OrderA half-pound of brisket with pickles, plus a pint of the house lager from the on-site brewery.
TipWalk-in only; arrive by 18:00 weekends or expect a 45 minute queue.