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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 with a side of gyoza; the noodles are made daily on site.
TipWalk-ins only and short queues outside; arrive at opening or after 20:00 for the shortest wait.
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Modern DanishChristianshavn
Restaurant Kanalen on Wilders Plads sits right on the Christianshavn canal in a tiny former harbour-master's house, serving Peter Yung's modern Danish menu.
OrderThe grilled langoustine with parsley and garlic butter, plus the Iberico-pork soft taco with chimichurri.
TipBooking essential for the canalside terrace in summer. Sunday is private events only.
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SmørrebrødIndre By
Schønnemann on Hauser Plads in Copenhagen has served smørrebrød since 1877, with house-baked rye, a 140-bottle snaps cabinet and lunch-only service.
OrderMarinated herring with raw onion, capers and rye, plus a glass of cold akvavit.
TipLunch only, closed Sunday and books a week ahead. Walk in at 14:30 for the best chance of a counter seat.
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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 lunch tasting of four smørrebrød with a glass of snaps and a beer chaser.
TipOpen seven days for lunch and dinner; dinner books on the website. Closed Sunday evening from October.
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SmørrebrødIndre By
Selma on Rømersgade in Copenhagen holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for chef Magnus Pettersson's modern smørrebrød at lunch and an evening tasting menu.
OrderThe five-piece smørrebrød lunch plus the seasonal kale and mussel dish from the evening menu.
TipLunch books out a week ahead. Dinner is a multi-course tasting; reserve via the website only.
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New NordicOsterbro
Rasmus Kofoed's Geranium in Østerbro, on the 8th floor of Parken Stadium, holds three Michelin stars and a Green Star with a vegetable-led tasting menu.
OrderThe full tasting menu with juice pairing; the kitchen no longer serves meat.
TipBooking opens three months ahead via SevenRooms. Set a calendar reminder; tables vanish fast and a 1,500 kroner deposit per guest holds the seat.