Restaurant 108 is a one Michelin Star restaurant. I discovered them through Instagram and immediately fell in love with their beautiful plating, fresh atmosphere, and dedication to local ingredients.
They have a “collaborative relationship” with two Danish farms, one just out of Copenhagen, and the other in Jutland. They grow special varieties of vegetables, fruits, and edible flowers for the restaurant, giving the chefs room to experiment and serve seasonal menus.
According to their website, throughout the year, they “spend time foraging through woods, fields, and beaches; picking berries, flowers, mushrooms and nuts, and preserving the best of each season”. They truly try to explore the concept of the “Copenhagen Kitchen“. According to the Michelin Guide, they are situated in a former whale meat warehouse, with a Noma (yes, that restaurant!) alumnus in the kitchen too.
My friend and I had dinner reservations the evening that we stumbled upon 108, and didn’t want to spoil our appetites, so we ordered light. My friend had the butter & thyme sautéed cod, with Jerusalem artichokes stuffed with hazelnuts, pickled fennel flowers, and elderflower, artichoke purée, and a buttery cep mushroom sauce.
I had the tartare of goat with last year’s pickles, smoked egg yolk sauce, chives, and pickled shiso. I kept seeing this dish on their Instagram and thought it was so pretty. The taste did not disappoint!
Instead of traditional bread, they had seed and nut snaps with delicious whipped butter. For a drink, I opted for a “Juniper Lopez”, which was one of the most refreshing G&Ts I’ve had.
While eating, we enjoyed the waterfront views through large windows, as well as the stunning decor. Paper artist, Veronica Hodges, had her swallow birds installation on display, hanging from the ceiling.
The meal was absolutely decadent and the service was perfect. I absolutely loved the atmosphere — so light and fresh. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant!
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