"Just months after opening in a permanent location in Langeliniekaj after popup stints, Koan earned two Michelin stars. Chef and owner Kristian Baumann, who helmed now-shuttered 108 when the restaurant earned a Michelin star, explores the flavors and techniques of Korea primarily using local, seasonal produce. Some repeat standouts from the tasting menu include the mandu with seasonal fillings, a savory take on kkwabaegi (twisted Korean donuts) with ice cream and caviar, and the showstopping sundae (Korean blood sausage) made with Troldgaarden pork and preserved black currants. The beverage pairings from Baumann’s business partner, Lasse Peder Nielsen, include some elegant, low-intervention wines, mainly from Europe but also Australia and the U.S. The founders also operate Juju, a more casual, a la carte restaurant, offering playful spins on Korean street food." - Anna Norström