akmē

akmē - Review - Nordhavn - Copenhagen - The Infatuation

"When you show up at akmē, you might wonder if you’re in the right place. Set in a former industrial area on the waterfront in Nordhavn, the restaurant is on the ground floor of a boxy brick residential building. Step inside, though, and you’ll find a shoebox-sized space with just two tables and a chef's counter with windows overlooking the harbor. If possible, book the latter spot and watch the chefs orchestrate a near-flawless French‑meets‑Japanese tasting of around 14 courses. You won't be disappointed by anything, but you might wish some dishes were larger, namely the soft, airy choux bun, layered with a slice of buttery raw tuna, or the dessert, a nutty financier served with velvety vanilla ice cream and strawberries. Snagging a reservation can be tricky, so try to book this one two or three weeks in advance, at least." - Mary Holland