Restaurant JATAK
Restaurant · Åboulevard ·
Michelin-starred dining blending Nordic ingredients with Asian techniques
Michelin-starred dining blending Nordic ingredients with Asian techniques
"Jonathan Tam uses Ja Tak to explore contemporary takes on his Cantonese heritage while sourcing almost entirely local products, demonstrating how global cuisines can be adapted to Danish produce and in turn spotlight local farmers." - Nick Curtin
"There’s a homely feel to this intimate spot hidden away in the suburbs, where Chef-Owner Jonathan Tam offers a unique experience that’s best enjoyed from a seat at the counter. The tasting menu – entitled ‘Solar’ – follows 24 solar micro-seasons throughout the year, and the original, exciting dishes combine Danish ingredients with Asian recipes and flavours. The focus is largely on vegetables, with produce sourced locally from organic farms and ethical producers, and any food waste is turned into miso and shoyu in collaboration with Koji Copenhagen. Non-alcoholic drinks pairings add an interesting twist." - Michelin Inspector
"A small, serene suburban spot marrying minimalist Nordic aesthetics with Cantonese and Taiwanese techniques under a Canadian-born chef. The ever-changing menu focuses on hyperlocal ingredients presented with precise technique—examples include a lobster tail with Sichuan pepper and a wild sea bass treated with green citrus and fennel—earning the venue a Michelin star and a reputation for quietly inventive, ingredient-led tasting experiences." - Ksenia Prints
"Jatak is a homey restaurant tucked down a street in a residential area of Nørrebro. The ever-changing menu skews Asian while seamlessly integrating Danish ingredients, reflecting the Canadian-born chef’s Cantonese and Vietnamese heritage. Think unexpected but intuitive combos like monkfish with mint and sichuan peppercorn, or mackerel with carrots and sambal. There are two different ways to eat here: in the Scandi-style dining room, or at the kitchen counter. They share the same space, but we’d suggest the latter. You’ll get the extended menu—12 dishes as opposed to 8—prepped right in front of you." - mary holland
"Jatak is a homey restaurant tucked down a street in a residential area of Nørrebro. The ever-changing menu skews Asian while seamlessly integrating Danish ingredients, reflecting the Canadian-born chef’s Cantonese and Vietnamese heritage. Think unexpected but intuitive combos like monkfish with mint and sichuan peppercorn, or mackerel with carrots and sambal. There are two different ways to eat here: in the Scandi-style dining room, or at the kitchen counter. They share the same space, but we’d suggest the latter. You’ll get the extended menu—12 dishes as opposed to 8—prepped right in front of you." - Mary Holland
