Noma

The presentation and atmosphere is very rustic feeling with all the pottery/rock/shell dinnerware. The seasoning is special (not to say it’s good or bad), unlike other fine dining places, making it a worthwhile experience. The temperature control for several starters is worth noting.

After watching several stories of Noma and chef Rene, what i have experience is vaguely satisfying. Almost all dishes have a taste of Japanese food or Japanese ingredients which for me this is a Scandinavian restaurant…

*Atmosphere is too good. Nothing could do better.
*Kitchen staffs look very professional, to the point I feel like watching a military training camp.
*Services is professional no room for errors. They try their best to comfort and be intimate but I guess lack of a little bit good faith.
*Food tastes well balanced and can feel hard work behind it. Presentation scores even more compare to taste. My favourite is the mussel broth, barbecued burbot, and sweet oyster. My least would be eye pie and cod roe waffle.
*Chef Rene is on holiday when I was there in February 2024.

To me, this restaurant can be compare to flying a Business class from Japan to Denmark, taken care by a very professional cabin crew, serving you a dishes well prepare by well trained dedicate chef.

Noma’s Ocean Season offers a truly remarkable dining experience centered around the treasures of the sea.

The dishes at Noma’s Ocean Season highlight sustainable seafood and coastal ingredients, with each course beautifully crafted to bring out the essence of the ocean.

From freshly caught fish to wild seaweeds and coastal herbs, every ingredient reflects a commitment to responsible sourcing and exceptional flavor.

The dining experience at Noma is exceptional, with attentive and knowledgeable staff who guide you through the menu with enthusiasm. The atmosphere is upscale yet comfortable, allowing you to fully enjoy the culinary journey.

Notable dishes include beautifully prepared seafood plates, featuring a range of raw and cooked offerings that highlight the natural flavors of the ocean. The creativity in presentation and flavor combinations makes every bite a delightful surprise.

In summary, it was an unforgettable dining experience at Noma.

I waited 3 months for this booking and wasn’t disappointed. I had the Meat and Game Season menu, with the juice pairing. I was a single diner so I was paired with three others who had travelled from around the world to be there and it made for great conversation – nice guys and was happy to stick around for another drink post-dinner.

The food is fantastic, the flavours were insane. There’s nothing to complain about when it comes to the food, or the service or atmosphere. I would say that the Juice Pairing is too expensive but that’s my only gripe.

It took me 6 months to get the reservation, and it was years on my to-do list to visit Noma.
Words can’t begin to describe the experience – because it should be really taken as such, an experience. From the first welcome to the waiting greenhouse, up until the last goodbye, everything is an orchestrated perfection.
Before I even begin to talk about the food, I want to acknowledge the service and overall feeling – I feel I first time really felt the danish “hygge” – the space is so warm and welcoming, while allowing guests for their privacy. I loved the atmosphere and as a guest at a shared table, it was extra nice to socialize with other guests and become friendly at the end of our 4 hour experience. Service was phenomenal, every dish was explained and we didn’t even have to ask for things, our needs were immediately met.
And the food – where to begin. Absolute culinary heaven, perfection on plate and visionary paradise. You can’t really describe the flavors with words, it needs to be experienced.
My visit was really above and beyond any of my expectations, and I really hope to be able to follow Noma in the next stage!