Kristian Baumann is an acclaimed chef of Korean-Danish heritage, known for his restaurant Koan in Copenhagen. He masterfully blends culinary traditions from both cultures, utilizing techniques like fermentation and...
5
One is of best dining experiences in awhile!!
To start off, VERY VERY professional service. Maybe one of the best one yet. The chef and all the staffs are very attentive in every step.
For few times, the chef himself came to serve courses and explained all the food by himself
The deco of the res is very aesthetic with an open kitchen. You can see the chef and all the staffs are working.
For the food presentation, beautiful yet VERY delicated and detailed especially the rice dish.
Food temperature is on point as well even the dessert. For the taste, I like it a lot. Flavorful dishes. Highlight dishes are tofu cavair, langoustine, oyster, and rice course
If you are visiting copenhagen, def give this res a try. TOTALLY worth it
Absolutely beautiful meal. Every single dish was delicious. The service was stellar. The vibes were great - upscale yet intimate, never too formal. Loved that they made interesting Korean spirit based cocktails off menu. Knocked one star bc there was not a single meat dish and this wasn’t advertised. At this price, going straight from (wonderful) seafood to (wonderful) desserts is a big miss to me and was quite disappointing. Still highly recommended, but this felt odd!
KOAN is a fantastic restaurant. The extraordinary blend of Korean and Danish influences makes for an extraordinary meal. And watching the incredibly well orchestrated team work, in a space that is elegant but conducive to a performative ambiance where every detail has been thought through, is really quite something. We enjoyed ourselves tremendously. They are a proud, hard working team achievubg a level of excellence that inspires. Good for them.
Our experience at Koan was truly exceptional from both a food and flavor perspective. We loved how the menu blended Korean influences with exceptional local seafood, creating dishes that felt unique while still being incredibly cohesive. I’ll never forget the lobster noodle, tofu and caviar, and bread courses; they were some of the standout dishes in my opinion.
One thing that felt particularly distinctive compared with other restaurants we’ve experienced at this level was the use of spice and heat in a few dishes. That’s something I’ve found to be relatively rare in fine dining, and it was a refreshing departure from tradition that added another layer of excitement to the meal.
The atmosphere was also stunning, and our table had a decent view of the kitchen, which allowed us to observe the coordination that goes into executing an evening in a high end restaurant. Koan will remain one of the highlights of our time in Copenhagen, and I hope to visit some of the chef’s other restaurant recommendations on future trips.
My husband and I both love Korean food, and we’ve been to every well-known Michelin-starred restaurant in Seoul—but I have to say, Koan is on a different level. The combination of excellent Danish produce and heavy Korean umami seasoning was absolutely mind-blowing. Every single dish was not only aesthetically pleasing but incredibly flavorful.
We both love meat, especially Hanwoo beef! While most Korean fine-dining restaurants serve Hanwoo as a main course, we still think Koan’s mains are the best we’ve ever had. The chilled lobster noodles, the langoustine, the sundae, and the two rice dishes were spectacular. We initially thought the lobster noodles would be the highlight, but every single dish that followed was just as good.
I also have to mention the bread service: the kkwabaegi was so light and fluffy. I’ve had many of these Korean doughnuts in Seoul, but Koan’s version is hard to beat. To top it off, the oolong tea soufflé with roasted seaweed ice cream was divine. I was disappointed to miss out on soufflés during our time in Paris, but this combination was honestly better than any I’ve tried in France.
We both agree that if Koan were in Seoul, it would easily have three Michelin stars. I don’t normally write such long reviews, but this meal was nourishing for both my body and my soul. Thank you, Chef! Will be back in Copenhagen and Koan soon
