I admire the Danish’s ability to make any occasion
into a celebration and enjoy it. Indeed, we’ve heard for years that they’re one
of the happiest countries in the world and after visiting Copenhagen, I saw
first-hand the great attitude they have. During a visit to Fiskebar, the
weather was rather cool for spring. But, plenty of people sat outside on picnic
benches and around a campfire enjoying time with friends and family.
Located in the meat packing district, the restaurant
is in a lively compound filled with other restaurants and bars. It’s about a 45
minute walk from Nyhavn, but along the way interesting sites and artwork will keep
you occupied.
Fiskebar essentially translates to fish bar,
so it’s no surprise their menu is largely seafood based. Served raw, cold and
hot, dishes are meant for sharing. My pet peeve with shared plate format meals
is dishes arrive simultaneously so you feel compelled to eat quickly. But,
Fiskebar timed the succession of dishes perfectly, ensuring we were done
before another arrived.
The fish and chips (95 DKK) were a decent portion served with a
traditional newspaper cone. The cod was lightly smoked so the fish had flavour
even without sauce, while the crust was thin and crispy. A handful of freshly
cut fries accompanied the dish and went nicely with the crunchy raw
remoulade.
It seemed like every table had a big bowl of blue mussels (105
DKK). Unfortunately, they were excessively gritty, especially the ones that
didn’t arrive immersed in the cooking liquid. But, the buttery herbed apple
cider broth was tasty so I stuck more to dipping the loaf of crusty bread into
that instead.
The poached black lobster (180 DKK) was cooked well so its natural
sweetness was still prevalent. Garnished with peas, pea shorts, morrels,
terragon and a light foam, the dish had a lot of different textures.
Interestingly, Fiskebar turned bone marrow into a powder that further
intensified the taste.
Arriving with a beautiful golden crust, the pan fried turbot (155
DKK) looked exactly how I like fish. Personally, I would have liked it cooked a
bit less but it was still moist and tender.
Fiskebar has an enticing dessert menu, so my husband and I ended
up each ordering our own. I wouldn’t suggest sharing as the dessert’s aren’t
large and so good that you wouldn’t want to share.
The chocolate mousse (105 DKK) was luscious and rich, made with
72% dark chocolate. Paired with buckwheat ice cream and salted caramel, there
were two flavours that complemented the chocolate well.
I love strawberry shortcake and Fiskebar’s deconstructed version
(believe was also 105 DKK) didn’t disappoint. Compared to the chocolate mousse,
it’s a lighter dessert with sweet strawberries, thick cream, crisp cookies and
refreshing mint.
On a tour, I learnt that despite high taxes and
prices, Danes adjust by spending money on experiences rather than material
items. I certainly share that mindset - sharing a delicious meal with friends
and loved ones beats having a designer bag any day!
How To Find Them
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Address: Flæsketorvet 100
Address: Flæsketorvet 100
Website: http://fiskebaren.dk/en/
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Gastro World's Grading System
- Anything under 5 - I really disliked and will never go back
- 6 - decent restaurant but I likely won't return
- 7 - decent restaurant and I will likely return
- 8 - great restaurant that I'd be happy to recommend
- 9 - fantastic restaurant that I would love to visit regularly and highly recommend
- 10 - absolute perfection!
