Michelin-Starred Chef's Recommended Italian-Japanese Fusion 🍣✨
The restaurant is called Restaurant Levi . After dining at the nearby 3-Michelin-starred Jordnær (which left a deep impression - check my previous review if interested!), chef Eric highly recommended this Japanese-Italian fusion spot in central Copenhagen. Naturally, we had to try it! 🍽️💫 From the moment you step in, the minimalist yet sophisticated decor sets the tone. Our server shared that the chef personally designed many furniture pieces and decorations. 💡🪑 Every detail - lighting, plating, tableware, music, and service - is executed flawlessly , creating a romantic atmosphere perfect for dates . 💖🎶 The sashimi blew us away! 🐟🔥 Four varieties paired with their house-dug wasabi root (fermented underground!) highlighted incredible sweetness - especially the Danish sweet shrimp . This innovative wasabi prep keeps the spice while adding depth and a unique aftertaste. The rice cracker + raw shrimp + chili combo was good, though the overpowering toasted rice flavor masked the shrimp's natural sweetness and scallion aroma. 🍤🌶️ Bluefin tuna cut like udon noodles, enhanced with anchovy sauce, melded beautifully with almond broth. But the star was the tomato powder topping - its acidity added refreshing brightness! 🍅💦 Grilled amberjack collar with teriyaki-XO glaze was juicy perfection - the caramelized glaze avoided heaviness. Only flaw? Unscaled skin. 😅🐟 The wagyu beef-covered croquette (a signature) was just okay - wouldn't recommend. 🐄🤷 Octopus leg shared similar sweet soy notes to the fish, but with fermented pepper sauce. The real MVP? The humble spiral vegetable side - its crunch elevated the dish by 15 points! 🐙💯 Mangalica pork portion was generous - finally, proper meaty satisfaction in Denmark! 🐷🔥 No gamey taste (unlike UK pork), with a crispy crust and sauce that didn't overpower. Paired brilliantly with wasabi and a sweet sauce - carnivore heaven ! For dessert, the pistachio olive oil ice cream (server's pick) transformed simplicity into brilliance with nutty richness and premium oil aroma. 🍦🌿 Price: ~800-1000DKK per person #Copenhagen #Denmark #JapaneseCuisine #CPHFood #EuropeTravel #HiddenGemEatery #FoodieAdventure 🍴✈️