Banana Joe — Restaurant in Copenhagen Municipality

This is more than a place to visit, it's actually a place to meet a great person and to learn a very interesting life story! Which such a bold personality, then of course the food is not the real experience, but will talk about it. So an hamburger will have a long story here. We arrived here after the hood references, we get into this tiny place and the menu is in Danish. The owner will come and describe briefly the menu: the is a choice of beef, chicken and salmon and we go for the latter. Since there is no beer, the owner suggested to go get some at the 7-11 at the corner while he cooks. When we come back we receive the burger and while we start eating, Joe was taking the bill to the other customers. When we stay alone, Joe will come and tell his story, he is very talkative and open. So he had a quite large fast food with lot of employees but he had no time for his life. So he sold that place and rented this little space for a little home made fast food where he works alone. He opens every day from 5 to 10pm because he has another day job. Still he finds time every day to purchase fresh food to cook. There is no menu in English because he wants to talk with customers and help them to choose. Weird thing is that he knows 80% of customers are foreigners, while he has no grip for local customers because that's not a fancy place. Nice to hear also why he is cooking burgers. Talking about the food, the salmon burger was very good, although he uses some kind of BBQ sauce instead of ketchup and that might not be appreciated from everybody. Also we wanted to taste the beef, and he let us also taste a piece of chicken. So i can say these are my preference: 1- salmon, 2- chicken and last 3- beef, that was prepared in front of us but I can't say it was my favorite. Fries were average, should have been more in target to have something special. So, in few words, Joe is really a man to meet and a burger here is a very nice experience. He left the large fast food to get a micro business, and I think this is a very interesting and meaningful story. Also Joe is a very passionated man who has a lot to teach. A burger to make a tasty stay...

Banana Joe's is a surprise wonder in Copenhagen. Excellent quality food, simple - delicious food at a reasonable price, and Chiheb himself, the light and soul of the place. Walking along the street you'd be surprised by the small, Spartan shop he's created, heck, I'd even walked by a few times without thinking about it. But take that chance, step inside, and give him the opportunity and the food, sauces, and hospitality will knock your socks off!

The shop itself is clean, organized and the kitchen is in great shape. Banana Joe is a chef with a real passion and drive for good food and a firm believer that the people make the atmosphere and the place.

You can drop by for a Burger, or for great company and good conversation. Humor, community and mouthwatering food all mixed into one. Banana Joe's Special burger is dripping with sauces and flavor, a large patty seasoned perfectly, mixed with a flavorful surprise of sauces and toppings that have rightfully earned Banana Joe's the prestige of best burger in Copenhagen.

Not in the mood for a burger? Don't despair, Banana Joe's Taxi Steak, Chicken, and mixed grill plates are equally delicious. With a perfect blend of flavor that compliments each individual taste, and come together in a symphony of goodness. He has made a couple of special dishes for me over the last few weeks, and I have to say, he made a ravioli that was the best I've ever had. Without a doubt the most tender, delicious in mouth texture and taste I've ever experienced for Ravioli. He know how to cook almost every type of food, but he puts a certain passion and love into his food that makes it special.

Be warned, the shop is designed mostly for take away, and there is only counter/seating space for about six people, with two or four more seated outside. That said, it is absolutely worth it to wait for one of those seats and get a chance to talk to the man himself. The owner is a one man show, and he's passionate and friendly with a big smile, a great sense of humor and a welcoming hospitality that is hard to find in todays rushed modern world.

Definitely 5 stars for an economical and...

I didn't comment immideately because I wanted to spend some time on this.

I had read several reviews about this particular shop and it immediately entered the list of those I would like to visit.

So on my birthday I decided to go for a burger to celebrate by myself.

Walking in, I saw an old-school burger shop, and inside a gentleman carefully preparing his orders.

The catalog was on loan so I asked him what to get, should I try the banana joe or the one with salmon.

I end up getting the banana joe, so I sit outside waiting for my order. After a few hours I am ready and I am served an excellent burger with lots of taste and love, all the ingredients in absolute balance, something that you cannot find in Copenhagen.

After I have finished my meal, I see the gentleman coming out and offering me some salmon on a plate, to try it and that's what he told me.

Somewhere there we start talking for a long time and introduce ourselves to Chiheb, a very interesting conversation with a wonderful person.

Going to leave I go to pay he tells me -whatever you need don't hesitate, -I say thank you. I ask him how much it costs? I-t's your birthday George, we're fine, happy birthday!

I think it is one of the moments I will remember forever, far from home and those you love, to have someone show you that some moments and days are superior to others.

Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart, as long as I am in Copenhagen we will see each other...