Aamann sources hand-peeled shrimp from sustainable Danish fisheries. The shrimp sit atop crisp wheat bread with a light crème fraîche, a squeeze of lemon, and scattered dill fronds. This is a house signature and appears on both the casual and fine-dining menus.
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Order this as your first dish if you're new to Aamann's—it's the purest expression of their philosophy: simple ingredients, impeccable sourcing.
Aamann mills their own organic rye flour and bakes it in-house daily. The bread is dense, nutty, and slightly sweet from long fermentation. Served warm with a small dish of salted cultured butter. This appears at the start of most meals.
Tips from diners
Eat the butter bread while you wait for your smørrebrød—it's a treat and gives you a sense of Aamann's baking standards.
Aamann ages herring for 6–12 months to develop deep, complex flavor, then combines it with elderflower brine for a delicate floral note. The fried buckwheat adds texture and earthiness, while the aged cheese provides a sharp counterpoint. This is a modern twist on a classic Danish topping.
Tips from diners
Ask if they have herring on the menu before you arrive—it's a seasonal offering and not always available.
Aamann sources Hiddenfjord salmon, cold-smoked to preserve the delicate flesh. The pairing with horseradish and house-made capers cuts through the richness. A consistent menu choice available at lunch and dinner.
Tips from diners
If you've never tried smørrebrød, this is a forgiving choice—the salmon is mild, and the horseradish is just a whisper rather than a punch.
Aamann's fine-dining version uses brioche bread instead of rye, and pairs the soft boiled egg with premium hand-peeled shrimp and bright orange roe. The crème fraîche-chive sauce ties it together. This appears on the tasting menu at Aamann's 1921.
Tips from diners
This dish is often included in the Aamann's 1921 tasting menu (6 or 7 courses)—it's lighter than other courses and a palate-refresher.
Adam Aamann opened his first deli in 2006 with the mission to reinvent smørrebrød for a new generation while respecting centuries of Danish tradition. At Aamann's 1921, the flagship fine-dining location, he serves refined smørrebrød as a tasting menu alongside evening dishes. The kitchen marinate their own herring for 6–12 months, grind their own flour, and source 60–90% organic, certified ingredients. Every topping—from cured fish to house-made remoulade—shows the hand of someone obsessive about the craft.
Book ahead for dinner (18:00+ is busy), but lunch can often be walk-in if you arrive before 12:30.
Aamann's 1921 offers two tasting menus: 6 courses for 350 DKK and 7 courses for 390 DKK. These are an introduction to Adam Aamann's modern smørrebrød philosophy.
The restaurant is Michelin-listed and uses 60–90% organic ingredients. Quality is consistently high but prices reflect the craft—expect 350+ DKK per person.
The staff know the story behind every smørrebrød on the menu—ask them about the sourcing and marinating process. It adds context to the meal.
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