The main tasting menu showcases Kiin Kiin's craft: each course is a dialogue between Danish ingredients and Thai flavor. Courses change seasonally and may include grilled fish with Thai herbs, curry-spiced root vegetables, or precision-cut sashimi prepared Thai-style. The kitchen's restraint — no unnecessary garnish or plating tricks — lets the cooking speak.
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The 7-course menu is DKK 1,225 without wine, with optional pairings at DKK 995 (wine) or DKK 595 (juice). Book well in advance for weekend tables.
One of Kiin Kiin's most celebrated creations, this dish reimagines Thai curry through a Michelin lens. Sweet Danish lobster is combined with a red curry ice that freezes at the moment of service, delivering intense spice against the richness of fresh avocado. The contrast between hot and cold, traditional spice and Nordic sweetness, defines the restaurant's philosophy.
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Arrive hungry — the first course in the lounge comes at a rapid pace, so you'll want appetite ready before the seated menu begins.
The theater menu (17:30 seating, finish by 19:15) offers the same cuisine at the same price but with tighter timing — book regular dinner if you prefer a relaxed pace.
Rather than heavy reds, Kiin Kiin pairs lighter, often unconventional wines that echo Thai flavor profiles: white wines with aromatic qualities, lower-alcohol natural wines, and sake options that respect the cuisine. The DKK 995 wine pairing is considered excellent value for a Michelin restaurant.
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The wine pairing is optional and adds DKK 995 to the menu price — ask if they have sake pairings available, which some diners prefer for Thai cuisine.
This opening drink signals the split personality of Kiin Kiin's menu: it's clearly Thai in flavor but refined in execution. Pandan provides a subtle earthiness that pairs with lemongrass brightness. Reviewers consistently mention it as a memorable opener that resets the palate before the rapid-fire appetizers begin.
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Sip slowly — the opening sequence moves fast, and this tea pairs perfectly with the first round of street-food-style plates.
Kiin Kiin sources beef from local Danish herds, which brings a cleaner, more delicate flavor to this Thai classic. The broth is built from scratch daily, layering lemongrass, galangal, and lime through a long infusion. Each bowl balances heat, acid, and umami without the heaviness of restaurant-chain tom yum.
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This soup sets the tone for the meal — arrive with an open mind about what Thai food can be when built from Nordic raw materials.
Opened in 2005 by Henri Yde-Andersen and Lertchai Treetawatchaiwong, Kiin Kiin was the first Thai restaurant outside Thailand to earn a Michelin star. The kitchen transforms Danish produce through the lens of Thai tradition, using Nordic lobster, local beef, and seasonal vegetables in a refined 7-8 course tasting format. Each evening splits into two acts: a rapid-fire street food opener in the lounge, followed by a formal seated menu at table.
Book 4-6 weeks ahead for dinner tables. The theater menu (17:30) is easier to book but finishes by 19:15, so late reservations prefer the standard seating.
Plan 3-3.5 hours for the full experience. The opening lounge course moves quickly (30 minutes), then the seated menu follows at a more leisurely pace.
Closed Sundays. The neighborhood (Nørrebro) has no parking — arrive by metro or bicycle, or budget for valet parking nearby.
Service can stretch long, so avoid booking if you're on a tight timeline. A 5-hour dinner is not uncommon, particularly on Saturdays when the kitchen is busiest.
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