in ilimanaq, greenland (july’24)
talking about destination restaurants, this experience exceeds most if not all the crazies i’ve done for food so far. flew all the way up north to greenland, with 2 flights and another boat ride before arriving to the restaurant i’ve been anticipating since their last season.
on top of the breathtaking scenic journey, was extremely impressed with the food from this small team originating from faroe islands. utilising and promoting greenlandic produce and culture, presenting unique flavours which were all simply mind-blowing in tastes as well as presentation.
began with a modernised inuit delicacy, muktak (whale blubber) beautifully braided with its skin and tendon with an immense depth of flavour. followed by a local fish capelin, almost resembling sardines, complemented with the gooseberry acidity. their tarts were the star of the show, from the sweet shrimp tart to the sea cucumber tart featured from head to tail. their signature ptarmigan served on a feather, comprised of layers and two sauces, the components just blend seamlessly, one of the best bites this year. the meal of constant highs, ended with unique desserts which didn’t disappoint either.
can’t wait to see where the koks team ventures to next, still stunned by their efforts and talent to turn a place which is rather isolated and barren to a full tasting menu of surprise. catch them before their season ends this september, truly worth the journey for your sight and tastebuds.
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tasting menu: (3200dkk)
+ ✨non alcoholic pairing
✨mattak
✨capelin, green gooseberries
halibut with sugar kelp and horseradish
squid with dulce & parsley
arctic char with fermented sweet potato
✨raw shrimps & burnt cream
✨snow crab & mushroom
✨sea cucumber & fermented leek
cod with scallop glaze
✨ptarmigan, black currant, reindeer fat
✨guillemot, reduced beetroot and mussel jus
reindeer with rhubarb, smoked bone marrow
✨bog labrador, angelica
bladderwrack seaweed & blackcurrant
limpet
mushroom with the brewery's spent grain
blue mussel candy
whale blubber with beetroot, currant leaf
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📍KOKS RESTAURANT
location: ilimanaq, greenland
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