Dining at the WORLD’S NO. 1 RESTAURANT Before It Closes - NOMA

[@alexandertheguest]

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[@rustinpieces]

Oh, but I did - and even though I will rarely eat at this level, being a metal-worker; I really like your videos and watch each and every one of them.

[@DinnerWithDave]

When are you gonna visit Tribeca in Heeze the Netherlands? That's a hidden 2 star pearl :)

[@MrEMedia]

I was lucky enough to find this channel right around the time it started. You deserve a million subscribers the content is just as good as the beautiful food we have the priveledge to see in these videos and there is literally no other channel doing what this channel does for youtube! Please keep the amazing content and work!

[@eliezersotocuecvas7857]

Single thread in Healdsburg California

[@Juberri]

I been here for a quite a time, I continue as you do, you are getting better thank you

[@hansandersen9084]

04:43 incredible gesture to reserve and discount 4 of its 40 seats for students so they too can try a Michelin experience. Amazing!

[@anton4773]

it's for culinary students - not "normal" students. Perhaps so they can be inspired for their later careers :)

[@hansandersen9084]

@@anton4773 thanks for clarifying! Nonetheless still a great initiative

[@Krabspinne]

Question is how it expensive it still is. Think there are even in Copenhagen a lot of good Michelin restaurants which are affordable for a student. But yes would be nice if more restaurants do that in general.

[@herrensaar1989]

@@anton4773 It´s also for hospitality students. So waiters, caterers and a few others. The price is 335€ including wine pairing. So I would say it's an increadible price.

[@c0rnfl4k3z]

they still need to pay 400 euro+ per person, not so student friendly@@anton4773

[@winejaeger]

I was a intern working there a few month in 2010 gave me an experience and knowledge i still use to this day.

[@NoahEats]

Where do yo work now?

[@winejaeger]

@@NoahEats i Work at a local wine shop + exporting a few bottles to Hong Kong a year.

[@NoahEats]

@@winejaeger sounds like a cool job

[@dzejpopradosny8768]

would u share a knowledge?

[@jimhim585]

How did you afford to live there at the same time?

[@shivastrue]

Alexander you're always so well read on the restuarants and it's chefs, makes it so much more enjoyable to watch your content.

[@NoahEats]

Agreed!

[@eusouluizgustavo]

I'm no foodie, and your channel was the one who introduced me to fine dining. But even I, knew about NOMA. When someone outside the fine dining world, knows about NOMA, it show that they are truly a one of a kind.

[@NoahEats]

Noma is one of many amazing restaurants!

[@bobmularky7456]

I've heard of El Bulli, but not Noma before this video unfortunately.

[@NoahEats]

@bobmularky7456 hope you can go before they transition to the next opportunity

[@PSimonsen]

@@bobmularky7456 Noma, have been the sh.. for 15 years. Like El Bulli. But there is a contender for crazyness, The Alchemist.

[@Bragglord]

No, it shows there's a load of media buzz. Never assume something is great based purely on coverage.

[@aq5426]

I can't get over your enthusiasm for the places you visit and the food you eat! I can't wait to see your next video!

[@NoahEats]

He does a great job with sharing!

[@Ceasingthememes]

So glad to see this. My family just visited a couple weeks ago and it was incredible. Thank you for this!

[@zes7215]

wrr, no such thing as simmerx or excix or etc, sayx, can sayx etc any nmw s perfx

[@HolgerHettinger]

Another excellent and atmospheric report, precise and knowledgeable. Very good categorisation - and so refreshingly different from many other reports that have little to offer apart from praise for the "best restaurant in the world". Well done!

[@ItsBugsy]

How your videos are free I will never know. Your quality & content is elite.

[@goldeneglikengold2537]

Its not free i pay premium youtube

[@kgndk]

Me too… and these videos are the reason why!

[@ItsBugsy]

It is free... what are you on about. @@goldeneglikengold2537

[@MrKh4O]

There's nothing free, first there's ads and then you pay with your own time. If he's charging money, not even 5% would pay for that.

[@danielj7013]

They are free because he earns money from the views. Brainiac

[@lenkreni]

It's so crazy stumbling into a video on a random Thursday night and seeing my brother being appreciated like this! :D Hope you had the best time at noma and thank you for giving Szabi a shoutout! :)

[@adrianpallis4568]

I was lucky to dine at Noma back in January 2004 were Claus Meyer himself presented the food and he presented us for his manifesto, so when my wife and I got engaged in 2005 and discussed were to have a wedding dinner we talked about Kong Hans at first were my wife had been several times, but I remembered Noma suggested it, we whent there to a lunch and then my wife went with her mom, we got the OK to hold our wedding Dinner for 50 people at Noma which we did in July 26. 2006. I dont think this can be done so easily anymore 😃 but it was a perfect evening everybody talks of stil and that was what we wanted.

[@jamesbarker2555]

Another superb review Alexander, I always feel like I am your fellow guest in a world of incredible luxury, skill, dedication. Stellar work please keep it up!

[@Maruques-z2u]

I love your channel! As a guy in the industry it's really inspirational to see everything you have to show and the love you present on every video! PS: when its El Celler de Can Roca? I would die to go and see! 😋😋😋

[@blayasblay3941]

Took a look at their menu 🤤

[@talka2011]

I wish his accent wasn't as thick cause it sometimes hard to understand what he's saying

[@stacyharrell-mathers9543]

Many thanks for the superb content. I just hit "follow", mainly because you are Hungarian. Years ago, an older Hungarian couple took my family under its wing and cooked for us regularly. This was in Reno, Nevada. They opened up an area of the culinary world that I hadn't been exposed to, and I was so impressed. It was not only beyond delicious, it was love. Cooking from the heart. I hope that I can visit Hungary and eat there one day.

[@jjhaya]

That old couple are legends 😊.

[@runningbravado]

been waiting for this for a while. we dined there during Game and Forest in October 2023. It was absolutely phenomenal, and was treated to a tour at the end.

[@Wikstammen]

Even with 200 000 subscribers this channel is seriously underrated. This channel is seriously amazing.

[@jonathanhamalainen5225]

Hey Alexander, great videos! I used to work at a michelin restaurant myself so its great to see the way you portray them. I would highly recommend you visit Restaurant Grön, it is located in Helsinki and is in pursuit of its second start. It is very similar to Noma in their approach to food and emphasize plant based cooking!

[@Aom.9]

thank you! always glad to see another new upload by you!

[@NoahEats]

Agreed!

[@MAVIE95]

Fun fact, in 2019, the rules were change for World's 50 Best Restaurants list, such that previous winners would no longer be included. NOMA was an execution to this, as it was considered a brand new restaurant after reopening.

[@nathanielberntson8883]

This seems like a really special place I would vibe with! Incredibly inventive menu, which is always great to see

[@nmm913]

I found the natural decor of this restaurant particularly beautiful. Love all the natural wood and the rocks on the wall design towards the beginning

[@mikaelhugg1112]

Once again an amazing video 🥂

[@eriksodermark3686]

I had the privilege to dine at Noma during the vegetable season last summer. What an incredible moment it was! Really fun to see how the Game & Forest menu looked like. Thanks for yet another great video!

[@gaborkolos6272]

Very interesting in informative video as usual. Soon coming to Esztergom to "compare". Minden részt láttam, Gratulálok!!

[@nuckchorris3054]

I was super interested when I saw you were doing a video on Noma. I used to hear incredible things about this place but have heard of a few horror stories recently. Your experience seemed great, though; glad to hear it.

[@captainsubtext7446]

horror stories about the food? i remember when it had to close down because of bad shellfish. Or the times Redzepi wasn't in control of his temper and acted like a danish version of Gordon Ramsay. Although i highly respect Noma from a culinary perspective, i find it problematic that a Restaurant can only exist because half of the staff isn't even paid.

[@adamg.manning6088]

@@captainsubtext7446 Horror stories because of the issues with staff. Such a let down.

[@Daviddumalain]

Love your videos. Do you think you could do a video reviewing your favourite wines by price class?

[@hasaniennis442]

Once again, great video - Elegant as always..I hope the best for your channel in 2024 - 🥂

[@nornje]

So beautiful. Thanks Alexander!

[@guillermodelnoche]

We have a reservation in May. We are excited to eat there before it closes.

[@shodan2001]

This looks incredible, but with half the dishes I couldn't tell which part was edible and which part was just for decoration 😅

[@decomposedcorpse5186]

All of it is edible if you're brave enough

[@leoviguier4765]

Excellent video, as always.

[@PC-cr8bd]

He never misses 😮‍💨

[@rudytomarchio]

A little more than a year ago I sat at the shared table and made 3 new friends. It was an incredible experience. We still keep in touch and one of them even works at another Michelin 3-Star restaurant.

[@andreasahrensdisgustingfoo1713]

I had the exact same menu and while loved a lot of the dishes, our views on the last dessert is incredibly different. While you called it your favorite, both my wife and I hated it. A bitter, gooey slime coated our mouths after that dish and didn’t go away until brushing our teeth three times. It was by far the worst dessert I have ever tried in my life. We are happy to have gotten to visit Noma before they close down and will remember the visit with mostly happy memories for life.

[@Krysk_SK]

This is one of the wonders of gastronomy. For some its the best thing they’ve ever tasted, and for others the worst.

[@lefthandright01]

As an aside, I see that your enthusiasm for food is evident. That said, your couture, jewellery, etc., all speak of someone who has not come from a hospitality background. To hear the backstory about what your occupation was and what led you to want to invest in your eatery and to fund world travel to explore higher-end dining would be interesting. As a chef of thirty years who has worked in that world, more often than not, most of the clientele are not fellow workers within the industry but people who have worked vastly different roles and positions, and yet here they are with the same conviction towards food, even though they never explored as a worker, but as the diner.

[@NoahEats]

Interesting comment, I hear a cookoff with you and Alexander coming!

[@decomposedcorpse5186]

He's already made a video about himself, and his history where he visited his own restaurant.

[@lefthandright01]

@@decomposedcorpse5186 I believe he co-owns it and is not present every day or plays a hand on roll within the business.

[@lefthandright01]

@@NoahEats , I'm okay with that. I have cooked for many people. I have worked in three Michelin restaurants, two top 50 eateries, and a lot of well-respected places in between. I'm currently on chemotherapy, so I would need some advance warning; aside from that, I've had the likes of Chef Ramsey, Trotter, etc, all choose to dine where I was the head chef in my day..so cooking for anyone doesn't intimidate me.

[@jeffpatterson6122]

Wishing you all the best in your recovery Chef ❤

[@BITTER-TRUTH-H]

💰🤯💯Your content is truly royal, everytime I am having my dinner I watch your mesmerizing videos and I feel like that I am over there and having those meals the background music the explanation of the menu the precise details of dishes is truly unique.pls do make videos on local best restaurants,I know it isn't ur type but pls try.

[@pho3nix-]

This channel is a new favorite of mine

[@Cjur]

The one we've been waiting for. You're very fair in your review. Noma isn't the best restaurant in the world. It's not even the best restaurant in Copenhagen. But no other institution has done so much to reinvent fine dining in the last decade or so.

[@Bragglord]

Absolutely agree, very accurate. There are a couple of 2* places in Copenhagen I'd rather go to but there is no denying what a huge impact Noma has had.

[@POpperoni75020]

I watch these videos as lessons. I don't know if I will be able to visit such restaurants one day but it is a pleasure to discover them through these reviews, there is a form of rigor and demand but without being obtuse and closed to creativity, all aspects of the experience is highlighted, whether it is the cuisine obviously but also the service (we feel a large part of psychology and empathy to have the perfect balance) the design, all these ingredients which contribute to the experience of this who does the best

[@CC-md5jp]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@Nyquil5]

I completely understand why you select the wine pairing with your meals, but if you ever bring a guest who selects the juice pairing, I would LOVE to see what that consists of. Noma is a beautiful restaurant. Simple, functional and yet sophisticated and inviting. The dessert courses looked amazing. Thanks for another gorgeous video!

[@stephenkennedy1609]

Fabulous presentation your enthusiasm and energy just come through bn following you from the beginning keep up amazing work thanks 👍👌🙏

[@Bragglord]

My experience was very up and down at the original Noma (I went in 2015). A few excellent dishes and a few that were either underwhelming or just not enjoyable. The service was excellent and I tasted a few ingredients I'd never tried. Not one of my better 3* experiences but there's no denying the impact Redzepi has had on nordic cuisine. Great vid as always, Alexander.

[@gregor9921]

Have been waiting for this one 😊👍

[@murrarivikranth9607]

Its a shame that noma will be nomo.

[@SarinahGeorge]

Underrated comment

[@JasperB12]

@@SarinahGeorge they literally make this joke in the video. It wasn't good the first time.

[@dihanabowen420]

😂

[@pinkdeerguns89]

Weak.

[@Miliex_YT]

i almost spat my drink when he said it XD

[@bobobbobsen]

Thank you for visiting Denmark and showcasing our New Nordic Cuisine! 😁 We are very proud of this one 😋

[@logansheridan9293]

Thank you for sharing your experience

[@NK-rm7kc]

Alex, u are the man! Great content/channel, thank you. I will never afford it, but it is so cool to get an insight. Cheers from Germany

[@evgeniygerkus9242]

01:50 turns out the vast majority of people can't afford fine dining. "Changing what people eat" will never be possible if you keep the entry barrier that high.

[@nicolaj3799]

Wow your videos are always spot on, and very professionel.

[@Searchingtheworld7183]

Elegant restaurant,elegant video.

[@crewie94]

I mean, every chef trying ambitious things in the late 2000's knows this restaurant and some of the incredible techniques innovated there. I can't believe it's over.

[@TheLummen.]

Third one the invokes emotions. Amazment.

[@alexworm1707]

That thumbnail dish is hilarious lmao. Tell me I'm not the only one seeing funny faces in that dish with those funny eyes and mouths.

[@kudakwashemwashayenyi4752]

Alexander with yet another great episode

[@andersondamasio334]

Melhor canal de comida

[@droneforfun5384]

Thank you Alex

[@mpop1983]

Excellent episode! Thank you for providing us with such pleasant, well presented, unique content. Maybe i am missing even nicer , proper word :)

[@ohhimarc6192]

NOMA has been on my bucket list ever since I was a kid, hope I can score a reservation before they close 😢

[@jamestamu83]

Fantastic, as usual. Not only great videography, but wonderful narrative as well. Also, you should start a fashion channel. You must be the best-dressed food critic on YT.

[@bettyanndevereux-schmidt9377]

normally would agree...as much as i loved the colour...the fit wasn't my fav.....but excellent presentation

[@artpro5930]

Great video and new subscriber! The thing I appreciate in particular, relative to other "Food KZbinrs", is the thoughtful description and reaction to the food. It seems most KZbinrs simply rely on "oohhing" and "aahing" and telling the viewer that something is "AMAZING!" It's clear they don't have particularly sophisticated palate or the ability to articulate what they are eating. I've only seen 2 of Alexander's videos (more to come!), but his articulation of the taste profiles with a full description of the ingredients and his honest reaction are sorely needed on KZbin. The videos have been much more informative and help paint a better picture of the dining and tasting experience. Regarding Noma, I can see why a lot of comments note how innovative the cuisine is at Noma, but generally speaking, it seems people don't leave the experience naming it their favorite restaurant. To me, it looks like a science experiment and a "mission" first, with the culinary enjoyment being tertiary. Frankly, nothing looked particularly appetizing and Alexander didn't seem to enjoy the meal that much. His reaction aligns with how most of it looked. I've been to my share of 3 Michelin starred restaurants, including Per Se, Le Bernadin and Eleven Madison Park (I'm from NY, obviously), but they don't sacrifice flavor for experimentation. They manage to meld the two into an innovative whole. Noma's motto seems to be, "we're going to give you some weird shit we concocted in the lab that utilizes the best ingredients of Denmark. Hope it tastes OK!" That approach obviously has its adherents, but I don't think it strikes the right balance for the diner.

[@jeffpatterson6122]

Agree with this and I know where I would rather eat if given the choice of any of your NY restaurants or Noma , and I wouldn’t be eating any Reindeer brains for a clue .

[@ekoller]

He can easily do an episode on his jackets. They look amazing.

[@Question_Marked]

What a beautiful restaurant ! An another great video by the #1 guest!

[@lagiacrus1180]

"What do you want for dessert?" "Pinecone"

[@lydiarowe491]

⭕️🍽⭕️ Exquisite...going onto other ventures that will make lasting impressions

[@dane5696]

You should also try KADEAU in Copenhagen, simply amazing.

[@thermoroadcyprusandreastsi4284]

Hi.the way you review the restaurants is unique.you make us want to go and taste.

[@tahaListens]

i LOVE YOUR VIDS, just found your channel

[@woutthielemans5073]

Interesting video. I'm curious about the juice pairing. What juices do they give, and how do they fit with the dishes?

[@sophiekoester5214]

love your reviews!! and really appreciate the english cc's

[@Peter_Lustik]

Honey, wake up! A new Alexander the guest video dropped!

[@NoahEats]

LOL

[@davidc5191]

What a different experience from your previous visit to Alchemist.

[@Pjotrpost]

You should really visit "De Librije" in the Netherlands sometime :)

[@hansjurgen1136]

noma will be nomo :D nice one

[@kgndk]

Yet again a great video!! Quality of your videos and the professionalism of you reviews are magnificent 👍🏻

[@realchezboi]

can't wait to be the menu'd

[@toni5309]

my favorite restaurant in the world!!! I have a question :) I was at a fine dining restaurant in Copenhagen a few weeks ago and me and my friend finished all of our wine paring glasses... we were the last guests to leave. The waitress was "impressed" how we could finish our drinks. Most people would leave a lot left So my question is: Do you or people usually not finish their wine glasses? I am like: I pay for this, so I gotta enjoy it :))

[@everythinginc8916]

Can you do the Alan Ducasse dorchester🙏

[@ILHUB]

Sanya! Thank you for your review. You have a good-looking accent. Have a good rest, comrade

[@turts04]

im so jealous man the vibe here looks amazing

[@floridaboykane]

You had me all the way up to Reindeer Brain😳

[@UltraDoug]

Agreed. I draw the line at brains, eyes, tongue and testicles. Regardless of how good it may be, I would lose my appetite.

[@eztanezta]

12:49 you paid extra for the fermentation guide. You acted like it was coincidence that the chef came by and explained everything xD

[@jazooka13]

No it's actually a book by Noma called ''The Guide to Fermentation''.

[@chriswebb8252]

As someone that's achieved a few rosettes and devoted my life to cooking, i have no idea what any of this tastes like and i'm too poor to ever find out. That's both terrible and exciting. Thank you for that René and Alexander.

[@oliv3308]

Im getting strong The Menu vibes from that kitchen

[@akshayvishram9627]

What great man, so knowledgeable and makes us realise what a beautiful art cooking is.

[@mattymattffs]

I have often considered going to noma and i have never been able to get a table, even when booking 6 to 18 months out. Pretty sad

[@timooosthoek5089]

Please go to Librije or inter scales in the netherlands

[@martijnheeroma5492]

Such a great place the restaurant of Jonnie and Thérèse in Zwolle

[@Ruirspirul]

hah, didnt expect to see Qvevri Saperavi out of nowhere😅

[@jasper5201]

Who needs confidence in cooking when you have the Redzepi!

[@Outschmegede]

WTH the Chef serves the mushroom from this drink I drank often in my childhood , this drink called Kombucha. 😅

[@maudschilders]

Can you do Eatrenalin in Europa park?! I would love to see your toughts on this place

[@SlayNetwork]

I felt like I went on the culinary journey with you So Dreamy

[@stelios-antoniskaramesynis]

How did you achieve to book a table? Noma is more difficult to book than the CL final

[@einaronsager3007]

Reindeer tongue are tasty! Did not know it’s a delicacy so I gave a lot to my dog. The family that owned the meat weren’t too impressed 😂

[@Rob86m]

Damn we have the same taste, I can enjoy and appreciate natural wine and dishes, but for me I am still for the full flavour savory dishes (foiegras,truffel,tuna, krug) still loved this video. I would be honored to eat there before they close

[@ChokyoDK]

So happy that we have such amazing cuisine in Denmark :)

[@cvrart]

Haha! A game changer, eh!? Nice pun, considering you tried the Game & Forest season experience.

[@suupre]

2000 euros for 2 people??? Personally, something I would absolutely never do, even given I had the money to do it. I'm over here watching KZbin behind my computer with my spaghetti, mushrooms and beef I just cooked up for no more than 5 euros worth of ingredients, with a bottle of water and lemon and I'm more than happy. Still, I love that you visit everything that you can in the world and I've been enjoying watching your content.

[@wile123456]

The ingredients are expensive, but it's the labour that you pay for. World class chefs making artworks for you

[@s3ntin3l60]

​@@wile123456Meh, they can keep their art

[@axem.8338]

Did anyone mention Carmine Berzato?

[@juanochoa39]

I cant be the only one who was just waiting for this Episode, thank you.

[@yawarakai3003]

Damn, I won’t be trying out noma this timeline then :(