Eating the 430€ Menu at the WORLD’S NO. 1 RESTAURANT (2022) - Geranium

#finedining #geranium #michelinstar
My name is Alexander. I’m the co-owner of a ONE Michelin star restaurant, and I’m on a mission - to find inspiration in gastronomy.
I love fine dining, good wine and sharing what I know with other people.
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Geranium is located in Copenhagen, but not where you might expect a 3-Michelin star restaurant to be. It’s not on the high street, it’s not in a trendy neighbourhood, nor a 5 star hotel. It’s actually in a football stadium!
The genius in the kitchen is head chef Rasmus Kofoed. His name is now undoubtedly synonymous with Scandinavian top gastronomy. The 48-year-old Danish chef is the first and only chef in the world to have stood on the podium of the world's most prestigious cooking competition three times, winning the iconic Bocuse d'Or statuette in bronze (2005), silver (2007) and gold (2011).
The three statues still have a prominent place in the world's best restaurant, Geranium. With 3 Michelin stars, Rasmus Kofoed's restaurant not only entered the gastronomic elite in 2016, but it was also named the world's very best restaurant on the list of The World's 50 Best Restaurants last year.
I have visited the best restaurant in the world. The lesson I learnt? Join me to find out!
www.geranium.dk/
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00:00 Intro
00:35 Location
00:50 The Chef
01:54 First Impressions
03:45 Menu
07:59 Final thoughts
#geranium #rasmuskofoed #michelinstar #3michelinstars #michelin #finedining #gastro #gastronomy #travel #denmark #copenhagen

[@alexandertheguest]

Thank You all for the positive feedbacks! 🙏 You can follow me on instagram as well where I post daily about my fine dining experiences. instagram.com/alexandertheguest/

[@munirmuhammad675]

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[@cjsrescues]

Thank you for your videos. I'm so tired of fan boy/girl who have no culinary skills critique fine dining. It's nice to see a Chef do this and get a nonbiased opinion. Also, not to have to watch them eat, like a bunch of hillbillies at a BBQ.

[@ignmorales]

Did you enjoy the lobster with both the Dundee Hills PN and Saint Julien or they ask you to choose one? They are way too different approaches to pair the same dish.

[@butbunsin9044]

​@@ignmorales 😂🎉 it is ridiculous food. He just eat flower and grass. More like cow's food. First meat it is flower with banana leaf😂🎉 perfect for cow

[@ignmorales]

@@butbunsin9044 Lobster with young Oregon PN or aged Bordeaux isn’t ridiculous at all.

[@kyuu_09]

I can’t believe this level of professional video production came from a channel this small! this is amazing and this channel will be huge one day

[@TheSamBlundell]

Restraurants? I’ve seen slightly more professional 😂

[@Hankshaw47]

Gotta start somewhere

[@excalibro8365]

This guy is rich enough to eat in the "best" restaurant in the world, obviously he can also afford a team of professional creators to do the hard work for him don't you think?

[@MrKh4O]

​@@excalibro8365 he probably ate for free here, just for exposure.

[@fromis.9]

This is like any other video, just that he have an accent and wearing a nice shirt

[@frog382]

I appreciate you saying it as it is. No filter, if stuff does something sloppy or the dish doesnt fit the course, its only fair to give the constructive criticism and give them the chance to fix the issues they might not be aware of. PROPS!

[@SergiusXVII]

„Issues they might not be aware of“. Not to drag Alexander down, but he‘s not Rasmus Kofoed. While he might be right to criticise the dish choice, I would be very surprised if Rasmus wasn‘t aware of the „issues“ in his restaurant.

[@JeremyMontejo16]

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[@matthewvanbakel1845]

Can’t wait to see this channel grow! Definitely found a new niche in the culinary review industry. High quality, professionally reviewed, honest, narrated rather than in person. This adds a new level to the food review category on KZbin . With most reviews being in person and during the meal it’s amazing to let the experience happen and have the review after to truly showcase the experience. Felt like I was there! I will continue to be a fan if the videos stay this amazing.

[@sezeraltun92]

I am working myself in a 2 star restaurant in Zurich and I obviously know this restaurant, a few people went there and were not so happy for the amount you pay, but other than that, it’s excellent. Btw: you should never have an empty glass, it’s not acceptable at this level

[@SrAntonio301]

The meal is over - the experience is over - go home. You should know then that places like this will have a 4 hour service but the chefs have already been there for 9 or 10 hours at this point. If they aren’t filling your waters it is deliberate. The movies over, leave the theater.

[@giocodiruolo9187]

@@SrAntonio301 come on at a levle this high, where you spend 700 E pp they must be impeccable

[@ketchupsos5817]

@@SrAntonio301 you have cook to many brunches lol

[@SrAntonio301]

@@ketchupsos5817 you know it!!

[@vienkyngo]

@@SrAntonio301 Sounds like you'll never cook or eat past local diners. Shame. High prices demand impeccable service, simple as that.

[@zarniwooop]

This is EXACTLY the channel I've been trying to find for years. Please don't ever stop doing this.

[@SSNESS]

Get rid of the trolly

[@lefthandright01]

The culinary world needs more of this style of critique. The overview spans the environment, service, personality and food and is distilled through a lens that compares the experience to the expectation that the organisation has advertised. The critique has more weight coming from someone that has walked that mile with their establishment and is aware of the challenges. The bullet points are not personal and are focused on the product and service on the table. If I were Geranium, I would find this fair and reasonable, with enough construction on where they could focus to make the final delivery that tad more cohesive.

[@losskywalker]

I don't understand this kind of perfect video with such quality is not attracting more audience. I am more than happy and proud to be one of the earlier finders and supporters of this channel. Simply amazing!

[@alexandertheguest]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@drv3973]

It's very early, that's all. The channel is only 2 weeks old, and this is the 3rd or 4th video. The channel will start to do very well very soon. They've got great thumbnails, so they will get quite a few clicks. And the videos are great too, so they'll get lots of people watching the whole thing. Plus, look at how man comments they're getting! I suspect this isn't the first youtube channel the makers have developed. I really liked this video. The tone is great. I look forward to more.

[@pug8550]

Bcos 90% people on this planet is bellow average. They dont even know place like this exist . Thats why street food channel is massive.

[@nickroyce7320]

It’s unapproachable and pompous in a world where places like this only cater to the .01% while billions struggle.

[@McGirtUK]

​@@nickroyce7320 I'm nowhere near the 0.1% but it definitely appeals to me! Geranium is a bit expensive, but I spent £65 on a 3* lunch (Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester). My only gripe with fine dining is whether the brigade are adequately paid, as I've heard of certain establishments relying on unpaid 'apprentices' in the kitchens.

[@vasiovasio]

Respect to you, Alexander, for this honest and comprehensive review, especially because you did not spare to mention the shortcomings of the service! Few people would have the courage to do that. I wish you success in your restaurant too! Greetings from Bulgaria!

[@andrewwolverton3762]

As someone who cannot afford such gastronomic extravagance, I thoroughly enjoy the chance to experience such restaurants, even if it is second hand. Thanks!

[@bonaface]

ew, grow up. this guy is a sicko. don't applaud while people starve on the same streets.

[@steffenbuur3452]

i would save my money and spend them in a steakhouse or a italian pizza place instead, everytime ive been to these restaurants i miss something in my stomach, of course it tastes ok but nothing waow happens for me. when i get the bill i say waow 8)

[@fringe_minority]

@@steffenbuur3452 it doesn't like like a place you would go to feed yourself. It's more of a status thing, paying a lot for the art of cuisine.

[@Whaleydavey]

It would be a greater restaurant experience if they paid Ralph Fiennes to dress up as the chef and step out in the middle of the meal to introduce himself.

[@Toldoris]

​@@Whaleydavey And to make you a cheeseburger! With fries!

[@timnordstrom7383]

I never knew I would be so interested in learning about fine dining like this. And I certainly wasn't expecting this level of polish based on the size of this channel. Criminally underrated, as the other comments have said.

[@edgerdeuce]

Glad to have found your Channel... Your frankness and obsession with the slightest of details are inordinately appreciated... Thank you brother, from South Africa 🙏🏾🇿🇦

[@deadnicedave]

Just discovered this channel, wow! What fantastic delivery, editing and commentary, absolutely amazing content, thanks so much for sharing these with us.

[@Thomas-xl7sp]

I enjoyed watching this tremendously. There is something very classy about watching someone have high expectations - and still being in awe of what was served.

[@devynkumar1997]

Love how respectful he is in his criticism, yup 20 mins for coffee is off but there are off days and it can happen. It shouldn't but it can

[@AzulaFarum]

I'm glad KZbin recommended this video to me. It's so beautifully produced! Though the restaurant reminds me of that common thought of $1,000 one-bite meals.

[@robertorios9285]

You just gained my subscription. Hats off for this channel. A delightful breeze of freshness and class on youtube. Great job.

[@Rishabh-Dev]

This is good enough to telecast on television. Superb video quality, its sharp and clean.👍 Kudos to the team. I hope you find great success.

[@odyssey2845]

Incredibly formatted, edited, and especially well commentated video for such a small blooming channel, I wish you best of luck in the near future. Truly can see a bright future for content produced like this, will be watching your other videos without a doubt.

[@Ar21347]

Thank you for such love for this channel , am sure it means a lot for him and his future . Have you ever been to a Michelin star restaurant ?

[@aaoa666]

Just found your channel, and really loving it! Your passion and quality of production is impressive, having been at 1* and restaurants working towards their stars I can see parts of it through all your vids. Definitely earned yourself a subscriber, and will share it will all my food loving friends!

[@CpttCanada]

I'm glad that this was recommended! I'm looking forward to more content, keep it up!

[@alk_pan]

This channel is gonna grow so fast. Excellent work!

[@cavemanproductions]

You deserve way more subscribers for this level of video quality, incredible!

[@TheSherlockHomez]

Wow, what a great find! Most high class food review channels seem like the people want to sell their own lives rather than the places they visit. What a different style you have! Keep going!

[@sacramentoskip]

One of, if not the best food review ever and I have seen hundreds. Bravo. I am subscribing as I type.

[@ImRyozanpaku]

Love the detailed commentary on all sides of the experience - from the food, to the ambience and service. Really shows how much thought and preparation is given to these videos. Thanks for the great content!

[@coopertaylor8386]

Instant subscribe. This channel is going to be massive one day, what a joy to find it early on. Tremendous review, honest, insightful, and outstanding production value. Great work!

[@darrenmeyers9896]

Excellent video and thank you for taking us with you Look forward to your next destination ! 🍽️ 🍷

[@pectenmaximus231]

What an epic video. Thank you. Hope this channel grows and grows.

[@nybotheveg]

Not sure about fine dining, but in Denmark sitting at the table with empty plates and glasses still at the table is somewhat common, since you don't feel rushed out.

[@od1401]

Your content is addictive even for someone like me who would have to save up for an experience like this not to mention the fine suit I would need to hire to fit in! So entertaining and informative. It's like getting a peak into the super high end luxury which I can't afford and it's nice to just to see what it's all about and realise that, whilst I would love to experience it, it's not going to break my heart if I don't.

[@a.a.7416]

Fantastic pictures and comments. Great work, Alexander! Keep it coming.

[@stroopwafel6141]

What a great video, very informative and of high quality. I know the chef de cuisine from his time he was a sous-chef in a one star restaurant in the Netherlands. It must be exciting for him to work in such a toprestaurant.

[@rasmuss.jrgensen3161]

Awesome production quality for someone with 300 subs. You just earned a new one! Keep it up

[@cumbriafoodie2259]

Yeah me too.... awesome editing. I need to learn from this. 🙏

[@RashidAlesgerov]

In the last couple of years, street food channels got pretty big but I always wanted to see the other side of it too which is expensive restaurants that average person can't go. Seems like that's what you guys are doing. The best part is since he's not sponsored by these restaurants(I mean, not that these restaurants need any sort of advertisement :D) he could give his honest review. Good luck! Btw, at some point, I'd like to see you show us your own restaurant too :)

[@meatballsnacker-sitregald6919]

Congratulation on your first 1M view video Alexander. It was such a fantastic journey seeing your channel grow and seeing you go to fantastic restaurants!

[@martinorozcoph]

Amazing video, production, editing and review! A new fan ❤❤❤

[@crimsonDyNaM0]

Very honest review on the service and the food. Love this video.

[@snapple4pple]

It’s cool to see you point out the mistakes too

[@TheCSC017]

I adore the objectivity of this channel. A very deserved new subscription, thank you sir:)

[@johnralston5164]

Thank you! Superb honest review that i loved. Best wishes.

[@murrayr1495]

This is really cool production is great really seems like a video from a much larger channel. I would love to hear some more description of how your favourite meals tasted, it would be interesting.

[@ynkh112]

it's great to have someone coming from the same industry provide positive criticism and feedback at the top Level restaurants.

[@Todeon]

Well done. Beautiful video, calming and soothing and wonderful camera work.

[@cadwg77]

I’ll plan a visit to Geranium - Thanks for your reviews , I really like this very much because you give options on a upper tier of restaurants out there … Have you done anything in Asia , like Hog Kong ? Tokyo ? Singapore or even Kuala Lumpur? Thanks.

[@BilltheTulaneGuy]

I would’ve watched every frame due to the high production value. The added advantage of a comprehensive and masterful critique playing throughout was a bonus. I now know more than I ever knew about the #1 Restaurant in the World. #Greatcontent

[@sagniksarkar3791]

Your story telling and video production quality is absolutely top notch. 3 Michelin star worthy video.

[@DungNguyen-vo5pg]

great video and detail infomation . thanks a lot .

[@ks-dd7gv]

Do they deliver?

[@drhirsch7979]

...sorry just drive inn 🎉❤😂

[@patrickt101]

Yeah, only PostMates tho 🥴

[@aidn12]

Yes, ask for takeout when the server comes out

[@whatevil]

Ate here in 2016 with my wife. One of the most incredible nights of my life. I had the vegetarian menu and my wife had the regular one. I've eaten at a few other Michelin star restaurants including another 3-star place, and they've been good, but Geranium just absolutely blew them away. It was expensive - cost about as much as the rest of our 1-week holiday in Copenhagen, even without the wine pairing - but very worth it. We sat near to the kitchen and it was great, we could see the cooks at work. Highly highly recommend. We'll never forget our experience there.

[@semhakiki3720]

Yeah i remember u

[@ultimatesunrise]

Great production value.. subscribed sir!!

[@OuterGalaxyLounge]

Great channel and a great comment section, full of some of the most articulate commentary on the platform.

[@theheckwithit]

After watching "The Menu" I'll be sure to savor an appreciate all the work that goes not such an experience lol

[@BlueDubPirate]

My personal opinion is that Michelin stars are a license to steal and elevate the chef above the customer. In my last trip to Modena, Italy, my best meal was at the cheapest, most modest family run restaurant (Osteria Santa Chiara), which has no stars, and our worst meal was at Osteria Francescana, where we paid $1,200 for two people to pay homage to Massimo Bottura. Francescana was so disappointing and unfortunately, is consistent with other michelin star restaurants. The juice is not worth the squeeze.

[@RAZOYANI]

I agree with you!

[@josemoreira5785]

Amazing documentary, keep the good work. You gain a new sub.

[@yonatanben-chaim9747]

Nice video. Food looked very good and I'm glad you were critical as well.

[@realwarbeast]

After "Menu" I will enjoy my local takeaway burger 😅

[@LG-fr8bz]

First time seeing this channel.. Subscribed @ 50 s mark. Incredible production with zero bias in your elegant and balanced critic.

[@Spawniiieh]

I am very happy I found this channel! Subscribed! :)

[@matthewbrealey2026]

the price is no longer 3200 DKK (430 euros), it is now 3800 DKK (510 euros). They also recently increased the price of their cheapest drink pairing (juice) by a very large amount, from 1300 DKK (175 euros) to 2000 DKK (270 euros). Although they do have wines from (!) 500 DKK (67 euros) despite their huge margins they have the nerve to charge an (unspecified) surcharge for paying by credit card.

[@Matzes]

How would you know what their margins are?

[@lukemclellan2141]

​@@Matzes sounds like they've never heard of overheads...

[@Matzes]

@@lukemclellan2141 how would you know what their overhead is??

[@Matzes]

@@lukemclellan2141 it's not publicly traded company lol

[@matthewbrealey2026]

@@Matzes if you buy something (e.g. wine) for $10 and sell for $50, you have no justification to charge a credit charge surcharge. That is a $40 margin. If they were buying for $10 and selling for $10.50, that would be quite different. Accepting cards, with their fees, is part of doing business in the 21st century, especially when the bills are phone directory length that no sane person would carry that amount of cash.

[@TheRealFeechLaManna]

I live in Copenhagen and have tried all the nice ones over the years, Geranium, Noma, Era Ora etc. We do not go to these places for food, but for food art, as you say. Excellent review, and your criticism was justified. As further criticism, I find it very strange that Geranium has not responded to this video. I would have expected that, as I expect they take it seriously and immediately take steps to solve the two issues. Young waiters is definately one of the underlying problems here, but in Denmark there is widespread ageist discrimination, and they probably also barely pay the waiters anything, expecting them, as well as the chefs, to work very hard and long hours at top level for next to nothing.

[@betsyrocks]

Alexander, your channel deserves more subscribers. Good luck for the future.

[@finlandguy9]

im still going to hot dog cart other side of the road

[@adamrasmussen7379]

Eating at Michelin restaurants has become such a bargain since I stopped drinking. The mark up on those wines is wild Oo

[@ToPlantASeed1]

Yeah but you're missing half of the experience. So, you're not really saving on anything.

[@adamrasmussen7379]

Financially I certainly am saving. I chose not to drink so I'm not missing out on anything.

[@Lasciatemi_Guidare]

I do drink alcohol, but find it fun to try the non-alcoholic pairing at these types of restaurants. It’s usually quite creative and an interesting accompaniment to the food.

[@eliaszs-of2ts]

@@ToPlantASeed1spoken like a true alcoholic there

[@jameshickling2641]

great to get this video! really enjoyed it!

[@samjohnsonyt]

Obsessed with your channel and critique, so entertaining

[@asevado]

I went to 2 stars Michelin before, and for a moment I weept, because I know how it feels to be overwhelmed by visual, scent, flavor and taste. I don't really get what criticism might be, other than envy. I'm definitely not a rich guy, but why the hell shouldn't I spend 300/400€ for a birthday or anniversary present by going to a Michelin restaurant...? If you rather spend your money otherwise, please do it, but also please don't lecture other people. Peace ☮️

[@kaknakful]

I strongly doubt you will find any of those people amongst the viewers of this channel ;) It's your hard-earned money. And if spending them on culinary experiences every once in a while gives you memories for life, I'd say its money well spent!

[@jaegerschtulmann]

Color me unimpressed on Geranium's restaurant ambiance....it looks like a courtyard all-day dining restaurant, minus the good food!

[@earlofcumbrae-Ground_Zero]

Great Content Alexander! I've Subscribed. Greetings from the French Alps. 💖🐕

[@choknuti]

Sometimes the youtube algorithm brings me a something worth my time. Great review subscribed. going to check your other stuff now :)

[@GPTAsk]

I find this video about Geranium restaurant quite fascinating. The introduction of the head chef, Rasmus Kofoed, is quite impressive, especially since he is the only chef to have won bronze, silver, and gold in the Bocuse d’Or. It's also interesting to see that the restaurant is located inside a football stadium, and the panoramic view of the city and sea from the 8th floor is breathtaking. The interior of the restaurant is minimalist yet luxurious, with marble-topped wooden tables and floral accents on the walls. I appreciate the innovation of the pescetarian menu, and the dishes served are all natural and refined. The servers are young and international, with a friendly and easy-going attitude, which is rare in a 3 Michelin star restaurant. The finishing area of the kitchen is open, adding another level of excitement to the experience. The dishes are beautifully presented, and the flavors are sharp and delicious. Overall, I think the Geranium restaurant provides a unique and memorable fine dining experience.

[@everythingsalright1121]

I feel like michelin star restaurants are for a certain type of people, and id wager that the majority of the people watching this aren't the type that would go to a really fancy restaurant just because it has michelin stars. Me...? Id rather just hit up some local mom and pop hole in the wall joint, because they always have the tastiest food. My city has some great asian and mexican places. And you also get the best kind of service: take it home to eat in private, with friends or just by yourself, and some netflix/youtube to go along with it, without strangers staring at you :p

[@makokx7063]

Yeah, fine dining isn't about having a meal, it's about the art. It really is like going to a fancy art exhibit except you get taste and smell on top of the visuals.

[@lisanovin4107]

for truffle to miss…doesn’t seem possible; power of presentation. Love the atmosphere & beautifully prepared dishes

[@ramishdacosta752]

First time I am seeing this video and channel. Looking forward to future videos.

[@randomguy781]

I hate pretentious food with a passion.

[@makokx7063]

And most people would rather watch t.v. than go to an art museum. Fine dining is art, not food.

[@Nikki_the_G]

Pretentious nonsense for the rich.

[@MrAllallalla]

100% true

[@newdrug1880]

Loved this content!

[@gure_gorio]

Such a great channel. Bravo.

[@cumbriafoodie2259]

So basically a meal for 2 here is going to cost me over 1000 Euros.... and I can't even eat Meat. The wine flights are priced at ridiculous and unjustified levels. The food looks absolutely stunning but in this current World climate this is bordering on Culinary Theft. Needless to say I'll never be dining here.

[@kenta326]

Boohoo nigga, boohoo

[@AP-xf1bz]

You pay for the experience and the artisan's work which is a common scenario for tasting menus in every fine dining experience. For someone who has foodie on their name, you clearly don't understand this at all. Why are you even watching in the first place 🤣

[@randyschwaggins]

You could have just said nothing...rather than firing some butthurt passive-agressive comments at someone else's passion and livelihood. It's not robbery....no-one is forced to eat at this restaurant. And if people choose not to he will go out of business. But equally, if people do choose to spend their money on his food then why is it causing you a problem? Who's your next target? Ferrari? Van Gogh?

[@stlil3101]

blah blah blah this restaurant is not for you

[@gaelleon1861]

After working in a restaurant like this, the amount of effort that goes into one of those bites is astronomical. You don’t really see how it could cost so much until your in the industry

[@alexanderv.8961]

Waste of money

[@gcm747]

I suspect the finer things in life - aren’t part of your life.

[@Tellmewhy235]

I love your honest commentary and opinions.

[@tomazkokovnik3275]

Was surprised to see 1.45k subscribers not 1.45mil, production quality is incredible. Glad to be an early sub

[@215ILLicit]

“I want a cheeseburger”

[@shamlussinnur6167]

God this rich folk aesthetic feels oppressively pretentious

[@ladolcevita7793]

I can’t wait to watch all your videos. Wow, wow, wowwwwww, thank you so much ❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@Tom.Nguyen]

Wow what a great video. Coming from a small subscriber account. Keep up the good videos i'm more then happy to subscrib to this type of video quality and content.

[@tig4]

You have the opportunity to enjoy the best meals in the world and have the opportunities most of us will never have the chance to delight. But you deserve, worked hard and now, opens a new horizon of possibilities and why not dreams, to all of your subscribers. Well done, superb channel.

[@eliask.]

Amazing Video! I wasnt expecting a quality of that! :) I can highly recommend the restaurant Das Bootshaus in Austria. Take care :)

[@mmerlano]

Great review! Congratulations!

[@jakobkoldtaylor755]

Underrated content, love this show

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How on earth youtube just recommend me this channel! Definitely subscribed!

[@clion520]

While I may never be able to afford something like this I still appreciate seeing a great review. I think this is well prepared and presented.

[@jasminella94]

Great content! Thanks!

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this channel will blow up soon. great content.

[@EngineerDJ_Julius]

these videos are outstanding!

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[@MrSirChadMan]

your lead up was almost emotional, incredible production!

[@Dan-ti3ec]

Szép volt Alex, csak így tovább!!

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Incredible video quality. Have my sub!

[@jules6731]

Wowww love the video and the channel!