The Nordic countries are not known for being cheap. London
is not known for being cheap. By the transitive property, I thought this meant
that I’d be swapping one expensive city for another and would hardly notice the
difference. As it turns out, that was a very silly assumption.
I will skip the part where I rant about how a bottle of Carlsberg could cost up to £7 or £8, and I won’t mention that our dinner cost more than our flights. Admittedly, we tried to book a table at Noma, but since it was such a last-minute trip, we were unable to get in. That would have been a costly dinner, but well worth it.
Our first dinner in Copenhagen was at Nose2Tail, which was a delicious meat feast with plentiful wine and a cozy atmosphere. This restaurant serves three dishes per day: one meat, one fish, and one vegetarian. You are at their mercy, but you’re going to be okay.
After our first six hours in Copenhagen, we returned back to our accommodations a lot poorer than we’d expected. Clearly, eating on a budget in Copenhagen was going to take some creativity. Fortunately, the Danes have a good cheap eats culture that will allow you to experience local flavor without crying over your credit card statement.
1. Hot dogs
Denmark is awesome at hot dogs – who knew?! Order one with everything on it, lean forward slightly so all of it doesn’t end up on your shirt, and dig in. While there are other Danish foods that might be more traditional, I’ve ranked this one at the top on account of the Day We Ate So Many Freaking Hotdogs. In our defense, we went on a (free!) walking tour and really needed the calories. Or something.
Our favorite hot dog stand was by far DØP Pølsevogn. Located next to the Round Tower, everything ingredient is organic and delicious. You have a choice of sausage and toppings and the flavors were hands-down the best we tried. Prices were around £4.
Another great option is Harry’s Place, which serves up a similar style of hot dog to smiling faces. There are a variety of unnamed stands around Copenhagen, and we didn’t see or try any that weren’t good.
2. Smørrebrød
If you can’t pronounce it, just describe it: small, open-faced sandwiches on rye bread with a variety of toppings. The Danes love smørrebrød and will be able to point you in the right direction. Schoennemann is a very popular and centrally located choice. Kanal Cafeen is a good option for the traditional cuisine done well.
3. Fiskebaren
This one is slightly cheating as it’s the name of one single restaurant and not a concept, but it’s a fantastic way to taste local flavors in smaller portions. This fish bar, located in the meatpacking district, is lively any night of the week. The dishes are simple and fresh, and you can share three small plates with a companion for under £10 each.
It’s important to note that we did not get the opportunity to explore any of the many Asian restaurants, which might also be a good way to keep costs down. If someone tries this one, please report back. I’m dying to know.
I will skip the part where I rant about how a bottle of Carlsberg could cost up to £7 or £8, and I won’t mention that our dinner cost more than our flights. Admittedly, we tried to book a table at Noma, but since it was such a last-minute trip, we were unable to get in. That would have been a costly dinner, but well worth it.
Our first dinner in Copenhagen was at Nose2Tail, which was a delicious meat feast with plentiful wine and a cozy atmosphere. This restaurant serves three dishes per day: one meat, one fish, and one vegetarian. You are at their mercy, but you’re going to be okay.
After our first six hours in Copenhagen, we returned back to our accommodations a lot poorer than we’d expected. Clearly, eating on a budget in Copenhagen was going to take some creativity. Fortunately, the Danes have a good cheap eats culture that will allow you to experience local flavor without crying over your credit card statement.
1. Hot dogs
Denmark is awesome at hot dogs – who knew?! Order one with everything on it, lean forward slightly so all of it doesn’t end up on your shirt, and dig in. While there are other Danish foods that might be more traditional, I’ve ranked this one at the top on account of the Day We Ate So Many Freaking Hotdogs. In our defense, we went on a (free!) walking tour and really needed the calories. Or something.
Our favorite hot dog stand was by far DØP Pølsevogn. Located next to the Round Tower, everything ingredient is organic and delicious. You have a choice of sausage and toppings and the flavors were hands-down the best we tried. Prices were around £4.
Another great option is Harry’s Place, which serves up a similar style of hot dog to smiling faces. There are a variety of unnamed stands around Copenhagen, and we didn’t see or try any that weren’t good.
2. Smørrebrød
If you can’t pronounce it, just describe it: small, open-faced sandwiches on rye bread with a variety of toppings. The Danes love smørrebrød and will be able to point you in the right direction. Schoennemann is a very popular and centrally located choice. Kanal Cafeen is a good option for the traditional cuisine done well.
3. Fiskebaren
This one is slightly cheating as it’s the name of one single restaurant and not a concept, but it’s a fantastic way to taste local flavors in smaller portions. This fish bar, located in the meatpacking district, is lively any night of the week. The dishes are simple and fresh, and you can share three small plates with a companion for under £10 each.
It’s important to note that we did not get the opportunity to explore any of the many Asian restaurants, which might also be a good way to keep costs down. If someone tries this one, please report back. I’m dying to know.
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