Soren K, Copenhagen...

Soren K is located on the ground floor in the Black Diamond, the spectacular extension to the Royal Library, overlooking the canals. It's the perfect place to enjoy some wonderful food.

Firstly, a complimentary course of sliced beetroot topped with a smoked soft cheese, herbs, tomatoes and crisp breads. Dr H's included seasonal local fish.

For entree I chose the stinging nettle soup with asparagus and a poached egg. The dish was served initially as a poached egg sitting on a mound of 'mash' which I assume at least contained asparagus, due to the green colour but perhaps some other vegetable. The bowl was beautifully decorated with thinly shaved strips of asparagus. The waiter took the jug off the serving tray and poured the hot nettle soup into the bowl. It was so delicious - the best soup I think I can remember eating!

Dr H's entree was a type of ham served with 3 types of melon [prepared in a way we unfortunately cannot describe]. Dr H said the melon was like nothing he had tasted - looked like it had been macerated/candied yet tasted perfectly ripe and fresh. A selection of leaves completed the dish.

My main course was a dish of vegetables and was much more exciting than you might imagine. At the centre was a wedge of young cabbage which was surrounded by pieces of cauliflower, mushrooms and herbs - all finished in a light creamy sauce. It was cooked just how I like it and was very enjoyable.

Dr H's main was veal done 2 ways and served with baby vegetables - all perfectly cooked and delicious.

Our shared dessert was a vanilla panacotta covered with a jellied strawberry consomme, fresh strawberries and a strawberry sorbet. Flavoursome and very refreshing  - perfect for the hot weather.

Soren K...

Another decadent lunch for Dr H, this time at Soren K at the Black Diamond [the new edition to the Royal Library in Copenhagen].

The salad includes a variety of beetroot, watercress, goat curd with grilled proscuitto-like meat. The other course was pickled fish with cloves, served with beetroot and dill on a malty, creamy sauce.

Dr H sat outside on the terrace overlooking the stunning harbour.  A beautiful way to spend a couple of hours.

Where: Søren Kierkegaards Plads 1
              1016 København

www.soerenk.dk

Smushi...

These photographs were taken at the Royal Cafe in Copenhagen [www.theroyalcafe.dk], the cafe of the well known Royal Copenhagen fine china. 

Dr H enjoyed his lunch of 'smushi', a term derived from "smorrebrod" - the traditonal Danish open sandwich, and "sushi". The small size of these signature open faced bite-size  sandwiches mean that you can sample more than one of the inspirational range without feeling full.

Dr H ate his smushi in the charming courtyard - and, of course, all food is served on Royal Copenhagen china [the Elements  range, a reworking of  traditional Royal Copenhagen designs by Danish designer Louise Campbell].