“Aotori” & “Akaton”: Two Japanese Disciplines Take Shape in Copenhagen

Tove Oskarsson Henckel, 19.01.2026

Chef Mads Battefeld opens two focused dining destinations devoted to yakitori and tonkatsu, where precision, restraint, and ingredient quality set the tone.

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On Øster Farimagsgade in Østerbro, a new Japanese dining destination has taken shape—discreet, focused, and rooted in craft rather than concept. The address is home to two closely related yet clearly distinct experiences: AOTORI, an eight-seat yakitori counter defined by precision and intimacy, and AKATON, a relaxed dining room devoted to the quietly perfect tonkatsu set.

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