Rasmus Munk describes his creations not as dishes, but as "impressions": they certainly make an impression. With the "Tongue Kiss" (top left), for example, guests can lick the topping directly from a deceptively real silicone tongue.

Rasmus Munk: The master of the grand entrance

Lisa Arnold, 26.02.2024

The Dane Rasmus Munk has arrived at the top of the world with his groundbreaking restaurant "Alchemist": two stars, fifth place in the "50 Best" and a five-digit waiting list for guests. Now he has also founded a culinary research center - and he is just 33 years old.

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Lamb brains in cherry sauce, a banana like something out of an Andy Warhol pop art painting, Norway lobster in the shape of a praline and dehydrated fish stock that looks like plastic wrap: Nothing on the plates in the "Alchemist" restaurant is as it seems. Behind this unique concept is Rasmus Munk, one of Denmark's most successful chefs in his early thirties - a master of illusion and innovation.

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