Restaurant of the week: "Udtryk"

When Udtryk received its first Michelin star in spring 2025–the fastest ever awarded in Denmark–it confirmed what many already suspected: that Asian-inspired cuisine has never been stronger on the Copenhagen dining scene. Born in Hong Kong, Head Chef Edward Lee previously worked under Eric Vildgaard at Jordnær, and that legacy shows–though Lee’s style is distinctly his own. The opening tartlets, arranged with meticulous precision, evoke Jordnær’s elegance, but as the 18-course omakase menu (DKK 1,850) unfolds, the flavors grow darker, deeper and more assertive.