Noma (restaurant)
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Entrance of the former location of Noma in Strandgade, Denmark | |
Interactive map of Noma | |
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| Established | 2003 |
| Owner | René Redzepi |
| Head chef | René Redzepi |
| Food type | New Nordic |
| Dress code | None |
| Location | Refshalevej 96, Copenhagen, 1432, Denmark |
| Coordinates | 55°40′58″N 12°36′38″E / 55.682885°N 12.610499°E |
| Website | noma |
Noma (/ˈnoʊ.mə/) is a restaurant and food innovation lab founded by chef René Redzepi and Claus Meyer in Copenhagen, Denmark. The name is a syllabic abbreviation of the two Danish words "nordisk" (Nordic) and "mad" (food). Opened in 2003, the restaurant is known for its focus on foraging, invention and interpretation of New Nordic Cuisine. In 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2021 it was ranked as the Best Restaurant in the World by Restaurant magazine.
A number of former staff members have stated that they were subjected to physical and emotional abuse by Redzepi at Noma, including attacks with dangerous kitchen implements. In January 2023, Redzepi announced that Noma would transition away from traditional restaurant service, with its final regular dinner service taking place in Kyoto, Japan, in December 2024. Noma continues to operate as a food lab and through periodic pop-up residencies.