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20 of the best cheap meals in Copenhagen right now

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With endless rows of 400 kroner shared menus, wine lists with astronomical prices, and »would you like to tip 10 or 20 percent?«, one might quickly wonder:

Is it even possible to have fun in Copenhagen without breaking the bank?

The answer is yes.

In this piece, I will guide you to the right places.

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