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A beloved Copenhagen spot stays true to its roots but now focuses on cuisine from the French region it’s named after. And it’s a brilliant move.

It was like a Grimm fairy tale brought to life on a plate

Frog legs can be delicious if you know how to cook them. And l'Alsace does, serving them in a tasty pumpkin soup. Foto: Loui Pedersen
Frog legs can be delicious if you know how to cook them. And l'Alsace does, serving them in a tasty pumpkin soup. Foto: Loui Pedersen
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I was eagerly anticipating dining on freshwater fish at the Copenhagen classic, l’Alsace.

There was a good chance it would be on the menu, as the restaurant had embraced a new collaboration with star chef Thomas Rode and had since eliminated almost everything unrelated to the French region of Alsace.

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