In case you get hungry while exploring Copenhagen, Denmark, don’t rush to get into the first fast food joint you come across. Instead, look for a local restaurant and order one of these dishes that every tourist should try while visiting this amazing city.
Stegt Flæsk
While in Denmark, you might as well try the country’s national dish called stegt flæsk. The dish consists of strips of pork belly that are fried until crispy. They are usually served in a parsley sauce and paired with boiled potatoes as a side dish. The dish is popular across Scandinavia, but Denmark does it best.
Smørrebrød
Those looking for a quick bite to eat should definitely give smørrebrød, roughly translated as “butter and bread,” a chance. It is a type of open-face sandwich that consists of a buttered rye bread slice topped with all sorts of toppings. The most popular toppings are cold cuts, meats, fish, cheeses, and various spreads.
Danish Pastry
Finally, if you are craving something sweet, you can’t go wrong with Danish pastry. Known in its country of origin as wienerbrød, Danish pastry is a sweet multi-layered pastry that is usually paired with jam, chocolate, or cinnamon. It is consumed at any time of the day and readily available at almost every corner of Copenhagen.
