Explaining the allure of the 12-seat restaurant back in 2010, a report on All Things Considered noted that Noma maintains a strict policy about where it gets its supplies: "Chef Rene Redzepi, 32, will only use food that is native to the Nordic region. That means no tomatoes, no olive oil — instead, he employs a wide array of local and wild food he often forages himself."

Noma has played a key role in the emergence of cuisine called New Nordic, credited with "making over an old-fashioned and, some would say, outdated cuisine," as The Salt reported last year.

As the BBC reports, "Noma charges up to 1,500 kroner (£175; $260) for a menu without drinks, and reservations often must be made months in advance."

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