The simple and the pure, melded from time-honoured culinary traditions and the freshest ingredients, is what distinguishes KOKS. Lauded as the world’s most remote restaurant, KOKS was originally raised in the Danish archipelago of Faroe Islands before its recent relocation to Iliminaq, a small village in Greenland with a population of only fifty-three.
The Bold Move
The move of KOKS has been detailed in a recently aired food documentary, causing viewers to describe the daring project as nothing short of epic. The incredible feat of operating on a site in the middle of nowhere whilst sourcing wines from afar and pairing with interesting locally-sown components such as whale and ptarmigan is definitely one for the books. While the KOKS team does face challenges one would assume would arise from such a meticulous endeavour, no compromises are made with their hard work.
Exclusive and Isolated
With a seasonal opening unique to the summer, the restaurant exclusively regales 30 guests each night. The fine refection comprises a 3,200 DKK tasting menu where wine and juice pairings come with an additional charge. The immersive dining experience is only accessible via an hour-long boat ride during which guests traverse through enormous ice sculptures at the Ilulissat Icefjord, a 61 km long fjord inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. As guests travel to their isolated two-starred culinary spectacle, they are able to revel in the stunning natural phenomenon, adding a welcome touch to their whole experience.
Ambrosian Offerings
Onto the sumptuous repast itself, the menu features traditional proteins sourced from the area — such as ammassat (capelin) and Greenlandic razorbill — served with an assortment of herbs and berries. As for the wines, KOKS’ head sommelier Karis Visth shared that the team curated “the wine cellar list primarily with classic European wines, focusing on regions like Champagne, Burgundy, Piedmont, Pfalz, and others.”
While the restaurant’s original home on Faroe Islands undergoes renovations, the Greenland outpost will reopen for three months in the summer of 2024, beginning June 12 to September 7. The best way to secure a table at one of the world’s most hard-to-reach fine dining restaurants is through booking an overnight stay at Ilimanaq Lodge – connected to KOKS, a stay at this lodge comes inclusive of breakfast and a dinner at the restaurant.
Culinary creations that brim with flavours along with the lushest of wines paint this unique restaurant as an establishment deserving of its Michelin stars and certainly one to visit at least once.
For reservations and enquiries, visit KOKS.
