Noma, one of the world’s top restaurants, began offering takeout burgers during the pandemic closure. As the burgers gained popularity, the Noma chefs decided to open a permanent burger shop, and thus, Popl was born.

Popl is situated in the trendy Christianshavn neighborhood, with a dedicated takeout spot right next to the restaurant.

During my visit, I discovered from a waiter that some side dishes served at Popl mirror those at Noma, with the same dedication to quality. However, the service left much to be desired, as I had to track down a waiter to place my order and request the bill. Despite the delays, when I did manage to speak to my waiter, he was friendly, eloquent, and patient, making the experience more pleasant.

I ordered the Danish tomatoes as a side dish, fries with a side of black truffle mayo, and a regular cheeseburger for my meal. The Danish tomatoes were served with dashi reduction, berries, pumpkin bushi, and seasonal herbs. While the dish was refreshing, it leaned a bit too salty for my taste. Coated with Popl’s signature spice mix, the fries were a highlight. Even without the black truffle mayo, they were flavorful and satisfying, thanks to the spice blend that enhanced their taste.

I originally wanted to try the dry-aged burger, but since it couldn’t be cooked well done, I opted for the regular cheeseburger instead. The bun was incredibly soft, the ingredients were high-quality, and the patty was cooked perfectly—well done and still juicy. Unfortunately, the patty was overly salty, which was disappointing.

At 150 Danish kroner (about 22 USD) for just the burger, it was the most expensive one I’ve ever had. The regular cheeseburger was quite simple, consisting of just beef, red onions, and cheddar. I would have expected more ingredients or at least a few sides for the price to make it feel more worthwhile.

Popl Burger

Strandgade 108, 1401 København, Denmark