Copenhagen · Sushi · omakase
Sushi Anaba
Edomae omakase sushiMichelin 1 StarNordic-JapaneseCounter diningJapanese-trained chef
Sushi Anaba is Copenhagen's Michelin-starred Edomae sushi counter, where Danish chef Mads Battefeld — trained under masters Hiroyuki Sato and Izumi Kimura in Tokyo — transforms Nordic seafood into traditional nigiri.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Nordhavn
- Since
- 2019
- Chef
- Mads Battefeld
Plate № 30
About
Set in a serene minimalist space in Nordhavn, Sushi Anaba is one of Scandinavia's most rigorous sushi destinations. Chef-owner Mads Battefeld apprenticed at Tokyo's Sushi Sho under legendary itamae Hiroyuki Sato and with Izumi Kimura, absorbing the strict Edomae tradition before returning to Copenhagen. Just 13 seats face the hinoki counter, where each nigiri is pressed with body-temperature rice sourced from Niigata and topped with pristine fish from Danish and Norwegian waters. The restaurant earned its first Michelin Star in June 2025, making it one of the Nordic region's essential omakase destinations.
Neighborhood & visiting
Sushi Anaba sits in Nordhavn, one of Copenhagen's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Michelin-starred Edomae sushi crafted by a Tokyo-trained Danish chef
- Niigata rice served at body temperature — textbook Edomae technique
- Nordic-sourced fish (Danish and Norwegian waters) meets Tokyo tradition
- Intimate 13-seat counter experience with full counter-chef engagement
Mads Battefeld is Danish but trained directly under Tokyo masters Hiroyuki Sato (Sushi Sho) and Izumi Kimura; qualifies as Japanese-led kitchen per strong traditional apprenticeship.
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Frequently asked
About Sushi Anaba
- Is Sushi Anaba an authentic edomae omakase sushi restaurant in Copenhagen?
- Yes — Sushi Anaba is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for edomae omakase sushi in Copenhagen: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Sushi Anaba located?
- Sushi Anaba is located at Mariehamngade 23, 2150 Copenhagen, Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark in the Nordhavn neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Sushi Anaba?
- Sushi Anaba accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Sushi Anaba?
- Sushi Anaba sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for edomae omakase sushi of this format in Copenhagen.
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