Copenhagen · Kaiseki · omakase
Uní
Japanese-inspired tasting menuDanish terroirLocal produceJapanese heritage chefOpened November 2024Counter dining
Opened in November 2024 by Japanese chef Takashi Saito and sommelier Oliver Kudsk (formerly of Umami), Uní is an intimate restaurant where Japanese culinary heritage meets carefully sourced Danish seasonal produce.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Indre By
- Since
- 2024
- Chef
- Takashi Saito
- Owner
- Takashi Saito & Oliver Kudsk
Plate № 19
About
Uní opened in November 2024 at Store Kongensgade 42, representing the personal vision of Japanese chef Takashi Saito, who brings his heritage directly to the kitchen. Previously, Saito and sommelier Oliver Kudsk worked together at the now-closed Umami; Uní is their independent stage. The seasonal menu draws on close partnerships with small Danish producers — seaweed from Dansk Tang, mushrooms from Fungafarm — giving the food a distinctly Nordic grounding while Saito's Japanese techniques and philosophy shape every course. The result is a quiet, focused dining room in the heart of Copenhagen that feels unlike any other.
Neighborhood & visiting
Uní sits in Indre By, one of Copenhagen's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused kaiseki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Japanese chef Takashi Saito brings direct heritage to the kitchen — not fusion, but genuine integration
- Intimate Indre By setting opened November 2024 — one of Copenhagen's newest fine dining additions
- Deep collaboration with small Danish producers: seaweed, mushrooms, and seasonal ingredients
- Co-created with sommelier Oliver Kudsk, formerly of Umami — outstanding sake and natural wine pairing
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Frequently asked
About Uní
- Is Uní an authentic japanese-inspired tasting menu restaurant in Copenhagen?
- Yes — Uní is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese-inspired tasting menu in Copenhagen: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
- Where is Uní located?
- Uní is located at Store Kongensgade 42, 1264 Copenhagen, Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark in the Indre By neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Uní?
- Uní accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Uní?
- Uní sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese-inspired tasting menu of this format in Copenhagen.
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