Join me and my wife, Mette, a gifted chef in her own right, as we embarked on a three-day immersion in the heart of Kyoto alongside the extraordinary team at Noma. From behind-the-scenes kitchen experiences to foraging adventures with Fukunaga, lobster hunts with Hirokazu at Nishiki fish market, and serene moments of meditation in a nearby temple, our journey was nothing short of enchanting. And, of course, we savored the pinnacle of our experience as honored guests, relishing an unforgettable meal.
In those three days, we uncovered the essence of omotenashi, reveled in the delights of cloudy sake, and delighted in the nuances of a kinki serving, among countless other joys.
Our voyage spanned 20,000 kilometers, described in 6,000 words, and captured in thousands of images, 50 of which found their way into the pages of Gastro. Now, with a glimpse into our adventure, let your anticipation grow and appetite flourish. Welcome to the journey of a lifetime.
Scenes from Kyoto - Noma pop-up in Japan
Street view in Kyoto - Noma pop-up in Japan
The beautiful scene entering Noma at Ace Hotel in Kyoto
The noren made for Noma pop-up at Ace Hotel in Kyoto
Ise ebi (Japanese lobster) at Nishiki Fish Market in Kyoto - from three days with Noma in Japan
The ise ebi serving at Noma in Kyoto
Starbursts cloudy sake at Noma Kyoto
Kinki fish serving at Noma Kyoto
Green rice serving at Noma Kyoto
Sashimi serving at Noma Kyoto
René Redzepi and Mette Juulsgaard Kaufmann at Noma in Kyoto
Ace Hotel in Kyoto - and Kengo Kuma transformation
Article about Noma pop-up in Kyoto, Japan (by Mette Juulsgaard Kaufmann and Martin Kaufmann)
Article about Noma pop-up in Kyoto, Japan (by Mette Juulsgaard Kaufmann and Martin Kaufmann)
Article about Noma pop-up in Kyoto, Japan (by Mette Juulsgaard Kaufmann and Martin Kaufmann)
Article about Noma pop-up in Kyoto, Japan (by Mette Juulsgaard Kaufmann and Martin Kaufmann)
Article about Noma pop-up in Kyoto, Japan (by Mette Juulsgaard Kaufmann and Martin Kaufmann)
Article about Noma pop-up in Kyoto, Japan (by Mette Juulsgaard Kaufmann and Martin Kaufmann)
Article about Noma pop-up in Kyoto, Japan (by Mette Juulsgaard Kaufmann and Martin Kaufmann)
Article about Noma pop-up in Kyoto, Japan (by Mette Juulsgaard Kaufmann and Martin Kaufmann)
Article about Noma pop-up in Kyoto, Japan (by Mette Juulsgaard Kaufmann and Martin Kaufmann)
Article about Noma pop-up in Kyoto, Japan (by Mette Juulsgaard Kaufmann and Martin Kaufmann)
Article about Noma pop-up in Kyoto, Japan (by Mette Juulsgaard Kaufmann and Martin Kaufmann)
Article about Noma pop-up in Kyoto, Japan (by Mette Juulsgaard Kaufmann and Martin Kaufmann)
Article about Noma pop-up in Kyoto, Japan (by Mette Juulsgaard Kaufmann and Martin Kaufmann)
