It's not a visit to Copenhagen unless you try a smørrebrød! Had such a tough time deciding which ones to try - wanted one of each. Line inside the food hall was long but moved very quickly and efficiently. I went with the chicken salad (with bacon and chervil) and it was delightful! read more

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You cannot leave Denmark without trying smørrebrød. It's an open-face sandwich, and there are so many different kinds of toppings. I saw Hallernes on a travelling video and wanted to try it out. Torvehallerne has a lot of different food stalls and it can get a little overwhelming to choose a place. I like that this place made it simple for me! At busy times, the line wraps around but it moves pretty quickly. I just grab a menu while I wait in line so I know what I want when it's my turn to order. I like to get the simple pickled herring, but I also love the salmon. I like watching them make the food too. They look like works of sandwich art! read more

I visited Copenhagen and was eager to try their famous open sandwiches. There's a shop inside Torvehallerne, Copenhagen's local marketplace, which offers fruit stands, food carts, wine shops, bakeries, various types of food stalls, cheese, seafood, and more. This place reminded me of Granville Island, Vancouver's local marketplace. I waited in line for about 10-15 minutes, which wasn't bad, and found a variety of open sandwiches. They all looked amazing, making it hard to choose which one to pick. We chose the chicken sandwich, salmon salad sandwich, Danish meatball, and pickled herring. The presentation of the chicken sandwich was great--two strips of bacon stood on top, catching my eye. The salmon salad sandwich was really good and tasted similar to what I've had back home. The Danish meatball was more like a fish cake, which was quite interesting. The standout, though, was the pickled herring. It was one of the best I've ever had--not too sour, with just a touch of sweetness. I definitely want to try this again! After our fantastic lunch, we walked around the market and discovered many interesting and unique Danish products. It's a shame we only had one day in Copenhagen and couldn't try everything. I highly recommend this place if you want to experience authentic local food in Copenhagen. read more

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Food 6/10 In the food hall, a slice of sourdough with a HUGE mound of crayfish and also smoked salmon. I thought it was quite good, but still a bit dry and bland. Atmosphere 6/10 Probably the cleanest food hall I've been to in the world. So much natural sunlight just streaming in. read more

Hallernes Smørrebrød - Avo and crayfish - Danish Near Me - København K, 84

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This place is amazing!! There is definitely a line, but it moves quickly and is totally worth it. These open face sandwiches have the freshest ingredients ever! Bite was a mouthful of heavenly goodness. I got the egg and shrimp open face sandwich and the salmon one. They were both extremely delicious, but I felt like the egg was the perfect combination with the bread, and I would highly recommend that one. They put so much care into making every single sandwich look beautiful and full. Anyone who is going to Copenhagen? I would recommend that they come here! It's perfect for a quick bite too. It can be very filling but isn't heavy. read more

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I was hanging out in the food hall having a beer before dinner at a nearby restaurant when I spotted a bite I couldn't resist - a chicken salad, open faced slice of deliciousness! I resisted the temptation to order 2, 3 or 4 more bites but stayed true to my dinner plans later. Not sure the name of the bite I ordered but "deliciousness" is close enough. You get it... 5 stars, I'll be back! read more

Hallernes Smørrebrød - Yum! - Danish Near Me - København K, 84

Stopped by this place inside Torvehallerne as well as their other location at Tivoli Gardens. They serve open faced Danish sandwiches which is a specialty in Denmark and a must get item. At both smørrebrød locations the ingredients looked incredibly fresh and there usually is a short line, but it goes by quickly. The sandwiches are ready made and 2 should be enough to fill one up. Roast beef (78Kr = $11.22) - This consisted of roast beef, fried onions, and relish, on a rye bread. Fish cake (78Kr = $11.22) - This consisted of dill mayonnaise and shrimp and fried fish, served on top of rye bread. Salmon salad (118Kr = $16.98)- This came with smoked salmon on top of a salmon salad and rye bread. Steak Tatare (98Kr = $14.10) - Beautiful presentation for this one! Steak tartare was served with vegetable relish, horseradish, capers and a egg yolk on rye bread. Although the steak tartare could have used a little bit of seasoning. Marinated Shrimps (125Kr = $17.99) - This was a mixture of shrimps, mayonnaise and dill on rye bread. Overall all the open faced sandwiches my group tried here were amazing! They were extremely fresh, with our favorites being the salmon salad and steak tartare. Pricing is HIGH here, as is everything in Copenhagen, especially in the tourist area. However, the open faced sandwiches are a very Danish item to eat and a must when visiting Denmark. read more

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A great shop inside the KBH urban market food hall specializing in poplar Danish open face sandwiches. All the options range from 60 to 130 krone, vegetarian and best options are cheaper than seafood. Everything looks like a work of art and every sandwich we tried but the spot and did not disappoint. read more

Hallernes Smørrebrød - Fried cod - Danish Near Me - København K, 84

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So many choices! Loved how organized the restaurant was - with lines, and seating in the back. Service was great too. Wish I had some more vegetarian ones to try, but definitely enjoyed what they had to offer. A bit on the pricey side, but enjoyed it nonetheless. Would recommend! read more

When in Copenhagen, one must try an open-faced sandwich aka smørrebrød. Without a doubt, the smørrebrød at Hallernes is absolutely beautiful; but there is more than what meets the eye. While the smørrebrøds have been created so artistically and aesthetically, the taste was not as amazing. It was rather prettier to admire than consume. Although I am not saying it is not bad, but just not quite worth it. Anyways, my friends and I went ahead and each ordered one. I had the Shrimp Smørrebrød (125DKK) while my friends got the Roast Beef (72DKK) and Danish Meatball (68DKK). The shrimp was topped with an overflowing amount of peeled shrimp with an dollop of mayo. While I understand that this made the dish more nice looking, the mayo really needed to be mixed evenly with the shrimp. This left some parts with too much mayo and some without any. The roast beef was also tasty, especially with the crispy onions and pickled cucumbers. Both of these two were pretty good, but the meatball one was very disappointing. I was not sure if I was even going to finish my share of this one. The meatball was dry and tasteless with not much going on for this smørrebrød. Take your pick of another one unless you particularly enjoy Danish meatballs. Overall, great variety of smørrebrøds here, which are beautifully done. Unfortunately, the taste is mediocre and seating is also limited. In addition, it would've been really useful if they labeled the name of each smørrebrød on display as one of the lady was being a bit annoyed from us asking what each one was. read more

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Located inside Torvehallerne, I noticed the crazy line at this place during the lunch rush and decided to give it a try. The smorrebrod case was to die for - everything looked so appetizing. My husband and I shared the fried fish and shrimp/egg smorrebrods as a snack - if eaten as a meal, I would get 2 per person. There's plenty of seating around Torvehallerne for you to enjoy your meal - just beware of the birds! read more

Hallernes Smørrebrød - Butter fried fish - Danish Near Me - København K, 84

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This is the place in Copenhagen for the famous open faced Danish sandwiches! I've tried the Chicken Salad, Pate & Lax with Egg sandwiches-all were excellent made with fresh ingredients throughout the day. They have locations also in the Magasin & Tivoli food halls. Amazing how one slice of bread topped with a variety of simple and fresh ingredients can be so good. read more

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8/7/17 Came back here 2 days in a row for the most awesome smorrebrod. I tried the fried fish fillet, lox with capers, and shrimp salad. Every bite was out of this world. I can watch the prep for hours. It's mesmerizing too. So clean, so fresh, so tasty, so beautifully presented. Prices are good for the quality of food that you get. This is a must try in Copenhagen. read more

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Delectable and delightful to the eye and palate! No wonder why there is a line to this place! First bite of a smorrebrod and it was delicious! They have a variety to choose from. Do it the Danish way and have it with beer! read more

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Hallernes Smørrebrød is not a bad place to get a quick taste of the famously Danish open sandwich smørrebrød. Beware, that the queue might be super long during lunch hours, but it's totally worth it. In cold days, maybe it's hard to get a seat around the tiny bars, but on great sunny days, just have them packed your lunch and go to the nearby park on the other side of Torvehallerne. It's totally worth it. The quality of the smørrebrød is up to standard, and my favourite is the salmon ones, the frikadeller ones are also super good, and the fish fillet is also amazing. Oh, what am I kidding? I love them all. Pro tip: If this is your first time in Scandinavia, try the herring one! read more

Hallernes Smørrebrød - Danish Near Me - København K, 84

The smorrebrod here was ok, but overpriced and overhyped. While they are very pretty and the ingredients are very fresh, the flavor combinations promised are just not there. We tried five different kinds and felt we could have spent our money better elsewhere. read more

Beautiful open faced sandwiches with a lot of variety!! I got the smoked herring one and all of the ingredients were very fresh. The flavors and textures were well balanced with the bread, fish, capers, and dill was impeccable. read more

Hallernes Smørrebrød - Smoked herring - Danish Near Me - København K, 84

The smørrebrød here are delicious and will have you wanting s'more! This lively counter-seating eatery is definitely one of the more happening food stands within the Torvehallerne. And with a large glass display case showing off the many different open-faced sandwiches - some topped with giant prawns, colorful edible floral pieces, or just piled a mile high -- the area can often be crowded with people ordering and those just interested in taking a photo of their very photo-worthy smørrebrød offerings. read more

Hallernes Smørrebrød - Danish Near Me - København K, 84

This is a stand inside the Torvehallerne food court. Around lunchtime, a large line formed at this stand! I guess it is very popular. There were two cashiers, which lead to some confusion. People didn't know where to queue up, where to order, etc. But the staff here handled it professionally. I got the smoked salmon (lox) smorrebrod and it was very good. I would definitely go back to sample some other types next time! PS: If here on the weekend, go out back and check out the flea market (and the kids doing BMX and basketball) in the Israels Plads read more

Visiting from the states. Love a proper smorrebrod and this hit the spot. I got the butterfish and he got the meatloaf meatball. It was fantastic and everything tasted really fresh! I think sometimes the Danes may go a little overboard with the mayonnaise. But they have the right portions here. I hope to come back to this spot again before I leave. There so many others I want to try. read more

Hallernes Smørrebrød - Butter fish - Danish Near Me - København K, 84

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Excellent danish sandwich in this food market ! We ordered the shrimp and avocado and Lemonade salmon. I personally prefer the lemonade salmon more becuz it comes with pomegranate. I'm a foreigner so they don't have this in the states so i might be biased but this sandwich is soooo good! read more

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They have a lot of choices, so you should be able to find something for everyone. The 2 of us split 3 smorrebrods and that was sufficient. I'm personall not a huge fan of the bread, I just think it has a weird taste, but the roast beef and chicken salad were surprisingly good and the salmon was also tasty. I'm not a big fan of sauces in general, and these are not made to order, so you might have to pick around. read more

Hallernes Smørrebrød - Danish Near Me - København K, 84

I was so excited to try proper smorrebrod. So much in fact that I dragged my parents here and they literally watched me eat two of them and a beer all on my own. They had already eaten. Anyway! This shop is so great. The food is all so pretty and it's very difficult to make a decision. As I was enjoying my delicious salmon and rye, I watched them prepare a chicken smorrebrod. The pieces were pan friend and massive, and each serving had two! I even snapped a picture. It's a fun experience and I really enjoyed both the sandwiches and beer. It's expensive, but isn't it pricy everywhere? Whatever. I enjoyed myself. read more

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The smørrebrød case itself is a feast for the eyes, but luckily the sandwiches also stack up. I was super pleased that they had gluten-free bread - just ask, as I didn't see it listed anywhere. My fave was the classic potato (kartoffle), although the crispy onions on top aren't GF. read more

Great place for smorrebord! I couldn't help but see a long line as I was passing through this area. The smorrebord in the cases looked REALLY divine and tasty. I debated whether or not to stand in the line and decided since I only had so much time in Copenhagen and hadn't had smorrebord yet, what the hell. I ended up ordering a tartare one, which had raw onion, capers, and a side of raw egg yolk (75 DKK) and a salmon one (89 DKK), which was topped with dill and some cream cheese looking dill sauce. All I can say is WOW. Both of these turned out to be a lot more delicious than I was anticipating. The tartare was fresh raw beef, but every ingredient including the raw egg just went so perfectly together. Even the salmon was perfection. There was a lot more of that sauce that I wanted but nothing I couldn't throw off to the side. And both of these were surprisingly filling. One of the best meals I had in Copenhagen. The only downside here is that it's so packed here, seating is super limited. And by super limited I mean good luck...you might have to eat outside in the cold. I got mine for there, but I think it costs extra to get it for take away. Other than the seating situation, Hallernes is well worth the stop and I highly recommend it if you want an authentic Danish dish to munch on. read more

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Hallernes is the perfect place to try smørrebrød! There are so many options, there's something for everyone. There's a display case so that you can easily pick what you want. We got the chicken salad, the shrimp with hard boiled eggs, and the roast beef. The roast beef was absolutely delicious. The shrimp was also pretty good, but I wasn't a huge fan of the chicken salad. It didn't have much flavor. The market it's in is definitely a good place to check out. We could have eaten all of our meals there -- there's such a large variety of cuisines to choose from. read more

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Just as we were about to sit down at this shop, four ladies clutching beers swooped in and took the seats at the front portion of the bar. I was initially just going to give up having lunch here on a crowded Saturday. Luckily, two very nice gentlemen squeezed over and made room for us at the end of the bar. I ended up perched on my seat right at the kitchen entrance so that the staff had to apologetically ask me to move every 10 minutes so they could get in and out. Even with the seating difficulties, I had a great lunch of fiskefilet smørrebrød and apple cider with elderflower (adds a fresh and interesting taste to the apple). The best part of the sandwich is definitely the sauce and capers that came on top. The fish was lightly breaded and fried and no too greasy. The sandwiches are a good size for Kr 48. I only had one and was full, but I'm small. I think two for lunch was be perfect for most people. If you see an open seat on a busy Saturday, grab it! If you hesitate, you might loose it. read more

Hallernes Smørrebrød - Danish Near Me - København K, 84

This is one of the best places I ate the entirety of my trip to Copenhagen. It's just a little stand/takeaway inside of a market, but man are their smørrebrød good and reasonably priced. They have a variety of different types, and seem to change regularly. I believe I must have stopped here about 4-5 times. I had the salmon, the fried herring, the steak tartare (my fav), the Danish pate & bacon, and something else that I don't remember at the moment. They also sell glasses of Mikkeler draft beer to drink at the 4-5 little counter seats they have here. If I lived closer I would be in here all the time. read more

Hallernes Smørrebrød - Salmon & Beer. - Danish Near Me - København K, 84

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Are you looking for a quintessential Danish meal in Copenhagen? Are you pretty hungry and do you have about 120 DKK? Well, if you said yes, this place has your answer. This place sells probably Copenhagen's and probably Denmark's most famous dish, smørrebrød, and I had a delicious lunch here at Copenhagen's market, Torvehallerne. A local Danish girl told me that smørrebrød is a dish that I should eat at least once during a first time visit to Denmark, so I went hunting for the most popular place to find it. Smørrebrød is a dish that usually has a slice of rye bread with a variety of toppings like seafood and cold cuts on top, so it's pretty much an open face sandwich eaten with a knife and a fork. Please do not confuse it with the Swedish smörgåsbord (it's a very different word), even though both words are similar and the Danish language and the Swedish language are somewhat similar. I ordered the Fiskefilet smørrebrød, which is pretty much a fried fish doused with capers some lemon juice and remoulade. I also got another smørrebrød with sliced hard boiled egg, pickled herring, and red onions. My friend also got the Fiskefilet smørrebrød and also the roast beef smørrebrød. I also got a glass of beer which was a refreshing complement to the smørrebrød. I really enjoyed my smørrebrød, the fish filet had a nice crisp and the flavour of the remoulade made the fish even tastier to eat, making it delicious. The eggs and the herring were very fresh. I also sampled the roast beef, and I thought it was good, but I would recommend the seafood smørrebrød due to the variety of flavours of the ingredients used. 2 pieces of smørrebrød should be enough to fill the stomach of a hungry man. We didn't eat inside the market, but we went outside because the weather was so nice and ate at the picnic tables. Expect to pay about 120 DKK for 2 pieces of decently good smørrebrød. Overall, I think this place is probably the best place for an introduction to smørrebrød in this part of Copenhagen. I know for sure that I probably did not have the best smørrebrød in Copenhagen nor in Denmark, but this place does a pretty good job in making smørrebrød and they seem pretty committed to making the freshest smørrebrød in this part of Copenhagen. read more

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Enjoyed two samplings of Smørrebrød along with a nice bottle of elderflower soda. Nice stop at Torvehallerne food market. read more

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We had brushes here two times in a row during our two-day stay In Copenhagen. We tried almost half of the variety of the open sandwiches they had, and they all were perfectly fine. Having the sandwich with a small glass of snaps could be a great option. read more

Hallernes Smørrebrød - Danish Near Me - København K, 84

Excellent find in the Torvehallerne food market that is a must taste when you're in Copenhagen. These open faced sandwiches are one of the delicacies in this beautiful city that will get your attention and get your inner foodie out of that shell. Beautifully made with a delicious taste. There are numerous choices that'll leave you pondering for a moment before you make your final decision. The fried salmon, roast beef, pork, and shrimp & egg sandwiches are the must tries when visiting this stand. All are full of flavour that'll burst in your mouth once you bite into them. The food market and area itself are pretty busy during peak times so be ready for huge crowds when ordering, eating, and parking your bike. All in all, it's a must try if you're a tourist in Copenhagen. Decently priced with exceptional taste in a beautiful market. read more

The open faced sandwiches are very pretty looking. The rye bread was a bit hard, but there is a generous amount of toppings. Seating is a bit hard to find. The shrimp and egg was delicious as was the breaded fish fillet. read more

Hallernes Smørrebrød - Danish Near Me - København K, 84

Imagine artful ingredients, stacked high in beautiful arrangements that are pleasing to the eye and the mouth... This is Hallernes! I wish I had been hungrier when I came, because I wanted to try all of the smørrebrød. As it was, I only got one that was a diced ham salad with shaved chives and a topping of a sliced pickle and one thick ham roll. The combination of creaminess from the ham salad with the sour bite of the pickle was excellent, and the rye bread underneath gave it a nice anchoring of earthiness. I don't know when I'll be in Copenhagen next, but I plan to return here to try the others! read more

Hallernes Smørrebrød - Ham salad sandwich with chives and pickle - Danish Near Me - København K, 84

In all my travels, this food philosophy has never failed me: order whatever looks the prettiest. You may need to heed that advice when you're overwhelmed by the choices of delicious open-faced sandwich opens at Hallernes. Yes, the lines can get very long, but for good reason - this place is very well-regarded. Yes, it's also relatively expensive (two sandwiches and a beer was basically $45 USD). But hey, when in Denmark, right? I had the egg salad with herring and chives, and one with salmon and dill/cucumber. Both were very good, though I liked the herring better. The roast beef and shrimp ones also seemed to be crowd favorites, so give those a try as well! read more

It's all right. Good for tourists on their way to the airport who have forgotten to eat something Danish before heading home. But if you're going to eat smørrebrød then you might as well pay more at Schønnemann or Aamanns and get the full experience. I had the lemon-marinated salmon (64 dkk) and the tartare (75 dkk) which were both good but not really worth the price to sit outside and eat them with wooden utensils on paper plates. I must say that I enjoyed the touch of keeping an egg yolk separate from the tartare and the peeled lemon slices on the salmon. However I'd rather sit down in a restaurant and enjoy a sandwich stacked high on decent rugbrød. read more

Incredible. This is the smørrebrød we'd been dreaming of since we first planned our trip to København. Good hearty rye bread --- but each slice disappearing beneath mountains of lox, smoked herring, shrimp, boiled eggs, or chicken salad with mushrooms, and slathered with butter or mayonnaise. Most people were ordering one piece each --- we were looking for more of a lunch, and ended up with two each. That, plus a bottle of good dark beer, make one of the best lunches we've had in a good long while. Next time, we'll get the lox and herring again --- and continue sampling our way through the sandwich case. read more

Delicious food!! Don't miss out the Steak tartar and the butter fried fish! Sometimes there could be a big line, but it's really worth it to wait! They have also great service! read more

Show me a food market where I wouldn't want to become the resident troll-under-the-bridge. Can't be done! I went here with a couple Danish friends showing me around the city and even though I can't pronounce smørrebrød, it is tasty! One of the Danes even said it was among the better he'd ever had. We sampled four different open sandwiches: shrimp and egg, fried fish, potato, and beef, each with so little bread that it wasn't visible under the tummy-tickling treats that topped the toast. All were good, though the potato and beef smørrebrød stole the show. Potato on bread excited very few in theory, but in practice, with a heap o' mayo, crunchy onions, chives, and some more onion, we we pleasantly surprised. The beef smørrebrød looked tasty and exceeded appearances with crunchy onions and an interesting chutney. Top everything off with a couple beers to go around and great company... What more could I ask for? read more

With a gorgeous case full of artful Danish smørrebrød - it is difficult to choose what to try here at Hallernes Smørrebrød in Torvehallerne. Hopefully you brought a partner in crime and you can both pick two. Bring someone who is willing to share - double the options, double the yum. If new to Copenhagen, you must try this Danish classic - open faced sandwiches piled high with layers of flavor. You eat this one with knife and fork. Today I tried the boiled egg and herring - don't be scared - it's delicious. I promise. Wash down with some house snaps - skål! read more

Hallernes Smørrebrød - Herring and egg smørrebrød from Hallernes Smørrebrød at Torvehallerne - fantastisk - Danish Near Me - København K, 84

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