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Restaurant Kohalen

By no means a fancy dining spot, this place takes pride in its local authenticity. Residing in the city's rough former slaughterhouse district in an old house from 1907, Kohalen (The Cow Tail) serves good quality traditional Danish meals in generous portions. The focus of the kitchen here is on lunch platters (known as Det Kolde Bord), yet with a few hot dishes as well. The restaurant is typically filled to the brim with raucous crowds, making it a little difficult to get a free seat, especially around the annual feasts.

Address: Jægergårdsgade 152-154
Getting there: the south harbour district
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30-16:00
Price: Lunch platters from 199 kr (a la carte meals from 128 kr)
Website: kohalen.dk (opens in a new tab)

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