Michelin sees stars in Copenhagen

The Michelin Nordic Guide 2016 continues the gastronomy guide's love affair with Denmark's capital, which scooped up a total of 26 stars in the latest edition, up five from last year's total. Geranium claimed a third star while AOC and Noma celebrated being rated with two. More than a dozen other Danish eateries won a single star, and the Danish embassy in Beijing hopes to introduce the celebrated New Nordic Cuisine to Chinese diners soon.

"The Danish gastronomical scene has been revolutionized in recent decades by a new generation of inspiring and ingenious chefs," says A. Carsten Damsgaard, Denmark's ambassador to China. "We hope to be able to bring some of these young and talented chefs to China this year."

The Geranium's prized three-star rating made it the first in Denmark to receive top Michelin marks. Noma, named best restaurant in the world by Britain's Restaurant magazine in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014, retained the still impressive two stars it held last year. Geranium's top chef Rasmus Kofoed, who received one of international cooking's most coveted prizes, the Bocuse d'Or, in 2011, opened his bio-friendly restaurant in 2007, won his first Michelin star in 2012 and his second a year later.