Finally got a chance to try Grisen. A bit off the beaten path & It's an easy 15 minute walk from Nørreport station. Got here around 6 Friday night and it was quiet but within a few minutes it got busy. (30 minutes wait for food) You order at the counter and when I asked what is recommended? Answer- the Bofsandwich (award winning) or the Flaeskestegsaandwich (Pork-the Classic). I decided on award winning. Ordered with gravy on the side & no fries cause the nice lady at the counter mentioned it's a hearty sandwich. Paired it with a Vulcano Classic (dark) which was pretty good. The interior of the restaurant isn't very big/is cozy and has a fun vibe/rustic feel with pig statues, pictures, random Polaroid pics and various memorabilia & books used for decoration. Now for the sandwich. It is huge! The beef was cooked a perfect medium & was topped with a relish and fried onions & there was a beet relish (takes it to another level!) on the bottom & the bread had baked in-house qualities. The gravy was tasty and great for dipping & you will need a fork & knife. Open only 4.5 hours a day so business must be great. Classic Danish sandwich and comfort food with great service! read more

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I've always admired people who can pile a lot of seemingly random trash in their home and still make it look like it's ready for a magazine photoshoot. Grisen just went all in and looted your grandmother's country house, displaying one absurd item after the other. Being a bit of a hoarder myself I can't help being very much in awe of this place. Fantastic! We ordered the flæskestegssandwich, bøfsandwich+egg and fries with mayo. The service was super friendly and the food came out in no time. I experienced instant regret when I saw my bf's sauce glazed bøfsandwich come out of the kitchen. Alas, I had committed to the flæskestegssandwich and unfortunately found it just OK. It had good size, the pork was tender, but without much flavour and the red cabbage was too sweet for my taste. But I'm happy that Denmark is finally embracing the brioche type of bun and this one was delightful. The fries were crispy and the homemade mayo I could eat with a spoon if nobody was watching. The bøfsandwich received much praise from my companion, so I will definitely come back again to try that one. At some point my bf happily exclaimed: "Ah, I feel like I'm in America!", meant to be taken as a compliment. I would recommend everyone to come here if only to enjoy the atmosphere and marvel at the riches. read more

Grisen - Bøfsandwich in the front and flæskestegssandwich in the horizon - Barbeque Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

Visited Grisen second time few days ago and had to try other things on their menu, which means an update from my first review ;) First visit was all about the Flæskestegssandwich, now I tried the bøfsandwich and the frikadellersandwich. Madness! Both were delicious but the dirty and messy bøfsandwich beats it all :) It's really hard to decide whether the flæskestegssandwich or the bøfsandwich is better- both are equally YUMMI! I don't mean to diss the frikadeller sandwich but in comparison with the other two it has to be my number three choice. Delicious though. Service was great just like during my first visit. Simple, fast, friendly and with a big smile. P.S I love their brioche buns which are the base of all their sandwiches. read more

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Important note, this place is currently Cash Only (as of June 2016) Loved The Beast: double beef patty with egg burger that was smothered in some sort of a vinaigrette (slightly sour) gravy of some sort that must've been traditional Danish fare, but the entire burger couldn't be mistaken for anything but fat American inspired food. Although, I must say, the pickled veggies (probably sweet red cabbage and pickles are probably traditional). This ain't American BBQ flavors. So that makes it a very interesting and reasonably complex dish. I think the mayo on the burger was surprisingly similar to Kewpie (Japanese sweet mayo) At $85 dkk, that burger is about par for this expensive-a$$ city. The fries are standard fast food through fare (but thank goodness they were less salty) and a great way to soak up excess sauce, mayo, and veggies that couldn't make it into your mouth via burger inhalation. Mind you, this is a fork and knife type of burger. read more

Grisen - The Beast. Double meat patty, two eggs over easy, candied onions, pickled cabbage, that yummy brown sauce. - Barbeque Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

Half the time I'm eating out with family we end up at Grisen; from 1st to 3rd generation everybody can agree on a traditional "grillbar"/Danish fast food staple - the "bøfsandwich" - and Grisen serves the best in town (actually they won an award saying they serve the best in the country). Their bøfsandwich is foodporn in its truest form; the basic ingredients of beef patty and bun are good quality in and of themselves, but are then brought to a higher level with the condiments (pickled red cabbage and cucumber, caramelized onions, fried onions, scallion(!) and mustard/mayo), but the true showstopper is the absolute lashings of hot gravy poured on top. I have to admit I'm not the biggest fan of their homemade chocolate milk; but they have a very small beer selection which compliments the food quite well. Their service is always smiling and attentive and the place itself is a rather hipster take on the classic concept of "danskhed" and can be very fun to explore, though it can get a bit crowded as it's popular and a bit small, and as such it doesn't really invite you to linger; but then again the traditional "grillbar" is exactly the kind of place you come to for a friendly quick meal. As a little sidenote, remember to bring cash or mobile pay as they don't accept creditcards! read more

Grisen - Bøfsandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

We were looking for a nice quick dinner and this was awesome the ambiance is relaxed the sandwiches delicious and being a pork restaurant they have a veggie option! The flaeskesteg sandwich is really good and messy the fries are awesome and they have home made dips and hand crafted beer all very tasty! My veggie option was really good with broccoli, egg and red cabbage and sweet pickles. I tried now a second time and I was very disappointed the amazing fries from last time were extremely salty to a point that you were barely able to eat them. The sandwich was soggy and the flaeskesteg not even crunchy so maybe it was the best place a couple of months ago today it was quite crappy. read more

We found this place thanks to Yelp. After arriving late due to inexperience with the local bus system and a less-than-helpful AirBnB host, Yelpers led us to this solid joynt just around the corner from where we were staying. Fun and casual, with menus in both Dutch and English, the super helpful staff helped us navigate our way to the pork cutlet sandwich with homemade mayo, pickled cabbage and carmelized onions and a super burger with fries and a side of brown gravy. Both were solid fare and we were happy to have that and a good pilsner after a very long day of travel. One star off due to cleanliness but this was in the seating and decor area. read more

Aporkalypse Now! Wonderful roast pork sandwich, homemade sauces and decor, but a couple of nagging misses. I have been so excited about this place. The Instagram pictures alone (seriously, follow @umutsakarya if you like your food porn) have had me salivating for weeks. This Sunday evening, I finally went. The main attraction - the roast pork sandwich (flæskestegssandwich) - was no disappointment. Juicy pink meat and plenty of perfect crackling. Red cabbage with a wonderful zing. Sweet freshly baked brioche with a softness to die for. I had been sceptical about the addition of mayo - highly unorthodox - but it worked and was delicious and, like everything else, handmade. Still, I felt there was too much of it and I will probably ask for it to be left out altogether next time. That is probably a question of taste, though, and the sandwich is a treat either way. It's a bargain too, at only 55 DKK, which is not much more than your run-of-the-mill local grill (grillbar) would charge. My friend also ordered the sausage and fries mix (pølsemix), which was also excellent - with fantastic homemade pickles to boot. Cute kitschy interior and very kind and attentive service. The young woman serving us even brought us a free bowl of pork scratchings when she saw us constantly nipping into the bowl at the till! So why only the 4 stars? A number of small things, all of which would probably be forgiven, and one big one that I really can't. The small things: 1. No English menu. I speak Danish but my friend doesn't. These days I really think an English menu is a basic requirement. 2. One drink (sparkling water) was listed at 15 kroner but charged at 20. Why not just change the menu then? 3. The music was just a little too loud. I get that this is not a place to linger, but I would be happier with a one-hour table limit than music so loud it's difficult to speak over. All of these complaints are minor but this one really isn't: there was no bathroom. Maybe I am spoilt but I do consider that a basic requirement: you give us things to put in our body, you gotta provide a place to get rid of them again - even if this is not a five-course dinner type place. This is my reason for not giving Grisen five stars. Two final tips: 1. The place accepts cash and mobile pay but not cards, so make sure you come prepared. 2. Our food came at very different intervals. We did order separately but in general in Copenhagen you can order separately and get the food more or less at the same time. Not here, so make sure to put your order in at the same time. All this being said, I will definitely be back! That flæskestegssandwich really is to die for. I loves you, Porky. read more

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Not much to say here. The picture speaks for itself. A delicious Bøfsandwich soaked in Gravery served in very cool surroundings. A must try. read more

Grisen - Barbeque Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

Awesome place with great old-fashioned danish dishes, but with a modern twist. The decor is really cosy and has this really danish vibe to it. The food is great and almost comical, but hey, it works! The prices are really low which really choked me, so hurry out and try this place before they have to raise the price! :) The only critique I have is that some of their dishes lack a bit of flavour. For instance, the beef sandwich drizzled with sauce, has a "brown sauce" which mostly tastes artificial (Kulør) and it would have been suiting to have a real homemade sauce. read more

It is truly amazing. I ordered the small portion of meatball burger for 69 DKK and it was a little bit too much for me. The burger was delicious and tasteful. Recommended for a budget traveler who wants to enjoy the Danish taste. I didn't know until I come here, the man who made the burgers won the Danish Master Chef title in 2015. What a surprise! read more

They were able to accommodate my gluten free request. The food was tasty. The server was very friendly and helpful. We had to wait a while for a table to open but it was worth the wait. read more

Upon entering, it seems like they got everything from an estate sale or maybe your grandma opened a grill bar. Very entertaining just to look around at everything. Oh, look. A table with a row of herbs planted down the middle. And "Grisen" spelled out on the wall in pork crackling. Woah, our food is here! It came out quickly and all three of us received our dishes at the same time. I've had quite a few flæskestegssandwiches since I moved to Denmark, and this one is one of the best (so far Meyer's is in first place). I went with Sofie A.'s suggestion and asked for it without mayo and I didn't miss it at all. The sandwich was well-seasoned with pickles, red cabbage, mustard, and the absolutely perfect crackling. You know how sometimes you get that piece that is kind of too hard and you have to chew it? Nah, all these were airy and crispy. I also had the sense to order it with a fried egg and that just brought it to a new level of greatness (and cholesterol). The price is a little higher than most grill bars and the portion is smaller, but I was definitely full after that sandwich and you can taste the effort that's put into the food. The menu is also a lot shorter than a grill bar's but I like that. I would love to give it 5 stars but the fact that they don't have a bathroom or take Dankort brings it down a half star. read more

My favorite restaurant in all of Copenhagen is, of course, my neighborhood Grisen. Grisen has a special place in my heart since this was the first place I ate when I moved to Copenhagen. They are by far the most affordable high quality food option in Copenhagen (Copenhagen is SUPER expensive if you haven't already noticed) and it's a great Danish bbq spot. I've tried every option on the menu and it's all hearty and yummy. You can't go wrong. The people that work there are super nice and the atmosphere is cozy and eccentric. read more

The beef sandwich (sorry my alphabet does not have the letters) lol was to die for. Great, a must have..... Bring your appetite. Very hearty sandwich read more

Amazing pork sandwiches. Crunchy and juicy at the same time, amazingly flavorful, on great bread. I went twice during the two weeks I spent in Copenhagen, and would have gone more if I'd found it earlier. It's very popular with families and groups of friends, so you might have a wait before you get a table and get your food, but it's totally worth it. I'm still measuring all other pork sandwiches by their standard many months after my visit. read more