Nordic Fusion: restaurant Studio Frantzén

Undoubtedly one of London’s most exciting new restaurant launches, globally renowned multi-Michelin-starred chef, Björn Frantzén, set up shop in the UK for the first time at the end of 2022 with Studio Frantzén, a new restaurant, rooftop terrace and bar at Harrods.

Spanning two floors, in a custom-built space, the restaurant’s culinary concept is described as neo-Nordic infused with Asian influences. The offering comprises a unique combination of Swedish and Asian flavours, alongside British dishes given a Nordic or Asian twist. Keeping to Nordic tradition and techniques of smoking and preserving, grilled dishes cooked using an open fire are on offer throughout his menu.

While we would typically be inclined to advise going easy on the breadbasket for fear of filling up before the main event, we wish we’d ordered two at Studio Frantzén. Warm ‘laminated’ bread comes ‘à la croissant’ – topped with a delightful combination of salty blond miso butter and sweet borage honey. Fans of his native cuisine will enjoy the Swedish Oyster, accompanied by garum, pine and lingonberries – a staple fruit of the country – and, for the best of both worlds, lovers of steak can opt for Sweden vs Japan ‘from the fireplace’, comprising braised beef brisket, grilled Japanese Wagyu, lemongrass jus & Japanese mustard.

Frantzén currently boasts six Michelin stars across his restaurants; three held by his eponymous Stockholm restaurant – which also sits at number 25 on the World’s 50 Best list – and his second three-Michelin star restaurant Zén in Singapore. Speaking of his new outpost he says: “The UK was my home for a long time, and the experience that I gained here early on in my career played an informative role in my education as a chef. I am overwhelmingly proud to be back in London, one of the most interesting cities in the world.”

Brompton Road, London SW1X 7XL
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