Noma's Exclusive $1,500 Pop-Up in Los Angeles Sells Out in Hours
Noma's Exclusive $1,500 Pop-Up in Los Angeles Sells Out in Hours
Noma's Exclusive $1,500 Pop-Up in Los Angeles Sells Out in Hours
Noma, the Copenhagen restaurant ranked as the world's best five times, is bringing a pop-up version to Los Angeles. Running from March 11 to June 26, the exclusive dining experience will serve just 42 guests per seating. Reservations opened on Monday, with over 20,000 people signing up within hours.
The pop-up will operate four days a week at a secret Silver Lake location, revealed only to those with confirmed bookings. Each reservation costs $1,500, and despite the high price, demand has been overwhelming. Chef René Redzepi has made it clear that the goal is to break even rather than turn a profit.
To deliver Noma's signature experience, 130 staff members will work behind the scenes for each 42-guest seating. The menu will feature locally sourced ingredients, including Southern California's bougainvillea, which Redzepi has researched specifically for this event. Alongside the pop-up, Noma will open a shop in Los Angeles selling its hot sauces, garums, vinegar, coffee, and other products.
Beyond dining, Noma's nonprofit MAD will host talks, mentorships, and events for students from underserved communities. A portion of the pop-up's revenue will fund professional training and community dinner programmes for local school districts. Redzepi also plans collaborations with L.A. chefs and special pop-up events featuring chefs from Copenhagen.
The Los Angeles pop-up marks Noma's first major venture outside Copenhagen. With limited seats, high demand, and a focus on local ingredients, the event will offer a rare taste of the restaurant's world-famous cuisine. Part of the proceeds will support training and community meals in the city.
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