When
the heart beats for great experiences
Welcome to Restaurant Opulent – a place created with passion, pride, and a desire to offer our guests an intimate and memorable food and wine experience, right in the heart of Aarhus.
Our ambition is to give our guests an experience full of personality, surprises, and flavourful moments. Community, joy, and genuine care for craftsmanship form the foundation of everything we do at Opulent. We want it to be a place guests return to simply because they cannot help it.
With us, you create your own menu. Our à la carte selection consists of starter-sized dishes, allowing you to taste multiple courses and craft your own culinary experience. The kitchen works playfully, creatively, and personally – with great respect for seasonal produce, yet without being confined by rigid rules. Every serving tells a story, inspired by places, people, and memories.
Wine is an big part of the experience, which is why we have carefully selected a perfectly matched glass of wine for every single dish on the menu. We are proud to say it out loud – Opulent offers one of Denmark’s finest wine lists. We have handpicked wines from near and far, creating a magical selection meant to be explored.
We look forward to welcoming you.
– Michael Koch & Teamet på Opulent
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Read our Opulent Magazine
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Michael Koch’s culinary journey
Fakkelgaarden, Kollund, Denmark (Apprentice Chef)
Tantris**, Munich, Germany (Chef)
Auberge des Cimes***, France (Chef)
George Blanc**, France (“Stagiaire”)
Christies with Jens Peter Kolbeck (Chef de Patisserie)
Restaurant Saison, 2000 – 2003, with Erwin Lauterbach (Head Chef)
Restaurant Koch, 2004 – 2019 (Owner and Head Chef)
Det Glade Vanvid (Creative Director & Owner)
Restaurant Opulent (Creative Director & Owner)
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Winner of the Moët et Chandon competition
Winner of the Champagne award
Winner of the Euro-Toques award
Winner of Dish of the Year 2001
Finalist – Starter of the Year 2002
7th Place, Bocuse d’or, 2003 (the unofficial World Championship of culinary arts)
2005: Restaurant Koch, nominated for Best Danish Restaurant of the Year
2007: Nominated for Best Service of the Year
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Danish cookbooks and author
“Kocherier”
“I køkkenet med brdr. Koch”
“Koch & Krone”
“Sunde Tanker”
“Appetit På Livet”
