Norway is home to one of the most unique dining experiences. Floating in the Hardangerfjorden, Iris is a restaurant offering a six-hour experiential dining journey, serving just 24 people each night.
Located inside the art installation Salmon Eye, the place is accessible via electric boats. The restaurant serves an 18-course set menu which is accompanied by Instagram-worthy views. They call it ‘Expedition Dining.’
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While the exact menu isn’t known, it focuses on a sensory and gastronomic experience with sustainability at its core. Local ingredients are whipped into crafty dishes allowing diners to experience the flavours of the environment they are in, and the menu, created by chef Anika Madsen, is designed to speak about the global food system, its challenges and threats, writes Delicious.
The meal costs about NOK 3,200 (USD 305), with wine pairings available at an additional NOK 2,500 (USD 239) or an alcohol-free beverage pairing starting at NOK 1,500 (USD 143). However, given the challenges faced because of the restaurant’s location and limitations, it is unable to cater to specific dietary needs such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and shellfish allergies, among others.
You can reach the restaurant from Rosendal, and the journey will include a stop at Chef Madsen’s boathouse on the island of Snilstveitøy. At Salmon Eye, guests can enjoy a light show and throughout the meal, the team will offer insights into sustainable farming in the water as well as how certain ingredients can impact the global food chain. About the menu, Chef Madsen says, “It has always been close to my heart to lift the less known sustainable ingredients into the spotlight. If I discover an ingredient that will lead to a greener future, I am not afraid to push boundaries. But to convince people to love it, it needs to be truly delicious,” writes Insider.
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The restaurant is fully booked for October, and slots for November will open in September. Find out more here.
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Anushka Goel
Anushka has previously worked with publications such as the Times of India and Being Indian. A graduate from Xavier Institute of Communications, she specialises in entertainment, food and travel. She also likes to write about sustainability and beauty. When not working, you can catch her reading a book, tending to her plants, cooking or playing an instrument.
