Nordic Cuisine in London At Ekte in Clerkenwell

Nordic cuisine has found a new home in London at Ekte Nordic Kitchen in Clerkenwell. Our all-day café, with contemporary decor, focuses on the essence of Nordic culinary traditions. We offer a varied menu, inspired by the Northern Hemisphere, using sustainable and carefully sourced ingredients.

At Ekte, we celebrate what each season has to offer with the very best of British produce. Enjoy simple drinks with friends on our all-weather terrace or indulge in a Scandi dinner. Join us at Ekte for an authentic taste of Nordic cuisine in the heart of London.

Seasonal Menus and Sustainably Sourced Ingredients

At Ekte Nordic Kitchen in Clerkenwell, we pride ourselves on offering seasonal menus that highlight the essence of Nordic cuisine in London. We carefully source our ingredients, focusing on sustainability and quality.

By using the very best of British produce, we ensure that each dish reflects the current season's bounty. Our approach guarantees that our guests always enjoy fresh and flavourful meals. Transitioning with the seasons allows us to introduce new and exciting dishes regularly, keeping our menu vibrant and varied.

Nordic Cuisine London: Smørrebrød and Small Bites

At Ekte Nordic Kitchen in Clerkenwell, we offer an array of Nordic cuisine in London. Enjoy our classic Danish smørrebrød, featuring freshly made toppings on our house-baked sourdough rye bread. Our small bites menu includes an organic sourdough bread selection with whipped brown butter and a Nordic prawn cocktail on buttered toast.

You can also savor cured red deer loin with celeriac remoulade and capers or sautéed wild mushrooms on grilled sourdough. For those who love seafood, we have a salmon and crab salad with fennel and apple. We also serve a ham hock and chicken terrine with tarragon mayonnaise and beetroot, whipped goat' cheese, and hazelnut salad. At Ekte, we celebrate each season’s produce by incorporating the very best of British ingredients into our dishes.

Nordic Cuisine London: Fish, Shellfish, Meat and Vegetarian Delicacies

At Ekte Nordic Kitchen in Clerkenwell, we offer a range of fish, shellfish, meat, and vegetarian dishes, each crafted with the finest British produce. Our fish and shellfish menu includes curried herring with a soft-boiled egg and dill, as well as fried plaice with prawns and remoulade.

For meat lovers, we have rare roasted aged beef with celeriac remoulade and crisp shallots, and frikadeller with lingonberries and pickled cucumber. Our vegetarian options feature grated beetroot with apple, horseradish, and celery, plus Danish blue cheese with pear and candied walnuts. At Ekte, we ensure each dish highlights seasonal flavors.

Drinks and Aquavits Selection

At Ekte Nordic Kitchen in Clerkenwell, our drinks menu features a curated selection of aquavits and schnapps. Sample classic options like the Aalborg Jubilaeums, which offers a clean and fruity profile with hints of coriander and star anise. For those seeking something with a modern twist, try the Aalborg Dild Akvavit made with green dill and lemon zest.

Our perfect serves present unique pairings such as Freya Birch Gin with fresh chives or Kongsgaard Raw Gin with red apple. Each cocktail, like the Nuet Negroni or the Scandi Old Fashioned, is crafted to complement the Nordic dining experience. Join us and explore our meticulously curated drinks selection, celebrating Nordic traditions here in London.