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Who is Rene Redzepi? Where is Rene Redzepi Now?

Rene Redzepi is a famous chef known for his restaurant Noma. Right now, he is preparing to reopen Noma in Kyoto and will continue serving at Noma in Copenhagen until 2025.

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Updated Jul 25, 2024

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Who is Rene Redzepi? Where is Rene Redzepi Now?

Who is Rene Redzepi?

Rene Redzepi is a famous chef from Denmark, born on December 16, 1977. He owns a restaurant called Noma in Copenhagen, which has three Michelin stars and was named the best restaurant in the world several times. Rene is known for creating a new style of cooking called Nordic cuisine, using clean and inventive flavors.

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René was born in Copenhagen to a Danish mom and a dad from North Macedonia. He has a twin brother named Kenneth. As a kid, he lived in North Macedonia and loved the healthy food there. When he moved back to Denmark, he delivered newspapers with his brother to help his family. At 15, he left high school and went to cooking school.

Full Name Rene Redzepi
Date of Birth December 16, 1977 (age 46)
Birthplace Copenhagen, Denmark
Education Apprenticeship
Culinary Career New Nordic Cuisine, Molecular Gastronomy
Notable Restaurant Noma

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Where is Rene Redzepi Now?

Right now, René Redzepi is working on a special project with his restaurant Noma. In October 2024, Noma will open again in Kyoto, Japan, at the Ace Hotel Kyoto. They will serve a new menu with seasonal foods like game meats and crabs until December 18, 2024. After that, Noma will return to Copenhagen and stay open until spring 2025, offering its seafood menu before closing for good (Source: japen Times).

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René Redzepi is excited about the new Kyoto pop-up and is looking forward to trying different seasonal ingredients. Even after Noma closes, he plans to keep working on new ideas and might have more special events in Japan or other places in the future.

Rene Redzepi Net Worth

René Redzepi, the chef behind the famous restaurant Noma, is estimated to have a net worth between $5 and $10 million. He earned most of his money from his restaurant, which has won many awards for its unique food. René started Noma with Claus Meyer in 2003 and has worked in several top restaurants around the world before that. He has also appeared on TV shows and in films about cooking

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René Redzepi Wife

René Redzepi is married to Nadine Levy Redzepi, who is also a chef. Nadine grew up in both Portugal and Denmark. They have three daughters together. Nadine and René work in the food industry, and they support each other's careers. Nadine is known for her own cooking skills and has been involved in various food projects. Together, they make a great team, both in their family life and their professional lives.

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Rene Redzepi Awards

Year Award/Accolade Details
2006 The World's 50 Best Restaurants 33rd Best Restaurant in the World
2007 The World's 50 Best Restaurants 15th Best Restaurant in the World
2008 The World's 50 Best Restaurants 10th Best Restaurant in the World
2008 TripAdvisor Best Restaurant in the World
2008 Lo Mejor de la Gastronomia conference (San Sebastián, Spain) International Chef of the Year
2008–present Michelin Guide Two stars
2009 The World's 50 Best Restaurants 3rd Best Restaurant in the World
2009 The World's 50 Best Restaurants Chefs' Choice
2010 The World's 50 Best Restaurants Best Restaurant in the World
2011 The World's 50 Best Restaurants Best Restaurant in the World
2012 The World's 50 Best Restaurants Best Restaurant in the World
2012 TIMES 2012 100 Most Influential People in the World
2013 The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2nd Best Restaurant in the World
2014 The World's 50 Best Restaurants Best Restaurant in the World
2015 The World's 50 Best Restaurants 3rd Best Restaurant in the World
2016 The Catey Awards International Outstanding Achievement
2016 Knight of The Order of the Dannebrog Honorary title
2016 The World's 50 Best Restaurants 5th Best Restaurant in the World
2019 The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2nd Best Restaurant in the World
2021 The World's 50 Best Restaurants Best Restaurant in the World

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