What do you eat in Copenhagen?

If you know me at all, you know that I love to eat. Luckily, I am in one of the world's gastronomic havens. Although I will not be eating at Noma, the world's #1 restaurant in the world, I have had my share of good food! (FYI: Noma's reservation book opens once a year and in half an hour, all tables are booked solid for the year). Food in Copenhagen is quite expensive, according to numbeo.com, restaurant prices are 55.26% higher here than in San Francisco. To live economically as a student and prevent myself from going bankrupt, I prepare most of my meals during the week. Since I am not the best chef and my kitchen is very modest, I eat a lot of fresh produce and eggs.

Salad: Arugula with jamon, walnuts, tomato, red bell pepper, cucumber, chive crackers and balsamic vinaigrette

Chocolate muesli with strawberries and milk

I love sandwiches

Spinach fettucini with frikadeller (meatballs)

Mother italian restaurant - Alisha and our salamina pizza

Back home, I don't drink much milk-- but because the dairy here is fantastic, I've drank several cartons. In line with consuming dairy to get 'cultured', I have also been eating a lot of ice cream. Soft is (soft serve) is very popular here and the average price for a lille cone is 25 krone ($4.55 USD). The price for regular two scoop cone is 30 krone ($5.34 USD). Although I have a penchant for sweets.. I do have to eat real food sometimes when I go out. In order to save time and money, I look for take-away food options instead of sit-down restaurants. 

Reinh van Hauen - Fragelite cake and Æggsalat sandiwich with shrimp and curry avocado creme (really good)

This is Harry's Place. Of the many pølsvogns in Denmark, this shop has been here for more than 50 years. Frequent clientele include prime ministers and locals alike. I got a huge 1/3 lb grilled pølser with bread. When I tried slicing the bread to place the sausage inside, the man behind the counter told me that the sausage was too big and the Danish way was to eat the bread as a side. I dipped the toasted bun in ketchup and mustard and ate it between sausage bites. When the man behind the counter saw a customer approaching, he warmed two buns and served them to him right when he reached the counter (good service for regulars). Mr. Regular ate the buns in the same manner that I was suggested, so I'm glad I fit in like a Dane :D