As one of the chefs explained it to me, Rene Redzepi will be re-opening at some time, just in a different setting and with a modified concept.

Noma is truly the granddaddy of the modern Nordic cuisine movement. It has been the source of inspiration for most of the other modern Nordic establishments in Copenhagen. I've had the fortune to dine at AOC, Studio, Relae and Amass, and in retrospect they all pay great respect to the concept launched by Noma.

However, I think that Noma was the one meal out of them that had the serious "Wow" factor beyond the rest of them. They push the boundaries in terms of flavours and innovation much further than their competition in the city, and really have a young, dynamic and passionate crew behind the establishment. I just think you have to be prepared to not enjoy every single bite of the meal, since they often challenge your tastes in a way that can't possibly please every single person.

So the longwinded summary is: if you have an idea of what modern Nordic cuisine entails, then no question, you should arrange a trip around Noma. The more I think about the meal, there is a reason for its legendary status in the culinary world. On the same trip, I'd also highly recommend trying Studio to compare and contrast.