Former Noma employees accuse René Redzepi of past physical abuse
Just days before the restaurant’s pop-up in L.A., workers are speaking out.
Where to Eat
March 7, 2026

On March 11, the world-renowned New Nordic chef René Redzepi is set to kick off his latest residency: a sold-out, $1,500-per-person dinner series in Los Angeles inspired by his Copenhagen restaurant Noma. The impending series and Mr. Redzepi’s continuing success have prompted an outcry from former employees of Noma. Julia Moskin interviewed 35 who said Mr. Redzepi inflicted physical and psychological violence on the staff for years.

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A restaurant entrance at night. The word "Noma" is on a wall, with flaming torches outside. Through a glass door, two people can be seen in a kitchen, and candles glow on a table and floor.

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Former workers at Noma, one of the world’s top restaurants, accuse the chef René Redzepi of physical abuse. →

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