Noma to Open in Sydney, Australia

One of the world's most famous restaurants, Noma, will relocate to Sydney for ten weeks from January 2016.

Noma will temporarily close in Copenhagen, Denmark, to open its new waterfront home at Barangaroo on Sydney Harbour, as part of a collaboration with Tourism Australia and Lendlease.

"I have always been attracted to the incredible diversity you find in Australia's landscapes and ingredients, because they are like no other place I've seen before," said Head Chef, Rene Redzepi. "Australia combines strong influences from its Indigenous people with new communities from around the world. When you mix it all together, the result is something truly inspiring. It really is the perfect place to come and learn."

The Noma team will find the best of Australia's produce to design an original menu, focusing on producers who have a "respectful and passionate engagement with the sea and the land".

"We look forward to the new year and this new exploration. It will be a different journey, but one that I am incredibly excited about. The opportunity to broaden our horizons, to expand our minds and our tastes, to make new friends, and catch-up with old ones, as we delve into this magnificent landscape," Rene added.

Noma Australia will be located in the acclaimed Anadara building at the Barangaroo precinct, which is set to become one of Australia's landmark future food and beverage destinations. The location was selected for its synergy to Noma in Copenhagen, which is also on the water and strongly connected to the sea.

Gary Horwitz, Head of Retail at Lendlease said, "When Lendlease was approached by the Noma team, we knew it was the perfect fit. Rene's strong affinity to sustainability is aligned with our aspirations for Barangaroo. We are delighted to partner with Noma and Tourism Australia to celebrate the best of Australian produce and enhance Barangaroo's position on the global food map."

As a vital part of Noma's research in the lead up to the restaurant opening, Rene and his team have already embarked on several Australia-wide visits to meet with producers, local communities, farmers and chefs, and explore the diverse landscape and multi-faceted culture of the country. Tourism Australia is supporting these important research trips, and providing assistance with travel and marketing.

Noma Australia will launch in January 2016 and will open for lunch and dinner five days per week.

Bookings for the restaurant will open later this year.