When a restaurant from Copenhagen pops up in London and generates excitement, you wouldn’t be a fool for assuming it was the kind of fine-dining restaurant the Danish city is famous for. With 32 Michelin stars and legendary establishments like Noma, once ranked as the best restaurant in the world, Copenhagen is known for its gastronomic artistry. You might expect the usual eyebrow-raising theatrics, multi-hour tasting menus, and a bill hefty enough to warrant financial planning.
But the Copenhagen restaurant that arrived to fanfare for a pop-up at the Standard hotel in King’s Cross couldn’t be further from that. It’s a burger diner called Gasoline Grill famous for its £16 smash burgers, hot chicken nuggets and crinkle-cut chips served in paper bags.
Since Gasoline Grill opened its pop-up in August at The Standard hotel, it has become a hotspot for influencers, foodies, and chefs from London's top restaurants. The diner, known for its beef, spicy fried chicken, and surf-and-turf burgers, is fully booked every night, making it a must-visit spot. Getting a table has become as difficult as finding reasonably priced tickets to an Oasis concert. TikTok is flooded with rave reviews, with fans praising the perfect patties.
Gasoline Grill's 100% organic beef patties, served in a potato bun with their signature Gasoline sauce (a blend of mayo, ketchup, and mustard), secured an episode on Netflix's 'Somebody Feed Phil.' Critics have praised the burgers' sear, while the original location in Copenhagen has become a favorite refueling spot for the fashion elite, especially during Copenhagen Fashion Week. The diner is also a post-service hangout for the city's top chefs and is frequented by Clare Smyth, the only British female chef to earn three Michelin stars. For many, including frequent visitors to Copenhagen, Gasoline Grill is the first and last stop when arriving and departing the city.
