Enigma, the restaurant at Palazzo Versace Dubai which changes its chef and concept every few months, has revealed the identity of its second chef: Björn Frantzén.

Frantzén, who has won two Michelin stars, is also ranked number 31 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. The new concept will be called "The Journey of a Nordic Chef" and will be an interactive experience divided into a “Prologue” and various “Chapters” - introducing, for the first time in the GCC, Nordic cuisine, which became world famous in 2010 when Noma of Chef René Redzepi was recognised as the best restaurant in the world.

The reputation of Björn Frantzén’s restaurant has spread well beyond Sweden’s borders since opening in 2009, winning widespread praise for its modern creative Scandinavian cooking (using inventive techniques and traditional preservation methods) and awarded two-Michelin stars in the process. Frantzén, whose background includes spells at Chez Nico in London and L’Arpege in Paris focuses on seasonal Scandinavian produce, much of it grown in the restaurant’s own gardens.

Diners can book for the ‘full story’ of 12 dishes or ‘half story’ of eight. Early bird prices for bookings made before 20th April are AED 650 for full and AED 450 for half. Regular prices, weekdays AED 750 and AED 550. Weekends AED 850 and AED 650.

Ideal For

Stimulating culinary experiences

Signature Dishes

‘Satio tempestas’, which changes daily and can contain more than 40 different seasonal vegetables cooked in a variety of ways.

Highlights

Enigma offers a complimentary pick-up and drop off when booking for the full story of The Journey of a Nordic Chef - please provide 24 hours’ notice.