Noma's star chef quits after claims that he hit and bullied staffProtesters at Danish chef Rene Redzepi's Noma restaurant pop-up in Los Angeles. (Photo: AFP)COPENHAGEN - Danish superchef Rene Redzepi -- whose Noma restaurant was long regarded as the world's best -- said he was stepping down Thursday after allegations that he abused and bullied staff for years. His resignation comes as a new pop-up Noma restaurant opened in Los Angeles. He was among a group of former staff members who protested at the Noma pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles where Redzepi had been due to take charge. The Copenhagen establishment was named the world's best restaurant in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2021 by Restaurant magazine.

Source: Bangkok Post March 12, 2026 21:39 UTC