The historic Customs House is located at the very tip of Nordhavn's Redmole, offering guests sweeping views of the water.
At one end of the restaurant, a relaxed and informal lounge area has been created, featuring pieces from Finn Juhl's Japan series.
A decade ago, Nordhavn was dominated by warehouses, shipyards, and industrial docks. Today, the neighborhood has transformed into one of Copenhagen's most dynamic architectural hubs – a place where raw maritime heritage meets ambitious urban design. Glass façades, promenades, and harborside apartments now rise alongside traces of its industrial past, creating a backdrop where history and modernity coexist.
From the dining area, there is a view into the lounge featuring Finn Juhl's Japan Sofa and Japan Chairs in oiled oak, upholstered with 'Watercolour' textile in the color 'Soft Linen' on the backrest and 'Mood Indigo' on the seat.
Sushi Anaba moved here in 2019, first opening on Sandkaj before relocating in 2025 to the tip of Redmolen, into the beautifully restored Customs House (Toldvagtsbygningen). Originally built in 1916 by architect Osvald Viggo Langballe, the building was dismantled stone by stone for preservation and later reassembled with meticulous care. Limestone blocks, pine beams, and historic detailing have been given new life, creating a setting that bridges past and present, heritage and reinvention.
The 48 Sofa Bench in oiled oak and walnut, upholstered with 'Safire' textile in the color '0011'.
The Japan Chair in oiled oak, upholstered with 'Watercolour' textile in the color 'Soft Linen' on the backrest and 'Mood Indigo' on the seat.
The Japan Chair in oiled oak, upholstered with 'Watercolour' textile in the color 'Soft Linen' on the backrest and 'Mood Indigo' on the seat.
In June 2025, Sushi Anaba was rewarded with a Michelin star.
Within these walls, craftsmanship takes center stage. The handcrafted counter by Danish-Japanese duo Akiko Ken Made forms the heart of the dining room, while in the lounge, Finn Juhl’s Japan Series and the 48 Sofa Bench introduce a note of sculptural elegance. Their presence blends effortlessly with the light, minimal Scandinavian surroundings, embodying the dialogue between Japan and Denmark that defines the atmosphere in the restaurant.
