Iris, a remarkable new restaurant tucked away in the heart of Norway’s Hardangerfjord, has been causing quite a stir on TikTok – both in awe and trepidation. The eatery, nestled within a floating art installation known as the Salmon Eye, was documented by Norwegian opera singer Mari Eriksmoen in a captivating TikTok video. Sharing her experience, Eriksmoen recounted how she was whisked away to Iris via the restaurant’s “100% electric boat,” describing the sensation as akin to stepping into a spaceship. Her excitement was palpable as she arrived at the extraordinary establishment, feeling as though she was venturing to the moon and becoming a part of a magnificent secret.
A brainchild of talented Danish chef Anika Madsen, Iris promises a fine-dining concept that spotlights sustainable ingredients lesser-known to the culinary world. Madsen explained her vision to Food and Wine Gazette, expressing her desire to elevate these ingredients to new heights. At Iris, each diner embarks on a literal journey, as stipulated on the restaurant’s website. Priced at 3,200 Norwegian kroner (approximately $315) per person, and accommodating a mere 24 guests each night, the experience commences with a boat trip from Rosendal, making a pit stop at Madsen’s boathouse. Diners are then transported to the Salmon Eye, where they can indulge in a multisensory underwater experience complete with an exquisite 18-course set tasting menu. The website describes the menu as a narrative—an intriguing story about the challenges and perils faced by the global food system, with innovative ideas and solutions that bring us closer to mitigating them.
Eriksmoen raved about the creativity evident in every dish at Iris, expressing her admiration for Madsen’s innovative compositions. Unlike other fine-dining establishments she has visited, Eriksmoen declared that not a single dish at Iris was ordinary or uninteresting. Her video showcasing Iris on TikTok has garnered over 8 million views since its launch on July 21. Due to its exclusive nature, boat-only access, and extensive tasting menu, many viewers have whimsically drawn comparisons between Iris and the fictional restaurant depicted in the 2022 comedy-horror film titled “The Menu,” where a fine-dining experience takes a disastrous turn.
Interestingly, “The Menu” drew inspiration from a real-life restaurant situated on a private island in Norway, which co-writer Will Tracy had visited during his honeymoon. Tracy shared in a November 2022 interview with Seth Meyers how his anxiety heightened when he saw the boat pulling away from the island, given his claustrophobic tendencies. He pondered the potential consequences if something were to go wrong, pondering the safety of individuals with medical conditions, stranded miles away from the mainland.
Eriksmoen found the references to “The Menu” in her TikTok video amusing, and she revealed that the staff at Iris also found them entertaining. However, she firmly believes that Iris will be the talk of the town, not because of any resemblance to the fictional restaurant, but because of its unmatched brilliance. As an opera singer who has traversed the globe and dined at numerous Michelin-starred establishments, Eriksmoen expressed that Iris offered an incomparable restaurant experience, asserting it as the most extraordinary she has ever encountered in her life thus far.
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