i. Biography
Karim Khouani’s work at texture in Copenhagen is built as Modern French fine dining, with French training carried alongside Mediterranean flavour notes and North African accents. The cooking is measured rather than decorative: compact, exacting, and built for clarity. In a city that prizes restraint, texture gives that language a precise shape, and the Michelin star in 2025 confirms how firmly the restaurant’s point of view has landed.
Coming Up
Today, Karim Khouani is chef-owner and executive chef of texture.
Where They Are Now
At texture in Copenhagen, the combined roles of chef-owner and executive chef place both direction and service rhythm under Karim Khouani’s control. The title describes the structure of the kitchen as much as the job itself: Modern French fine dining delivered through technically precise tasting menus. That framework gives the restaurant a clear identity, with refinement carried by a closely considered mix of influences rather than by ornament. The house signature is carried by dishes that read with quiet confidence. Duck fat brioche is among the most closely associated plates, with its richness setting the tone for the restaurant’s vocabulary. Langoustine tartare extends that vocabulary into seafood, keeping the same disciplined focus across the menu. Together, these plates show a chef working through technique with intent, building flavour from French foundations while keeping Mediterranean and North African notes in view. Copenhagen is the setting, but the craft is the point: owner, executive chef, menu author, and the name tied to the dishes most closely associated with the house. At texture, the restaurant’s identity and Karim Khouani’s own are closely aligned, with the address serving as the clearest expression of his current work.
Signature
texture's signature dishes include duck fat brioche and langoustine tartare.
Honors
texture's honors include Michelin star (2025).
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of texture:
What is texture: Karim Khouani's current role?
As of 2026, texture: Karim Khouani is Chef-owner.
What recognition has texture: Karim Khouani received?
Michelin star (2025).
What is texture: Karim Khouani known for?
Modern French fine dining.
