Casa Grande: Go Big Or Go Home
Located in a red corrugated iron house overlooking the old harbour, Casa Grande is situated smack-dab in the middle of one of the city’s tourist hubs—whale watching tours, an I
Matur Og Drykkur: Whole Cod Heads And Licorice Pancakes
If you have your heart set on traditional Icelandic food with some creative flourishes, then there are three places worth exploring. In the lowest budget tier (still not all that [
Gandhi: A Keralan Kiss Amiss
The popularity of Indian food is a wonderful contradiction. Everyone seems to love it, however, few seem to really know it. Given the country’s vast diversity, its various region
So Close, Yet So Far
I can still remember the buzz that surrounded Tacobarinn at the time of its grand opening last February. Despite obvious demand, there had been a lack of restaurants in Reykjavík
Dill: An Icelandic Epicurean Epiphany
Just when I was convinced that the traditional food culture in Iceland was at risk of dying out, an establishment like Dill lands a hauntingly beautiful punch and knocks the [&hell
Nauthóll: Skyr-Smjör And Summer Sorbet
Nauthóll Bistro is considered one of Reykjavík’s best-kept secrets. I have been living in Iceland for a while now and never knew about this place. The Bistro is behind the [&
Veal Tartare With Tough Guy At The Overlook Hotel
The undulating highway 54 made a sharp turn by the mountain of Axlarhyrna towards Hótel Búðir and the gunmetal grey waters of Faxaflói Bay. A welcome sight after an hour [&hell
Sakebarinn: The Devil Is In The Details
Japan and Iceland seem to have a lot in common—they are homogenous, nationalistic island nations that depend on the ocean’s bounty and are at the mercy of fickle plate tectonic
Even With Spelt, Deep-Fried Cannot Go Wrong
It may come as a surprise to those not born and raised on this island in the North Atlantic, but seafood has basically never been a staple of Icelandic […]
Steikhúsið: A Great Meal That Would Be Better With Acid
Not everything is better with acid, but it can certainly make some things more vibrant, beautiful and full. Subtle flavours can be heightened, bringing complex aromas and bouquets
Brooklyn Bar, We Need To 718
Brooklyn is a hodgepodge of a hundred different nationalities, ethnicities and customs and does not present a single unified presence. I won’t delude myself into thinking I have
Restaurant Review: Restó—Where The Fish Is King
It is considered fairly common knowledge amongst locals in downtown Reykjavík that the quintessential restaurant for enjoying some of the best fish courses ever prepared in this c
Restaurant Review: Teni – An African Affair to Remember
I was an Ethiopian food virgin until Teni. Reykjavík may boast of many restaurants serving authentic regional cuisine but true culinary maturity is seldom achieved these days unle
Restaurant Review: Frederiksen—Like Sushi Samba For Dudes
Frederiksen is a little bit of everything: brunch spot in the morning, a coffeehouse during the day, a gastropub in the evenings and live music on the weekends. The space [&helli
Restaurant Review: Austur-Indíafjelagið—Trip To India In A Thali
Any place that truly considers itself cosmopolitan today boasts a rich landscape of dining options. It is a testament to Reykjavík’s curiosity and inclusiveness that a restauran
Food Review: Kolabrautin – Pain And Gain
The first thing you see when you walk into Kolabrautin is a neon sign that says “Scandinavian Pain.” The sign was originally debuted nine years ago by Ragnar Kjartansson at [&h
Smurstöðin- A Fancy Cafeteria, With Lots Of Potential
Smørrebrød, a Danish tradition, has its roots in necessity and modesty. However, the open-faced sandwiches of today are a far cry from their bread-and-butter avatar: whisper-thin
We All Need More Thai
Krua Thai was one of those places that really saved the culinary landscape in Iceland at the turn of the century. From the early 90s there had been a growing […]
SHELLSHOCKED
Eating a large portion of dark, heavy food on a dark, wooden table in a bright teal building by the marina. We have been here before. Höfnin offers a moderately […]
Icelandic Christmas Buffet at Skrúður
Skrúður at Hótel SagaSkrúður is an institution in family-friendly Christmas buffets. There are fancier buffets, there are more innovative buffets, but I was interested in this
As Icelandic As The Wind And Rain
Café LokiIs there any Icelandic culinary tradition to speak of? This is a question I’ve often struggled with. Some of our more “traditional” dishes might be rooted in Nordic