What kind of fish does Reykjavik eat?

Some of the most common fish listed on the menus of restaurants in Reykjavik, Iceland are cod, arctic char, halibut, haddock and herring. Fish is prepared just about every way imaginable from fresh-out-of-the-sea sushi to savory fish stew to golden fried fish and chips.

Where to eat in Reykjavik?

Go for a sandwich, don't go for the soup, it's microwaved. Federico García Arias: Nice café in the center of Reykjavik. Soup of the day, great samdwiches, coffee, cakes, nice music and polite stuff. Freja Eilertzen: Come for the spicy pumpkin soup and sourdogh bread - stay for the over the top pastries!

What is Iceland's most famous soup?

Iceland’s most famous soup: The lobster soup at the Sea Baron (Sægreifinn). It’s creamy, salty and delicious. It’s all thanks to Kjartan Halldórsson, a chef, a fisherman, an entrepreneur, but, most importantly, a legend. Kjartan passed away in 2015. He was a chef on board the coast guard. He quit that and wanted to open a fish store.

What does fish soup taste like?

It varies a bit in flavor and type of fish but a few qualities remain consistent; the fish is melt in your mouth tender, mild, and extraordinary, the broth is rich with a subtle hint of curry, and the vegetables are fresh and local. Fresh ingredients are key to this simple 5 ingredient soup, so we made our way to the farmers market.