Best Kjötsúpa in Reykjavik

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Their hot food counter is a reliable place to find plokkfiskur during lunch hours. Great for a quick and very cheap local meal. — Skeifan

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While primarily a bakery and pizzeria, they often have a high-quality "soup of the day" which is frequently a rich lamb broth. — Bankastræti

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13:00.

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A historic harbor cafe with a no-nonsense atmosphere. Their plokkfiskur is a staple of their traditional lunch menu, popular with both fishermen and tourists. — Grandi

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11:30.

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A family-run restaurant that focuses on high-quality Icelandic ingredients. Their lamb soup is a standout appetizer. — Rauðarárstígur

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19:30.

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A cozy neighborhood cafe that sometimes features a "fancy" hot dog on its rotating menu. Very local vibe. — Laugarnes

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14:00.

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A quintessential stop for traditional Icelandic food. Their "Loki's Plokkfiskur" is a menu highlight, served with their famous homemade rye bread and butter. — Lokastígur

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13:00 (Grab a window seat for the view).

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A legendary institution that has been serving authentic Icelandic cuisine for decades. Their plokkfiskur is a refined, classic version that remains true to its roots. — Vesturbær

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19:00.

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The deli counter here often has "ready-to-eat" traditional Icelandic meals including fish stew. It’s the cheapest way to eat it in the harbor area. — Grandi

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11:30.

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Gas station hot dogs are an Icelandic institution. N1 serves high-quality dogs with the full array of toppings in a bright, clean convenience store setting. — Vesturbær

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12:30.

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A cozy pub that offers a slightly more "gourmet" take on the hot dog, served on a plate in a traditional sit-down setting. Great for trying it with a local IPA. — Downtown

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20:00.

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A local secret for budget dining. The IKEA cafeteria serves a very respectable plokkfiskur at a fraction of downtown prices. It's where many locals go for a cheap family lunch. — Garðabær

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11:30.

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Various stalls in this trendy food hall offer local specialties. Look for the traditional Icelandic stall for a quick and fresh plokkfiskur bowl. — Grandi

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12:30.

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They focus on Icelandic ingredients and herbs. Their lamb soup is a more sophisticated version than the street food variety. — Laugavegur

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19:00.

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While famous for its soup in bread bowls, they also serve a solid Icelandic hot dog as a quick snack for shoppers. — Laugavegur

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13:00.

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A cozy, dimly lit upstairs cafe that specialized in bread bowl soups before it was trendy. One choice is always a meat soup, usually a high-quality lamb version. — Laugavegur

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12:30.

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The classic Pylsuvagninn has a presence here, offering a slightly more "boutique" feel in the trendy food hall environment. — Hlemmur

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18:00.

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The perfect final stop before leaving the country. — KEF

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2 hours before your flight.

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Olís is N1's main competitor. Their hot dog combo deals are a staple of Icelandic road culture. — Glæsibær

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12:00.

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The university canteens (Háma) often serve plokkfiskur as their traditional "dish of the day." It is open to the public and offers excellent value. — Vesturbær

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11:45.

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Messinn is famous for its "fish pans," and their plokkfiskur is served in the same style—hot, bubbling, and incredibly rich. One of the best sit-down versions in the city. — Lækjargata

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18:30.

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