Reykjavík Grapevine - 31.07.2009, Side 28

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3 Frakkar
Baldursgata 14 | F9
Aktu taktu
Skúlugata 15 | K8
American Style
Tryggvagata 26 | E5
Argentína Steak-
house
Barónstígur | I8
Austurlanda-
hraðlestin
Hverfisgata 64A | H7
Á Næstu Grösum
Laugavegur 20B | G7
B5
Bankastræti 5 | F6
Basil & Lime
Klapparstíg 38 | G7
Babalú
Skólavörðustígur 22A
| G8
Balthazar
Hafnarstræti 1-3 |
D6/E6
Bæjarins Beztu
Tryggvagata | E6
Brons
Pósthússtræti 9 | E6
Café Cultura
Hverfisgata 18 | G6
Café Loki
Lokastígur 28 | G9
Café Paris
Austurstræti 14 | E6
Café roma
Rauðarárstígur 8 | J9
Domo
Þingholtsstræti 5 | F7
Einar Ben
Veltusundi | E6
Eldsmiðjan
Bragagata 38A | G9
Fiskmarkaðurinn
Aðalstræti 12 | D6
Geysir Bar/Bistro
Aðalstræti 2 | D6
Garðurinn
Klappastigur 37 | G7
Glætan book café
Laugavegur 19 | F5
Grái kötturinn
Hverfisgata 16A | G7
Grillhúsið
Tryggvagata 20 | E5/
E6
Habibi
Hafnarstræti 20 | D5
Hamborgarabúlla
tómasar (“Bullan”)
Geirsgata 1 | D5
Hlölla Bátar
Ingólfstorg | D6
Hornið
Hafnarstræti 15 | E6
Hótel Holt
Bergstaðarstræti 37
| F7
Humarshúsið
Ammtmanstígur 1 | E7
Hressó
Austurstræti 20 | E6
Icelandic
Fish & Chips
Tryggvagata 8 | E5
Jómfrúin
Lækjargata 4 | E6
kaffi Hljómalind
Laugavegur 21 | G7
kaffitár
Bankastræti 8 | F6
kaffivagninn
Grandagarður 10
| D1
kebabhúsið
Austurstræti 2 | E6
kofi tómasar
Frænda
Laugavegur 2 | F7
krua thai
Tryggvagata 14 | D5
La Primavera
Austurstræti 9 | E6
Lystin
Laugavegur 73 | H7
Mokka
Skólavörðustígur 3A
| F7
Nonnabiti
Hafnarstræti 9 | E6
o Sushi
Lækjargata 2A | E6
Pisa
Lækjargötu 6b | E6
Pizza king
Hafnarstræti 18 | E6
Pizza Pronto
Vallarstræti 4 | D6
Pizzaverksmiðjan
Lækjargötu 8 | E6
Prikið
Bankastræti 12 | F6
ráðhúskaffi | D7
Tjarnargata 11
Santa Maria
Laugavegur 22A, | F7
Segafredo
Lækjatorg | E6
Serrano
Hringbraut 12 | I3

Shalimar
Austurstræti 4 | E6
Silfur
Pósthússtræti 11 | E6
Sjávarkjallarinn
Aðalstræti 2 | D6
Sólon
Bankastræti 7a | F6
Sushibarinn
Laugavegur 2 | F7
Svarta kaffi
Laugavegur 54 | H8
Sægreifinn
Verbuð 8, Geirsgata
| D5
tapas
Vesturgata 3B | D5
thorvaldsen
Austurstræti 8 | E6
tíu Dropar
Laugavegur 27 | G7
tívolí
Laugavegur 3 | F7
Vegamót
Vegamótastígur 4
| G7
Við tjörnina
Templarasund 3 | E7
Vitabar
Bergþórugata 21 |
H9
R E V I E W S
PRICE AROUND
BIG PORTION
1.100 - 1.400 ISK
OPENING HOURS
Daily from
11:30 - 20:30
Weekends from
11:30 - 20:30
OVER
COUR
SES50
RESTAURANTTHAI
www.nudluhusid.is
LAUGAVEGI 59
DOMO serves a fine dining menu
with French-Asian influences and an
additional list of sushi. For a celebratory
sushi dinner, DOMO is the place.
We chose Alaska roll (1850 ISK),
spider roll (1950 ISK) and a mix of sushi
and sashimi (3400 ISK for 14, 4400 for
22).
The strongly teriyaki f lavoured
Alaska roll — eel, tuna and cream
cheese — was heavy on umami f lavours
and satisfying, if not overly subtle. The
spider roll and the maki were good,
while the salmon teriyaki combination
added little of interest.
The sashimi was nicely cut and
attractively presented on a bed of ice
in an oversized seashell. The simple
approach was elegant and effective.
Most interesting of the sashimi cuts
was the mint and coriander cured
halibut. The curing added a subtle
touch and green hint to the delicate
white fish, but had an influence on
the structure that I liked, but my date
didn’t. Sadly, all three of the cured and
uncured halibut and the salmon were
not of the finest fillets; the salmon was
f lat tasting and both variations on the
halibut were too chewy.
The nigiri, repeating the same trio
of fish, suffered from a similar problem.
The overly sweet-vinegared rice also
overpowered the f lavours of the fish.
The service on the other
hand made the DOMO dinner a
positive experience. Our waiter was
exceptionally friendly, yet not too slick;
one step ahead, with eyes in the back of
his head to run to the rescue whenever
there was need. When my nationality
was revealed in the end of the meal, he
even switched to perfect Finnish.
"Sushi Showdown
Grapevine’s roll in the Reykjavik sushi scene"
DoMo
Þingholtsstræti 5
www.domo.is
What we think: Upscale sushi
dinner with wonderful service
Flavour: Western
Ambiance: Black jackets, modern
decor
Service: Excellent
Price per piece: from 240 ISK up
Dinner Sun-Wed 18-22, Thu 18-23,
Fri-Sat 18-24
Hip Fishmarket serves sushi for both
lunch and dinner from its Raw bar.
Alongside DOMO, it is the other fine
dining sushi choice. In both, sushi is a
side-kick to the traditional menu.
Fishmarket’s lunch menu consists
of easily accessible, Western style basics
– salmon, tuna and California rolls,
nigiri and sashimi – and is welcomingly
priced around 1400 ISK. Word has that
it’s a good way to spend your lunch
money.
On the other hand, a dinner
menu starter with 8-pieces of assorted
maki and nigiri costs you a salty 2800
ISK. We recently had the dinner sushi,
which was good, but over-f looded with
dressings and roe and spoiled by service
cold enough to freeze the water in your
glass.
Fishmarket
Aðalstræti 12
www.fiskmarkadurinn.is
What we think: For a cheap sushi
lunch in a chic setting, Fishmarket
is your place
Flavour: Western style sushi with
a thick layer of sauces
Ambiance: Fish skin on reels,
bamboo on the walls
Service: hot and cold
Price per piece: 100ISK on
lunch, 350 ISK on dinner
Lunch Mon-Fri 11.30-14, dinner
Mon-Sun 18-23.30