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Reykjavík Grapevine - 16.07.2018, Blaðsíða 45

Reykjavík Grapevine - 16.07.2018, Blaðsíða 45
 ÓÐINSTORG | 101 | REYKJAVÍK | ÍSLAND SNAPSBISTRO.IS | +354 5116677 FRENCH ONION SOUP Icelandic Ísbúi cheese, croûtons 2.390 kr. MOULES MARINIÈRES steamed mussels from Breiðafjörður 2.600 kr. FISH OF THE DAY chef´s special 3.890 kr. Lunch offer from 11:30 - 14:00 1.990 kr. EST. 2012REYKJAVIK gpv.is/food Share this + Archives 45The Reykjavík Grapevine Issue 16— 2018 batter fried to a greasy, ghastly red is likely what’s keeping the crowds aw ay. A lt houg h t hey proud ly claimed the fish to be cod, it tasted suspiciously like a thawed day-old haddock. Somnambulist service added insult to injury and our oh-so dramatic demonstration of disappointment—dumping said fish into the trash—was met with zero curiosity. The cardboard cone packaging is Insta-friendly but dining-deadly. Avoid. Lobster Hut Kalkofnsvegur & Lækjartorg Neither serving lobster nor be- ing located in a hut caused some trepidation regarding this one, but it revealed itself to be a pleas- ant surprise. Now opposite Harpa, by the fortress-like parking ga- rage below Arnarhóll, the little red wagon serves up the most af- fordable langoustine in the coun- try. Their soup (1,990 ISK) is a curry-laced bowlful with a gener- ous portion of langoustine, thank- fully eschewing the tomato-based bisque that is ubiquitous around town. Fishing for langoustine tails isn’t a futile affair here. The hot dog (1,450 ISK) comes with caramelised peppers and onions with sauteed langoustine, chilli mayo and misplaced tortilla chips (ask them to hold the “nachos”). The only let-down is the bun— when you’re serving up something so tender, firmer bread would help it shine. However, between the hot dog and soup, we easily had around 20 tails, or more. Either they suspected the seriousness of our mission, or we’re looking at the best langoustine-bang-for- your-buck in Reykjavík. Fish and Co. Aðalstræti 9, Fógetagarðurinn Like the waxing and waning of the moon, this little truck keeps making an appearance, albeit in different guises. It used to be the Salmon Wagon (which we suspect, might have been a reincarnation of the Crab Cake L a d s) . T h e i r lovely blue and white truck is now the dark b u t s a l u b r i - ous “Fish and Co.” For a mere 1000 ISK, you get a chunk of cod cooked in a generous amount of butter, served over spinach that wilts under the heat, and blistered cherry toma- toes. This is a perfect meal for a cold afternoon and one of the more wholesome options in downtown Reykjavík. They served small talk, too—this was the only chap in our investigation who knew that eating at a food truck is also about chat- ting with the folk behind the wheel. Vöffluvagninn Frakkastígur 27, by Hallgrimskirkja They may proclaim they sell Bel- gian waffles—those crisp, light as a feather, yeasty delights—but don’t be duped. Manned by an un- derage teenager who was so dis- interested that we were seriously worried that the kid was about to pass out, the waffles are under- cooked, with spots of blackened old grease. At 590 ISK for a plain waffle, it’s daylight robbery. They occupy prime location by Hall- grimskirkja—it’s a shame their fare doesn’t match the view. Sætir Snúðar Frakklansdsgarður, Frakkastígur One of the more recent arrivals, stationed beside the dreaded waf- fle cart, Sætir Snúðar are upping the cinnamon bun (“snúður”) game with their warm, yeasty rolls—a slightly sneaky move, as they’re stationed above the renowned Brauð & Co, who changed the snúð u r g a me a f e w y e a r s back. Perhaps t h e y ’ r e h o p - i ng to pig g y- back off Brauð & Co.’s success by suck ing in war y tourists trotting down Frak kastíg ur. However, these aren’t your stan- dard Scandinav ian cin namon buns—they’re denser Cinnabun- st yle yeast y rol ls, with cream cheese frosting, meant to be eat- en with forks. We’d have liked a punchier frosting, but the rolls themselves are nothing to com- plain about. Pair with a kokomjólk for an authentic Icelandic packed- lunch (“nesti”) experience. Skúli Bao Bun Aðalstræti 9, Fógetagarðurinn Fogetagarðurinn is seeing some l ife even in the late summer, thanks to the aforementioned Fish and Co. and Skúli Bao Bun, who share this tucked-away square. With by far the most erratic sched- ule, this truck was hardest to try. The menu is a tad heavy on the ‘Asian fusion confusion’ trend, where Chinese, Japanese and Kore- an food names wrestle with Hunt’s barbecue sauce, chilli mayo, Mexi- can oregano seasoning and fried onions. It’s ideal after a night of Reykjavik debauchery; sober, we recommend the kimchi as a take- away so you can make your own fried rice at home. “For a mere 1000 ISK you get a chunk of cod cooked in a gen- erous amount of but- ter, served over wilted spinach.” “The fish itself is deep fried to or- der—flaky perfec- tion encased in a light, airy batter.” REYKJAVÍK’S FIRST BREWPUB lunch from 1.690 kr BRYGGJAN BRUGGHÚS * GRANDAGARÐI 8 101 REYKJAVÍK * 00354 456 4040 * WWW.BRYGGJANBRUGGHUS.IS
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