Reykjavík Grapevine - júl. 2020, Blaðsíða 8

Reykjavík Grapevine - júl. 2020, Blaðsíða 8
The Reykjavík Grapevine Best of Reykjavík 2020 8 The year 2020 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it's a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players and the old guard stepping up their A-game. Restaurants continue to diversify; we’ve got ourselves an izakaya in- spired spot, while tasting menus are being questioned and reinterpret- ed. The scope of “Icelandic cuisine” is broadening to include not just produce and products but also their sourcing and seasonal integrity on this harsh island by players big and small. Whether it is globally rec- ognised Nordic fine-dining or fragrant Thai curries, traditional Ice- landic cuisine or family-friendly sushi, to everything in-between, this guide to the best of everything Reykjavík has to offer has been hand- picked by our exacting panel of passionate gourmands. From budget bites to fanciful fare, we’ve got you covered. Skál! Best Burger Le Kock & Búllan Joint Winners Le Kock, Tryggvagata 14 O burgers, glorious burgers! If there were a national dish, burgers would be it for Iceland. And at Le Kock, their irreverence is thankfully a social media strategy only. When it comes to the food, it is still the ‘gourmet tuck shop’ the founders envisioned. The potato roll game is strong and holds up despite their recent defeat at the hands of the sauce puddle muddle (a beast so savage, hardly a burger in town hasn’t succumbed). Grab those extra napkins, you’ll need them. Bet- ter yet, ask for just a smidgen of sauce. Singed with smoke and magic, a classic cheeseburger is still the top dog here. Hamborgarabúllan, multiple locations An oldie but a goodie, Búllan slings a solid burger that seals Iceland’s reputation as a worthy burger destination. With multiple locations you are always close to one. A lil’ birdie on our panel whispers that, "the Tommi-owned Höfði location is excellent with kids," and anoth- er swore by the Geirsgata location for the ‘Steak Burger’. Also worth trying are the Tuesday 1,190 ISK deals. Newcomer Yuzu Hverfisgata 44 The citrus fruit extract might be a tad too pronounced in their mayo, but the steamed bread burgers at Yuzu have got everyone at the Grapevine offices converted. They arrive in a cane steam- er and it's best to make quick work of the delicious treats, easy if you’ve got the Kimchi burger. Previous Winners 2019: Le Kock & Búllan 2018: Le Kock 2017: Sæta Svínið Best Vegan Burger BioBorgari Vesturgata 12 Veggie burgers can be many things, but too often they’re reduced to a close- to-meat contest. Standing tall amidst a sea of pre-made patties and bean paste offenders are their scrumptious grain- bean-lentil patties, with the earthiness of assorted veggies and buckwheat and flax with the charcoal grill adding a lovely singed note. They’ve really listened to the dry burger complaint cause the ‘Special Vegan’ with its crown of baked apples is quite an unmissable treat, whether you are vegan or not. The tomato sauce & kale pesto are pretty great too. For clean, small-batch, slow living, BioBorgari is worth the love. Runners-Up Jömm Kringlan & Faxafen 14 With soy-based Oumph products, Jömm have a wide selection of burgers to choose whatever your plant-based junk food craving may be—if the basic burger doesn’t cut it, there are other variants and wraps and pitas as well. Psst... our panel says, "their sauces are a game changer." Junkyard Skeifan 13A Vegan food is often depicted as big on health and low on taste. Skeifan’s Junkyard proves that to be fake news. The restaurant serves up sloppy, greasy cruelty-free junk food that hits the spot whenever you’re in the market for a full on burger experience. It’s relatively light on the wallet as well. Previous Winners 2019: Veganæs (RIP) 2018: Prikið 2017: Bike Cave 2016: Búllan BEST OF REYKJAVÍK 2020 Dining Delicious, even if you can't pronounce it Best Pizza Flatey Grandagarður 11 & Hlemmur Newcomers rarely, if ever, win a catego- ry in the Best of Dining. But when Flatey blew onto the pizza scene in Reykjavik, they brought with them unknown- in-these parts Napoli pie-game. One bite of that foldover, blistered pie and we were floored. A few years in, and Flatey’s pie-game is still as strong as ever. The menu spans classics—the Margheritas are a panel favourite with their puddle of milky mozzarella—and beloved faves, like the Tartufo, a truffled pizza bianco and the Vegan(o) with its rosemary speckled potatoes. Keep an eye out for the offspring of the ‘Battle of the Bakers’. Runners-Up Black Box Pizzeria Borgartún 26 & Háholt 13-15 Black Box combines the Napoli-style sourdough craze with the familiarity of commercial pizzerias, all in a dark Goth arcade vibe. While originality might be a sore point for some panellists, we see the appeal of a well made pie, es- pecially one with avocado and crushed pistachios. Íslenska Flatbakan Mathöll Höfði & Bæjarlind 2 With a large wood fired oven (gas assisted), Flatbakan is an homage to homegrown pizza style. Think a thin crust, generously sauced pie topped with local favourites—regular suspects jostling for attention amidst dates, bananas and of course cream-cheese, and a melty vegan cheese. Previous Winners 2018-9: Flatey 2017: Hornið 2015-6: Hverfisgata 12 (RIP)

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