Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.06.2022, Blaðsíða 20

Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.06.2022, Blaðsíða 20
The Reykjavík Grapevine Best of Reykjavík 2022 20 Chickpea Hallveigarstígur 1, Reykjavík “A world-class falafel,” I’m told, Chickpea never disappoints. The family-run restaurant offers falafel in four types of sand- wiches, served either in a flat- bread or pita, and in falafel salad bowls, plus there’s a soup of the day. While it might be consid- ered a mono-restaurant, Chick- pea’s falafel definitely wouldn’t come across as traditional or boring. The team constantly tries to update the menu, inte- grating seasonal ingredients or an exotic touch, e.g. mango ai- oli. Beware: not all falafel sand- wiches at Chickpea are vegan— double-check for added dairy. IZ Mandi Veltusund 3b, Reykjavík Mandi is probably the most pop- ular place in Reykjavík for falafel right now. And there is a damn good reason for that. The falafel is solid, although there are two ver- sions of it. The one for Icelanders that don’t like strong food, and the one that is really hot and can keep you warm for the rest of the day. Just ask for that hot sauce and they will serve you right up. VG Zorbian Hringbraut 119, Reykjavík Zorbian is relatively new in the market, but has already made some serious impact on the neighbourhood of Vesturbær. They offer wonderful falafels as well as more traditional dishes from the Middle East and never fail to deliver a tasty dish. The restaurant is a little bit out of the way of downtown—roughly a 15-minute walk from the cen- tre. The place is cosy and gives you the opportunity to check out the Vesturbær locals while you eat. VG Arabian Taste Laugavegur 87, Reykjavík Unremarkable from the outside, Arabian Taste serves a selection of Syrian and Arabic dishes, in- cluding tasty falafel. You can choose between a falafel roll, Arabian falafel that comes with rice, or a falafel plate with hum- mus and salad on the side. Hot sauce or not? The choice is yours. Arabian Taste is located right on Laugavegur and is open until 11 PM on weekdays and until 2 AM on Fridays and Saturdays, which makes it a perfect place to stop by before or after going out. IZ Lamb Street Food Grandagarður 7, Reykjavík Despite the name suggesting the opposite, Lamb Street Food offers three options of vegan falafels wrapped in grilled flatbread. Lo- cated right at the old harbour area known as Grandi, LSF could be a good option for a lunch break after a long stroll along the sea- front. “No place beats this one for value per króna spent”—reads one of the recent LSF reviews, and we know Tripadvisor reviews don’t lie. IZ GUIDE Falafel Cheap, chearful, and chock-full of chickpeas Words: Iryna Zubenko, Valur Grettisson Photo: Art Bicnick A good falafel is like a hug: warm, hearty, and satisfying. Falafel is the ultimate hangover food and a go-to meal on a night out. And while Reykjavík might not be the falafel capital of the world, the Grapevine team went out of their way to find some of the best examples of this simple comfort food in town. 1 3 2 6 R A M M A G E R Ð IN, ÍS L A N D 1940 W W W .R A M M A G E R Ð IN.IS H om e of Icelan dic D esign Rammagerðin has been selected the best Icelandic design store by the Reykjavík Grapevine 2021 & 2022. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Jewellery — Hlín Reykdal Scented candle– Rammagerðin Fragrance — Fischersund The Fuzzy stool — Sigurður Már Helgason Wool blanket — Milla Snorrason Headwear — Rammagerði 4 5 Skólavörðustígur 7 Skólavörðustígur 12 Kringlan Harpa Flugstöð Leifs Eiríkssonar Skólavörðustígur 7 — Skólavörðustígur 12 — Kringlan — Harpa — Flugstöð Leifs Eiríkssonar

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