Reykjavík Grapevine - jan. 2023, Blaðsíða 26

Reykjavík Grapevine - jan. 2023, Blaðsíða 26
FOOD Make Every Month Veganuary Words: Catharine Fulton Photos: Art Bicnick Much like all vegans are contrac- tually obligated to announce their veganism to everyone within earshot, I feel it’s apt to take this opportunity to clarify that I’m not vegan — I could go into the convo- luted intricacies of my being seagan but I don’t want to look like that much of an asshole when we’re just getting to know each other. That being said, my partner is vegan. And in the six years or so that he’s chosen that righteous path, eating out as a family has been a roll- ercoaster. Sometimes we’ll land at an all-vegan eatery and he can order with reckless abandon. Other times, we’re the high-maintenance guests asking what the vegan options are and if it’s possible to “veganize” other menu items by omitting key ingredients. This being the great month of Veganuary, however, it’s time for an annual roundup of the best vegan fare Reykjavík has to offer — it may just make you want to make every month Veganuary. Brút Pósthússtræti 2 Brút brings to Reykjavík a Nordic- skewed brunch that is at once light, colourful and oh-so-satisfying. Mounds of delicately dressed salads, hummus, roast veggies and cakes make up the spectrum of vegan offer- ings. This is the vegan-friendly brunch Reykjavík has been waiting for. Oh, and the bottomless mimosas don’t hurt. Le Kock Tryggvagata 14 You don’t have to be vegan to recog- nize Le Kock makes a banging vegan burger. Unlike the ubiquitous super- market shelf patty, Le Kock leans into the smashed burger trend with their crispy, lace-edged smoked barley and bean number. That smokiness lends a deeply satisfying note, and the savoury pineapple-ginger BBQ sauce compli- ments it perfectly. Aptly named Vegan Fox 2.0, this is one sassy number. Vegan World Peace Aðalstræti 2 This is an all-vegan restaurant with practically throw away prices — seri- ously, almost nothing is priced over 2.500 ISK. Southeast Asian mock- meats act as protein in a menu that is full of hearty bowls of soups, stir fried noodles and vegan versions of popular Vietnamese and Thai dishes, with a smattering of Japanese and Korean as well. Emilie’s Reykjavík Hverfisgata 98 The wealth of vegan baked goods at Emilie’s is drool-inducing. Snúður stuffed with blueberries, raspber- ries or cinnamon; chocolatey banana cakes; savoury scones and more — it’s all there and it’s all delightful. The soup and bagel combo is also a nice bite, not skimping on the vegan cream cheese on the side. Fönix Bíldshöfði 12 There isn’t a better fish fragrant eggplant in town and the Mapo Tofu sans meat is what tofu aspires to be. These dishes at Fönix always arrive at your table scaldingly hot, the eggplants fried to silky perfection, the tofu enticingly jiggly. These delights also happen to be vegan! Family-run Fönix has something for everyone. The lunch buffet is also a notch above simi- lar fare. A word of warning: once you taste of Fönix’s vegan offerings, every- thing else will pale in comparison. Hipstur Borg 29 Mushroom bread. Mushroom bread. Mushroom bread. I was earnestly hoping typing that three times fast would magically transport this open- faced delight to my desk (spoiler: it didn’t). The mushroom bread at this foodhall outpost is deceptively deli- cious. The concept is simple enough: toasted sourdough, mushrooms, pota- toes, apples and kale. But then there’s horseradish and some amazing sauce and herbaceous oil, and the next thing you know, you’re looking up real estate on Borgartún so Hipstur is within walking distance, but that’s no way to make major life purchases. Sigh. Chickpea Hallveigarstígur 1 All heart and sunshine, this firm Grapevine favourite has been making delectably wholesome fare for a couple years now and they never disap- point. Sourdough pitas and flatbreads encase crunchy fried falafel and vari- ous salads and pickled toppings and makes for a satisfying lunch that fuels you through the day. Not everything is vegan, but everything that is is deli- cious. Don’t even think of walking by on an empty stomach — the scent wafting out of Chickpea will have you drooling. Brynja Ís Engihjalli 8, Kópavogur If you’ve eschewed dairy, but you miss the classic Icelandic soft serve cone — dipped in chocolate, of course — then get thee to Kópavogur. The Akureyri staple Brynja has two types of vegan soft serve on offer (vanilla or coconut) and an assortment of clearly-marked vegan dips and mix-ins so you can craft a bragðarefur with confidence. Might we recommend an Oreo, cookie dough, hazelnut combo? SÆTA SVÍNIÐ / Hafnarstræti 1-3 / Tel. 555 2900 / saetasvinid.is 990 1.690 HAPPIEST HAPPY HOUR IN REYKJAVÍK ICELANDIC GASTROPUB 26 The Reykjavík Grapevine Issue 1— 2023

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