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Modern Iceland offers a slew of culinary experiences. In major cities like Reykjavik, you can find almost anything your culinary heart desires. Restaurants around the country offer a wide variety of foreign and Icelandic dishes inspired by natural ingredients. The critical elements of the Icelandic diet have changed very little since the country’s settlement over a thousand years ago - fish, lamb and the Icelandic skyr.

As an important addition, food in Iceland is not only about flavours but also speaks about its culture and history. Tickle your taste buds with some mouthwatering delicacies during your trip to Iceland.

Hangikjöt (Smoked Lamb)

Icelandic smoked lamb is the preferred Christmas dinner for the Icelanders. It is consumed as a warm dish, traditionally served with cooked potatoes, white sauce, peas and pickled red cabbage.

Kjötsúpa (Lamb Soup)

Kjötsúpa is made from organic, grass-fed lamb and vegetables like carrots, potatoes and onions. Kjötsúpa is a very popular food in Iceland, served in restaurants or made in households. Perfect for cold winters days to give you an energy boost.

Pylsur (Lamb Hot Dog)

Pylsur is a very popular hot dog beloved by locals and tourists alike. Visit Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur to get the best hot dogs in Iceland. The signature hot dog is made out of fresh Icelandic lamb, served on a warm bun with raw white and fried onions topped with ketchup and mustard.

Atlantic cod

Perhaps after salmon, cod is easily the most popular and common type of saltwater fish in the world. Thanks to the rich marine life of the Atlantic Ocean, Icelandic cod is able to consume a lot of healthy seafood and can grow quite large.

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