What Is Icelandic Food Like? (It's Actually Really Good)

I went to Iceland expecting breathtaking landscapes… not unforgettable meals. From grilled horse and fermented shark to cozy comfort food and the best hot dog I’ve ever had, I set out to explore the real Icelandic food scene — and it definitely surprised me. Join me on a traditional food tour through Reykjavik (with a few bakery and coffee shop stops along the way) as I discover that Iceland’s cuisine is a lot more delicious — and a lot less terrifying — than you might think. Chapters 0:00 Icelandic Food 0:54 Grilled Horse 1:59 Oven Baked Char 2:21 Fermented Shark + Brennivin 3:57 Plokkfiskur 4:40 Icelandic Hot Dog 6:13 Happy Marriage Cake 6:56 Reykjavik's Food Diversity