Asian, Sushi & Indian Restaurants in Reykjavík

Reykjavík's Asian food scene is small but strong, with Thai and Vietnamese kitchens, ramen and dumplings, Indian curry houses and sushi that makes the most of Icelandic fish.

Several of these are among the better-value meals in the city, and many offer takeaway or delivery.

1. Noodle Station

   Asian · Hafnarfjörður · $$

   Simple Thai-style noodle soups. Perfect for cold Icelandic days. Budget friendly.

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2. Sushi Social

   Sushi & Japanese · Reykjavík · $$$

   Unique fusion of Japanese and South American cuisine with fresh Icelandic ingredients. Vibrant atmosphere.

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3. Austur-Indíafjelagið

   Indian · Reykjavík · $$$

   Reykjavík's long-standing upscale Indian restaurant, known for regional dishes from Kerala and beyond. Dinner only.

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4. Bambus

   Asian · Reykjavík · $$$

   Pan-Asian restaurant in the Borgartún business district, best known for Peking duck.

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5. Ban Thai

   Asian · Reykjavík · $$

   Long-standing Thai restaurant with an extensive menu and a loyal local following.

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6. Banh Mi

   Asian · Reykjavík · $

   Vietnamese baguette sandwiches and summer rolls at Hlemmur Mathöll, with vegan options.

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8. Gandhi

   Indian · Reykjavík · $$

   Indian restaurant in city center with chefs from all four corners of India. Authentic flavors.

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9. Hraðlestin

   Indian · Reykjavík · $$

   Casual Indian chain for quick curries, naan and takeaway, with branches in Reykjavík and Kópavogur.

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10. Kore

    Asian · Reykjavík · $$

    Korean street food in Grandi Mathöll: fried chicken, Korean tacos and bossam.

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11. Krua Thai

    Asian · Reykjavík · $

    Cozy Thai restaurant with authentic flavors. Good portion sizes for Iceland.

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12. Monkeys

    Sushi & Japanese · Reykjavík · $$$

    Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) restaurant with sushi, ceviche and colourful sharing plates.

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13. Osushi - The Train

    Sushi & Japanese · Reykjavík · $$

    Conveyor-belt sushi where plates are priced by colour. Fun and easy with kids.

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14. Ramen Momo

    Asian · Reykjavík · $$

    Authentic Japanese ramen with rich broth and handmade noodles. Best ramen in Iceland.

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15. RUB 23

    Sushi & Japanese · Akureyri · $$$

    Seafood restaurant with wide variety of fish and sushi, mixed with meat dishes. Northern Iceland gem.

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16. Shalimar

    Indian · Reykjavík · $

    Simple Indian and Pakistani curry house in the city centre, one of the cheaper sit-down meals downtown.

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17. Tokyo Sushi

    Sushi & Japanese · Reykjavík · $$

    Casual sushi chain with rolls, nigiri and poke, good for a quick and reliable sushi fix.

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18. Umami Sushi + Bar

    Sushi & Japanese · Reykjavík · $$

    Japanese sushi and fusion in BORG29. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

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