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Baejarins Beztu Pylsur vs Apotek Restaurant
Both restaurants are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Baejarins Beztu Pylsur scores marginally higher than Apotek Restaurant. Baejarins Beztu Pylsur ranks #2 in Reykjavik with recommendations from 5 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Baejarins Beztu Pylsur
Frommer's
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Afar Magazine
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Tryggvagotu 1, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $3 /night
Frommer's
"This drab little shack facing a parking lot near the harbor is nothing short of a national landmark: Since 1935 it has served the country's best hot dog in the world's best hot-dog country."
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Fodor's
"Facing the harbor in a parking lot, this tiny but famous fast-food hut is famous for serving the original Icelandic hot dog; one person serves about a thousand hot dogs a day from the window."
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Ask for AYN-ah-med-UTL-lou, which will get you "one with everything": mustard, tomato sauce, rémoulade (mayonnaise with finely chopped pickles), and chopped raw and fried onions.
Condé Nast Traveler
"Hot dogs are so ubiquitous and beloved in Iceland, they're practically the national dish...but the most popular place to get one is in Reykjavik at Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur."
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Afar Magazine
"Bæjarins beztu pylsur, which humbly translates into English as “the best hot dog in town”, is a humble stand in central Reykjavík whose popularity over the decades has given it a kind of cult status."
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Having been running since 1937, it has been instrumental in developing the specific Icelandic version of the American hot dog, which is made from a mix of organic Icelandic lamb with addedß pork and beef, and adds toppings and condiments like ketchup, sweet mustard, fried (and raw, if requested) onions and a special remoulade made from mayonnaise, capers and herbs.
Travel + Leisure
"This stand in Reykjavik is world-famous for its particular hot dog blend (beef, pork, and lamb) and fixings. It's open until 1 a.m."
Iceland Travel Guide
June 29, 2021
Apotek Restaurant
Frommer's
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Fodor's
Austurstraeti 16, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
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Frommer's
"Named "the pharmacy" after the business that previously inhabited the space, Apótek is one of Reykjavík's trendiest dining spots."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Pitch-perfect Icelandic cuisine, such as whale (with Jerusalem artichokes and a shallot vinaigrette) and plaice fish (with samphire, asparagus, and a tart lime beurre blanc). "
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Fodor's
"The menu at Apotek is much the same as those at other upscale spots in Reykjavík—tons of fish, some sort of take on a tasting menu of traditional dishes (often with whale and puffin), and a few turf additions here and there—but the care and attention to detail is obvious here"
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