Krua Thai is a thai budget eat in 101, Reykjavik.
Editorially verified May 28, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Learn about the culture of Reykjavik and Iceland through its tasty food on a guided walking tour. Visit 5 different Icelandic eateries as you explore the Icelandic cap...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Experience traditional Icelandic food, and learn about real-deal Icelandic cuisine on this exciting tour.
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Address: Skolavordustigur 21, 101 Reykjavik
Mama Kitchen on Laugavegur sets generous bowls of pho and Vietnamese rice plates on a fast counter, a central Reykjavik budget meal on the main shopping.
TryPho and Vietnamese rice plates
TipOpen 11:00-22:00 daily. Pho or a stir-fry plate is the value pick for a quick filling lunch.
Hlollabatar has filled cheap hot Icelandic subs since 1986, a reliable budget sandwich chain whose loaded baguettes still undercut a sit-down Reykjavik meal.
TryHot subs
TipSeveral branches, some open late. The loaded baguettes are filling enough to skip a second meal.
Deig near the Old Harbour on Tryggvagata sells cheap doughnuts and filling bagel sandwiches, a low-cost Reykjavik breakfast or quick lunch by the water.
TryDoughnuts and bagels
TipA bagel sandwich here costs far less than a cafe brunch. Open early for a takeaway start.
Hradlestin on Hverfisgata serves fast, affordable South Indian dosas and bhatura, a budget-friendly Reykjavik option the Grapevine rates for value.
TryMasala dosa
TipA masala dosa is a big, cheap plate. One of the better-value sit-down meals downtown.
Baejarins Beztu Pylsur on Tryggvagata is Reykjavik's cheapest famous meal, a lamb hot dog with everything for under ISK 900 from a kiosk going since 1937.
TryIcelandic hot dog
TipAt under ISK 900 it is the single best-value bite in a steep city. Ask for one with everything.
Mama Kitchen on Laugavegur sets generous bowls of pho and Vietnamese rice plates on a fast counter, a central Reykjavik budget meal on the main shopping.
TryPho and Vietnamese rice plates
TipOpen 11:00-22:00 daily. Pho or a stir-fry plate is the value pick for a quick filling lunch.
Hlollabatar has filled cheap hot Icelandic subs since 1986, a reliable budget sandwich chain whose loaded baguettes still undercut a sit-down Reykjavik meal.
TryHot subs
TipSeveral branches, some open late. The loaded baguettes are filling enough to skip a second meal.
Saegreifinn on Geirsgata serves its famous langoustine soup far cheaper than the restaurants, a budget taste of Icelandic shellfish at the Reykjavik harbour.
TryLobster soup
TipThe soup with bread is a full meal for the price. Small and casual, with barrel seats.
Deig near the Old Harbour on Tryggvagata sells cheap doughnuts and filling bagel sandwiches, a low-cost Reykjavik breakfast or quick lunch by the water.
TryDoughnuts and bagels
TipA bagel sandwich here costs far less than a cafe brunch. Open early for a takeaway start.
Hradlestin on Hverfisgata serves fast, affordable South Indian dosas and bhatura, a budget-friendly Reykjavik option the Grapevine rates for value.
TryMasala dosa
TipA masala dosa is a big, cheap plate. One of the better-value sit-down meals downtown.
Baejarins Beztu Pylsur on Tryggvagata is Reykjavik's cheapest famous meal, a lamb hot dog with everything for under ISK 900 from a kiosk going since 1937.
TryIcelandic hot dog
TipAt under ISK 900 it is the single best-value bite in a steep city. Ask for one with everything.
