Icelandic street food gets a top rating
The hot dog stand Bæjarins bestu always has a crowd queuing up for the best hot dog in town. Morgunblaðið/Árni Sæberg
Reykjavik is rated thirteenth on a list of cities where street food is considered best. Now, Iceland may not be particularly known for its street food but it seems that the famed hot dog stand, Bæjarins bestu, located by the harbour, is the place responsible for this high ranking.
The list was published by Thrillist.com.
The top three cities for best street food are Singapore, Bangkok and Mexico City.
Here's what Thrillist has to say about Reykjavik street food.
"Iceland might not be known as a street-food mecca, but they've got one secret weapon that earned them a solid place on this list. It's Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur, which translates roughly to "the best hot dogs in the universe," a distinction not only noted by its sign, but also by the Michelin Guide. It's common lore that every Icelander has eaten one, as well as some famous American gluttons like Bill Clinton and Anthony Bourdain. Part of the secret is a small amount of free-range lamb, as well as crispy fried onions and a stripe of remoulade. Sure, it's just a hot dog. And a space shuttle is just a plane.
Known for: Hot dogs, hot dogs, and more hot dogs."
