Reykjavík: 7-Course Teppanyaki Tasting Menu with Fire Show

Fire, flame, and Icelandic ingredients, right at your table. I love the teppanyaki fire show and the way the menu spotlights Iceland’s ingredients, including free-range lamb. One practical catch, transportation is not included, so you’ll need to handle getting to Flame Restaurant and Bar.

You check in at the Flame Restaurant and Bar in central Reykjavík, in a modern glass building near Höfði house and Fosshotel Reykjavík, with the ocean close by. In winter, you can also try for northern lights from a nearby lighthouse by the sea, but it is a natural phenomenon, so you should not count on it.

Key things that make this Reykjavík teppanyaki experience special

• Only teppanyaki restaurant in Iceland, with live open-flame cooking right in front of you
• A true 7-course tasting menu, featuring Icelandic classics like langoustine, arctic charr, and Skýr yogurt
• Chef-led entertainment with fire tricks, plus fun skills like utensil spinning
• A welcome sake cocktail (or similar drink) to kick off the meal
• A winter-friendly northern lights option, thanks to a nearby lighthouse by the ocean

Enter Flame Restaurant and Bar, a glass-front stop near the sea

This is the kind of meal that turns dinner into an event. You start at the Flame Restaurant and Bar, in Reykjavík city center, in a modern glass building that is roughly 200 meters from Höfði house and close to Fosshotel Reykjavík. The ocean is not far, which matters because the whole evening feels tied to Iceland’s mix of heat and cold, even before the first flame hits the grill.

Check-in is with staff at the restaurant, and the experience is in English. You are looking at about 1.5 hours total, so this is not the slow, lingering style of dining. The pacing is part of the point. Courses come through as the chef works, and the cooking action stays near your seat.

One more detail I like: the venue is wheelchair accessible, so it is a good option if you want a lively, full-service meal without worrying that the setup will be awkward. If you are sensitive to heat, you will want to pay attention to where you sit, since teppanyaki means the grill is close and the show uses open flame.

The 7-course menu, built from Iceland’s best-known ingredients

This is a tasting menu, meaning you eat a set sequence rather than ordering à la carte. The supplied sample menu reads like a greatest-hits list of Icelandic seafood and lamb, with Japanese cooking style at the center. Here is what you should expect to see on your plate across the seven courses:

1) Icelandic beef carpaccio

This is a clean opener, a cold contrast to everything that comes with heat later. It also sets the tone that the kitchen is using quality ingredients first, not just relying on spectacle.

2) Tempura Icelandic langoustine (lobster) in homemade lava sauce

Langoustine is one of those Iceland signatures people chase, and here you get it dressed in tempura style with a sauce described as homemade lava. It gives you that mix of crunch, sweetness, and spice-like warmth, even if the sauce level varies course to course.

3) Premium Japanese rice

Rice in a teppanyaki meal is more than filler. It acts like a base that absorbs flavors from the grill, any sauce moments, and the earlier seafood course.

4) Mixed fresh vegetables

Fresh vegetables show up in the middle rather than being an afterthought. This matters because it keeps the meal from becoming only meat and seafood. It also helps you reset your palate before the fish course.

5) Icelandic arctic charr with teriyaki sauce

Arctic charr is a local fish option, and pairing it with teriyaki is smart. It brings comfort food familiarity while still using an Iceland ingredient you might not find every day at home.

6) Free-range Icelandic lamb with pepper sauce

This is where the menu leans into Iceland’s reputation for lamb. Free-range lamb with pepper sauce is a classic move, and it fits the fiery teppanyaki style. If you like your meat rich and warming, this course is a big reason people love booking this meal.

7) Traditional blueberry Skýr yogurt

The finish is sweet-tart and creamy. Skýr is a very Iceland kind of yogurt, and blueberries add a clean finish that does not feel heavy after seven courses.

Even if you do not memorize every dish before you arrive, you will feel the structure. It is a build: cold start, seafood with crunch, rice and veg balance, then fish, then lamb, then a yogurt-based finish.

The live teppanyaki fire show, and why it feels different here

Teppanyaki is already interactive by nature. But the reason people get excited about this particular stop is the focus on the open flame and the chef’s showmanship as part of the cooking process.

The experience includes a teppanyaki-style fire show where a master chef prepares the meal using fresh Icelandic ingredients. In practice, that means you are not watching a distant performance. The chef cooks right in front of you, and the fire work is dramatic enough that it becomes a centerpiece. You should expect fire tricks, close flame handling, and skill moments like utensil spinning.

One chef name that comes up is Wilson. Multiple accounts highlight how personal and entertaining he can be, especially when the dining room is not packed. If you book on a quieter day, you might get more attention and conversation than you would at a busy, turn-and-burn restaurant.

You may also see the sous chef, Kai, step out to chat. That extra interaction is more than friendly decoration. It gives you context for the ingredients and how the chef approaches flavor, so the meal starts to feel like a guided tasting rather than just performance for performance’s sake.

What I think makes this work so well is that the entertainment supports the food, instead of competing with it. The fire show is happening while your plates are being built, so you get both: theater and dinner that actually tastes like something.

Sake cocktail welcome, and how to think about the drink pairing

Your evening starts with a welcome sake cocktail or a similar beverage. That matters because it sets expectations. This is not a straight beer-and-burger kind of meal. It leans Japanese in style, so the drink choice helps align with the flavors coming from the teppanyaki grill.

The cocktail is described as flavorful in the overall experience, and it is served at the start, which makes the timing feel right. You get something to sip while the chef gets rolling, and it helps you settle in before the courses start stacking up.

If you are drinking alcohol in Iceland during winter, remember you may also want to keep an eye on your pace. With seven courses plus a show, it is easy to eat fast and then realize you are full sooner than you expected.

Timing that keeps the night fun, not exhausting

The total duration is 1.5 hours. That is a sweet spot for many people in Reykjavík. You get a full meal with multiple courses and entertainment, but you still have time afterward for a walk, dinner plans elsewhere, or your northern lights scouting.

Because it is a set tasting menu, the pace is driven by the kitchen. You should go in ready to eat through the courses as they are served. If you like taking your time and ordering slowly, this might feel a bit structured. If you like food plus action, the pacing is part of the appeal.

Group size can vary. One of the accounts mentioned being the only ones at the time, which hints at the possibility of a more intimate show when the restaurant is quiet. If you want that, consider booking in off-peak periods when available.

Also worth noting: the experience is in English, so you will be able to understand the chef’s stories and any ingredient sourcing talk as the meal unfolds.

Price and value, what you are really paying for at $120 per person

At $120 per person, you are not just paying for dinner. You are paying for three things bundled together:

• A 7-course tasting menu with several Iceland ingredients
• A welcome sake cocktail (or similar drink)
• A live cooking show using open flame plus chef entertainment

That is important value context. In Reykjavík, a meal can be pricey by itself. Here, you are effectively buying a full experience: food, drinks, and performance in one package. The pricing starts to make sense when you think of it as a show meal, not as a normal restaurant reservation.

Also, this is positioned as the only teppanyaki restaurant in Iceland. That rarity factor matters. If you already love Japanese cooking styles and you are specifically looking for teppanyaki, you are paying for uniqueness and for local ingredients being used in that format.

The one value risk is straightforward: it is a short, set menu. If you end up not liking one of the core ingredients in the lineup, it could affect your overall enjoyment. But if you are excited to try Icelandic seafood and lamb, the structure works in your favor.

Northern lights nearby in winter, with realistic expectations

This plan includes a chance to see the northern lights from a nearby lighthouse by the ocean in winter. That is a nice bonus, especially because it gives you a practical thing to do after you eat, without needing to book a separate chase.

But the important point is also clearly stated: you cannot guarantee the northern lights. Weather, cloud cover, and timing decide everything. So I treat this as an optional add-on rather than a promise.

If you are hoping to catch the lights, you will get the best results by building flexibility into your evening. Eat first, because the meal is scheduled and reliable. Then if conditions cooperate, head toward the lighthouse area and keep an eye on the sky.

Who should book this Reykjavík teppanyaki menu

I think this experience fits best if you want:

• Icelandic ingredients cooked in a Japanese teppanyaki format
• A short, high-energy dinner with real entertainment
• An easy plan for a full meal in about 1.5 hours
• The chance to add a northern lights look in winter

It may be less ideal if you want a quiet, slow meal where you control your own pace and menu. And since transportation is not included, you should also be comfortable handling your own route to the restaurant.

Should you book the Flame 7-course teppanyaki menu in Reykjavík?

If your trip includes Reykjavík and you want one dinner that feels like a show and not just a meal, I would book this. The combination of open-flame teppanyaki, Icelandic ingredients across seven courses, and a welcome sake cocktail adds up to more than the sum of its parts. Also, the chef energy shows up again and again, with names like Wilson and Kai popping up in accounts about the experience.

Do it if you like hands-on cooking, you want to try foods like langoustine, arctic charr, and Skýr, and you are fine with a fixed tasting format. Skip it or at least think twice if you strongly prefer standard à la carte dining, or if you are counting on the northern lights to happen tonight, because they cannot be guaranteed.

FAQ

How long is the teppanyaki tasting menu in Reykjavík?

The experience lasts 1.5 hours.

Where do I check in for this activity?

You check in with staff at Flame Restaurant and Bar in Reykjavík.

Is a sake cocktail included?

Yes. You receive a welcome sake cocktail, or a similar beverage.

What is included in the price?

The price includes the 7-course menu and the welcome sake cocktail (or similar drink).

Can I cancel and get a refund?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Can I see the northern lights after the meal?

In winter, you can also view the northern lights from a nearby lighthouse by the sea, but they cannot be guaranteed.