The Icelandic Hot Dog
Small in size but huge in reputation, the Icelandic hot dog has been a local favorite for generations. This blog dives into the history of Reykjavik’s famous Bæjarins Beztu hot dog stand, explains what makes Icelandic hot dogs different from anywhere else in the world, and shows you exactly how to order yours like a local.
Myths about the Icelandic hot dog ...
Next, I would like to pop in a little myth on the cooking method.
It is true that they are super careful on how long they boil the hot dogs- the ones that stay for too long in the water are never served.
In other words ...
You will never ever get a bad hot dog!
But there is another myth lurking around on why the hot dogs are so good, and that is that they boil them with beer.
We don’t know if its true or not, and we have asked many times without getting a straight answer!
So it remains a myth.
... Why don’t they just tell us!
How to order your hot dog like a champion
I feel this is the most important part of the blog.
When you order your Icelandic hot dog - I can't recommend it highly enough that you have "One with everything". Or as we say in Icelandic: "Ein með öllu".
Every local in Iceland knows that this is the best way to have it.
This is how locals order the Icelandic hot dog at Bæjarins Beztu:
- Lamb Hot Dog
- Icelandic Mustard
- Remolaði sauce
- Fried Onions
- Raw Onions
- Iceland Style Ketchup (with apples instead of sugar to sweeten the flavor)
So in other words ...
Don't order your hot dog, Bill Clinton Style (with mustard only).
