Reykjavik Teppanyaki 7 Course Menu and Fire Show with Cocktail

The fire begins at the grill, where a chef turns Icelandic salmon, free-range lamb, vegetables, rice, and langoustine into a Japanese-style dinner. The cooking is the entertainment, with knife work, hot oil, flames, and plenty of food arriving at the table.

I like the Icelandic twist on familiar teppanyaki, especially the lamb, salmon, langoustine, and skyr. I also like the included sake cocktail, friendly staff, and the chance of a small, quieter dinner rather than a large restaurant production. The main caution is value: at $110 per person, the fire show may feel modest if you already know Japanese steakhouses.

Key points to know before booking

• Seven listed menu items: Beef carpaccio, tempura langoustine, rice, vegetables, salmon, lamb, and skyr with blueberries.
• Icelandic ingredients: The menu brings local salmon, lamb, langoustine, skyr, and blueberries into a Japanese cooking format.
• A small fire performance: Expect flames and cooking tricks at the grill, but not a long theatrical show built around a separate production.
• One welcome cocktail included: The Flame sake cocktail, or a similar drink, comes with dinner. Extra drinks cost more.
• About 90 minutes: The meal is designed as an evening activity, though pacing can vary with the crowd and staffing.
• Central Reykjavík meeting point: You meet at Katrínartún 4, close to public transportation, and finish at the same place.

What the Reykjavík teppanyaki evening is really like

This is dinner with a front-row seat to the cooking. You sit around an iron grill while the chef prepares the meal in stages, using Japanese teppanyaki methods and ingredients associated with Iceland.

The setting is Flame Restaurant and Bar in Reykjavík, at Katrínartún 4. You do not get transportation, so you’ll need to make your own way there. The venue is near public transportation, which helps if you are staying outside the central core or do not want to walk the entire distance.

The advertised duration is about 1 hour and 30 minutes. That is a sensible amount of time for a multi-course meal, though the pace is not fixed. A quiet service can feel more private, but it may also mean less energy around the grill. One dinner was completed in under an hour when the restaurant was nearly empty, while another slower evening was linked to short staffing.

That tells you something useful: the mood depends partly on how many people are booked. A fuller table should give the chef more of an audience and make the cooking feel more like a show. On a quiet night, you may get more personal attention, but the atmosphere can be subdued.

The seven-course menu, course by course

The meal begins with Icelandic beef carpaccio. This is a cold starter, so it gives you a break from the heat of the grill. The menu’s use of Icelandic beef sets the tone: this is not a strictly traditional Japanese dinner, but a blend of Japanese technique, local produce, and European-style dishes.

Next comes deep-fried tempura langoustine with homemade lava sauce. Langoustine is one of Iceland’s prized seafood ingredients, and tempura is a natural match for it. The contrast should be clear: crisp coating, delicate shellfish, and a stronger sauce. The lava sauce provides a playful Icelandic label, but do not expect the menu to be a local-history lesson. The focus is taste and presentation.

The first main course is teppanyaki premium Japanese rice. Rice is a key part of a grill meal because it gives you something filling and savory between the seafood and meat. It also helps make sense of the $110 price: this is not a tasting menu where every bite is tiny. The portions are substantial, and several diners found the full meal filling.

You also receive teppanyaki mixed fresh vegetables. These are cooked on the same hot surface, often with the chef’s knife work and grill movements providing part of the entertainment. Vegetables may not be the reason you book this dinner, but they keep the meal from becoming one long procession of meat, fish, and sauce.

The seafood main is Icelandic salmon with teriyaki sauce. This is probably the clearest meeting point between local ingredient and Japanese flavor. The salmon brings a distinctly Icelandic identity, while teriyaki gives the dish a sweet and familiar finish.

The other major main is Icelandic free-range lamb with pepper sauce. Lamb is one of Iceland’s best-known food products, and this dish gives the menu more local character than a standard teppanyaki steak dinner. The pepper sauce also shifts the meal toward European restaurant cooking rather than strict Japanese tradition.

Dessert is traditional Icelandic skyr with blueberries. Skyr is thick, mild, and high in protein, with a texture closer to strained yogurt than a soft pudding. Blueberries add sweetness and color. After a large hot meal, this is a sensible finish, though anyone expecting a pastry or elaborate plated dessert should adjust expectations.

The wording of the menu can cause confusion. It is presented as seven courses, but several items may arrive as part of the same main serving. One diner counted four practical stages: carpaccio, langoustine, a combined teppanyaki plate with salmon, lamb, vegetables, and rice, then blueberry dessert. So you do receive the listed foods, but the service may not feel like seven separate pauses.

How much fire show should you expect?

The chef cooks in front of you, and flames can be part of the performance. You might see hot oil lit during cooking, a flaming onion or sake-related trick, knife work, and quick movements across the grill.

That can be fun, especially if you sit close enough to see the action. One diner described the heat from the flames as very noticeable. Keep your phone ready if you want photos or video, but protect it from steam and splatter, and do not expect the performance to last for the whole meal.

This is the point where expectations matter most. The title suggests a major fire show. In practice, the performance is closer to the familiar tricks used at a Japanese steakhouse. Some diners found it spectacular and praised the chef’s skill. Others felt that lighting oil while cooking did not justify the wording or the price.

I would book this for interactive grill cooking with a fire element, not for a theatrical production. If you have never seen teppanyaki before, the knife work, flames, and cooking directly in front of you may feel special. If you have seen several hibachi shows, the food and Icelandic ingredients will matter more than the spectacle.

Chef Wilson is specifically named in several positive experiences, with praise for his charm, cooking, and ability to keep the table engaged. The chef can vary, so treat Wilson as a possibility rather than a guarantee.

Food quality, portions, and service

The strongest part of this dinner is the combination of food and staff. The menu covers plenty of ground, and the portions are large enough that you should arrive hungry. The salmon, lamb, langoustine, and dessert give you more variety than a basic rice-and-meat teppanyaki meal.

The staff are repeatedly described as friendly, attentive, and accommodating. The main hostess or server may also explain the food and help guide the evening. That personal service matters in a small restaurant setting, particularly when the chef is cooking in front of you rather than working out of sight.

Still, the meal is not perfectly consistent. Service can slow down if the restaurant is short-staffed. At other times, particularly with very few diners, several dishes may arrive together too quickly. A multi-course dinner works best when there is space between plates, so the pace can affect your sense of value.

The menu also may not suit every palate. It combines raw beef, fried seafood, salmon, lamb, rice, vegetables, sauces, and fermented dairy. If you dislike strong sauces or prefer a very traditional Japanese menu, this is a less predictable choice. If you enjoy trying several styles in one meal, the mix is part of the appeal.

Is $110 a fair price?

At $110 per person, this is an expensive dinner, even in Reykjavík. Iceland has high restaurant prices, but the cost still needs to match your expectations.

The price includes the seven listed food items, one Flame welcome sake cocktail or similar alcoholic drink, and the live cooking show. It does not include other drinks or transportation. Alcohol is available only to people aged 18 and over.

I see the value in three parts. First, you are paying for a full dinner rather than a small snack with a performance. Second, the menu uses several premium ingredients, including langoustine, salmon, and free-range lamb. Third, the chef’s work gives the meal an activity component, which can be useful on a cold Reykjavík evening when you want something beyond another ordinary restaurant meal.

The weaker value appears if the fire element is your main reason for booking. The show may be brief and familiar, and some of the seven courses may arrive together. If you have a strict food budget or have already enjoyed several teppanyaki meals, the cost may be hard to justify.

For a birthday, final-night meal, or special evening, the price can make more sense. For a casual dinner, I would compare it with Reykjavík restaurants offering a standard meal at a lower cost.

Who should book this dinner?

I would recommend it to you if you want:

• A meal that combines Japanese grill cooking with Icelandic ingredients
• A filling dinner rather than a small tasting menu
• A social evening with a chef working directly in front of you
• A birthday or celebratory meal with a cocktail included
• A first teppanyaki experience
• A convenient indoor plan in Reykjavík lasting about 90 minutes

I would be more cautious if you want:

• A large-scale fire performance
• Seven clearly separated courses with long pauses
• A strictly traditional Japanese menu
• A low-cost dinner
• A quiet meal where the cooking is not the center of attention

The group limit is 30 people, so this is not designed as a huge tour bus event. That is useful for diners who prefer a smaller restaurant setting. It also means the atmosphere can change sharply depending on how many people are booked that night.

Practical details for planning your evening

You meet at Katrínartún 4, 105 Reykjavík, and the activity finishes at the same location. The venue is near public transportation, but transportation to and from the restaurant is not part of the booking.

Your confirmation arrives at booking time, and the ticket is mobile, so you can keep it on your phone. The activity is offered in English, and most people can take part.

Because the included drink contains alcohol, the cocktail is restricted to people aged 18 and over. Additional drinks are not included, so plan for a larger bill if you want wine, beer, or more cocktails.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made inside that 24-hour window are not accepted for a refund. The cut-off follows local Reykjavík time.

The dinner is often booked well ahead, with an average booking lead time of about 52 days. If you want a particular evening, especially during a busy Iceland trip, booking early is sensible.

Should you book Flame’s teppanyaki dinner?

Book it if you want an entertaining Icelandic-Japanese dinner and you understand that the fire show is a cooking feature, not a theatrical event. The best reasons to go are the generous menu, local ingredients, friendly service, included sake cocktail, and the chance to watch a chef such as Wilson work at close range.

Skip it if $110 feels high for a familiar hibachi format, or if you expect a dramatic show with seven distinct courses. The food can be very good, but the pacing and presentation may vary. I would call this a fun special-occasion dinner with an Icelandic accent, not a must-do attraction for every Reykjavík visit.

FAQ

Where does the Reykjavík teppanyaki experience take place?

It takes place at Flame Restaurant and Bar, Katrínartún 4, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland.

How long does the dinner last?

The scheduled duration is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The actual pace can vary depending on staffing and how many people are dining.

What food is included?

The listed menu includes Icelandic beef carpaccio, deep-fried tempura langoustine with homemade lava sauce, premium Japanese rice, mixed fresh vegetables, Icelandic salmon with teriyaki sauce, Icelandic free-range lamb with pepper sauce, and Icelandic skyr with blueberries.

Is the meal really seven courses?

It is sold as a seven-course menu, but some dishes may be served together as part of the main course. The meal may therefore feel like fewer separate stages.

Is the fire show included?

Yes. A live fire cooking show by an expert chef is included with dinner.

What kind of fire performance should I expect?

You can expect teppanyaki-style cooking with flames, hot oil, knife skills, and other grill-side cooking tricks. It is not described as a separate theatrical production.

Is a drink included?

Yes. The dinner includes one Flame welcome sake cocktail or a similar drink.

Are extra drinks included?

No. Additional alcoholic drinks and other beverages beyond the included welcome cocktail are not included.

Can children receive the alcoholic cocktail?

No. Alcoholic beverages are strictly for people aged 18 and over.

Is transportation provided?

No. You must make your own way to and from the restaurant. The venue is near public transportation.

How many people can join the activity?

The maximum group size is 30 people.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.