Reykjavik Teppanyaki 7 Course Menu and Fire Show with Cocktail

Fire, grill, and Icelandic flavors.

This teppanyaki dinner at Flame Restaurant and Bar is a smart little mashup of Japanese cooking technique with Icelandic ingredients, served right in Reykjavík. I love how you get a full 7-course tasting menu instead of a small hibachi plate, and I also like that the night has a real performance element with the chef working with fire while you eat.

One thing to consider: a few people felt the fire show is more “hibachi-style effects” than a big theatrical production. If you’re imagining a huge Iceland-focused spectacle, I’d tune your expectations to a lively grill show rather than a stage show.

Key things to know before you go

• A 7-course Icelandic teppanyaki menu built around beef, langoustine, salmon, lamb, and dessert skyr
• Live fire cooking as the chef plates and cooks in front of you
• One included sake cocktail (must be 18+) to make it feel like a full evening out
• Small-group format with a maximum of 30 people, so the mood can turn more personal
• Mobile ticket and English offered, making it easy to plan even if your Iceland schedule is tight

Where Flame’s teppanyaki fits into Reykjavik plans

If your Reykjavik trip has a lot of nature time, a warm indoor dinner show is a great counterbalance. Flame puts you at the heart of the cooking, with an expert chef working on the iron grill and turning multiple courses into a single evening experience.

This is also a practical option. The activity runs about 1 hour 30 minutes, and it starts at Katrínartún 4 in Reykjavík, with the promise that it ends back at the same meeting point. It’s close to public transportation, so you can tack it onto your day without needing a long taxi hop.

The restaurant includes dinner and one alcoholic beverage, and that matters in Iceland, where even ordinary meals can add up fast. You’re not paying just for “food,” you’re paying for a timed menu, live cooking, and at least one bar drink.

The menu: 7 courses that actually make sense

The posted menu is built to give you a progression, not just a random pile of bites. Here’s what you should plan for, in the order the menu lists it.

Starter: Icelandic beef carpaccio

This is a gentle, elegant opener. Carpaccio gives you a chance to taste Icelandic beef without the heaviness that can come with richer hot starters.

Starter: deep fried tempura langoustine in homemade lava sauce

This sounds like a real contrast course, and it usually is in teppanyaki style meals: delicate seafood, then a crunch. The homemade lava sauce is also a clue that this is not trying to be purely Japanese or purely European. It leans into a fusion feel.

Main: teppanyaki premium Japanese rice

Rice is the anchor. Even if the earlier bites are impressive, this is the course that makes the meal feel substantial.

Main: teppanyaki mixed fresh vegetable

This adds color and a palate reset. It’s the kind of side that keeps a multi-course dinner from becoming all protein and sauce.

Main: Icelandic salmon with teriyaki sauce

Salmon is a reliable Icelandic ingredient for visitors. Tying it to teriyaki is a friendly bridge: familiar flavors, but still Iceland-first in terms of what’s on your plate.

Main: Icelandic free range lamb with pepper sauce

This is the “show me the main event” course. Lamb with pepper sauce is the kind of combination that holds up well to teppanyaki heat and timing.

Dessert: traditional Icelandic skyr with blueberry

Skýr, Iceland’s famous yogurt-style dairy, is a nice finishing note because it feels local. The blueberry finish keeps it light enough to end the meal without turning the last course into a sugar bomb.

What this means for your appetite

I like booking this type of menu when I can arrive hungry and fully unhurried. Some diners described the meal as a lot of food, which lines up with a 7-course format plus rice and multiple mains. If you’ve already had a big lunch or you plan to hit a late-night bar stop afterward, I’d save room.

The fire show: setting the right expectations

The headline promise is a teppanyaki fire show with live fire cooking. In practice, that means the chef works with flames and heat while preparing the meal on the grill, and you get that classic “watch the chef” energy.

Now for the honest part. A few people felt the fire elements were modest and more like typical hibachi effects than a grand production. That lines up with the idea that this is dinner at a teppanyaki grill, not a separate stage performance.

How to get the best experience from the fire part

Since the chef is actively cooking while the show happens, you’ll get more out of it if you treat it like cooking theater, not a separate fire stunt show. Sit where you can see the grill work, keep your phone ready for the moments when flame appears, and go in expecting warmth and spectacle around the food.

Also, remember this is a multi-course meal in about 90 minutes. That timing can make the show feel fast compared to a longer “spectacle first” performance. If you like lingering, you might want to keep your evening schedule flexible.

Your sake cocktail: a small add-on that changes the night

One glass of Flame welcome sake cocktail (or similar) is included. Even if you’re not a sake person, it’s a nice way to make the whole thing feel like a planned evening, not just dinner plus entertainment.

It’s also an easy detail to manage. The included alcohol is strictly for 18+, so you’ll want ID if there’s any chance you could be asked.

If you want a practical approach, decide early whether you’ll pair your drink with the seafood courses or save it for the meat courses. Either way, the cocktail is part of the “value math” here, because you’re not paying extra for the first drink.

Service, pace, and that chef-driven energy

A big reason people rate this highly is the chef and how engaged the whole experience feels. One review specifically named Chef Wilson, and the theme across positive feedback was entertaining, fun service combined with good food.

You’ll also notice a recurring pattern: when the place isn’t crowded, the experience can feel more like a private dinner. Some diners described being seated with very few other people, which naturally makes the chef more interactive and the show more personal.

Pacing can vary

There are also a couple of caution flags in how the courses arrive. Some people reported fewer than expected courses or felt the timing was rushed for the show. You can’t control how busy the restaurant is, but you can control your mindset: think of this as a grill dinner where timing is part of the format, not a slow, cinematic tasting menu.

If you’re the type who gets frustrated when food lands quickly, give yourself permission to enjoy the cooking and focus on flavor rather than timing.

Price and value: what you’re paying for in Reykjavik

The price is $110 per person, for a 7-course menu plus dinner and one alcoholic drink. In Reykjavík, that positioning matters because Iceland can be expensive, and multi-course dining with a live show is usually priced like a full night out.

Here’s how I think about value in this situation:

• You’re paying for multiple courses, not a small tasting.
• You’re paying for live teppanyaki cooking, not a pre-plated meal.
• You’re getting at least one drink included.

So the real question for you is simple: do you want a dinner with performance, or do you just want the best food at the lowest cost? If you want the performance and the Iceland-Japan fusion, this can feel like fair pricing for what you get.

But if you mostly care about a dramatic fire spectacle and you want the show to be the main event, you may feel disappointed at this price point. A few diners felt the fire effect was not worth the cost. That’s not a universal complaint, but it’s enough to matter for expectation setting.

Who should book this teppanyaki menu

I’d book this if you match a few of these profiles:

• You want a warm indoor activity in Reykjavik that’s still interactive.
• You like the idea of Icelandic ingredients cooked with a Japanese teppanyaki method.
• You’re celebrating something small, like a birthday, because it feels like a planned “event meal.”
• You enjoy watching skilled cooking up close and taking photos while it happens.

It’s less ideal if:

• You already know you dislike teppanyaki-style dining where courses may come in a set pace.
• You want a huge stage show and not just fire and grill theatrics.
• You’re looking for the absolute top-tier gourmet dining experience in Iceland rather than a fun, structured dinner performance.

Practical tips for a smoother night at Katrínartún 4

A few small moves can make this dinner feel effortless.

• Plan to arrive on time at Katrínartún 4 so you start with the full evening energy.
• Go in hungry. With multiple mains and rice, it’s easy to underestimate how filling a 7-course meal can be.
• If you care about the show, position yourself so you can see the grill work. The closer you are to the action, the more you notice the fire cooking (and the warmth).
• If you’re ordering around the included drink, decide early how you want to pace alcohol and food since the menu has several protein-forward courses.

If you’re short on time in Reykjavik, this is also a nice “one ticket, one evening” plan. The format stays contained, so you won’t lose an hour bouncing between venues.

Should you book Reykjavik Flame’s fire teppanyaki?

Yes, if you want a fun, value-conscious dinner that mixes Icelandic ingredients with teppanyaki technique, and you’d enjoy an interactive grill show plus an included sake cocktail. The best parts of the experience tend to come from the chef’s energy and the menu structure, especially when the restaurant is not packed.

I would hesitate if your main goal is a big theatrical fire show that feels uniquely Icelandian in spectacle. The fire here is tied to live teppanyaki cooking, and a few diners felt it was more hibachi-style effects than a major production.

If you’re still deciding, here’s my quick rule: book it when you want a real evening meal experience, not just a snack with a gimmick.

FAQ

What does the $110 per person ticket include?

Your ticket includes dinner, one alcoholic beverage (a Flame welcome sake cocktail or similar), and a live fire cooking show by an expert chef.

How long is the Reykjavik teppanyaki experience?

The experience lasts about 1 hour 30 minutes.

Where does the experience start and end?

It starts at Katrínartún 4, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland and ends back at the same meeting point.

Is the dinner served in English?

Yes, the experience is offered in English.

How big is the group?

There is a maximum of 30 travelers.

What are the age rules for the included drink?

Alcoholic beverages are strictly for 18 years old and above only.

Is transportation to the venue included?

No. Transportation to and from the venue is not included.

What is the sample 7-course menu?

The sample menu includes: Icelandic beef carpaccio, deep fried tempura langoustine in homemade lava sauce, teppanyaki premium Japanese rice, teppanyaki mixed fresh vegetables, Icelandic salmon with teriyaki sauce, Icelandic free range lamb with pepper sauce, and traditional Icelandic skyr with blueberry.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours in advance of the experience start time. If you cancel less than 24 hours before, the amount paid is not refunded.