* **Hot dogs.** It might come as a surprise to know that Icelanders are crazy about hot dogs. Here, they’re made mostly from Icelandic lamb, as well as pork and beef.
* **Skyr.** Thick, creamy, packed with protein, and naturally low in sugar, skyr, which is often compared to yogurt, has been a mainstay in Icelanders’ diet for more than a thousand years. Try it with fresh berries and a sprinkle of brown sugar.
* **Fish.** Iceland is an island in the far north Atlantic Ocean, and its miles and miles of coastline mean that fresh fish and seafood is readily available to eat. Cod (þorskur, in Icelandic), Arctic char (bleikja), haddock (ýsa), langoustines (commonly referred to as Icelandic lobster), scallops, and mussels are common on restaurant menus in Reykjavik.
*  **Lamb.** If there’s one food Iceland is most known for, it’s lamb. Icelandic lambs graze freely in wild pastures and enjoy a diet of fresh berries and arctic herbs, giving the meat a pleasant and unique flavor.
Check out [What to eat in Iceland: The best restaurants in Reykjavik](/travel-blog/articles/what-to-eat-in-iceland) to learn where to find these and other must-try treats.