Restaurant of the Month, Iceland
Experience the fresh and flavourful culinary arts of Iceland with Hjá Jóni Based in the Icelandic capital, Hjá Jóni Restuarant aims to provide guests with a luxurious and memorable experience. Here, each dish tells a story for the eyes, soul, and tastebuds, accompanied by a flavourful Icelandic accent.
parliament, Hjá Jóni is a restaurant that strives to show the very best of Icelandic hospitality, service, and food.
By Celina Tran
Fanney Dóra Sigurjónsdóttir, head chef at Hjá Jóni, explains that as they serve food to locals and tourists alike, they want each meal to showcase the magic of Iceland while taking inspiration from the best of international cuisine and flavours.
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Photos: Iceland Parliament Hotel
There’s no doubt that the culinary experience makes up a significant part of getting to know a new culture or country, and in the land of fire and ice, the capital, Reykjavik, is the place to look to. Here, you can not only enjoy the best of your holiday underneath the magnificent northern lights but also experience a magnificent meal at Hjá Jóni Restaurant, located in the new, elegant Iceland Parliament Hotel on Austurvöllur Square, downtown Reykjavík. “At the Hjá Jóni restaurant, the emphasis is on professional, but attentive service, 78
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December 2023
and the place has a comfortable, light atmosphere,” says Sólveig Jóhanna Jónsdóttir, the food and beverage manager at Iceland Parliament Hotel. “The menu is varied and inspired by international dishes with Icelandic influences and ingredients - we strive to have something for everyone, and above all, the emphasis is on quality ingredients.” International flavours with an Icelandic twist Named after former Icelandic President and leader of the 19th century, Jón Sigurðssonand, and located next to the
“We use the herbs and ingredients that thrive in Iceland, mixed with exciting international ingredients that elevate the cuisine,” she says. “Icelandic fish and lamb are highly regarded, but we also offer juicy beef steaks and exciting vegetarian dishes.” The head chef adds that the menu and product range are constantly being reviewed to meet people’s changing needs and consumption habits.