If you like dinner with a show, this one fits. I like the way Flame puts Icelandic ingredients into a teppanyaki format, so the flavors feel local but the cooking style is international. I also like the built-in pacing of a 7-course tasting, which makes it easy to go all-in for a special night. One thing to consider: the fire and show level seems inconsistent, with some people expecting a bigger spectacle than what they experienced.

This is not a do-it-yourself meal. A chef cooks in front of you, and you get a welcome sake cocktail with your ticket. The good news is staff service gets strong marks for friendliness and engagement, but if you’re coming with hard expectations for heavy fire tricks, I’d treat the show as “chef entertainment” more than a guaranteed fireworks-style performance.

Key highlights to know before you go

• A fixed 7-course tasting menu built around Icelandic ingredients and teppanyaki cooking
• Live fire cooking at the iron grill, plus a chef performance designed for photos
• A welcome sake cocktail included, with alcohol only for age 18 and up
• Comfy group size, max 30 people, so you’re not swallowed by a huge crowd
• Several course choices you can’t easily recreate at home, like the lava sauce pairing and Skýr dessert

Reykjavik Teppanyaki at Flame: Why this meal feels like a “special night”

Reykjavik can be expensive, and meals can disappear fast into a blur of “fine but forgettable.” This experience is different because the food is structured like a tasting menu, and it’s paired with a live cooking performance at the grill. You are paying for a complete evening, not just dinner.

What works especially well is the mix of culinary identities. Your plate moves from Icelandic beef carpaccio into tempura langoustine with a lava-style sauce, then heads back toward a more classic teppanyaki rhythm with Japanese rice and vegetables. Then it pivots again into Icelandic seafood and lamb, finished off with a traditional Icelandic dairy dessert, Skýr, with blueberries.

If you like food that feels both familiar and slightly surprising, this is a solid match. If you only want something that tastes purely Icelandic or purely Japanese, you might find the fusion less focused. Either way, the menu is specific enough that you know what you’re signing up for.

The 7-course menu, explained in plain terms (and what each dish signals)

Flame’s menu is built like a tasting tour across textures and temperatures, and each course has a different role in the meal. Here’s the sample lineup included with the ticket, using what you’ll actually be served as your map.

Starter 1: Icelandic beef carpaccio

This kicks things off with something cool and delicate, a good contrast to the heat of teppanyaki cooking later. Carpaccio is also a solid “quality check” dish, since it depends on fresh ingredients and careful slicing.

Starter 2: Deep-fried tempura langoustine in homemade lava sauce

This is where the menu turns playful. Tempura adds crunch, and the lava sauce is the Iceland hook that makes the dish feel local rather than generic. If you enjoy seafood that is crispy at the edges but tender inside, this course is one of the more memorable parts of the lineup.

Main: Teppanyaki premium Japanese rice

Rice is the anchor course, and premium Japanese rice matters because it sets the mouthfeel for the rest of your teppanyaki meal. It’s also a practical choice, since rice helps balance stronger flavors from sauces on the fish and lamb.

Main: Teppanyaki mixed fresh vegetable

Vegetables on a teppanyaki table are not just “side salad.” In this format, they bring color and freshness, and they help reset your palate between the seafood and the meat course.

Main: Teppanyaki Icelandic salmon with teriyaki sauce

This is a straightforward crowd-pleaser, and it’s a good clue to the overall flavor direction. Teriyaki brings the sweet-savory Japanese note, while the salmon keeps it tied to Iceland.

Main: Teppanyaki Icelandic free range lamb with pepper sauce

Lamb is a smart choice because it can handle richer seasoning without getting heavy. The pepper sauce gives it bite, and it’s a course that many people remember because it feels more “meal-like” than seafood courses can.

Dessert: Traditional Icelandic Skýr with blueberry

Skýr is the Icelandic dairy dessert many visitors recognize from the country’s food culture. Paired with blueberries, it closes the meal with a tangy, creamy finish that doesn’t require extra effort from you at the end of the evening.

Manage expectations about “7 courses”

Most of the experience is built around a true 7-course menu. Still, a small number of diners described fewer courses on the night they attended, and also felt the title didn’t match what they expected. If the count and show style are deal breakers for you, I’d mentally lock in the sample menu as the target, but keep flexibility in mind.

The fire show at the grill: What you’ll see, what you might not

This is the performance part of the evening, and it’s where opinions swing. The experience is described as teppanyaki fire cooking with a chef working with fire, and the room is set up so you can capture photos and video while the chef cooks. People who like interactive dining tend to love it because you’re not staring at food that arrives already finished.

At the same time, not everyone gets the “major fire spectacle” they expect. Some praised the fire and warmth, especially when they sat close to the action. Others said the show was more like basic hibachi-style tricks, and even felt the fire portion was minimal.

What I’d do with this information: think of the show as a live cooking demonstration with fire accents, not as a guaranteed high-production stunt show. You’ll likely enjoy the energy if you’re there for food performance and conversation at the table, rather than for a specific type of theatrical fire display.

If you want great photos

Sit where you can see the grill and the chef’s hands clearly. Several diners specifically noted how close seating made the warmth part of the experience, which usually also means better visuals. Keep your phone ready for the grill phase and sauce moments, and don’t wait until the last second.

Chef energy and service: Why staff interactions matter here

Food can be good and still feel like a routine restaurant meal. What lifts this evening is the personality of the chef and the friendliness of the team.

One review highlighted Chef Wilson as charming, with good knife skills and a genuinely engaging approach. Another praised the staff’s ability to keep things fun, engaging, and attentive, while still letting the cooking show take center stage. Several notes also mentioned that hostesses and wait staff were friendly and accommodating, which matters because interactive dining works best when you feel taken care of, not rushed or ignored.

Timing can also affect how the show feels. A couple of diners said service moved quickly and courses arrived in a way that shortened the “experience time,” especially when the restaurant was quiet. If you want maximum show pacing, going on busier nights can sometimes help the rhythm feel more like a full performance, but that’s not something you can control.

The sake welcome cocktail: Small detail, big mood

Your ticket includes one glass of a Flame welcome sake cocktail, or something similar. It’s a nice touch because it turns the meal into an event, not just dinner with cooking.

Alcohol is strictly 18 and up. If you’re under that age, you’ll still be part of the meal, but the included alcoholic beverage is only for adults. Also note that additional drinks are not included, so if you’re the type who plans to order multiple cocktails, you’ll want to budget for that separately.

In practical terms, I like having the first drink handled for you. It smooths the evening start, and it makes the chef’s show moments feel like they belong to an actual night out, not just a meal ticket.

Price and value: $110 in Reykjavik’s expensive reality

$110 per person is not a small number, and it’s exactly why you should look at what you get, not just the sticker price. Here’s what’s bundled: dinner, a live fire cooking show, and an included alcoholic welcome cocktail.

In a city where meals and drinks can stack up quickly, a bundled tasting format can feel like good value compared with piecing together a similar evening on your own. Many diners specifically said it was worth it, with some calling out the high standard of the food and staff, and a few saying it was possibly the best meal they had.

But I also want to be honest about the other side of the coin. A couple of people felt it wasn’t worth the money, pointing to disappointment with the show level and the overall dish quality for the price. One complaint was that the title promised more fire spectacle than they received, and another said the meal felt below expectations.

My take: this is best value when you want an interactive dinner experience and you’re excited about the specific menu. It’s weaker value if your main goal is a dramatic fire show above all else, or if you already have strong teppanyaki or hibachi standards in mind.

Timing, group size, and the easiest way to show up

This activity runs about 1 hour 30 minutes. That time window is enough for seven courses plus live cooking moments, but it also means you should come hungry and ready to focus. If you arrive late or spend too much time chatting at the bar before seating, you may feel the evening compress.

The group maximum is 30 travelers, which keeps the room from turning into a free-for-all. A few reviews noted times when the restaurant felt nearly private, which can be fun, but it can also affect show pacing and how frequently the chef interacts with the room.

You’ll meet at Katrínartún 4, 105 Reykjavík, and the experience ends back at the meeting point. It’s near public transportation, so you can plan to use transit without worrying about a long walk in bad weather.

A simple arrival plan

Aim to arrive a few minutes early so you can settle in before the grill starts. Dress in layers. Fire cooking can make the seating area feel warm fast, and Iceland weather can flip from cold to damp to windy in a hurry.

Who should book this teppanyaki fire meal, and who should skip it

This one is a great fit for people who want a lively dinner, not a quiet, sit-and-serve meal. You’ll likely enjoy it most if you like interactive cooking, you’re open to a fusion menu, and you want a single ticket to handle the whole evening.

I’d especially lean toward booking if:

• You’re planning a birthday dinner or a special night out and you want staff who keep the mood upbeat
• You want Icelandic ingredients presented in a teppanyaki format
• You like taking photos during cooking, not just eating after everything is plated

I’d hesitate if:

• Your top priority is a massive, theatrical fire show with heavy stunts
• You’ve done hibachi before and need the same level of performance every time
• You are highly price-sensitive and want only the most dramatic entertainment for the money

Practical tips to make the meal feel worth it

A few small choices can make a big difference here.

Go hungry. Multiple diners mentioned it’s a lot of food. With seven courses, it’s not the kind of dinner you can lightly snack on earlier.

Plan for closeness to the grill if you care about the show. Sitting nearer the action often means more warmth and more visual drama. It also tends to help with video and photo angles.

Expect a set menu. Since the menu is fixed, you’re really buying the experience of tasting through the chef’s sequence. If you have very specific dietary limits, you might need to check directly with the venue ahead of time.

Have realistic fire expectations. Treat the fire as part of the live cooking performance, and you’ll be more likely to enjoy it, even if your night doesn’t match someone else’s idea of a perfect fire show.

Should you book Reykjavik Teppanyaki at Flame?

Book it if you want a fun, structured dinner in Reykjavik that mixes Icelandic ingredients with teppanyaki cooking, and you’re excited about an interactive chef at the grill. The strongest selling points are the engaging chef energy, friendly service, and a meal that many people found delicious and filling.

Skip or reconsider if you’re paying mainly for a big, cinematic fire spectacle, because the fire show intensity seems to vary in how people describe it. Also decide quickly if a “7-course” expectation is critical for you, since a minority of diners said their experience felt shorter than the title suggests.

If you’re after a memorable evening that combines food, showmanship, and an included sake cocktail, this is a very reasonable bet in Reykjavik. Just go in expecting a live teppanyaki performance with fire accents, not a full theatrical production.

FAQ

How long is the Reykjavik Teppanyaki experience?

It runs for about 1 hour 30 minutes.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is Katrínartún 4, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland.

What’s included with the ticket?

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

Is the sake cocktail included, and how old do you need to be?

The welcome sake cocktail (or similar) is included. Alcoholic beverages are strictly for age 18 and above.

What are the courses in the 7-course menu?

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

Does the price include transportation to and from the venue?

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

What is the group size limit?

The maximum group size is 30 travelers.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience starts. Free cancellation is available, and you will not be refunded if you cancel less than 24 hours before start time.

Do I get a mobile ticket?

Yes. The experience includes a mobile ticket.