Apart from the therapeutic waters and breathtaking scenery, Iceland’s Blue Lagoon is home to an amazing gastronomic experience that well balances its wellness offers. From unique Nordic cuisine to trademark cocktails inspired by the lagoon’s natural elements, these nine outstanding food and beverage choices highlight the ideal mix of local products and artistic gastronomy. Every meal and beverage is painstakingly created to improve your Blue Lagoon experience; they provide not only food but also a voyage across Iceland’s distinctive tastes and cooking techniques.
1. Nordic Seafood Platter
The best catches from Iceland’s immaculate seas are reflected in the Blue Lagoon’s trademark seafood buffet. This well chosen assortment includes exquisite smoked salmon, fresh langoustines, and locally grown Arctic char. Using traditional Nordic smoking methods, the Arctic char is made to have a delicate taste that precisely counteracts the fish’s inherent sweetness with subdued smokey overtones. Emphasizing their naturally sweet and delicate flavor, the langoustines are gently poached and presented with clarified butter flavored with local herbs. Using a centuries-old technique including indigenous birch and juniper berries for a distinctive taste only available in Iceland, the smoked salmon is cured. Along with house-made condiments including dill sauce, pickled veggies, and traditional rye bread, each element of the dish is decorated with foraged herbs.
2. Volcanic Rock Bread
This unusual bread selection honors the geological legacy of Iceland. Using geothermal heat, a classic Icelandic technique, the bread is baked underground and produces a thick, somewhat sweet loaf with a dark, caramelized crust. Along with indigenous components such Icelandic barley and seeds, the dough is made with a mix of rye and wheat flours. The bread gradually cooks in the natural heat of the earth throughout the 24-hour baking process, absorbing minute mineral overtones from the volcanic surroundings. Present warm with cultured Icelandic butter and black lava salt, this bread provides a taste sensation that ties consumers directly to Iceland’s volcanic terroir.
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