Kebab Husid Grensasvegur

Every city needs a kebab shop you can rely on, and in Reykjavik, Kebab Husid on Grensasvegur has filled that role for years. It is the kind of place that will never win a design award, never attract a food blogger, and never empty out -- because it does exactly what it promises, at a price that makes you wonder how it survives in one of the world's most expensive cities.

What to Expect

Walk into Kebab Husid and you know immediately what you are getting. The decor is minimal, the lighting is bright, and the menu board behind the counter lists every item with its price in large, clear numbers. There is no pretence here, no carefully curated atmosphere, and absolutely no reason to linger over your meal. You order, you eat, you leave satisfied. That is the contract, and Kebab Husid honours it faithfully.

The meat turns on the vertical spit behind the counter, shaved to order. The kitchen is open and visible. Portions are assembled quickly and with the practised efficiency of a place that does the same thing, day after day, and has got rather good at it.

The Menu

Kebabs are the core business, and they are done well. Lamb and chicken are the main options, served in a wrap, a pita, or on a plate with rice and salad. The meat is well-seasoned and properly cooked -- tender, with a good char on the edges. Salad is fresh, sauces are applied generously, and the whole thing arrives wrapped in foil and ready to eat.

The pizza is Kebab Husid's second act, and an unexpectedly good one. These are not Neapolitan masterpieces, but they are hot, cheesy, and large enough to share. For a quick, cheap dinner, a Kebab Husid pizza punches well above what you would expect.

Burgers, fries, and other fast food standards round out the menu. Nothing here will change your life, but everything will fill your stomach at a fraction of what you would pay at most Reykjavik restaurants.

Practical Tips

Grensasvegur runs southeast from the city centre, roughly parallel to Sudurlandsbraut. The kebab shop is easy to reach by car and has a few parking spots nearby. By bus, several routes pass through the area.

The location is not central enough for casual foot traffic from the tourist district, but if you are staying in the eastern suburbs of Reykjavik or driving through the area, it is a worthwhile stop. Takeaway is popular, and orders move fast.

For budget travellers, Kebab Husid is one of the most important addresses in Reykjavik. In a city where a modest restaurant meal regularly exceeds ISK 3,000, being able to eat a filling, freshly prepared kebab for under ISK 2,000 is not just convenient -- it is economically significant. This is not a place you visit for the experience. It is a place you visit because you are hungry and sensible.