What Pylsa is
Hot dog with crisp onion and remoulade, a Reykjavik staple.
Pylsa is listed as a dish in the Iceland guide, where the index tags it familiar flavours and pork. That is the useful shorthand, but it is not the whole story: the same name can cover a breakfast version, a street version and a restaurant version with different garnishes and prices.
Where to find Pylsa
Our index links Pylsa to Reykjavik. That does not mean it is unavailable elsewhere, but it is the place to start if you want the version locals recognise.
The Iceland guide also covers 5 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Pylsa sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 7 food entries we track for Iceland, 5 are budget, 2 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 5 | Skyr, Pylsa, Ponnukokur |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 2 | Plokkfiskur, Lamb soup |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Pylsa is one of 5 dish entries and 5 budget items; 1 items share the familiar flavours tag.
Dietary notes
- Pork tag: pork or a pork-derived ingredient is part of the indexed recipe. Ask before ordering if you avoid it.
How to order it
- Flavours are approachable rather than challenging, which makes this a safe first order if the menu is unfamiliar.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Iceland items that make most sense alongside Pylsa, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Iceland items share the most tags with Pylsa, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Pylsa: common questions
What is Pylsa?
Hot dog with crisp onion and remoulade, a Reykjavik staple. It is listed in the TasteBridge Iceland guide as a dish.
How much does Pylsa cost in Iceland?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Pylsa vegetarian?
Pylsa is not tagged vegetarian in our data. Ask before ordering if you avoid meat, fish or animal fats; the recipe can vary by kitchen.
Where can I try Pylsa?
Our index links it to Reykjavik. Ask locally for the version served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Iceland. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.