Restaurant in Reykjavik, Iceland
Reliable, fast, and easy on the wallet.
Noodle Station is the practical, walk-in-friendly choice on Laugavegur for warming Thai-style noodle soups in a city with limited options in this category. The format is fast and focused rather than elaborate. If you have already covered Reykjavík's New Nordic circuit and want something straightforward and affordable, this is the call.
If you are comparing Noodle Station to the New Nordic tasting menus that define Reykjavík's higher-end dining scene, you are comparing the wrong things. Noodle Station sits in a different lane entirely: a compact, counter-forward space on Laugavegur that delivers a short, focused menu of Thai-style noodle soups to a city that has very few serious options in this category. For a returning visitor who has already worked through DILL in Reykjavík or spent an evening at Bon Restaurant, Noodle Station is the practical, low-effort, high-satisfaction call when you want something warming, fast, and genuinely good.
The room is small and functional. Laugavegur 103 puts you right in the middle of Reykjavík's main commercial strip, which means foot traffic is constant and the space tends to fill quickly during lunch and early dinner. If you visited once and sat at a shared table near the door, the counter or window seats run warmer and give you a better read on the kitchen pace. The format here is closer to a noodle bar than a sit-down restaurant: you choose your soup, you eat, you leave. There is no tasting menu arc to follow, no progression of courses. The experience is defined by the bowl in front of you, not the room around you.
Booking difficulty is low. Walk-ins work most of the time, though the narrow room means a short wait at peak hours is possible. For a city where Amma Don and Bergsson Mathús require more planning, Noodle Station is genuinely easy to access. Price data is not confirmed in our records, but the format and positioning suggest this is one of the more affordable sit-down options on Laugavegur. If you are building a full Reykjavík trip, pair this with a stop at Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur for the city's famous hot dogs, and check our full Reykjavik restaurants guide for a broader view across the capital. For day trips, Friðheimar in Reykholt and Moss in Grindavík are worth the drive.
If you are visiting Reykjavík for the first time and want to understand what the city's dining scene does at a higher register, start with Café Loki for traditional Icelandic, then add Noodle Station as a no-fuss evening option. For those tracking the broader Iceland picture, Strikið in Akureyri and Nesjavallavirkjun in Selfoss are useful reference points outside the capital.
Quick reference: Walk-ins accepted, easy booking, Laugavegur 103, compact counter-format room.
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Noodle Station | — | |
| Amma Don | — | |
| Bon Restaurant | — | |
| Eiriksson Brasserie | — | |
| Hjá Jóni | — | |
| Kröst | — |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
For a step up in setting and menu range, Hjá Jóni and Bon Restaurant are both worth considering on the Reykjavik casual-to-mid dining spectrum. If you want something more structured, Amma Don covers similar approachable territory with a broader menu. Noodle Station wins on speed and price point; the others win on variety and atmosphere.
Whatever you walked in from Laugavegur wearing is fine. Noodle Station at 103 Laugavegur is a counter-style, high-turnover spot — no dress expectation beyond standard street clothes. Leave the dinner jacket for the New Nordic tasting rooms elsewhere in the city.
The menu is focused and short, which limits flexibility. If you have specific dietary requirements, it is worth asking directly when you arrive since the kitchen runs a tight operation with limited substitution room. Vegetarian options exist at most noodle counters of this type, but confirm on the day.
Groups larger than four will find the narrow room a challenge. The space is small and functional, better suited to pairs or solo diners than to a party booking. For a group meal in central Reykjavik, Eiriksson Brasserie or Kröst offer more practical layouts.
No. Noodle Station is a fast, informal counter spot on a busy commercial strip — the format does not suit a birthday dinner or anniversary. For a special occasion in Reykjavik, redirect to somewhere like Kröst or the New Nordic tasting menu restaurants that populate the higher end of the city's dining scene.
Walk-ins work most of the time, so no advance booking is needed. It sits at Laugavegur 103, right on Reykjavik's main shopping street, making it a convenient stop mid-afternoon or early evening. Go in knowing it is a no-frills, fast-service spot — the value is in the price and the location, not in the experience around the food.
The room is compact and counter-oriented, so seating at a bar-style counter is likely part of the format rather than a separate option. Expect shared benches or counter stools rather than a conventional table layout. This makes it comfortable for solo diners.
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