Dine at Elegant Bambus Chinese Restaurant

Located in the heart of the financial district, Bambus offers authentic Chinese cuisine

Iceland is a dream destination for travellers, as you spend your days surveying the gorgeous landscapes of vast glaciers, bubbling geysers and towering mountains. After a full day of sightseeing, you will want to relax over dinner and enjoy the company of your fellow travellers. Bambus Restaurant is Iceland’s largest Chinese restaurant, catering to both Asian and Western guests. Bambus serves Asian fusion cuisine and is located near Reykjavík’s business district.

An inventive menu with classic flavours As the number of Asian travellers to Iceland increases, Bambus Chinese Restaurant has become a must when visiting the capital city. The restaurant owners have built up quite a reputation in the financial district in Reykjavík for excellent Chinese cuisine, and are committed to maintaining the highest standards. The dishes feature fresh ingredients with a contemporary flair. The food is in the hands of top chefs who bring their vast experience from Europe and Asia to Bambus´ kitchen. You will find Icelandicinspired dishes like steamed Icelandic langoustines with garlic and butter to Icelandic salmon sashimi, served with wasabi. Other delectable choices include stir fried pork with Chinese mushrooms and black bean sauce, and Guang dong style stir fried noodles with sliced beef and vegetables in soy sauce. There´s truly something for everyone.

Set Your Sights on Shopping Before leaving Iceland, you will of course want to spend a little time shopping for gifts for friends and family back home. Borg Galleria is an independent high end store focused on fashion and everyday luxury lifestyle, offering the finest quality of both men's and women's fashion, accessories, outdoor clothing, skincare and health products. You will find local brands like 66 o North, Feldur, and Tulipop, as well as international wares from designers you know and love like Ugg, Ecco, and Holzweiler.

When you´re travelling to Reykjavík be sure to stop by Bambus Asian Cuisine for an elegant, authentic meal, and fulfill your luxury shopping needs at Borg Galleria. -JG

Bambus Asian Cuisine & Lounge Borgartún 16 • 105 Reykjavík +354 517 0123 betty@bambusrestaurant.is www.bambusrestaurant.is

BÆNDUR Í BÆNUM is a developed concept of a farmers market. Here you can visit the grocery store or order online for fresh, organic vegetables from the owners’ farms in South Iceland.

BLIK BISTRO & GRILL is located in Mosfellsbæ with a panoramic view. The tranquility and the majestic view boost the enjoyment of the cuisine by master chef, Joost Van Bemmel.

KRUA THAI IN KÓPAVOGUR is a favourite for many. With their reputation to always deliver fresh, tasty food, both at the restaurant & to your door, it is no wonder they are such a popular choice.

Grensásvegi 10, 101 Reykjavík +354 586 8001 postur@ www. baenduribaenum.is/ baenduribaenum.is Æðarhöfði 36, 270 Mosfellsbae +354 566 8480 blikbistro@blikbistro.is Bæjarlind 14, 201 Kópavogur +354 552 2525 www.kruathai.is/en/ kruathai@kruathai.is

THE REYKJAVIK MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY's goal is to research, promote & exhibit the different angles of photography such as photographic art, art history, conservation & technological development. Grófarhús, Tryggvagata 15, 101 Reykjavik +354 411 6390 photomuseum@reykjavik.is borgarsogusafn.is/en/reykjavikmuseum-of-photography/

SÆGREIFINN is a seafood restaurant in the Old Harbour in Reyjavík. The lobster soup & the grilled fish on skewers are their signature dishes. Sægreifinn also has a variety of vegetarian dishes.

Geirsgata 8 , 101 Reykjavík +354 553 1500 www.saegreifinn.is/en/ seabaron8@gmail.com

SHANGHAI IN HAFNARFJÖRÐUR is the newest Shanghai in a chain of 3 restaurants. When it opened its door in 2018, it was well received by the locals & is a welcome addition to the food scene in Hafnarfjörður. Reykjavíkurvegi 74, 220 Hafnarfjörður +354 517 9688 / 537 5888 shanghai@shanghai.is shanghai.is/hafnarfjordur/

ELDER OG ÍS. This small mom and pop shop in Reykjavík offers delicate Artisan Crepes with fresh and organic based ingredients from sweet to savoury Crepes, ice-creams to coffees & teas. Gluten & lactose free friendly!

Skólavörðustígur 2, 101 Reykjavík +354 571 2480 benefitsehf@gmail.com facebook.com/eldurogis/

URTA ISLANDICA makes the finest salts, herbs, jam, syrups & honey from the nature of Iceland. They offer a wide array of salts like lava & blueberry salt, gift-boxes, syrups and tea.

ICELANDIC FISH & CHIPS serves a healthier version of Fish & chips than most using only Icelandic ingredients & in the process manages to create a more crispy & delicious fish & chips.

Tryggvagata 11 101 Reykjavík +354 511 1118 info@fishandchips.is www.fishandchips.is

ART GALLERY 101 is a cooperative gallery of 14 local artists, committed to supporting the growth of the creative vitality of our community. We specialize in fine art and fine gifts to accommodate every buget.

SHANGHAI ON LAUGAVEGUR in Reykjavík is the first restaurant in the Shanghai chain. As one of the first Chinese restaurants in Reykjavík, it has its share of loyal clients, who keep on returning for more.

Laugavegur 60, 101 Reykjavík +354 517 9688 / 537 5888 sjanghae.is/laugavegi/ shanghai@shanghai.is

TIME TOURS travel agency and tour operator arrange tours for individuals or groups in small coaches, which makes them different from other bus companies. The service is much more personal & more focused. Borgartún 34, 105 Reykjavík +354 578 7111 / 820 0245 timi@timi.is timetours.is/

FELDUR WORKSHOP is an Icelandic furrier who specializes in high quality, Icelandic fur products and Icelandic design. Products made to last a lifetime. Snorrabraut 56, 105 Reykjavík +354 588 0488O www.feldur.is info@feldur.is

ÞRIR FRAKKAR RESTAURANT The chef, Stefán Úlfarsson, has continuously placed emphasis on fish courses and the restaurant has become well known for its delicious fish fare. Other specialities on the menu include whale meat and sea bird entrees.

THE NATIONAL GALLERY of Iceland is exhibiting a retrospective work of the artist Hulda Hákon, a career that spans over 40 years. Hulda set herself apart from the mainstream artists in the early 80's with her reliefs. Fríkirkjuvegi 7, 101 Reykjavík list@listasafn.is www.listasafn.is/english/ exhibitions/hulda-hakon-1-2 +354 515 9600

GUÐLAUGUR A. MAGNÚSSON A family jewellery store in downtown Reykjavík who has, since 1924, designed and hand made jewellery and silverware. Stop by the store or order online.