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Kemuri restaurant in Hverfisgata 82
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Kemuri

Owned and run by a Polish couple, the vast majority of the menu is fully vegan, including pierogi fillings, soups, cakes, and oat-based sour cream. HappyCow lists the venue as 'Vegetarian' with vegan items labelled on the daily menu; the owners personally confirm vegan options for all add-ons and desserts. No dedicated vegan kitchen is noted (the venue is vegetarian, so dairy/eggs are present), but the owner-run setup and high proportion of vegan choices make this a strongly trusted pick for vegans.

AddressHverfisgata 82, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
CuisineVegetarian · Vegan
Price€€
Websitewww.facebook.com/kemurirvk
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Vegan

confidence 75% ·

Strongly trusted, High-care setup. Either someone close to the kitchen (owner, chef, staff) needs to avoid this allergen themselves, OR the menu marks allergens AND dedicated equipment plus trained staff manage cross-contamination.

Owned and run by a Polish couple, the vast majority of the menu is fully vegan, including pierogi fillings, soups, cakes, and oat-based sour cream. HappyCow lists the venue as 'Vegetarian' with vegan items labelled on the daily menu; the owners personally confirm vegan options for all add-ons and desserts. No dedicated vegan kitchen is noted (the venue is vegetarian, so dairy/eggs are present), but the owner-run setup and high proportion of vegan choices make this a strongly trusted pick for vegans.

Cited references

[1] aggregatorKemuri - Reykjavik Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow venue page: 31 reviews, 4.5 stars. Described as Vegetarian Polish dumpling place with daily vegan options, oat-based sour cream, vegan cakes. Owner replies confirm 'majority of menu is vegan'. Hours and photos included.fetched 2026-05-25[2] blogVEGWORLD’s Guide to Vegan Dining in Reykjavík - VEGWORLD Magazine , vegworldmag.comVEGWORLD Magazine guide: Kemuri is a Polish-inspired vegetarian/vegan pierogi restaurant run by owners Ola and Bartosz. Highlights plant-forward pierogi, oat milk skyr, rotating soups and stews.fetched 2026-05-25[3] blogBest Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Vegan Meal , grapevine.isReykjavík Grapevine 'Best of Reykjavík 2025' joint winner for Best Vegan Meal. Describes Kemuri as vegan/vegetarian handmade pierogi house with seasonal specials, cakes, and community-driven ownership.fetched 2026-05-25

Vegetarian

confidence 90% ·

Strongly trusted, High-care setup. Either someone close to the kitchen (owner, chef, staff) needs to avoid this allergen themselves, OR the menu marks allergens AND dedicated equipment plus trained staff manage cross-contamination.

Kemuri is a fully vegetarian Polish dumpling restaurant—HappyCow categorises it as 'Vegetarian' (Lacto). The owners Ola and Bartosz run the kitchen and every dish is vegetarian by design. A Grapevine 'Best of Reykjavík' joint-winner for Best Vegan Meal, the menu rotates daily with several vegetarian and vegan pierogi options plus cakes.

dedicated kitchen

Cited references

[1] aggregatorVegan Restaurants in Reykjavik, Iceland , HappyCowHappyCow Reykjavik city listing: Kemuri is listed as a Vegetarian (Lacto) Polish dumpling restaurant with vegan items labelled on the daily menu.fetched 2026-05-25[2] aggregatorKemuri - Reykjavik Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow venue page: 31 reviews, 4.5 stars. Described as Vegetarian Polish dumpling place with daily vegan options, oat-based sour cream, vegan cakes. Owner replies confirm 'majority of menu is vegan'. Hours and photos included.fetched 2026-05-25[3] blogVEGWORLD’s Guide to Vegan Dining in Reykjavík - VEGWORLD Magazine , vegworldmag.comVEGWORLD Magazine guide: Kemuri is a Polish-inspired vegetarian/vegan pierogi restaurant run by owners Ola and Bartosz. Highlights plant-forward pierogi, oat milk skyr, rotating soups and stews.fetched 2026-05-25[4] blogBest Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Vegan Meal , grapevine.isReykjavík Grapevine 'Best of Reykjavík 2025' joint winner for Best Vegan Meal. Describes Kemuri as vegan/vegetarian handmade pierogi house with seasonal specials, cakes, and community-driven ownership.fetched 2026-05-25

Dairy-free

confidence 60% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

The kitchen is vegetarian and uses dairy (Lacto category on HappyCow). Oat-based sour cream and vegan cheesecake are offered, but the standard menu also includes items with dairy (e.g. traditional cheese pierogi). No dedicated dairy-free equipment or separate kitchen area is mentioned; cross-contamination is likely in a shared vegetarian kitchen. Best for dairy-free diners who can communicate clearly with the Polish owners.

Egg-free

confidence 60% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

As a vegetarian (Lacto) restaurant, eggs are not explicitly on the menu but standard Polish pierogi dough sometimes includes egg. HappyCow lists the venue as 'Lacto' (dairy, no egg) and multiple vegan reviews confirm egg-free pierogi. However, no source states an egg-free kitchen policy. Best to ask on the day for egg-free dough, especially for the sweet pierogi.

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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