Sarfalik Restaurant

Nuuk, Greenland

Sarfalik Restaurant is a restaurant in Nuuk, Greenland. Creators show a range of Greenlandic food there, including a cold buffet of local seafood and cured game, Suaasat whale soup, roasted musk-ox and lamb, and house-infused Arctic herbal schnapps.

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22:22Tasting Greenlandic Desserts and Pavlova

Mark tries the dessert spread, which includes airy Pavlova topped with fresh berries, lemon mousse flavored with Arctic angelica herb, and traditional raisin-filled Greenlandic cake. He enjoys how the crispy meringue dissolves in his mouth and contrasts with the subtle citrus and herbal notes.

From “I Tried the World’s Most UNUSUAL Buffet!! (in Greenland 🇬🇱)” by Mark Wiens · Open in the Travelnetic player at 22:22
24:33Tasting Arctic Herbal Schnapps Flight

Chef Aggu presents a custom flight of house-infused Arctic schnapps flavored with local herbs such as Labrador tea, crowberry, and Arctic thyme. Mark toasts with his dining companions and selects the Arctic thyme schnapps, noting its fragrant, warm herbaceous finish.

From “I Tried the World’s Most UNUSUAL Buffet!! (in Greenland 🇬🇱)” by Mark Wiens · Open in the Travelnetic player at 24:33
02:49Exploring the Greenlandic Cold Buffet

Chef Aggu Broberg gives a tour of the cold table layout, featuring lumpfish roe caught in Nuuk, soy-marinated whale, arctic shrimp, and snow crab. The spread also includes cured local game meats like smoked musk-ox pastrami, reindeer salami, and cured porpoise.

From “I Tried the World’s Most UNUSUAL Buffet!! (in Greenland 🇬🇱)” by Mark Wiens · Open in the Travelnetic player at 02:49
11:23Tasting Soy-Marinated Whale Meat

Mark eats a slice of dark, soy-marinated whale meat sprinkled with sesame seeds. He describes the dark red meat as having an iron-rich, liver-like undertone that becomes exceptionally tender and soft from the marinade.

From “I Tried the World’s Most UNUSUAL Buffet!! (in Greenland 🇬🇱)” by Mark Wiens · Open in the Travelnetic player at 11:23
16:51Tasting Roasted Musk-Ox with Game Gravy

Mark tries slices of hot roasted musk-ox drizzled with a rich game gravy made from pan drippings and herbs. He describes the meat as tender and hearty, similar to premium roast beef but with a richer wild game flavor.

From “I Tried the World’s Most UNUSUAL Buffet!! (in Greenland 🇬🇱)” by Mark Wiens · Open in the Travelnetic player at 16:51
15:58Tasting Suaasat Whale Soup

Mark enjoys a bowl of Suaasat, Greenland's national dish, prepared here with whale meat, potatoes, onions, and rice. He finds the hot broth comforting, rich, and deeply satisfying during cool Arctic weather.

From “I Tried the World’s Most UNUSUAL Buffet!! (in Greenland 🇬🇱)” by Mark Wiens · Open in the Travelnetic player at 15:58
06:44Tasting Traditional Greenlandic Mattak

Mark inspects a small cubed bite of mattak, which consists of whale skin and blubber from narwhal and beluga. He describes its unique rich, oily, and cartilage-like crunchy texture that melts in the mouth.

From “I Tried the World’s Most UNUSUAL Buffet!! (in Greenland 🇬🇱)” by Mark Wiens · Open in the Travelnetic player at 06:44
18:52Tasting Roasted Greenlandic Lamb

Mark eats a slice of roasted Greenlandic lamb raised in Southern Greenland. He notes that the meat is unusually fatty and tender, reflecting the pristine climate and natural vegetation the sheep feed on.

From “I Tried the World’s Most UNUSUAL Buffet!! (in Greenland 🇬🇱)” by Mark Wiens · Open in the Travelnetic player at 18:52

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Sarfalik Restaurant is in Nuuk, Greenland.

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