Considering that Nuuk is more of a destination where people travel to with a purpose, it’s relatively small in regards to finding places to eat. However, I was able to find some ‘must dos’ from my planning that I WAS able to do. 

Cafétuaq in Katuaq

The first was Cafétuaq in downtown Nuuk at the cultural center Katuaq. From its’ website, “The café in Katuaq is an oasis of culture universe. The cafe is a meeting point for many, ranging from local families to tourists, artists and musicians who perform or exhibit in Katuaq. 

CaféTuaq serves a variety of hot and cold dishes, mostly based on Greenlandic ingredients, with a hint of flavors from around the world. All our dishes are prepared on order, so they retain optimum flavor and freshness, which helps to enhance the culinary experience. If one does not want to eat, you can also enjoy a selection of hot and cold beverages while reading the newspaper or just enjoy the art on the walls and the vibrant life passing by outside.” 

I had the Greenlandic Tapas dish which was a dish that had a variety of Greenlandic delicacies such as smoked salmon, white fish with caviar, smoked scallops, ox meat, fish sticks and a fish ball as well as reindeer meat. 

The second location is Inuk Hostels. The cuisine is surprisingly American but a much better version. Fresh meat and vegetables with a hint of European flavor. Café Inuk is a must for the views and the food.

Café Inuk

Our Café is famous for the magnificent view. While watching birds, whales or seals, you can enjoy your breakfast, your lunch, your dinner, a glass of wine or a goodnight-beer. We serve the season’s greenlandic specialities, like meat of reindeer, musk-ox, south greenlandic sheep and fish are served all the year.