Where to Eat Goulash in Budapest
If anything distinguishesBudapestfrom other European capitals, it is the traditional food one can find in every restaurant of the city. This pride in tradition is reflected in their cuisine that is based in the social life and the culture of the Bulgarian peasant and revolves around a table filled with well-prepared food.
So do not despair if the dishes are plentiful, think of it simply as hospitality and prepare yourselves to enjoy it. We do, however, recommend that you arrive with an empty stomach and that you have antacids at hand if your stomach is sensitive.
Goulash is the most popular specialty among tourists toBudapest. Known around the world, visitors to the city want to taste the true flavor of this soup that has the consistency of a stew.
A great place to try a goulash with an intense flavor of paprika is the Kehli restaurant, which is considered one of the best places to experience the essence of Hungarian culture inBudapest. It is located at Mokus utca 22, behind a historic, attractive façade. Gypsy music and good local wines are offered every night. It is run by its owners.
The restaurant Nancsi Neni is a true gem and a good place to eat goulash. It is located in the Valley de Huvös, at Ordogarok ut 80. Here they try to give visitors a taste of the authentic flavors of goulash, making eating this dish there a pleasure that will long be remembered. This restaurant uses special ingredients – meat, vegetables, and paprika – to prepare a dish of the highest quality and a long history. If you go with kids, they will also take special care of them.
The Kisbuda Gyöngye restaurant, located at Kenyeres utca 34, has a goulash with the aroma of traditional foods but the taste of modern cuisine.
Karolyn, an elegant and little known restaurant among tourists, is located in the palace of the same name which is now the Petofi Museum of Literature, near theSisiBridge. There menu contains only traditional Hungarian dishes, among them a goulash you won’t want to miss.
In Kádar Etterem you’ll have a wonderful experience trying the goulash, which is made from meats and products of the countryside to reproduce the homemade taste. The interior is interestingly decorated with photos of Hungarians from the 70s and 80s. Located at Klauzár tér 9, their staff speaks English. They are very strict about closing times but have prices that are very reasonable.
The truth is that goulash can be found on almost all the menus inBudapest. It is more than just a dish, it’s a tradition that nobody wants to miss.
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Christmas Market in Budapest
Christmas is a time that whether we like it or not, whether were Christians, Muslims, Jews or atheists, it always connects us with our childhood and that unstoppable pleasure of giving others a small gift or something which brings them happiness, even if its a short one, but that feels affection further than itself. Maybe from there theres emerges the tradition of Christmas markets, and Budapest has the most beautiful and entertaining one in the whole of Eastern Europe.
Known as the Christmas market of Vörösmarty Square, it begins every year close to the 20th of November, for those who go shopping early and dont leave everything until the last minute. The closing date is the 29th of December, because theres always someone who left buying presents until late and waits until the new year to give them. Its opening hours are from 10am until 8pm except on the 24th, because that day, for those who have forgotten its Christmas Eve, all 100 stands in the market are open until 2am in case anyone had forgotten to buy gifts.
In any case, its always beautiful, whether you go to buy gifts or not, to walk around this market which offers never ending objects for the delight of the ones with weak will to buy. Such is its fame that s become a classic spot for tourists, especially because of the singular aesthetics of this place, which is amplified with the pretty wooden stands styled like small chalets. Here they exhibit the most typical Hungarian crafts, curiosities, some interesting antiques, local artists works and all sorts of objects, which I assure you you wont find anywhere else.
However, not everything that you find here are objects, there are also the food stalls of typical food at unique prices, with dishes that would delight gourmets. If you still havent tried Lángos, bread cooked with a potato dough, I recommend it, because here youll find the most delicious and traditional ones in Budapest. There are also the wonderful apple strudel made in traditional Hungarian ovens. And to beat the cold, nothing better than a forrait, a warm punch made with wine, cinnamon and herbs which is served in a cup which you can take with you a souvenir of Budapest and its Christmas Market.
Also, there are musicians and cultural activities every day with different presentations. So dont think that if you went one day you saw it all, the opposite, there will always be new surprises to enjoy, so you can walk, see, eat and, of course, shop. Everywhere you can find stimulants that will make this visit a very special one.
For those who travel with their family, this is the ideal place to visit as a group, because apart from everything that weve explained for the adults, there are special entertainment programmes for the children, so nobody will get bored in this market.
Nancy Guzman
In order not to miss this wonderful panorama, rent apartments in Budapest and have fun walking and buying at the Christmas Market at Vörösmarty Square . After, with your shopping finished, you can go to the thermal baths to relax and carry on enjoying this charming and enigmatic city.
Translated by: aleixgwilliam
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