9 Must-Try Foods in Budapest: A Food Tour Experience

🌭Traditional Hungarian sausage is a must-try food in Budapest, packed with flavors of paprika and served with honey mustard sauce.

🎂Indulge in a traditional Hungarian pastry cake, such as Dobos Torta, with layers of buttercream and a caramel top.

🍕Don't miss out on trying Lángos, Hungarian pizza topped with sour cream and cheese, for a savory treat.

🧀Try Túró Rudi, flavored cheese curds dipped in chocolate, for a unique sweet and tangy snack.

🌹Savor a rose-shaped gelato in various flavors, such as lavender and salted caramel, for a delightful and Instagram-worthy treat.

Where can I find these foods in Budapest?

—You can find these foods in various places, such as the Central Market, Retro Lángos, bakeries, and gelato shops. We recommend exploring the city and trying different food trucks and local eateries.

Are these foods suitable for vegetarians or vegans?

—Some of the foods mentioned, like Hungarian sausage and goulash, are meat-based. However, Budapest offers a wide range of vegetarian and vegan options as well, including dishes like stuffed cabbage and non-meat pizza toppings.

What are ruin bars?

—Ruin bars are unique bars in Budapest that are set up in derelict buildings. They have a trendy and artistic atmosphere, offering a wide selection of beverages and a great place to socialize and enjoy live music.

How do I pronounce 'cheers' in Hungarian?

—The Hungarian word for cheers is 'Egészségedre' (pronounced eg-esh-sheg-ed-re). However, saying 'Cheers' in English is also widely understood and accepted in Budapest.

What other Hungarian dishes should I try?

—Some other popular Hungarian dishes to try in Budapest include goulash soup, stuffed cabbage (töltött káposzta), chicken paprikash, chimney cake (kürtőskalács), and chimney bread (kürtős kalács). Each dish offers a unique taste of Hungarian cuisine.

00:01Introduction to the video: A food tour in Budapest to explore the city's must-try foods.

00:30Start of the food tour at the Central Market, where visitors can find traditional Hungarian sausage and other local delicacies.

03:25Visit a historic cafe to try Dobos Torta, a traditional Hungarian pastry cake with layers of buttercream and a caramel top.

04:41Try Hungarian pizza, known as Lángos, topped with sour cream and cheese at Retro Lángos street food stall.

05:51Experience the unique combination of flavors in Túró Rudi, flavored cheese curds dipped in chocolate.

06:45Indulge in rose-shaped gelato at Gelato Rosa, available in a variety of flavors like lavender and salted caramel.

08:05Taste traditional Hungarian goulash at Goulash Station, a popular food truck known for their flavorful soup served in a bread bowl.

10:44Visit a ruin bar, a unique concept in Budapest where old buildings have been transformed into trendy bars with a vibrant atmosphere.

11:46End the food tour with a visit to Barack and Silva to savor paprika chicken, a classic Hungarian dish served with Hungarian noodles.