By Yasi Agah
Are you hungry? Or should I say, Hungary? Ok, I’ll leave… But before I go I just want to say that this eastern European country is known for its incredible history, culture, architecture, and most of all…FOOD! If you’re traveling through Budapest, here are five foods that you must try while you’re hungry in Hungary:
1. Lángos (Flat bread)
Do you like bread? Do you like delicious deep fried foods? Then this is the snack for you. This is a traditional Hungarian dish that is deep-fried dough. How could that get any better?
This delicious flat bread is usually eaten with toppings such as sour cream, cheese, ham or garlic butter. Is your mouth watering yet? You can grab lángos at cafes and restaurants around Budapest but the most notable place to try it is Retró Lángos Büfé.
2. Goulash (Beef Stew)
This is probably the most famous Hungarian food so it’s an absolute must. This delicious beef stew is made with beef, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and paprika. This combination of ingredients makes for one delectable meal!
3. Palacsinta (Crepes)
Pala — what? Even if you can’t pronounce a lot of these dishes, the delicious taste of the food speaks for themselves. Palacsinta are crepes that are traditionally eaten throughout Central and Eastern Europe. You can go sweet or savory with these crépes and they will turn out incredible either way.
4. Nokedli (Dumplings)
Next up on the list is Nokedli, or traditional Hungarian dumplings. The Nokedli dumplings are similar to gnocchi, but it is made with eggs. Nokedli is also similar to a popular German dish called Spätzle, so you can find variations of these egg dumpling dishes throughout Europe. Nokedli is usually served with cheese, sauces and paprika chicken. Try this traditional dish at Náncsi Néni, an even more traditional restaurant that used to be a 17th century farmhouse!
5. Somlói Galuska (Trifle)
Now it’s time for dessert. Somlói Galuska is traditional Hungarian trifle made of layers of sponge cake. This cake is made up of walnut, chocolate and vanilla layers that come together to create the sweet sensation that is Somlói Galuska.
Do you want to try these heavenly Hungarian dishes for yourself? Check out Bus2alp’s Budapest trip here! Not only will you get to eat your way through the beautiful city of Budapest, but you will also get the opportunity to see Vienna and Salzburg on this weekend with Bus2alps.
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