My favourite foods in Budapest

Hubby and I love trying out the local treats and cuisines of the places we visit. Here are some of our favourites:

• Kürtőskalács—we tried the one in Molnar’s. It is a Hungarian pastry made by wrapping a dough on something like a rolling pin. It is then glazed and baked by rotating over heat.

Kürtőskalács, Budapest

Molnar's Kurtoskalacs, Budapest

• Goulash—a meat stew seasoned with paprika. Hubby’s favourite version of goulash is the Hungarian. It is very hearty and the flavours are full, just with the slightest hint of sweet/spice. We especially liked the meat stew we got in Belvarosi Disznotoros.

Meat stew in Budapest

• Dobos Torta—we had one in Gerbeaud (one of the most celebrated cafes in Budapest, celebrating over 120 years). Dobos Torta  is a sponge cake layered with buttercream and a caramel top. 

Treats from Gerbaud. Caramel top is the Dobos Torta (Budapest)

• You may also want to try langos (fried dough) on which they put toppings (like pizza)—usually savoury but they also have sweet. Karavan (beside Szimpla Kert) offers a good variety, including kürtőskalács. Of course, Hungarian sausage is very good. Try some kolbász (a spicy sausage made with paprika).

Karavan street food, Budapest