Goulash soup
The best-known Hungarian classic, a hearty paprika soup with beef and vegetables.
Discover the flavours of Hungary
Flavours fromall over Hungaryin one place
Main dishes
Hearty Hungarian classics
Chicken paprikash with nokedli
A creamy paprika chicken dish traditionally served with nokedli and sour cream.
Pörkölt with dumplings
A juicy paprika meat stew most often made from beef or pork.
Stuffed cabbage
A traditional, filling dish with sauerkraut, minced meat and sour cream.
Hortobágy-style pancake
A savory meat-filled pancake with paprika sauce, a distinctive Hungarian dish.
Layered potatoes
A layered potato casserole with sausage, eggs and sour cream, baked until golden brown.
Street food
Market and street favorites
Lángos
Freshly fried dough, best with garlic, sour cream and cheese.
Sausage
Common at markets and street food spots, with many different seasonings.
Hurka
A traditional meat dish, available in rice or blood sausage versions.
Desserts
A sweet Hungarian finish
Chimney cake
A sweet, fragrant dessert with a crisp sugar crust, perfect for walks around the city.
Somlói sponge cake
A classic Hungarian dessert with sponge cake, chocolate sauce, walnuts and whipped cream.
Dobos cake
An elegant Hungarian cake with chocolate cream and a caramel layer.
Strudel
A light, thin pastry dessert with apple, sour cherry or cottage cheese filling.
Cottage cheese dumplings
Soft cottage cheese dumplings served with toasted breadcrumbs, sour cream and powdered sugar.
Bejgli
A classic poppy seed or walnut roll with festive flavors and rich filling.
Drinks
Hungarian drinks to try
Fröccs
A mix of wine and soda water, especially popular in summer.
Pálinka
A strong fruit brandy and a typical Hungarian drink.
Tokaji wine
World-famous Hungarian wine, available in both sweet and dry styles.
Hungarian craft beers
Increasingly popular in Budapest, with many local breweries.
Unicum
A bitter, spicy Hungarian herbal liqueur often served after meals.
Elderflower syrup
A fragrant, light elderflower drink, especially refreshing in summer with ice and lemon.