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Sweets and drinks come at the far end of the meal or are a great light snack during the day. So, it is impossible to be in Hungary or Romania and at least once not to have them. But, what to choose? What is the best? What is the most traditional? Here are some tips for you!
Try Hungarian and Romanian meals served in small, family-owned restaurants and bars. Start with journey with a good breakfast, then go through unique appetizers, followed by main courses and finish with a great dessert and a drink at the end. If you cannot do all at once, no worries, make a plan for every day.
Do you like spirits and liquors? If so, when you visit Romania, do not forget to try at least once this strong and magical Țuică, flavorful Afinata and Vișinată.
Cold cuts and a number of sausages are very popular both in Romania and Hungary. They love it. Cheese, sausages and a strong alcohol like Pálinka, is present in almost every house and has to be on any traditional and family gathering.
Soft and hard. Fresh and matured, smoked and natural. Cheese with herbs, spices, nuts, and seeds. Spicy and mild. Salty and sweet. Well, just imagine your favorite one, and you will find it in Romania. The list of cheese is a long one. As mentioned above, with a lot of varieties, tastes and textures, Romanian cheese selection will satisfy all cheese lovers.
Almost everybody loves sweets. Different countries, different cultures and different ingredients, but one thing is common for almost the whole world – love of sweets. This love is also reflected in the local cuisine, that can be influenced by many factors.
Are you tired with meat meals? Would you like to have finally something else than a big Wiener schnitzel, pljeskavica or grilled meat? If so, try grilled cheese, fish, grilled vegetables, or meatless burgers! So, if you are curious what to choose – read the post!
Mainly sweets or small meat chunks but still, that are good options for trying something new. Skip fries, hot-dogs and burgers! You will get them almost everywhere! Try something local and unforgettable.
Are you a meat lover? The person that cannot live without having a good meaty meal at least once a day? If so, Romania is quite a good place for you to stay. They love meat and almost every dish includes it. So, if you are a vegetarian, then a hard time for you.
Romanian cuisine is influenced by many culture. The permanent mix of migrating tribes and small communities due to political and regional causes, made this country an interesting place for discovering local cuisine. Mediterranean, Slavic, Turkish, Austro-Hungarian and many other cultures did influence Romanian dishes. Add to that different religions and the selection of tastes and flavors will be great. A lot of meat, traditional Mămăligă, pancakes, cheese and many more...