cuisines: middle eastern
Sep 10 '08
The Easy Exoticism of Magyar Arabesque
For internationally-minded foodies living in Hungary, the soaring cost of eating out is only one stomach-churning problem. Even if you do your culinary traveling at home, you have to deal with the hassle and often eye-popping costs involved in...
Jul 28 '08
Closing Time: Two Blocks Too Small for Two Indian Restaurants in District VI; Three for Three in District V
As the neighborhood immediately east of Teréz körút near Oktogon in Budapest District VI proves too small for two different Brazilian restaurants, a similar shakeout recently took place involving two Indian restaurants within 100 meters of each other across...
Feb 12 '08
Desperate Readers in Hunt for Local Lebanese, All-American Fluff
Compared to the dark days of a decade or more ago, Budapest today is an international culinary Disneyland, with restaurants and shops offering cuisines and specialties from every corner of the globe. But not everything! In recent days the following...
Jan 11 '08
Budget Budapest: Falafel Falafel vs. Hummus Falafel
At one time, Falafel on Paulay Ede utca was a rare safe haven for vegetations looking for a quick bite in Budapest. Primarily a salad bar, they also served homemade soups and fruit shakes. It was very forward-thinking at...
Mar 07 '07
Desk Test: Petit Balkan Street Meat Holds Own Against Huge Gyros Hústál
Delivery 1: Ambrózia Gyros tál birkából (Ambrózia mutton gyro plate, Ft 990); Pieskovica (Pljeskavica, Ft 790); Görög saláta pirítóssal (Greek salad with toast, Ft 590) From: Ambrózia Étterem, via Netpincér.hu Delivery 2: Gyros tál csípősen (Spicy gyros platter, Ft...
