The Langos - Try a genuine Hungarian taste
The spicy hot flavors of Hungary is one of the great experiences awaiting you when visiting Budapest. One of these flavors you should try is the delicious langos.
The langos is simply a round and flat bread-puff (made of, often potato-based, dough) deep-fried in oil and garnished with different tasty toppings like cabbage, ham, mushroom.
This simple Hungarian dish is as good as it is simple, unforgettable.
The classic langos
If you want to try the classic langos you should top it with:
- fresh garlic or garlic sauce
- sour cream and shredded cheese
- shredded cabbage.
Langos used to be one of the most common fast-food dishes in Hungary before the 90:es before all the American fastfood chains invaded Budapest. Now-days you can mostly find it at the markets in Budapest.
The langos isn’t exactly diet food but its a real treat and a classic Hungarian speciality that goes way back in Hungarian history. And while your at it, grab a beer to wash it down with. You wont regret it!
Where to find the Langos in Budapest
- Lehel market on Vaci street (not far from Westend shopping center)
- Central market hall near Kalvin square
- Garay market at Rottenbiller street 56-60′
- Fény street market
- Vörös Marty square during the Christmas fair
