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Ngon Street Food photo by Unknown-.

5 Best Neighborhoods for Food in Budapest

From the stately monuments of Castle Hill to a revitalized industrial quarter on the banks of the River Danube, each of Budapest’s neighborhoods has a distinct personality that gradually changes as you cross from one district into another.

However, if you put in a bit of time to understand the city you will realize Budapest is a collection of neighborhoods.

Each one has its own character and charm, pros and cons. Moreover, Budapest neighborhoods are connected by a fantastic public transit system, and also it is also fairly accessible on foot if you prefer. So here are the 5 best neighborhoods for food in Budapest.

1. Pizzica

Pizzica photo by Unknown-

The restaurant is a small pizza shop in Budapest specializing in pizza al tagilo. It is owned by the de Bartolomeo brothers who are natives of Southern Italy and they run this tiny takeout joint in District 6.

The restaurant uses moist,  high-gluten dough which after a long fermentation rises into a chewy-like structure interspersed with air pockets and boasts a crispy crust and a charred underbelly.

They offer a variety of toppings that include tomato sauce, mortadella, arugula, sausage, mushrooms, and truffles. Outside the restaurant, there is a wooden bench and a few tables where Hungarian artworks adorn the walls.

In addition, the restaurant stays open until 3 am on Fridays and Saturdays in case you need to devour some tasty carbs after a long night.

Check out the 10 Hungarian Dishes to Try in Budapest.

2. Krumplis Langos

Krumplis Lango’s photo by Unknown-.

In Obuda in the Florian ter underpass, you will find Krumplis Langos where you can eat pancakes, waffles, and Langos with various extras.

Langos is a famous Hungarian street food that is basically fried bread dough and the basic dough is made of water or milk, yeast, flour, and salt.

Most of the visitors at Krumplis Langos are regulars for whom the cycle is typical whereby those who try it once come back for weeks then they get full and have to break and then the whole thing starts all over again.

The prices are so budget friendly and they are designed so that we can easily overeat for the price of a downtown lunch.

The toppings selection ranges from the usual variants of potatoes, cheese, ham, and sour cream to more special flavors like hot dogs and tzatziki.

3. Ngon Street Food     

Ngon Street Food photo by Unknown-.

Ngon is a Vietnamese- Thai fusion restaurant located on Kobanyai ut which effortlessly and very originally evokes the atmosphere of the streets of Hanoi or Saigon.

The source of the restaurant is none other than the family-owned grocery store so we can be sure that the food is made from only the freshest ingredients.

Its Thai and Vietnamese menu stars Pho and yum yum soups as well as Thai curry and fried noodles with meat, fish, prawns, vegetables or tofu.

The flavors reflect Chef Isan’s roots and the Thai region’s tradition of simple yet tasty street food. In addition next door to the restaurant there is a Pan- Asian supermarket that sells a wide selection of Malaysian and Indonesian products.

Looking for more street food options? Check out the 10 Best Street Food Spots in Budapest.

 4. Vegan Garden

Vegan Garden photo by
André Lammertsma-.

On the former premises of the defunct ruin pub, Racskert has five food trucks in its garden all serving food solely made from plant-based street food including burgers from Las Vegans, ice cream from Hideg Nyalat, Mexican food from Vexicana and dishes with Middle Eastern flavors from Kristof’s Kitchen.

The fun of Vegan Garden is in grabbing a table and mixing and matching dishes from the dozen or so trucks crammed into the space.

Here are the Best Food Trucks in Budapest.

5. Bors Gastrobar

Bors Gastrobar opened in the summer of 2012 and it is located on Kazinczy Street.

From reviews about the restaurant, they are awarded five stars not only because of the introduction of soup in a glass to Budapest but also for the special soup and sandwich compositions made from carefully selected ingredients.

They change the menu daily so you can always expect a surprise. The daily special soups on offer are sketched on blackboards above the counter and they always show remarkable creativity.

In addition, the latter is the most popular it has rosemary red onion jam, spicy chicken breast, and Emmental cheese.

Well, our list is hardly exhaustive but it’s a good start for a traveler in the city. Need a tour around the neighborhoods of Budapest for the cuisine? We have amazing food tours available, and all you’ve got to do is check out your most preferred one, book and get exploring! Who’s to limit you to just one anyway?Happy foodie moments!

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