Hungary For Budapest

The weekend in Budapest was a gluttonous retreat. And since we were there less than 48 hours, it was imperative to lock down good meals. 

I booked two restaurants with eager anticipation. The first was recommended by a colleague, Bock Bisztro in Pest. It wasn't ideal rushing to a meal after arriving in Budapest but their raves were too enticing.

From the airport we took a bus and two trains. We found Bock Bistro and were seated with excitement, gawking fiendishly at the menu. 

So much tantalisation to choose from.

Fresh warm bread and a pot 'o LARD. Yep, rendered pig fat which is supposed to be spread on liberally.  

Pork crackling which was good. Or evil.

Salmon tartare.

Roast duck with sour cherries. This was cooked to perfection and the caramelised fatty skin will be forever in my memory.

Sous vide fillet of steak. Practically melts at the touch of a knife.

Delighted with my first meal in Budapest.

The second place I highly recommend is Két Szerecsen. It's cheaper than Bock and the quality of the food is just as excellent. Friendly service too. My friend ordered the steak dish which is out of this world. 

The garlic butter was so incredible, it was made with crack. Probably.

Our last meal of the weekend was at Chess Restaurant. They do French, Italian and Hungarian fusion. The dining room was classy and of course, chess themed. I was still stuffed from lunch but couldn't resist one last meal of indulgence.

Sweet noodle cake with apricot filling and juicy raisins.