Hungarian cuisine is hearty, flavorful, and famous for its rich use of paprika. Must-try dishes include gulyás (traditional goulash), pörkölt (meat stew), halászlé (fisherman’s soup), lángos (fried flatbread with cheese and sour cream), and töltött paprika (stuffed peppers). For dessert, travelers love dobos cake and kürtőskalács (chimney cake). Popular drinks include Tokaji wines, Egri Bikavér (“Bull’s Blood”), and the fruity brandy pálinka.












