International culinary adventures in Budapest

The Hungarian cuisine is obviously the number one thing Funzine recommends you to try when in Budapest, but after indulging in our culinary wonders, you can check out some exquisite restaurants serving international delicacies.

Nobu Budapest

1051 Budapest, Erzsébet tér 7-8.

Located in Kempinski Hotel Corvinus, Nobu Budapest is the first Central European member of the avant-garde Japanese restaurant chain started by chef Nobu Matsuhisa and actor Robert De Niro. Head chef Gábor Schreiner is in charge of presenting Japanese-Peruvian flavours in Nobu-style, including mind-blowing seafood creations alongside Nobu’s classic meals and world-famous signature dishes.

Try the restaurant’s brand new menu, check out the new bento boxes and don’t forget to test their heavenly seasonal desserts either! Don’t miss out on their lavish birthday celebration on 10 October when live music, cocktail discount, food specialties and a surprise dessert are awaiting you. Check out Nobu Budapest’s social media for details!

Baalbek Lebanese Restaurant

1052 Budapest, Váci utca 34. 

The finest meals of the Levantine cuisine are prepared at Baalbek, where the emphasis is on traditional recipes, alongside fresh and premium ingredients. The restaurant introduces gastro-adventurers to an exciting menu and culinary specialties such as ‘Kofta’ the spicy ground lamb, ‘Kunafa’ the Levantine cheese pastry and ‘Um Ali’ the Egyptian bread pudding.

The colourful ‘Tabbouleh’, aka parsley salad, the all-time favourite mezzes containing “Hummus” and ‘Moutabel’ purées with homemade Arabic bread and ‘Falafels’ offer an exciting choice to vegetarian guests as well.

Baalbek’s traditional Arabic teas are also worth a taste, enjoy a cup of aromatic beverage at the cosy winter terrace!

Hard Rock Cafe Budapest

1051 Budapest, Deák Ferenc utca 3-5. 

Located in the gorgeous building of the late Stock Exchange Palace, the legendary Hard Rock Cafe is an incredibly successful, world-famous American café and restaurant concept that also serves as a shop and a museum owning the largest private collection of Rock & Roll memorabilia in the world.

With Jimi Hendrix’s poncho and Paul McCartney’s signed acoustic guitar displayed within reach, guests are always in for an incomparable dining experience.

And we haven’t even mentioned Hard Rock’s divine international meals. This month’s exciting specialty, for instance, is an authentic American sandwich infused with alcohol (and love): whiskey bacon jam sliders. It’s finger-licking good!

Arriba Taqueria

1114 Budapest, Bartók Béla út 21., 1067 Budapest, Teréz körút 25., 1015 Budapest, Széna tér 1/A

With a colourful menu as vibrant as the streets of Mexico City, there’s a downtown restaurant chain which offers more than just a culinary experience. This gourmet, fast-casual restaurant provides finely prepared, authentic burritos, tacos and quesadillas, as well as an insight into a different, fascinating culture.

If you’d love to taste these delicious specialties, but you’re caught up in work, don’t worry, you don’t have to miss out on the delicacies as Arriba offers a great food delivery service as well. Pop into the friendly joint (find them at 21 Bartók Béla út, 25 Teréz körút, and 1/A Széna tér) or order your Mexican street food favourites; one of Budapest’s most authentic places will surely satisfy you!