Jason Momoa falls in love with Hungarian flavours in one of Budapest’s most popular restaurants
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It seems even superheroes can’t resist Hungarian cuisine. Hollywood actor Jason Momoa, best known for his roles as Aquaman and Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones, has recently been spotted dining in Budapest – and not at a posh fine-dining hotspot, but at one of Buda’s most beloved local restaurants.
Jason Momoa tries Hungarian cuisine in Budapest
As Street Kitchen writes, the star, who is currently in Hungary preparing for the next instalment of Dune, visited Gléda Vendéglő, a family-run restaurant known for its honest, homely yet elegant dishes. According to local reports, Jason Momoa dropped by the eatery on a friend’s recommendation, eager to sample authentic Hungarian flavours – and he was not disappointed.
His choice? A classic beef stew (marhapörkölt), followed by a rich chocolate cake known as Gléda Csokitorta. The actor reportedly enjoyed his meal so much that he promised to return before leaving Budapest.
A world known celebrity, but still humble
Restaurant owner János Deli – who previously worked in prestigious British establishments such as Heston Blumenthal’s The Hind’s Head and the Michelin-starred Cliveden House, serving the likes of Sting, David Beckham and Roger Moore – added that Momoa was as charming as he was down-to-earth. As Deli says,