Somebody's clever vision of a 1970s-style communist-era cafeteria right in the heart of trendy Liszt Ferenc tér is a big hit. Details like retro table settings, orange and olive green Formica, and the very worst in communist lighting design miraculously come together to give this place a cool hipster vibe. Quirky dishes like homemade Hungarian soups served with cereal croutons get a giggle from most diners, and greasy childhood treats like langós (fried dough) get reinvented and stuffed with chicken and mushrooms. In spite of the grooviness, there's good old-fashioned Hungarian comfort food here and pretty attentive, non-communist-era service. Check out the Kádár-era soft-drink list at the bar, and try meggy marka, a surprisingly refreshing sour cherry soda.
Posted by brphilly from Los angeles on 6/22/08
we arrived for our 7:30 reservation to find a prime table on the patio. Though the staff spoke fluent English, those around us were all Hungarian
With the exception of their cherry soup - which as a little sweeter than we are used to, the 6 of us all enjoyed the various dishes we had. The service was professional, and the atmosphere - on the patio - nice. Caution on sitting inside in the summer, as it was too hot..
highly suggested - one of our favorites in our 5 day visit.
Posted by Uza from Brussels on 9/11/07
high quality food, professional service, fair prices (even low!), always nice to be in. Friday night is crouded so reserve!
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