Hungary for vegetarians
Hungarian food is not the most vegetarian-friendly in the world, we have to admit. That said, Hungary can definitely offer you some delicious vegetarian (or even vegan) surprises.
The world famous gulyas can be found in vegetarian style (hús-mentes, literally “without meat”). Soup and Lecsó (stew) made with no meat and with main ingredients like mushrooms, carrots, etc. abound even in the meatier of restaurants.
Especially Budapest, being an international and multicultural city, it’s not difficult to find restaurants, cafes and dining spots that cater well for vegetarians and vegans. Some of the most popular ones are: Darshan Biopont, Napfényes Ízek, Eden or Hummus Bar, but you can find a couple of extensive lists on BudaVeg.com (which also offers accommodations and tips specific for vegetarians) or HappyCow.net.
And in case you should get tired of Hungarian cuisine there’s also plenty of Indian, Japanese and International restaurants, all offering a wide choice of vegetarian dishes. Bon appetit!
