Italian family recipes, Oriental adventures, Taiwanese street food and reimagined Hungarian classics – the first four restaurants at the hotly anticipated Market Budapest have been revealed.
One of the world’s most exciting gastro-cultural concepts, Market is being unveiled in Budapest on the first floor of the iconic Corvin Department Store on Blaha Lujza tér. This 2,500-square-metre space will house 11 restaurants, three bars and five event venues accommodating a total of 540 visitors – and that’s just the beginning.
The market’s goal is nothing less than to bring the city’s most exciting culinary and cultural players under one roof – and now we can finally introduce the first four restaurants confirmed for the opening.
Anyukám Mondta
Anyukám Mondta, from the little town of Encs, has been a key player in Hungarian gastronomy for the past 30 years, and now for the first time it will find a permanent home in Budapest. The Italian dishes of the Dudás brothers, Szabolcs and Szilárd – such as the Margherita DOP pizza or the Parma ham and burrata focaccia – combine a special family history and high-quality ingredients.
Pingrumba
For those who prefer the punchy flavours of India and the Middle East, Pingrumba should prove a particular favourite. Their inspired cuisine, with echoes from Cairo to Calcutta, showcases freshly grilled dishes, bold pairings and exciting spices.
101 Bistro
101 Bistro transports you to the world of a modern Taiwanese bistro: their dishes combine Chinese, Japanese and Western influences, all fine-tuned with Hungarian ingredients. Sichuan spinach or shou pa chicken are already considered cult dishes in Budapest, and duly find their place on the menu.
Szaletly
The fourth name, Szaletly, is one of the most authentic representatives of contemporary Hungarian cuisine. The restaurant’s credo is built on the respect for gastronomic tradition, with classic fishes like casserole, poppy-seed dumplings and goulash soup recreated with modern flair by chef Dániel Bernát.
What to drink at Market Budapest
You’ll need a bevvy to wash all that down, right? Fittingly, Dreher Tanksör beer – a name synonymous with Hungarian beer culture – will be satiating thirsty visitors at Market Budapest. It’ll be served directly from the source, fresh and unpasteurised.
You can also expect a huge helping of culture alongside your food: concerts, art events and communal gatherings are planned for the new market. Expect more restaurateurs and events to be announced as the opening of Budapest approaches – watch this space for the latest news!
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