Hungarian Goulash

Hungarian Goulash in Budapest

If you only taste one Hungarian dish, chances are it'll be this one

Goulash is one of Hungary's best-known dishes, and almost every tourist arriving in Budapest comes across the name. At Drum Café we've been making classic Hungarian food in the heart of Budapest since 2006 — and goulash is, of course, one of the stars of our menu.

So what exactly is Hungarian goulash?

Abroad, the word “goulash” often means a thick, stew-like dish. In Hungary, though, gulyásleves really is a soup: a hearty, well-spiced dish with beef, vegetables, potatoes and paprika.

Pörkölt, on the other hand, is a thicker, saucy meat dish, usually eaten with a side such as dumplings (galuska).

If you want to taste real Hungarian goulash in Budapest, this is a difference worth knowing.

Goulash at Drum Café

With us, there's more than one way to enjoy these Hungarian flavours.

Goulash Soup in a Bread Bowl

Classic Hungarian goulash soup, served in a crusty bread bowl.

Beef Stew in a Bread Bowl

For when you're after the thicker, heartier version.

Beef Stew Budapest Style

Beef stew with home made bacon-and-spring-onion dumplings — one of Drum Café's most popular dishes.

Chilled Goulash Cream Soup

A quite different take on the classic goulash flavours.

20 years of Hungarian flavours on Dob Street

Drum Café has been running in the heart of Budapest since 2006. Our kitchen is led by chef and master chef Zsolt Bátkay, and the menu blends classic Hungarian dishes with Drum Café's own specialities.

We don't like to overcomplicate what's already good.

Good food. Big portions. Fair prices.

Come and taste Hungarian goulash in Budapest

Drum Café — Lángos & Gulyás Bar
1072 Budapest, Dob utca 2.
Open every day, 9:00–24:00