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When thinking of Hungarian cuisine, the names of paprika, stuffed peppers and goulash instantly bring water to one’s mouth—but there’s much more to discover about the rich and sometimes unusual traditions of this beautiful Central European country.

On the cozy, luxurious and relaxed Buda side of the Danube river, Stand25, the bistro of star chefs Szabina Szulló and Tamás Széll, offers traditional Hungarian food done to perfection. On the other side of the river, in the hip, young and vibrant district of Erzsébetváros, young chef Ádám Mede is at the head of a fine-dining kitchen where Asian influences give a creative twist to local ingredients and recipes.