Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations Season 4 Episode 24 Budapest
- TV-G
- January 3, 2017
- 21 min
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7.8 (10)
Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations season 4 episode 24 explores the culinary capital of Hungary, Budapest. Host Andrew Zimmern takes viewers on a journey through the city’s diverse food culture, from traditional dishes to modern fusion cuisine.
The episode starts at a bustling market where locals shop for fresh produce, meats, and cheeses, and Zimmern tries his hand at making lángos, a popular street food consisting of deep-fried dough topped with sour cream and grated cheese. He then heads to a traditional Hungarian restaurant to try goulash, an iconic stew made with beef, onions, paprika, and other spices.
Next, Zimmern visits a cafe known for its decadent pastries, including the famous chimney cake, a sweet and crispy dough baked around a cylindrical roller and coated in sugar and cinnamon. He also samples the cafe’s savory option, a stuffed brioche roll filled with cheese and ham.
Moving on to the city’s modern food scene, Zimmern visits a trendy restaurant serving fusion cuisine inspired by Hungary’s neighboring countries. He tries dishes like foie gras sushi and langoustine with quinoa tabbouleh, showcasing how Budapest’s chefs are pushing boundaries and experimenting with global flavors.
Another highlight of the episode is the city’s historic thermal baths, which have been popular since the Ottoman Empire. Zimmern takes a dip in one of the baths before indulging in a traditional Hungarian meal at a restaurant located within the bath complex.
The episode concludes with Zimmern experiencing the city’s vibrant nightlife and trying more unconventional dishes like pickled watermelon rind and goose liver sausage. Overall, Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations season 4 episode 24 offers a comprehensive look at Budapest’s diverse and delicious food scene.