Any tips on visiting Bucharest, Romania?

[mainer]

I mean, besides Dracula's castle?
What/where to eat?

[flying_wahini]

1. All I can offer is the 'dumplings' are terrible. Hard rolled up raw dough.

Actually I went to CZ republic. They were proud of the food but not so great IMO.
Beer was great, tho.

[mainer]

2. haha, yes, well Eastern European food hasn't impressed me

I've been to CZ republic and Poland, and the pierogis were okay, but we ended up eating repeatedly at an Indian restaurant in Krakow.

[NoRethugFriends]

5. Trdelnik in Prague is fantastic!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trdeln%C3%ADk

Trdelník (Czech pronunciation: [ˈtr̩dɛlɲiːk]; or rarely trdlo or trozkol) is a kind of spit cake and variant of Kürtőskalács. It is made from dough that is wrapped around a stick, cooked over coals, and topped with sugar and walnut mix.

[sinkingfeeling]

3. I stayed at the Intercontinental Athenee. Very nice. Chicken is cooked very dry. Do tour the

Parliament Palace. Take a day trip to Brasov or Peles Castle.

[mainer]

4. Thanks. I get the feeling this will not be a culinary hotspot.

But the history should be interesting.

[sinkingfeeling]

6. Bread's pretty good.

[lapfog_1]

8. there are many tasty Romanian dishes

sarmale or cabbage rolls
Chicken Shawarma or lamb (like a gyro)
bean soup is good
and the street sausage is pretty good.

https://www.delightfultravellers.com/blog/romanias-best-street-food-insane-feast-in-bucharest

be sure to visit the parliament building

Basrov is not too far and well worth it.

Since it is summer, the resort areas on the Black Sea (near Constanta) are a nice visit too.

[mainer]

9. Sarmale is one thing I'm looking forward to

Thanks for the tip!

[vanlassie]

7. I'm going to Budapest. Thoughts?

[Callalily]

10. Definitely go to Central Market

Tour the Parliament building and don't forget about the Castle District, Matthias Church is a must too and don't forget about the Castle District.

Lots to see in Budapest. It's a great city, and easy to get around

[vanlassie]

11. Thanks! Excited!

[mainer]

12. Did you already go? I just came back from Budapest!

What a gorgeous, gorgeous city. The architecture is stunning, and it reminded me of Paris.
Places I enjoyed:
-- the underground tour of Buda caves
-- Castle Hill and the cathedral
-- The Synagogue (largest in Europe)
-- The national museum (nice history of the austro-hungarian empire)
-- Spotting the funny and surprising little sculptures scattered around the city.

While public transportation is very good, we found it quickest and less stressful to get around by the Bolt ride sharing app. It's like Uber, and spares you from having to deal with cash or communicate with drivers who may not speak much English. Within minutes of hailing a car on the app, there'd be one pulling up at the curb!

[vanlassie]

13. Not yet! October.

Staying on that island in middle of the river. Daughter gets dentistry done there. Lives in London. Taking grandkids 5 & 8. They’ve been before. I appreciate your report! THANKS!

[mainer]

14. Margaret Island is beautiful

One of the most stunning rose gardens I've ever visited. Alas, they won't be in bloom in October, but you will truly enjoy the parkland.

[vanlassie]

15. Thanks!