Rustic HUNGARIAN & UKRAINIAN FOOD + Uzhhorod Attractions | Transcarpathia, Ukraine

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My once-in-a-lifetime Ukrainian food and culture experience continued in the city of Uzhhorod. Come along with me as I go on an epic Uzhhorod food and attractions tour in the Transcarpathia region of southwestern Ukraine!

Uzhhorod is the capital of Transcarpathia, the southwestern-most oblast (region) of Ukraine. It’s very close to the Ukrainian/Slovakian border. Romania and Hungary are also very close by.

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My guide Diana from Tours by Locals and I started our adventure at Uzhhorod Castle, which also contains a museum. Inside are carvings from the Gothic church of St. George and archaeological findings.

Further on, we saw the weapons room, where swords, armor, guns, sabres, and maces from between the 16th-20th centuries are displayed. There’s also a room full of cast-iron relics from the 19th century, a room full of 17th-19th century books, a church-like room, and one filled with Transcarpathian folk musical instruments.

Then, we exited the building and headed through the park and back out into the chilly rain to Villa Alfeld, just a few minutes’ walk from the castle. It’s very discreet and has no sign outside and no Instagram.

The restaurant is cozy and rustic with exposed brick and wooden furniture. It’s located in a nearly 300-year-old house and there’s a museum upstairs. They Hungarian and Ukrainian food and Hungarian wines. The sommelier there is so funny and friendly—she was amazing!

The Hungarian wine was a little bitter, sour, light, and dry. Then, we dug into some goulash, a Hungarian stew made from beef, carrots, beans, and egg balls and comes with rye bread and spicy red pepper paste.

The beans were excellent and had so much flavor. The pepper paste was incredibly spicy! Hungarians love their heat! I added it to the goulash for a kick of heat. I loved the chunky texture of the stew, especially the beans.

Next was a Slovakian dish called Segedinski, which contains cabbage, sour cream, and meat on a yeasty bread. The bread was fluffy and the dish was amazing. All of the elements worked so well together.

We enjoyed it with some Olaszrizling white wine, which was excellent. Then, I headed into the kitchen to watch the cook Aleksei prepare Mangalica Steak, or the meat from a wild boar that had been crossed with a standard pig.

Back at our table was more acidic, earthy red wine from Hungary. Then, we jumped on the Mangalica Steak, which came with peppers and a tomato sauce. The meat was gamy and not too fatty, and the sauce was really unique!

Back in the kitchen, I watched them make some sweet banush from cornmeal, cream, milk, and butter. After it simmers, they add honey, walnuts, and cheese.

The Sweet Banush had a creamy, fluffy texture and was similar to polenta. I really enjoyed the honey and walnuts. Then we had a local Moscato, which was nice and sweet. Then, I added some cheese to the banush to add some saltiness.

After eating, we headed back out with our friend from Villa Alfeld and saw Uzhhorod Orthodox Cathedral, and walked down Vulytsya Korzo, the main pedestrian street.

Then, we headed to A Priori to have some Ukrainian brandy. The Carpathian brandy was smoky, oaky, and delicious!

Then, we headed to Riverside coffee shop, followed by a synagogue that now serves as a concert hall. Our final stop was Shtefanyo, where we tried some Uzhhorod Cake, which contained hazelnut and meringue and was very airy and creamy. What an amazing day in Uzhhorod!

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My name is David Hoffmann. For the last 13 years, I have been traveling around the world in search of unique culture, food, and history! Since starting David’s Been Here in 2008, I have traveled to over 1,200 destinations in 83 countries, which I welcome you to check out on my YouTube channel, travel blog, and social media sites.

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