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6pm-1am Mon-Thu, 4pm-2am Fri & Sat; ; M4 Rákóczi tér, 4, 6)
'Cat' is a peculiar little cafe-bar, with vegie and vegan dishes on the menu and, as befitting
its name, felines in various guises as part of its eclectic decor. Chilled atmosphere, occasion-
al DJ appearances and good beer.
AFRICAN
AFRICAN BUFFET
10am-11pm Mon-Sat;
M4
Rákóczi tér, 4, 6)
We love the food and the warm welcome at this little African oasis just round the corner
from the Rákóczi tér market. It's family run and the food's homemade; try the spicy goat
soup and the Zanzibar rice studded with good things.
HUNGARIAN
ÉPÍTÉSZ PINCE
1990-3790Ft; 11am-10pm Mon-Thu, to midnight Fri & Sat; ; M3/4 Kálvin tér)
This basement restaurant behind the Hungarian National Museum is stunningly designed
and why wouldn't it be? It's in the neoclassical headquarters of the Magyar Építész Kamara
(Chamber of Hungarian Architects). The food is mostly enlightened Hungarian favourites;
come here for the decor, the artsy crowd and the gorgeous paved courtyard that's candlelit
come dusk.
HUNGARIAN, JEWISH
FÜLEMÜLE
noon-10pm Sun-Thu, to 11pm Fri & Sat; ; M4 Rákóczi tér, 4, 6)
This quaint Hungarian restaurant with long wooden tables and old photos on the wall is
quite a find in deepest Józsefváros and well worth the search. Dishes mingle Hungarian and
international tastes with some old-style Jewish favourites.
TAPAS
PADRÓN
tapas 490-1190Ft; noon-11pm Wed-Sat, from 5pm Mon & Tue; ; M4 Rákóczi tér)
An authentic slice of Spain in the backstreets of Budapest, Padrón is passionately run by
well-informed staff and expertly trained chefs. There's a great range of tapas staples such as
tortilla,
jamo
́
n iberico
(cured ham),
gambas pil-pil
(garlic prawns) and its signature
pimien-
tos de padro
́
n
(Padrón peppers), as well as delicious seasonal options.
