{"id":321491,"date":"2018-09-27T05:00:29","date_gmt":"2018-09-27T04:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funzine.hu\/?p=321491"},"modified":"2019-06-17T13:43:14","modified_gmt":"2019-06-17T12:43:14","slug":"a-delightful-hungarian-dessert-gundel-crepe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funzine.hu\/en\/2018\/09\/27\/gastro\/a-delightful-hungarian-dessert-gundel-crepe\/","title":{"rendered":"A Delightful Hungarian Dessert: Gundel Cr\u00eape"},"content":{"rendered":"
Once upon a time, a man named K\u00e1roly Gundel (son of a Bavarian born chef, Johann Gundel) came up with an exciting idea: to revive his family-owned business, he added an orange- chocolate-walnut cr\u00eape variety to their restaurant\u2019s menu, today known as the Gundel cr\u00eape, and the rest is history.<\/strong><\/p>\n We could go into raptures about the incredible dessert sensation: it is creamy, very pleasant to taste and easy on the eye. It is undoubtedly the most famous Hungarian sweet course you can have at the end of a meal. We never seem to run out of praising words, but instead of talking, let\u2019s get down to business! Thanks to Gundel restaurant, we are able to share K\u00e1roly Gundel\u2019s legendary recipe with you. Enjoy!<\/p>\n Ingredients (for 4 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n Tokaj\u2019s late harvest wine with its moderate residual sugar content compliments the dessert\u2019s dominating flavours: raisin and walnut.<\/p>\n Definitely the quintessential Hungarian dessert, Gundel cr\u00eape is a staple at every self-respecting restaurant. It is no wonder that the raisin and walnut-filled pancake is an easy-to-prepare sweet treat rich in flavours, owing its name to the country\u2019s number one restaurateur family. Let us give you the 11 venues that serve the best Gundel cr\u00eapes in Budapest!<\/p>\n The place where it all began. Started off under the ownership of Ferenc Wampetich in 1894, the restaurant was taken over by K\u00e1roly Gundel in 1910, who transformed the eatery into an internationally renowned venue of Hungarian and French gastronomy. Besides serving a number of classic dishes, the restaurant had also created some of its own (now equally famous) recipes, including Pal\u00f3c soup, Soml\u00f3-style sponge cake, and the eponymous Gundel cr\u00eape, inspired by a pancake served to Gundel by the wife of Hungarian writer S\u00e1ndor M\u00e1rai, Lola. In addition to the iconic dessert, Gundel Restaurant offers a multitude of mouth-watering fares, including caviars, foie de gras brul\u00e9e, dumpling stuffed with veal cheek and covered in sour cream, and pumpkin velout\u00e9.<\/p>\n 1146 Budapest, Gundel K\u00e1roly \u00fat 4. – www.gundel.hu<\/p>\n Established in 1887, Centr\u00e1l K\u00e1v\u00e9h\u00e1z is one of the few survivors of the late 19th century coffee house boom in Budapest, and it\u2019s as beautiful as ever, complete with antique furniture and a lot of wooden surfaces. The downtown venue is situated on the corner of K\u00e1rolyi and Ir\u00e1nyi utca, hidden in plain sight thanks to the shades provided by the surrounding buildings. The historic caf\u00e9\u2019s kitchen puts Hungarian cuisine in the spotlight, with equal amounts of respect for tradition and openness to new ideas present in their dishes. Aside from delicious pick-me-ups and hearty meals, the menu of Centr\u00e1l K\u00e1v\u00e9h\u00e1z also features scrumptious desserts, such as Gundel cr\u00eape and coconut panna cotta with passion fruit and pineapple.<\/p>\n 1053 Budapest, K\u00e1rolyi utca 9. –\u00a0www.centralkavehaz.hu<\/p>\n Found in the centre of Budapest\u2019s Jewish District, homely Gett\u00f3 Guly\u00e1s offers a straightforward selection of classic Hungarian dishes, with its menu focusing on the heartier, meaty side of Magyar cooking. You\u2019ll find a colourful variety of p\u00f6rk\u00f6lt (stew) here, with veal, chicken, rooster testicles, beef, venison, catfish, beans and mushrooms as the main components. The stews are usually served with nokedli and the pickles of your choice. If you desperately want to forget about your New Year\u2019s resolution diet, then ask for Gett\u00f3 Guly\u00e1s\u2019 heavenly Gundel cr\u00eape and go out with a real bang! Composed of two pancakes generously filled with walnuts and doused in chocolate sauce, it is flamb\u00e9ed right at your table.<\/p>\n 1077 Budapest, Wessel\u00e9nyi utca 18.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll find K\u00e9hli Restaurant in one of the city\u2019s most enchanting surroundings, a small remnant of 19th century \u00d3buda, just a couple of minutes\u2019 walk from \u00c1rp\u00e1d h\u00edd. This beloved culinary time machine has been operating under the name of the K\u00e9hli family since 1899, offering guests authentic Hungarian dishes, a dignified service, and live gypsy music. Gyula Kr\u00fady, Hungary\u2019s most famous gastro-bohemian storyteller lived right next door to K\u00e9hli, and we\u2019re sure that if he was alive today, he\u2019d still spend every major meal of the day sitting at his favourite spot which is reserved for the writer to this day. K\u00e9hli\u2019s menu includes all the classic recipes of the past couple of centuries of Hungarian cuisine, from a myriad of fish and meat dishes to the toothsome Gundel cr\u00eape, served in flaming rum.<\/p>\n 1036 Budapest, M\u00f3kus utca 22. –\u00a0www.kehli.hu<\/p>\n Located on the restaurant-packed Liszt Ferenc t\u00e9r, Porto di Pest awaits guests with the creme of Italian and Hungarian gastronomy, a pleasant summer terrace, a sizable selection of cocktails and more, including a giant screen for sporting events. The dimly lit interiors provide a perfect backdrop for a romantic night-out, but the inexpensive lunch deals also make Porto di Pest an equally excellent daytime destination. Their menu ranges from salads and hamburgers to pasta, pizza, and risotto, as well as Hungarian classics such as goulash soup, chicken paprikash, and their unique Gundel cr\u00eape, made of chestnut flour, served in a spectacular coat of flame.<\/p>\n 1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc t\u00e9r 3. –\u00a0www.portodipest.hu<\/p>\n One of the best representatives of Jewish-Hungarian crossover cuisine in Budapest, family-run F\u00fclem\u00fcle is easily accessible on foot from busy Blaha Lujza t\u00e9r. The venerable restaurant specializes mainly in goose and cholent dishes, but they wouldn\u2019t have made it onto our list if they didn\u2019t also make an amazing Gundel cr\u00eape. The Singer family pairs up the recipes of old days with the most recent kitchen technologies resulting in first-rate, hearty Judeo-Hungarian meals including goose liver, goose soup with matzo ball, cabbage pasta, and a selection of superb desserts: besides their Gundel cr\u00eape, you should also give a try to fried matzo with nuts and chocolate sauce, F\u00fclem\u00fcle\u2019s staple sweet course.<\/p>\n 1085 Budapest, K\u0151farag\u00f3 utca 5.<\/p>\n Situated in a historic environment right next to the impressive Romantic-style building of Vigad\u00f3, Dunacorso has been offering the same unmatched view of the Royal Palace for 40 years now, run by the third generation of the owner family. Besides the splendid panorama, Dunacorso is also famous for its professional service, its fine wine repertoire, and the reformed flavours of its kitchen ranging from cold foie gras with red onion jam and homemade French brioche to roasted sturgeon and creamy spinach with dried tomato cream and porcini mushroom. To end your meal on a sweet note, ask for Dunacorso\u2019s hedonistic Gundel-style pancake!<\/p>\n 1051 Budapest, Vigad\u00f3 t\u00e9r 3. – www.dunacorso.hu<\/p>\n Named \u201cHundred-Year Old Restaurant\u201d in English, the\u00a0 www.dunacorso.hurestaurant actually dates much further back: having opened its doors in 1831, it is the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the Pest part of the city, housed inside a building from 1755! Once frequented by market sellers and well-to-do aristocrats, Sz\u00e1z\u00e9ves Restaurant is now a popular tourist destination because of its illustrious location, authentic 19th century milieu, and the immense assortment of Hungarian and international dishes available there. Book a table at Sz\u00e1z\u00e9ves Restaurant for a truly special evening, and taste history through their wonderful meals including leek cream soup in rye bread, boar stew with parsley potatoes, and Gundel cr\u00eape.<\/p>\n 1052 Budapest, Piarista utca 2. –\u00a0www.szazevesetterem.hu<\/p>\n Another entry from the bustling Liszt Ferenc t\u00e9r, radio show host Ferenc R\u00e1k\u00f3czi\u2019s Korhely Restaurant is a musically enhanced gastro pub that focuses on Hungarian dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients like truffles from Bakony, cheese from Etyek, and sausages from B\u00e1tasz\u00e9k and B\u00e9k\u00e9scsaba. Compared to other restaurants in the neighbourhood, prices at Korhely are quite wallet-friendly \u2013 for instance, a portion of flamb\u00e9ed Gundel-style pancakes costs no more than 1,500 HUF. Couple that with the fresh, homely flavours of the venue\u2019s nourishing meals, the attentive service, and the gorgeous evening view of Music Academy on the opposing side of the square, and you have the makings of a great time.<\/p>\n 1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc t\u00e9r 7. – www.korhelyfaloda.hu<\/p>\n Housed in the same late-17th century building as the Pet\u0151fi Literature Museum, K\u00e1rolyi Restaurant is the perfect place for a relaxing adventure in the rich lands of Magyar cooking. Opened in 2002, the venue was born with the aim of offering dishes that reflect the spirit of traditional Hungarian tastes and the history of its prestigious home. The result is a menu that\u2019s mainly comprised of seasonal dishes, including a number of gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and sugar-free options. If you don\u2019t have any dietary preferences, we recommend that you start off your meal with beef bouillon (served with semolina dumplings and horseradish), then move on to veal goulash in potato pancake as your main, and finish up with a Gundel cr\u00eape as your final course.<\/p>\n 1053 Budapest, K\u00e1rolyi utca 16. –\u00a0www.karolyietterem.hu<\/p>\n Just a few blocks away from Oktogon, the brick wall interiors of Reg\u0151s Restaurant hide a true gem of gastronomy: the unpretentious underground eatery entices guests with large portions of authentic Hungarian dishes, a lovely wine and liquor selection, and a warm and welcoming service. A three-course lunch menu only costs 1,500 HUF, but the \u00e1 la carte offers are also reasonably priced. The venue\u2019s most popular dishes include Belgian beer soup, Chicken paprikash with dumplings, the bizarre-sounding but surprisingly delicious lung stew, and walnut-filled, chocolate-drowned Gundel pancake. If you\u2019re looking for a place off the beaten path with simple yet amazing dishes for low prices, be sure to drop by Reg\u0151s Restaurant!<\/p>\n 1068 Budapest, Sz\u00f3fia utca 33. –\u00a0www.regosvendeglo.hu<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nWine Advisor:<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nThe City\u2019s Best Gundel Cr\u00eape<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nGundel Restaurant<\/a><\/h3>\n
Centr\u00e1l K\u00e1v\u00e9h\u00e1z <\/a><\/h3>\n
Gett\u00f3 Guly\u00e1s<\/a><\/h3>\n
K\u00e9hli Restaurant <\/a><\/h3>\n
Porto di Pest <\/a><\/h3>\n
F\u00fclem\u00fcle Restaurant <\/a><\/h3>\n
Dunacorso Restaurant <\/a><\/h3>\n
Sz\u00e1z\u00e9ves Restaurant <\/a><\/h3>\n
Korhely Restaurant <\/a><\/h3>\n
K\u00e1rolyi Restaurant<\/a><\/h3>\n
Reg\u0151s Restaurant<\/a><\/h3>\n