Since its 2011 inception in Finland, the international Restaurant Day food carnival (inviting ordinary people and organizations to open a temporary eatery in uncommon locations of their hometowns) continually spreads around the globe, and is now celebrated four times every year in numerous countries, like Argentina, Uzbekistan, Canada, Tanzania, New Zealand, Thailand, Nicaragua, and many other nations – including, of course, Hungary.

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The next Restaurant Day takes place on Saturday, November 15 – here are just a few of the most appetizing options for edible exploration on this occasion in Hungary’s capital, and check out www.restaurantday.org or this handy map for more information.

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Arabic Lunch

Providing Budapest with a variety of luscious flavors from the Middle East for Restaurant Day, this midday meal features both vegetarian and meat-based dishes fit for a sheikh. Hosted by PopApron, the exotic specialties include Moroccan couscous with chicken, merguez sausage, zucchini, raisins, tomato, onion, and carrots, served with mint tea.

When? 12:00-16:00
Where? 1027 Budapest, Frankel Leó Street 8. (buzzer #31)
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Autumn Brunch

Ordinarily, the concept of spending Saturday at an office is a loathsome prospect, but for Restaurant Day the Király Street setting of Pest’s Loffice co-working space is transformed by Chop into the appealing locale of a fine brunch, including fruity sweets, salty snacks, and excellent egg dishes (not to mention bloody Mary cocktails and “hangover juice”).

When? 11:00-15:00
Where? 1061 Budapest, Király Street 14. (buzzer #81)
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Autumn in the Kitchen

A bountiful buffet of seasonal specialties is presented alongside Pest’s grandest boulevard at this pop-up blowout hosted by Manduláskert. Mouthwatering offers include cream of pumpkin soup, mushroom tartlets, apple strudel, zucchini cake, and forest-berry tea; adding to the satisfaction of dining here, all proceeds are promised to support children’s education.

When? 11:00-18:00
Where? 1061 Budapest, Andrássy Avenue 41.
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Sugar Rush

Budapest’s newest cake-making business is called PR, and to provide some public relations for this sweet start-up, the cool confectionery participates in Restaurant Day with a scrumptious selection of baked bliss. While colorfully creative cakes shine in the spotlight, quiches and bagels await those who prefer their doughy delights to be savory.

When? 12:00-19:00
WHere? 1111 Budapest, Bartók Béla Street 16. (buzzer #6)
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