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Top food to try in Bucharest

6 dishes to eat in Bucharest, what is in them, and where they belong.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Sarmale

Sarmale
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Cabbage rolls with pork and rice, served with polenta and sour cream.

2. Mici

Mici
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Skinless grilled meat rolls with mustard and bread — the national street food.

3. Ciorbă de burtă

Ciorbă de burtă
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Sour tripe soup with garlic and cream, and the classic hangover cure.

4. Papanași

Papanași
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Fried cheese doughnuts with sour cream and jam, and the standard dessert.

5. Covrigi

Covrigi
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Pretzel rings sold hot from street kiosks all day.

6. Țuică and pălincă

Țuică and pălincă
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Plum brandy, offered at the start of a meal and frequently home-distilled.

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