The 'Központi Vásárcsarnok' is the largest market in Budapest, the building is over 100 years old. It's an enjoyable shopping experience, admiring the architecture while watching everyday Hungarians buy fresh produce. It's worth noting the opening hours are Thurs-Fri: 9am-6pm, Sat: 9am - 3pm.

Along with food specialities, there's a wide selection of wines and spirits. In fact you can find practically everything food and drink related here on one of the three levels. You might even like to try a lángos, the deep-fried Hungarian snack, or a véres hurka (black pudding) with fresh bread and mustard.

Local shopping tips include saffron for a reasonable prices. Pickled paprika stuffed with cabbage is an interesting buy, more conventional Hungarian specialities are of course paprika powder, salami, and Tokaji Aszú wine.

National Gastro Days Schedule:
20-22 September: Indian days
27-29 September: Indonesian days
9-11 October: Hungarian days
18-20 October: Polish days
25-27 October: French days
2-3 November: Laotian days
8-10 November: Mexican days
15-17 November: Japanese days
22-24 November: Chinese days
5-8 December: Finnish days
13-15 December: British days

Photos of Budapest Vásárcsarnok by Pályi Zsófia [origo]