48 HOURS IN RIGA - ft. 10 of the Best Restaurants & Bars In Latvia's City. Part One.
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Should you book a trip to Riga? Watch this film to find out. Riga gets called; Europe’s most underrated city, a little known gem, an unsung hero etc etc. So, we decided to see it for ourselves and hit the 10 best restaurants, bars, and food markets Riga had to offer. We went to an authentic shashlik bar, had experimental dining experiences, and were introduced to the best almond croissant of our lives!
Massive shoutout to famous Latvian Chef Martins Sirmais for joining us and being an exceptional tour guide! Enjoy Part 1 of our time in Riga, Part 2 coming soon 👀
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00:00 Intro
00:44 Šašliki Mangaļos, Mores iela 22, Ziemeļu rajons, LV-1034
01:49 Mīkla, Dzirnavu iela 42, Centra rajons, LV-1010
03:25 Riga Central Market, Nēģu iela 7, Latgales priekšpilsēta, LV-1050
05:30 Ceptuve ČAU, Artilērijas iela 44, Latgales priekšpilsēta, LV-1009
08:15 Grand Poet Hotel (Raiņa bulvāris 5/6, Centra rajons, LV-1050)
09:34 3 pavāru restorāns, Jēkaba kazarmas, Torņa iela 4, Centra rajons, LV-1050
12:36 TAILS (Antonijas iela 6a, Centra rajons, LV-1010)
14:59 Boo The Burger (Dzirnavu iela 31, Centra rajons, LV-1010)
16:32 Gimlet (Baznīcas iela 37, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1010)
18:55 nosaints | Hidden Bar, Teātra iela 12, Centra rajons, LV-1050
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Nice to see our brothers Latvians get some appreciation! Come to Lithuania next
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Anywhere specific we should go in Lithuania?
@Rokazz2
Жыл бұрын
@@topjaw definitely capital Vilnius. That's where all the action and good restaurants/cafes are. Maybe short trip to Trakai as well to try authentic kibinai food. Quite a few authentic/East European dishes can be tried in Lithuania...just a heads up, it's quite a heavy food
@foodlovers4ever
Жыл бұрын
@@Rokazz2 Wowowo, Lithuanians, you have locals making same style content, and you dshow no support, sad to hear that @rokas
@mikuskokenbergs8853
11 ай бұрын
@@Rokazz2 Oh, yeah! Vilnius is awesome. Love our Southern Brothers, Lithuanians.
A bit late to the party but Mārtiņš is the embodiment of chaotic good energy and somehow fits in Everywhere. Not just in Latvia, he was a host for a food travel program called " kulta ēdieni" and he looked and felt like a local in almost all countries ge visited. From Greece to Mexico and from Norway to Spain.
Honestly what a vibe the whole episode really embodies the hospitality and personality of the Latvian people!! Plus that swipe transition from the bus was perfect absolutely loved it
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Wow, this is so great to hear. Thank you!! Our editor Jess is a pro right?!
@Xenorous_
Жыл бұрын
@@topjaw 100% felt like a movie!
Riga changed so much over the past few years and the gastro scene is so amazing now! How lovely to have it featured in a video
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
It’s remarkable, and changing/evolving all the time
@IridiumZero
Жыл бұрын
Everywhere's literally empty and closed down lol
@HaloFTW117
Жыл бұрын
@@IridiumZero only according to populist politicians and Russian propaganda. Otherwise, Riga is just getting better and better if you actually go into the city and compare to the craphole that it was during the Soviet occupation.
@IridiumZero
Жыл бұрын
@@HaloFTW117 lol yeah sure buddy, not if you actually open your eyes
WAKE UP EVERYBODY NEW TOPJAW CONTENT
It’s nice to see a Riga based video. Very few channels explore the Baltic hotspots.
As a local and your long-time sub, I just wanted to say thanks for such a fun episode! Can't wait for part two :)
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Artis, that means a lot! If you think this one is fun....just you wait for Pt 2! 👀
So, I see your video and think 'hmm I wonder what Riga is like? As I'm writing this, I'm at the chefs table at 3 Chefs halfway thru the taster menu! So very grateful to you for this video, which inspired myself and my wife to come here. We're at Gimlet last night, what amazing guys! Big Bad Bagel was lunch yesterday and later we're at the Skybar. I'm so in love with this city that I'm coming back next year. So much more to explore and it's all thanks to you!
Cause of this video I’m gonna visit Riga.
One of the Latvians here! :) :D After watching this episode, I went to the Boo The Burger place and it was awesome. Thanks for exploring Latvia, otherwise I would have never known about some of these palces! :)
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Insane burgers right!? Thanks Andris 🙌
Will's filming is top tier! Jesse's personality is Amazing! Good job friends.
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! 🙌
LOVE that you've featured Riga!!
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Toby - we love to go to the less 'typical' spots, where should we go next?
Hello from Riga! I have been watching your channel for some time and what a surprise!
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Natalija, hope we did you proud 🙏
I’m going to Latvia in June and looking to visit one of restaurants you been to :) Also Mārtiņš should have invited you to Latvian Pagan celebration in June called “Jāņi” when we celebrate summer solstice. Nothing is more Latvian than that :))
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Which one you thinking of going to?? Jāņi sounds incredible - maybe we'll get to go one day! 🤞
@tetris136
Жыл бұрын
In centr the world is Mountain Jānis and that is in english John - Johnny - Yes and No together is Yasno. Jan Nis - is Light.
@GREGOHARD
Жыл бұрын
@@topjaw Celebrations between the 20th of june to the 24-25th of june. Find a good company to join and they will show you the ropes. And prepare for no sleep.
@nlbhaduri
Жыл бұрын
Get ready to jump over a fire….(hate the term “pagan”, however, as it sounds rather judgemental. This celebration is authentic to the real indigenous Latvijans and not Christians…
I went to the central market and that guy at 4.30 still remembers you. He gave me endless samples of his hemp pesto too 😂
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha so cool! Glad he gave you the TOPJAW treatment 🙏
Yes!! Burgers and Champagne!! That should become a London breakfast staple! 😜 And OMG those cocktails looked incredible!!!
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Burgers & Champagne - so simple, so delicious.. but for breakfast!? You're a crazy cat Norman!
Always incredibly high quality content from you guys. I love it.
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Madison, where do you want us to go next?
This popped up in my newsfeed & I'm glad it did- Instant new subscriber! My boyfriend is Latvian & lives in Riga, I'll be quizzing him about these places later. Can't wait for part 2 😊
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing Katie - we have to know, did he crush the quiz?!
I ran when I saw Latvia 🇱🇻 ❤ 🤩
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
This is what we love to hear 👏
The croissant hulk smash was something else 😂
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Took me so long to get over that....
I send these videos every time they come out to 10-15 people and ask them to do the same because it’s such under rated content. The way you guys shoot the videos makes it fun and interesting kills me every time I talk about it and someone says they don’t know about it. Cheers guys keep it up always great shit from you all.
Looks like an amazing country. Nice cool vibes. Thanks
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Truly is, we can't recommend it enough!
@martaa.b4802
Жыл бұрын
for living its not amazing, but for visiting it is nice!
Me and my friend are visiting Riga next month and this video has definitely hyped us up
@GreatCityAttractions
10 ай бұрын
It looks an amazing and exciting city - hope you enjoy your time there.
Riga is such a beautiful and tasty city ❤
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more Karina!
Riga rocks! Let's go!
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
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This is great! I’ve always had some kind of casual fascination with Riga, Latvia, but have never seen it covered in a compelling way. A lot of curiosity is being satisfied-just leading to greater curiosity, haha. Thanks.
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
I knew so little about it, this trip really scratched that itch. There's so much going on here.
This is brilliant. My Grandfather was from Riga and I have always wanted to visit!!
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rachel!! Definitely bump it up your list 🙌
Hitting it out the park with another amazing video, had a good laugh watching how Martins Sirmais did things. Keep up the great work lead and look forward to seeing more.
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Oh Marc, Martins is a reealll character - had you heard of him before?
I always sad, that people like You bring much more value to Latvia, than many of our deputy. Thanks also to Mārtiņš Sirmais. Every latvian people know him 🙂 Best wishes from Riga
Always look forward to these videos. Great job guys!
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
Very cool, love it Riga😍
Those huge cookies the hemp pesto dude in central market does are absolutely amazing.
Never had any interest in Riga before. Well done guys ✅
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Hope you do now! We will be recommending Riga to anyone who will listen haha
Was so nice meeting you guys in Riga ❤
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for all your help Laura!
Brilliant, fellas ! Love the direction you are going...keep it up !
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thank you mate! We appreciate the support 🙌
I stayed at that hotel on my last visit to Riga. It's definitely one of the better ones I've been to in Europe, especially for the price!
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, the value is bonkers. You'd pay 3x the price in London or Paris etc - but that's true of all of Riga really!
Very entertaining video, and the quality of the video is amazing. Good job!
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, be sure to subscribe for Part 2!
You know, as I was watching it, I thought "jeez, I thought Big Lew and Pickle brought chaos, but this is next level", and then the plot twist at the end...! Coming to defend the title! It's different from the other 48 hours in... and I think it's a triumph. Well done chaps! Riga is so off the beaten path as well. Next up? Europe: Ljubljana; Intl: Montreal
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew! I always appreciate your comments as a subscriber of ours for over 6 years!! How do you feel this one is different from oour other 48 Hours In - I'm interested? Montreal would be awesome!!
@afleming1
Жыл бұрын
@@topjaw I had like two paragraphs written and then I thought - this should be an e-mail 😅 I'll send it through
Hello from Riga ❤
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
👋
Amazing content, always great to see the people beyond the plate and hear their story!
@andyt3343
Жыл бұрын
Salt on cucumber, da bomb!
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
It's our favourite part too!
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
So simple but so good, how did I not do this before?!
This episode was soooooo funny, I loved it. Thanks ❤😂
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Lisa!
I love Riga! Please check out their neighbours Tallinn, Estonia :) I was born there and love all of the three baltic countries. Worth a visit!!
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Everyone is pitching TOPJAW in Tallinn!! Any favourite spots to share?
What an amazing video! 👌 Only been to that first place, so looking forward to trying some of the other ones on my next trip home.
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
So glad we did your hometown proud - you'll have to tell us what you think of the others! 🙌
Please keep showing these amazing places.
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
That's our plan Jacqueline! Where would you like us to go next?
that country is awesome. Great people a wesaome food.
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Could not agree more Roman!
Ugh I wish THIS existed when I went to Riga! Such a cool city.
Damn that "Priekā" sounded very native haha. Crazy good video, you're showing me spots I'll probably end up visiting. Part 2 when?
LOVE IT!
Love the vibe of this video. The guy showing you round at the beginning has got the right idea in life. Why buy the food, when you can taste test everything 😂
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Right?! He's a legend! 🙏
Banging video as always, love it guys
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!!
Hi from Latvia🇱🇻
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Hello hello 👋
Seriously what an episode 🎉Absolutely Brilliant 😂 I have been meaning to visit Riga for a while! I’ll make sure to try to hit some of these spots Cheers 🥂 Sabrina 🇫🇷🇬🇧
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Sabrina!! 🙌
Definitely my favorite channel of all time ❤ greetings from New Amsterdam
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Wow thank you!!
Amazing!! Just waiting to watch 48h in Hamburg!! 😍
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
We'd love to go to Hamburg, any recommendations for restaurants/bars?
I'm going to Rīga in November ,hope to visit some of these places. Thank you for the video
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
You're gonna have the best time Marie! Stayed tuned for Part 2 for even more recommendations 🙌
Absolutely stunning guys 💥💥💥
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
Oh, boys! Your videos are getting better every day! They are not only entertaining but make me want to book a flight ticket for the spot you are showcasing! 👏🥘
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Alvaro! Thanks so much, that really means a lot! Definitely book those flights to Riga 👏
So good! 🙌🏽
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Aura!!
nice to see my hometown! and I hope you make an episode for Tallinn 😊
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
We've had so many recommendations for Tallinn - definitely going to have to go soon!
YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Rachel!!
Brillant!!
Going to Riga this weekend, I need part 2
@GreatCityAttractions
10 ай бұрын
Hope you had a great time - it seems a lovely place.
@Steven-bh3jl
10 ай бұрын
@@GreatCityAttractions highly recommended. Lovely city
the naturality of this guy, I can not stop laughing so nice.
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
We spent 5 days laughing - just wait for Part 2!
We love Topjaw a Lat-via.
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Oh Jack, very nice
Loved it💚🥃
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙌
An episode in Krakow or Warsaw is inevitable.
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Oh you best believe it's on our list!
@GreatCityAttractions
10 ай бұрын
That's a great suggestion
The video camera work and edits are always 10/10
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Will & Jess (our editor, not Jesse haha) are a dream team 💪
This video has a strong Anthony Bourdain vibe. Awesome.
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
You might not know it, but this is the highest compliment you could give us!! Thank you!!
awesome stuff chaps
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Charlie!
This was a great episode.
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
Perfect timing. Im going to Riga soon!
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
What a happy accident - hope these recommendations help with the planning, have an epic trip!
@ChokyoDK
Жыл бұрын
@@topjaw Thanks =)
you guys are the best!
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Seth! We won't let that go to our heads (too much haha)
Your videos are top notch lads! Keep them coming! Have yous ever been to Newcastle?
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jon! We have been there, but we haven't filmed for TOPJAW there...yet!
great video!
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Johny!
I'm going to the region next month. Nice to see the food scene before my arrival.
Your chef buddy looks straight up nutty, but in a good way.
Thanks for visiting and showing my country ❤❤❤ its really nice to see and know places i never heard about😂 im latvian but some of those bars/ restaurants i didnt know they exists 😅
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
We loved it, can't wait to come back! Hope you get to try some of the spots!
Really enjoyed this video boys - thanks! Though still waiting for you two to squirt all over the table 😂 I’m one the way to Lima, Peru in early May to eat at Central…maybe a next stop for TopJaw too?
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thanks James! We are desperate to visit so many places in South America, Peru is absolutely one of them! Have the best time, and share your recs!
@jameshaddan8538
Жыл бұрын
@@topjaw will do!
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Love your show!! I think you should go to Yerevan and Tbilisi !!! You'll have best time and will be pleasantly surprised.
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
We love exploring this part of the world, so they're definitely on list (long) list of next stops ✈️
the pistachio filled croissant at that Mikla location SENT me 👼 was there a couple weeks ago!
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
The almond croissant set the bar soooo high, I can only imagine the pistachio was equally as epic! 🤤
AWESOME VID
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
I was NOT expecting to see Lew! It’s great to see him back, I used to follow his Burgergang page!
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Darren, you're gonna love Pt 2 - it's a whole lot of Big Lew lovin! Don't forget to subscribe to catch it first 👏
Amazing! You guys have to come to Poland, the gastro scene has changed so much!
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Monika! Where in Poland should we visit?
@edytagrudzien2990
Жыл бұрын
@@topjaw oh definitely Warsaw!! Every season new restaurants open up, the quality of food is out of this world & each place has its own uniqueness to it ;) Always waiting for new content from you two
@Sarah-tb5mu
Жыл бұрын
@@topjaw please do Warsaw and Krakow! I need tipzzzz
Top content, as always 🎉 Would love to see you guys visit Poland one day!
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Us too!! Warsaw or Krakow or elsewhere??
@anetas1377
Жыл бұрын
@@topjaw Kraków or Gdańsk!!
Big Lew is back 🙌 can't wait
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
He's back and wilder than ever, can't wait for you to see it. Don't forget to subscribe to catch it first!
Great Vid guys! Defo gonna visit Riga after watching this. You guys should visit Krakow, some corking restaurants there
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
You won't regret visiting Riga, we promise. Also Krakow sounds epic, what restaurants should we hit up?
@pete3149
Жыл бұрын
@@topjaw Restauracja Starka is great for Polish food experience. Ed Reds and Moo Moo Steak Restaurants are superb
Great video guys! Just missing the WILL-I-CAM caption, it's the cherry on top 🍒
Very fun 48 h😅…can’t wait to go back to my country to explore
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
Cool
I bloody love you guys 🙏😂🤩
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Susan 🙏
Love Riga! Next video should be in Stockholm - especially during the summer!
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Well guess what... Stockholm is coming next!
You guys should make more shorts to promote viewership. Coz your content is 💯✨
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Check out our Instagram @topjaw - you'll also see some YT shorts coming this week! Don't forget to subscribe to see them in your feed! 🙏
Latvia was the best food❤
Just remember the Piragi I’ve done few months ago.Not bad😅😅
Tails and Cod my favorites❤
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
They are truly something special Dan!
Looks like Riga is next on my travel list!
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
I'm afraid so Hattie!
Happy that you visited! At least Martins didnt show you his ramen place which sucks
48 hours in Porto would be awesome :)
@topjaw
Жыл бұрын
Correct! Favourite spot in Porto?
@Fredboiii95
Жыл бұрын
@@topjaw haven’t been yet ! Going next month 🇵🇹
Im from Latvia🇱🇻