Rustic HUNGARIAN & UKRAINIAN FOOD + Uzhhorod Attractions | Transcarpathia, Ukraine
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My once-in-a-lifetime Ukrainian food and culture experience continued in the city of Uzhhorod. Come along with me as I go on an epic Uzhhorod food and attractions tour in the Transcarpathia region of southwestern Ukraine!
Uzhhorod is the capital of Transcarpathia, the southwestern-most oblast (region) of Ukraine. It’s very close to the Ukrainian/Slovakian border. Romania and Hungary are also very close by.
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My guide Diana from Tours by Locals and I started our adventure at Uzhhorod Castle, which also contains a museum. Inside are carvings from the Gothic church of St. George and archaeological findings.
Further on, we saw the weapons room, where swords, armor, guns, sabres, and maces from between the 16th-20th centuries are displayed. There’s also a room full of cast-iron relics from the 19th century, a room full of 17th-19th century books, a church-like room, and one filled with Transcarpathian folk musical instruments.
Then, we exited the building and headed through the park and back out into the chilly rain to Villa Alfeld, just a few minutes’ walk from the castle. It’s very discreet and has no sign outside and no Instagram.
The restaurant is cozy and rustic with exposed brick and wooden furniture. It’s located in a nearly 300-year-old house and there’s a museum upstairs. They Hungarian and Ukrainian food and Hungarian wines. The sommelier there is so funny and friendly-she was amazing!
The Hungarian wine was a little bitter, sour, light, and dry. Then, we dug into some goulash, a Hungarian stew made from beef, carrots, beans, and egg balls and comes with rye bread and spicy red pepper paste.
The beans were excellent and had so much flavor. The pepper paste was incredibly spicy! Hungarians love their heat! I added it to the goulash for a kick of heat. I loved the chunky texture of the stew, especially the beans.
Next was a Slovakian dish called Segedinski, which contains cabbage, sour cream, and meat on a yeasty bread. The bread was fluffy and the dish was amazing. All of the elements worked so well together.
We enjoyed it with some Olaszrizling white wine, which was excellent. Then, I headed into the kitchen to watch the cook Aleksei prepare Mangalica Steak, or the meat from a wild boar that had been crossed with a standard pig.
Back at our table was more acidic, earthy red wine from Hungary. Then, we jumped on the Mangalica Steak, which came with peppers and a tomato sauce. The meat was gamy and not too fatty, and the sauce was really unique!
Back in the kitchen, I watched them make some sweet banush from cornmeal, cream, milk, and butter. After it simmers, they add honey, walnuts, and cheese.
The Sweet Banush had a creamy, fluffy texture and was similar to polenta. I really enjoyed the honey and walnuts. Then we had a local Moscato, which was nice and sweet. Then, I added some cheese to the banush to add some saltiness.
After eating, we headed back out with our friend from Villa Alfeld and saw Uzhhorod Orthodox Cathedral, and walked down Vulytsya Korzo, the main pedestrian street.
Then, we headed to A Priori to have some Ukrainian brandy. The Carpathian brandy was smoky, oaky, and delicious!
Then, we headed to Riverside coffee shop, followed by a synagogue that now serves as a concert hall. Our final stop was Shtefanyo, where we tried some Uzhhorod Cake, which contained hazelnut and meringue and was very airy and creamy. What an amazing day in Uzhhorod!
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Пікірлер: 74
You can clearly see that Diana really loves her job and gave her best to present the country in all glory. I am sold. Incredible places.
@Tovalokodonc
Жыл бұрын
Transcarpathia isn't even Ukrainian. What you on about?
@kaihornslien8745
8 ай бұрын
@@Tovalokodoncso who does it belong to? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zakarpattia_Oblast
@Tovalokodonc
8 ай бұрын
@@kaihornslien8745 Clearly not the state that has only existed for 30 years
@kaihornslien8745
8 ай бұрын
@@Tovalokodonc You are talking about Independence Day, when they became independent from the Soviet Union, they where formed a long time before that.
@kaihornslien8745
8 ай бұрын
@@Tovalokodonc en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine
Diana is the best tour guide ever
@tiac6394
3 жыл бұрын
She is adorable 💕💕
@Tovalokodonc
Жыл бұрын
Best? Ahhahaahha. Very biased*
I love it when the guide eats as heartily as David does and not just sitting there, watching David eat and gulp down his/her saliva :)
My family’s from near here wow 😮
Great video my great grandfather came to America from uzghorod.
Beautiful town and awesome food and drinks 🍷. Diana 😘🥰👍🏻
It used yo be called Ungvar, and was part of Hungary for over 900 years.
@homerb3368
3 жыл бұрын
@Dave Miller It’s correct, and currently Hungarian consulate is in Berehovo , which used to be called Beregsaz in Hungarian 😬😁😄
@mutaitomaster
2 жыл бұрын
In my village in this region we have a different name for Ungvar. We call it Varos, which is just the Hungarian word for city. We have a lot of Hungarian words we use in our dialect, but nobody actually speaks Hungarian.
@Tovalokodonc
Жыл бұрын
@@mutaitomaster That's pretty sad. Fear not, Transcarpathia is still Hungary
@Tovalokodonc
Жыл бұрын
@@homerb3368 What are you laughing at?
@homerb3368
Жыл бұрын
@@Tovalokodonc Transcarpathia is not Hungary anymore, unless Putin will give it to Hungary, and by the way you should be in Ukrainian Army fighting Russians now.
Great vid 👍
love everyone of your videos! thanks from london, england xo
Good 🙂 and interesting walk.
It was a good time and very good company!❤🧡💛💚💙
Amazing guys. I love that you’ve enjoyed my city ❤️. I hope you got a lot of emotions and food coma 😋.
Interesting video....Watching..........❤❤❤❤❤❤
You are finding game places thanku
Super!! 👍👍👍👍👍
My best bro David you are the best 🍻
Usage of word ‘Right’ 😀
Я очень рада, что Дэвид побывал в Ужгороде, и кое-что рассказал!) я уверена, что те, кто подписаны и живут в Европе, приедут посмотреть Закарпатье, потому что вы увидели только 0,000....01 того, что заслуживает внимания) у нас вкусно, у нас восхитительное вино, есть что посмотреть!) приезжайте) а Дэвиду - спасибо и респект!)
@homerb3368
3 жыл бұрын
@Виктория Тырба Я согласен ☝️ с Вами, Виктория. Закарпатье - это жемчужина Украины и хотелось бы что бы туристы приезжали со всего мира и не только из Европы 😁😬😄😸
@-.tyrba555
3 жыл бұрын
@@homerb3368 пусть больше туристов будет из Европы!)
@homerb3368
3 жыл бұрын
@Виктория Тырба Нет, Закарпатью нужны именно туристы из Америки, люди с деньгами которые любят путешествовать👍
nice video bro. 💜
David the great 👑
I like Jinjer band from Ukraine.
Then the leader Almos in his people, entering the Hung castle, made huge sacrifices to the immortal gods and feasted for four days. And on the fourth day, the leader Almos, having gathered a council and swearing in his people, during his lifetime made his son Arpad the leader and sovereign, and named Arpad the leader of Hungwaria. And all his warriors from the name of the Hung castle became known in other languages as Hungwar, and this name still exists all over the world ”This is written in the ACTION of the Hungarians over 1000 years ago! About the city UZHGOROD, or UNGVAR - that's how it was called for over 1000 years!
@Tovalokodonc
Жыл бұрын
Transcarpathia is Hungary, indeed
The four countries are Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Poland ;)
Hi bro 🙏
Diana is great tour guide
@Tovalokodonc
Жыл бұрын
Very biased*
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7:57 8:47
HI~ I enjoyed the video today.😊🇰🇷
David Neena 💕 you guys regards DJ india
Asking as a Hungarian such as yourself,,,,Did you ask where are the dumplings or nokedli?
Гойра Закарпаття
@Tovalokodonc
Жыл бұрын
Hungary*
🙏 চেনী
Beautiful 🌹🌹✋
@Tovalokodonc
Жыл бұрын
Indeed, Hungary is beautiful
Beautiful Ukraine 🇦🇱
@Tovalokodonc
Жыл бұрын
Hungary*
I'm watching this while on a diet and it is torture.
Like
"Ukranians loves music" ... and i love JINJER !!!
@alipalmer6221
3 жыл бұрын
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@orvoloco8261
3 жыл бұрын
@@alipalmer6221 i surely will, ty !
Transcarpathia is Hungary
Google says transcarpathia historically belongs to hungary.
@Tovalokodonc
Жыл бұрын
Because it does. They really tried not mentioning the fact that everything in that museum belongs culturally and historically to Hungary.
You are late brother
David moans at every bite he takes 😂😂😂
This is great Ukraine has maintained Structures of Old civilisation in its original shape 👏👏👏 Kayak - Islamabad Pakistan
@Tovalokodonc
Жыл бұрын
WHAT ARE YOU TAKING ABOUT? 🤣🤣🤣 Ukraine has nothing to do with Transcarpathia. Everything you saw in the museum belongs to Hungary
Ведуча просто супер, не стидно за націю!
David stop grunting ffs hahaha
Stop using the word 'right' all the time. I don't give you a thumbs up because it's so annoying!!!!!!
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