Kazinczy Street, Budapest

Located in the heart of Budapest's Jewish district, this street is known for its colorful mixture of cultural heritage, one-of-a-kind events, a very diverse gastronomy scene, and buzzing nightlife venues. Apart from the Orthodox Synagogue, kosher restaurants and bakeries offering traditional Jewish dishes and pastries, the numerous premises named after prominent Jewish figures as well as other cultural monuments all bear testimony to the quarter's past. If visiting during the beginning of summer, the Judafest street festival has a lot to offer in terms of the cultural and culinary heritage of Hungarian Jews.

Traditional Jewish cuisine can be enjoyed at the CARMEL (in a 100-seat white-walled space, with chicken soup, cholent and fish dishes) and the MACESZ BISTRO, but these are far from being the only cultural peculiarities here. If you want a mix-match of New Orleans- and Jamaican/Caribbean-inspired dishes, pay a visit to SOUL FOOD; otherwise, make your way to BORS GASZTROBAR for possibly the best authentically Hungarian street food in Budapest, or the STREET FOOD KARAVAN, which is another good budget option, with an amazing range of different cuisines.

Within easy striking distance, the street's highly popular "ruin pubs" – SZIMPLA KERT, ELLATO KERT, or KOLEVES – offer cheap food/drinks in a unique atmosphere with retro gardens and quirky interior designs. Below street level, in a sort of cellar, you will also find the YELLOW ZEBRA BAR, a quaint tavern for those not so much into partying, but who love to enjoy a cold beer and freshly-cooked local food at very reasonable prices.