Langos

Langos is Hungary's beloved street snack, a plate-sized disc of deep-fried dough, crisp outside and soft within, rubbed with garlic and traditionally topped with sour cream and grated cheese, though sweet and savoury variations abound. Hot from the fryer at a market, fair or the beaches of Lake Balaton, it is cheap, filling and hard to resist.

What you actually see

• The fried dough - the crisp, golden deep-fried disc.
• The classic topping - garlic, sour cream and grated cheese.
• The variations - the many sweet and savoury toppings.
• Market and fair stalls - the stands where it is fried fresh.

When to go

Year-round; a hot snack any time, found at markets, fairs and lakeside stalls. Best eaten fresh and hot from the fryer.

Honest expectations

It is greasy, filling street food rather than a refined dish, so come for a cheap, satisfying snack. It is heavy, so one is often enough. The market and fair versions, fried to order, are far better than reheated ones.

Nearby

Markets and fairs across Hungary and the Lake Balaton beaches serve it.