Updated Hungarian classics: goulash, potato casserole, and more

"After the Buda Castle Market’s early 7 p.m. close, a 10-minute walk brings you to this bistro for a comforting dinner that unfolds with bowls of gulyás." - Alia Akkam

"The less formal sibling of Stand, this buzzing neighborhood bistro focuses on Hungarian classics accented with Mediterranean edges, delivering hearty, robust flavors in a setting that hums with local energy." - Andrew Young

"There’s always a contented buzz to this neighbourhood bistro on the Buda side of the Danube. It’s owned by the same team as Stand, so their ethos around quality is the same, and you’ll be looked after by a slick team. Cooking focuses on Hungarian classics with a Mediterranean edge and, while dishes are hearty with robust flavours, they also have a refined edge." - Michelin Inspector

"Stand25 is the restaurant of Hungarian celebrity chefs Szulló Szabina and Tamás Széll, the duo also in charge of the two-Michelin-starred Stand on the Pest side. Here, the focus is updated traditional Hungarian food. Must-tries include the goulash brightened with hints of chopped celery, layered potatoes, and túrógombóc, cottage cheese dumplings served for dessert with foamed sour cream and cherry preserves. Prices are steep, but the food is memorably delicious." - Tas Tobias

"However, we highly recommend tasting the fine-dining version at Spago or the more traditional, bistro-style yet masterful goulash soup at Stand25." - Le Guide MICHELIN