{"id":323118,"date":"2018-11-06T05:00:11","date_gmt":"2018-11-06T04:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funzine.hu\/?p=323118"},"modified":"2018-11-06T23:00:54","modified_gmt":"2018-11-06T22:00:54","slug":"buddha-bar-lounge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funzine.hu\/en\/2018\/11\/06\/gastro\/buddha-bar-lounge\/","title":{"rendered":"A Mysterious Culinary Journey Through Asian Perfectionism – Buddha-Bar Budapest Lounge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just a couple of minutes away from Erzs\u00e9bet h\u00edd\u2019s Pest side, two exceptional palaces were constructed in mirror symmetry around the beginning of the 20th<\/sup> century. One of them, the majestic Klotild Palace gives home to a lavish 5-star hotel called Buddha-Bar Budapest<\/a>, hosting two exceptional restaurants lead by executive chef Osama Kutaini, and a spa characterized by Asian-colonial design.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We have been tempted to visit Buddha-Bar\u2019s exclusive lounge for quite a while, because we\u2019ve heard so much of its laid-back style, incredible fusion food offers and tasty cocktail creations. Finally, we crossed the doorstep at the V\u00e1ci utca entrance on an October afternoon, and the beauty of the building\u2019s elegant inner spaces immediately blew us away. Looking at the stairs covered in red carpet leading up to the cosy bar, we became even more excited for what\u2019s to come. The lounge\u2019s comfortable armchairs, richly decorated chandeliers, moderate darkness and soft bar music created an incomparable ambience; it was relaxing but vibrant at the same time.<\/p>\n

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Buddha-Bar was kind enough to invite us on an exceptional culinary journey, featuring the upcoming autumn\/winter menu\u2019s top secret tasty meals and signature cocktails which will not be released to the general public until early November. About the latter: we were in good hands with the lounge\u2019s skilled team of bartenders, lead by bar manager Zolt\u00e1n Forrai, including Soma Feke<\/strong> head bartender who often represents the bar at international mixologist competitions.<\/p>\n

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First, a creamy and sweet, mildly alcoholic, spiced rum-based cocktail was served to us in a mug resembling a white shopping bag that immediately became our new favourite. Before we indulged in the taste harmony of another drink, a savoury & sweet sushi selection<\/strong> landed on our table on a bed of ice, decorated with white roses. All you anti-sushi people out there, you have to stop hating this Asian culinary gem, because once you taste Buddha-Bar\u2019s heavenly sushi rolls, you\u2019ll become a fan once and for all.<\/p>\n

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P\u00e9ter Endr\u0151di sushi chef\u2019s brilliant recipes are so versatile that it is impossible not to find something your taste buds will fall in love with. Hot, spicy, cream-cheesy, salty and sweet flavours come together in perfect harmony, looking totally irresistible from top to bottom (let it be crispy sliced almonds, fried onions or hot paprika). Soon, our next, reddish mixed drink was served in a bigger test tube, combining fruity flavours (rhubarb and pineapple) with low-alcohol content. It came with a reusable bamboo straw which is important because environmental consciousness is part of Buddha-Bar\u2019s policy.<\/p>\n

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\nThere was another insanely delicious dish we simply couldn\u2019t get enough of: the lounge\u2019s mini, smoky hamburgers<\/strong>. It\u2019s hard to find the right words, but the best way to describe them is probably by using the expression \u201cperfect taste harmony\u201d. It might sound clich\u00e9, but it\u2019s the naked truth: expect no less than a flavour orgy. The burgers were accompanied by spicy thin fries \u2013 watch out, they are really hot \u2013 and thanks to their unconventional size, it was easy to eat them while sitting in the comfy armchair. If you aren\u2019t crazy about hamburgers, try the divine spicy tuna tartare (prepared with avocado and pink grapefruit) which was another of the highlights of our visit. It\u2019s light, fresh and delicious.<\/p>\n

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If you are a regular Gastro Diplomat reader you know that we tend to end our gastronomical adventures on a sweet note. This time we tried Buddha-Bar\u2019s light and tender mango mousse<\/strong> on chocolate-nut pastry, with a thin layer of dark chocolate and a teaspoon of coconut sauce. As there\u2019s no such thing as \u201ctoo much cocktail\u201d, we clinked our glasses with a mint and elderberry flavoured, refreshingly sour cocktail to top the experience.<\/p>\n

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All in all, our impression was that it is pretty cool spending an evening at such an exclusive venue, pampering our taste buds and listening to live DJ-sets. Participate at their regular (Yin & Yang party with DJ Lia Kust\u00e1nczy, Buddha Beats) or thematic events featuring resident DJ Mada and well-known guest DJs from around the world, and make the best of any day of the week!<\/p>\n

1052 Budapest, V\u00e1ci utca 34.
\nBooking: restaurant@buddhabarhotel.hu<\/a>
\n+36 1 799 7302<\/p>\n

Photos: Krisztina N\u00e9meth<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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