Pairing Langos correctly — a note on soda water spritzer

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Langos. I ordered it with soda water spritzer and the hearty and warming elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. sweet paprika in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Hungarian cuisine was shaped by nomadic Magyar traditions mixed with Ottoman and Habsburg influences. The a Budapest csárda tavern is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Langos with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.