Budapest Sundays: ARAZ Rolls Out Pick‑Your‑Menu Lunch

Build-your-own Sunday lunch returns to ARAZ Restaurant Budapest: mix two or three courses, refreshed weekly by Chef Áron Barka. Central location, drink included, parking validated. Book for groups.
when: 2026.02.08., Sunday
where: 1074 Budapest, VII. kerület, Dohány utca 42-44

Budapest’s ARAZ Restaurant is bringing back its build‑your‑own Sunday lunch in 2026, with two‑ or three‑course menus you can mix and match. Every week, Chef de Cuisine Áron Barka and his team refresh the lineup, letting diners choose from three soups, five mains, and three desserts right in the city center at 42–44 Dohány Street, 1074. The offer runs on weekends from 12:00 to 14:30 and includes a complimentary drink: mineral water or a soft drink, a glass of wine or beer, plus coffee. A 12% service charge is added to the final bill, and parties of more than 10 are asked to email ahead. Driving? Show your bill at reception to validate parking before you leave.

This Week’s Lineup

Soups come with a twist: Frankfurter soup with sausage chips; coconut‑milk spicy carrot cream soup with naan (vegetarian, lactose‑free); and turkey meatball ragout with bulgur and green beans (lactose‑free).

Main Events

Go classic with breaded cod over spinach risotto; sweet‑potato pork meatballs with jalapeño‑cheddar sauce in a baguette; spiced boneless chicken thigh with cheesy spiral pastry, green beans, and pumpkin purée; a vegetarian breaded cheese burger with coleslaw; or hearty Vasi roast with mashed potatoes, roasted cabbage, and cucumber salad (lactose‑free).

Sweet Finish

Desserts include rum baba with cream cheese and salted caramel; diplomat pudding; and coffee‑cream profiteroles with sour cherry ragout.

Prices and Dates

Two courses: $19.30 per person. Three courses: $23.50 per person. Sundays from February 8 through December 20, 2026, all in Budapest: 02/08, 02/15, 02/22, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29, 04/05, 04/12, 04/19, 04/26, 05/03, 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/13, 09/20, 09/27, 10/04, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/01, 11/08, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20.

2025, adrienne

Pros
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Family-friendly vibe with kid-pleasing picks like breaded cod and profiteroles, plus quick lunch hours that won’t derail sightseeing
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Internationally familiar concept (build‑your‑own prix fixe), so it feels easy and low‑stress for U.S. travelers
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Central location on Dohány Street is near major sights (Great Synagogue area), handy for combining with a walking day
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No Hungarian needed—menus and staff at city‑center restaurants in Budapest typically handle English well
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Easy access: walkable from metro/bus/tram hubs; validated parking helps if you’re renting a car
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Good value by U.S. standards: $19–$23.50 for 2–3 courses with a drink and coffee is a bargain
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Stacks up well against Sunday lunches elsewhere—more choice than a fixed roast in the UK and cheaper than comparable EU city brunches
Cons
Not a marquee, must‑see attraction—ARAZ is well‑rated locally, but the restaurant isn’t internationally famous
Hungarian culinary “deep cuts” are limited; menu leans comfort‑international, so it’s less adventurous than a market hall or countryside csárda
12% service charge plus drinks beyond the first can nudge the bill higher than the headline price
Tight window (12:00–14:30, Sundays only) can clash with tours or thermal‑bath plans, and larger groups must email ahead

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