Budapest Weekend Lunch Deal At ARAZ Restaurant

Discover ARAZ Restaurant’s 2026 Saturday lunch in Budapest: customizable two or three courses, weekly-changing menu by Chef Áron Barka, drinks and coffee included. Book online or call.
when: 2026.01.24., Saturday
where: 1074 Budapest, Dohány utca 42-44.

Budapest’s ARAZ Restaurant is serving up a bigger, bolder Saturday lunch in 2026 with a customizable two- or three-course menu, plus drinks and coffee included. Chef de Cuisine Áron Barka and his team refresh the lineup every week, offering three soups, five mains, and three desserts. Saturday lunch runs 12:00–14:30 at 1074 Budapest, 42–44 Dohány Street (Dohány utca), with reservations available by phone or online. A 12% service charge is added to the final bill, and groups of more than 10 should inquire by email. Driving? Validate your parking at reception by showing your bill before you leave.

What’s on the menu this Saturday (2026.01.24.)

Soups include Mexican beef and chili bean soup with cheesy tortilla chips (LM); creamy cheese soup with spiced popcorn (vegetarian, GM); and hearty Bakony Outlaw Soup (Betyárleves). Mains range from classic Hortobágy crêpes (Hortobágyi palacsinta) to sesame chicken with egg-fried rice and spicy slaw (GM, LM); Csaba-style pork loin (Csabai) with onion-mashed potatoes and braised sauerkraut (GM, LM); goat cheese lángos with arugula and onion jam (vegetarian); and Tonkatsu-style Japanese fried pork loin with spiced potatoes, pickled cucumber, and cabbage (LM). Desserts include Japanese cheesecake with strawberry sauce, Swedish almond cake, and a retro banana split.

Prices and what’s included

Two courses cost $19.00 per person; three courses are $23.10. Each menu includes one mineral water or soft drink, one glass of wine or beer, and a cup of coffee. Dates currently listed: 2026.01.24. and 2026.01.31., both in Budapest. Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs.

Book your table

Call the restaurant or book online via the ARAZ contact links. Add it to your bucket list or set a reminder—Budapest’s Saturday lunch just got interesting.

2025, adrienne

Pros
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Family-friendly vibe: relaxed Saturday lunch window, customizable 2–3 courses, kid-pleasing desserts like banana split, and mild-to-spicy options
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Great value for U.S. travelers: $19–$23.10 includes multiple courses plus a drink, wine/beer, and coffee—rare in major European capitals
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Mix of familiar and adventurous dishes: from sesame chicken and Tonkatsu-style pork to Hungarian classics like Hortobágy crêpes and Betyárleves
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No Hungarian required: staff in central Budapest restaurants typically speak English; online/phone reservations available
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Easy to reach: central 7th district (Dohány utca) near major sights; simple by metro/bus/tram or short rideshare/taxi; validated parking helps drivers
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Budapest is well-known to U.S. visitors, so pairing lunch with synagogue/ruin bar/thermal bath visits is simple
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Stacks up well internationally: price-to-quality compares favorably to Paris/Rome/London weekend set menus; rotating weekly menu keeps it fresh
Cons
Not a “must-know” global culinary landmark: ARAZ is reputable locally but not internationally famous, so it’s more hidden gem than bucket-list icon
Limited time window (12:00–14:30 Saturdays) and only listed dates; not ideal if your itinerary is tight or you want a leisurely late lunch
12% service charge added; still good value, but U.S. travelers should note it when comparing deals
Menu rotation means you might miss a dish you wanted; also, very traditional Hungarian items can be rich/heavy for some palates

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