When traveling to another country, it’s always exciting to try the local food. In this article, we will tell you what Bulgarians eat, food prices, and where it’s best to shop.
What to Try
Once here, you will truly appreciate the taste of dairy and meat products. Everything is delicious, of high quality, and offered at very reasonable prices.
In Bulgaria, you’ll find natural products – if you buy milk, you can be sure it’s real milk, not diluted powder.
One of the tastiest dishes is tarator – a yogurt-based soup with vegetables, very similar to okroshka. Tarator is wonderfully refreshing.
Don’t miss ayran, sirene (white brined cheese), kaymak (thick cream), as well as pâté, sausages, and canned fish.
You can also taste a variety of seafood – from the local sprat “tsatsa” to lobsters and even shark.
During the season, a wide selection of delicious fruits is available at great prices.
If you buy fish, rest assured it is fresh and wonderfully tasty. The same applies to sausages, which are made only from natural meat.
Important! It is not recommended to drink tap water in the country – bottled water is widely available in stores.
Where is the best place to shop
Supermarket. It is not always possible to assess the quality of food, the prices are higher than in the market. But a large selection of goods is present.
Bazaar The best place to buy fruits, vegetables and local goods. Inexpensive and very tasty. The only downside is that the market may not have the product you want. Prices here are mostly lower than in supermarkets.
Where to eat
Bulgaria offers a rich variety of gastronomic experiences: from traditional Bulgarian cuisine to Japanese and international dishes. You can often see very persistent solicitors outside restaurants and cafes.
Food establishments in Bulgaria are numerous. It all depends on your preferences. Here you can find:
Prices in Restaurants
If you decide to dine out in Bulgaria, the cost of your bill will depend on:
Location. In large and popular resorts such as Sunny Beach, prices are higher compared to smaller towns like Pomorie.
The exact setting of the establishment. A restaurant with a sea view will always be more expensive.
Menu variety and interior design. The more stylish and elegant the restaurant, the higher the prices.
Important! Bills are usually rounded up to the nearest whole number. If you insist on getting your change, it will be given, but in small coins — and it may offend the waiter.
Fast food and street vending
MacDonald's is quite popular among Bulgarian residents, although prices are high.
It's not uncommon to see sellers of corn (tsarevitsa) and ice cream right on the street. Prices again depend on the resort you are vacationing at. In larger resort towns, rates are an order of magnitude higher.
Also popular in Bulgaria are dunera outlets (similar to shawarma), but the flavor of the "delicacy" is peculiar.
Food Prices
Food in Bulgaria is reasonably priced, and the quality of products is very high.
Here are the prices of basic products:
Bottle of water, 1.5 liters – from 1 BGN.
Bread – from 2–3 BGN.
Cheese – from 8–12 BGN.
Butter – from 3–5 BGN.
Peaches, 1 kg – from 3–5 BGN.
Bulgaria is a true paradise for gourmets. Don’t hesitate to try local products, even if their appearance or names seem unusual. Enjoy your meal!
