When traveling to another country it is always very interesting to try the local food. In this article we will tell you what to eat in Bulgaria, what are the food prices and where is the best place to buy it.
What to try
When you come here, you will appreciate the taste of dairy and meat products. It is all very tasty and the food is of high quality and the prices are very reasonable.
Bulgaria sells natural food - if you buy milk, be sure it's milk and not diluted powder.
Very tasty is tarator - a dairy product with vegetables, very similar to okroshka. Tarator is wonderfully refreshing.
Look out for airan, bryndza, kaimak (heavy cream), as well as pate, sausage and fish in jars.
There's also seafood to try, from local tzatziki fish to lobster and shark.
In season, there's plenty of delicious fruit at a nice price.
If you buy fish, rest assured that it is the freshest and fantastically delicious. The same goes for sausage, which is made only from real meat.
Important! It is better not to drink from the tap in the country, but we do not advise you to bring water with you. Prices have not yet reached the European level, so you can easily buy water in a store.
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
In Bulgaria you can try both traditional Bulgarian cuisine and the familiar Russian and Ukrainian cuisine, and even Japanese cuisine. 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 establishments
If you decide to visit a restaurant in Bulgaria, the cost of your check will depend on:
Location. A big popular resort like Sunny Beach will have higher prices than a small town like Pomorie.
Where exactly the place is located. If the restaurant overlooks the sea, the food will be more expensive.
The variety of dishes on the menu and the interior. The more beautiful the restaurant, the more expensive it is.
Important! The amount in the check is rounded up to the whole. If you stubbornly wait for change, you'll still get it, but in small coins, and you'll 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
The cost of food in Bulgaria is acceptable, but the quality of food is good.
Let's give prices of the main products:
A bottle of water, 1.5 liters - from 1 BGN.
Bread - from 2-3 BGN.
Cheese - from 9-10 BGN.
Oil - from 3-4 BGN.
Peaches - 1 kg. - from 3-4 BGN.
Bulgaria is a paradise for foodies. Don't be afraid to try local products, even if their appearance and name are unfamiliar. Enjoy your meal!
