Latvian cuisine offers a unique and nourishing experience that combines familiar elements with intriguing twists.
While visiting Riga, don't miss the opportunity to savor some delightful dishes. Try the refreshing aukšta zupa, a cold beet soup, indulge in onion kloppes, which is steak served with a special onion sauce. Enjoy gray peas with bacon and indulge in whipped cream and bread soup. For a truly unique local treat, sample buberte, a semolina porridge with whipped proteins, vanilla, nuts, and cranberry sauce.
Being situated along the Baltic Sea, Latvia boasts a variety of fish dishes such as cod casserole, herring casserole served with boiled potatoes (known as siltju pudins), herring fried with onion sauce, and herring grilled over coals. And, of course, don't forget to explore the diverse selection of salmon dishes offered by local restaurants.
Of course, when in Riga, you can't miss Riga's famous black balsam, one of the city's iconic symbols. But there's more to discover, like cumin and tomato vodka. And for beer enthusiasts, you'll be pleased to know that the local beer options are on par with the best international varieties in terms of flavor and richness.
