The majority of local food is distinguished by simplicity, skillful use of different spices, and an unforgettable combination of cuisines of the world. Culinary traditions of Bialystok formed under the influence of Ukrainian, Baltic, German, and Russian cuisines. In each national cuisine restaurant, visitors will be able to try homemade ham and sausages. Beef stew is one of the most frequently ordered national dishes that is ever popular with locals and guests of the city. Local chefs also cook brisket in accordance with a special recipe – they bake it with potato and use the signature onion sauce as a dressing. Fans of authentic cuisine are recommended to try such dishes as chicken roasted in sour cream sauce, stuffed goose neck or goose with apples.
The choice of meat dishes in Bialystok restaurants will amaze even experienced foodies. Local cafes and restaurants offer different kinds of traditional goulashes, meat stew, meat pies, casseroles, and many other delicacies. The choice of first course dishes is no less impressive. The majority of restaurants have roughly ten different soups. Vegetarian travelers will enjoy beetroot and potato soups, cabbage soups, and vegetable broth with savouries. Rosol remains the most popular meat soup, but locals also like zacierka soup with noodles and sour cream. There are also some exotic first course dishes, such as cernina, the soup based on goose blood, or cucumber soup.
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