Traditional Kaunas cuisine cannot be imagined without pastries, the most common variant of which is buns. They are dozens of different types, from very small to very large. Buns are served hot and may be stuffed with minced meat, various vegetables, cheese, and cottage cheese. One can try them not only in local restaurants but also in numerous pastry shops, which are very widespread in Kaunas.
Kaunas restaurants have prepared a pleasant surprise for fans of hearty meat and fish dishes. They will be able to taste traditional dishes of pork, beef, and chicken. Meat is also used for the preparation of various types of steaks. The regional cuisine is famous for its sausages, which can be tried in restaurants or street markets. In Kaunas restaurants, meat and fish dishes are always served with sauces or pickled vegetables, the portions are usually quite large.
A very interesting meat delicacy is pork ears, which can be fried, smoked, boiled and even salted. Residents of Kaunas are big fans of beer, and such an original meat delicacy remains one of the most common snacks. You can taste the various beers brewed in Kaunas in any local restaurant serving regional cuisine. Lithuanian beer is quite cheap. Those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks will be offered a huge selection of tea with herbs and fruits.
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