Krumplis Lángos Budapest: Our First Lángos on Váci Utca
Our first lángos in Budapest came from Krumplis on Váci utca, near Corvinus University. We ordered a classic with sour cream, garlic and grated cheese, plus a Hungarian version with sausage and red onion. Both made a good introduction to the broad piece of fried dough we had been curious to try.
It immediately reminded us of pişi, the fried dough we know from Turkish breakfasts, stretched wider and dressed with toppings. Our shorthand at the table was “pişi turned into pizza.” The base is fried, though: the pizza resemblance comes from the shape and what sits on top.
Visit notes and menu prices: September 2026. This review covers the shop at Váci utca 76.
A small shop on a busy Budapest street
We had already noted Krumplis as a place to try. Walking into the tourist street with Corvinus University behind us, we found it on the right. The passing crowds and constant movement reminded us of İstanbul’s İstiklal Avenue.
The shop was small, high-ceilinged and spread over two levels. We saw seats inside and upstairs, plus a limited number of tables outside. It suited a short meal during a day of walking.
How ordering worked
On our visit, we ordered and paid at the counter, then waited for our number to appear on the screen. After roughly ten minutes, we collected the food ourselves.
The fried bases arrived at the preparation counter, where the toppings were added according to each order. Watching that final assembly made it easy to see how the same dough could become two different lunches. The ten-minute wait belongs to our visit; another day’s queue may move differently.
What we ate at Krumplis
The Classic: sour cream, garlic and cheese
Our first choice was number 4 on the visit menu, the Classic. Sour cream covered the fried dough, with garlic and grated cheese completing the topping. We particularly liked the sour cream’s tang and the garlic flavor.
It was a simple combination that let us get to know the dish. There was enough in those few ingredients to keep the bite interesting without needing another layer of toppings.
The Hungarian: sausage and red onion
Our second choice was number 5, the Hungarian. It brought sausage and red onion to the sour cream and cheese, giving us a meat-topped version to compare with the classic.
We enjoyed both choices. The comparison showed one of the things we liked about lángos: a familiar fried base can take a different direction with the ingredients added on top.
The dough’s oiliness was what surprised us most. We did not get the heavy, oil-soaked feeling we sometimes encounter with fried dough, and it did not bother our stomachs afterward. We ate it comfortably that day.
Portions and prices from our visit
The portions did not look enormous to us; picture a fried-dough meal rather than a giant pizza. We found the prices reasonable for the stop and felt it delivered on value.
| September 2026 menu item | Price |
|---|---|
| No. 4 Classic — sour cream, garlic and cheese | 3,000 HUF |
| No. 5 Hungarian — sour cream, cheese, sausage and red onion | 3,600 HUF |
| Two lángos at those menu prices, excluding drinks | 6,600 HUF |
We paid for our own meal. The amounts above come from the menu recorded during our September 2026 visit; the total is the sum of the two food items, not a receipt total including drinks.
Check the current menu before ordering, including which toppings belong to each version. Menu numbers and prices can change.
What we would order again
For a first lángos, we would start with the Classic: sour cream, garlic and grated cheese. If sharing another, the Hungarian gives you the sausage-and-red-onion comparison we enjoyed.
Later in the trip we tried Langos Papi and preferred its wider dough, thinner edges and garlic balance. That did not undo our enjoyment of Krumplis. We would happily stop again if our route brought us back to this end of Váci utca. Our Budapest lángos guide puts both visits alongside other addresses around the city.
The outdoor pigeon gang
Another scene stayed with us: the pigeons. When they spotted leftover dough on a table, eight or ten of them could gather at once, sometimes more. A proper pigeon gang, crowding around the scraps like chickens.
If you sit outside, clear your leftovers when you finish and use the bin inside. It is a small practical detail, but one we would remember on a return visit.
Where is Krumplis Lángos?
The shop we visited:
Váci utca 76, 1056 Budapest, Hungary.
This is the Váci utca address near Corvinus University and Central Market Hall. The similarly named Flórián tér stop appears separately in our citywide list; these tasting notes describe Váci utca.
Directions on Google Maps · Business website
Check current opening hours and the menu before visiting.
Frequently asked questions
Is Krumplis self-service?
On our visit, yes. We ordered and paid at the counter, then collected our food when our number appeared on the screen.
Can you sit indoors?
We saw seating inside and upstairs, in addition to a few outdoor tables.
What was on the Classic?
Sour cream, garlic and grated cheese. It was number 4 on our September 2026 menu.
How much did our lángos cost?
The Classic was listed at 3,000 HUF and the Hungarian at 3,600 HUF. Together that was 6,600 HUF before drinks at the time of our visit.
Is lángos a type of pizza?
The wide shape and toppings reminded us of pizza, but the dough is fried. To us, the base was closer to Turkish pişi.
More from our Hungary trip
- Best Lángos in Budapest: 7 Places to Try — more addresses and ordering notes.
- Langos Papi Budapest — our second lángos stop and the classic we preferred.
- Where to Eat in Budapest — nine stops from our trip.
- What to Eat in Hungary — dishes, desserts and market products.
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