Ingredient appreciation — what makes Langos special

What sets Langos apart is the handling of sour cream. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the richly paprika-spiced result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

paprika only entered Hungarian cooking in the 17th century but now defines the cuisine. The a traditional market stall atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had Dreher beer as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Langos is the place to start.