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Your first Hungarian dinner at Posto 896
A guide to choosing your first Hungarian meal at Posto 896 in Encino, from chicken paprikás to dessert.
Start with what sounds delicious
You do not need to recognize every name on a menu to enjoy a new cuisine. Start with an ingredient you already love, then let the unfamiliar part be the adventure. If you are choosing a Hungarian dinner in Encino, the Hungarian section of Posto 896’s menu gives you several ways in.
For a comforting first plate
Chicken paprikás pairs braised chicken with paprika, sour cream and nokedli. Those small homemade dumplings make this a natural place to start if you like a meal with plenty of sauce. Prefer beef? Marhapörkölt is Posto 896’s beef stew, also served with nokedli. Gulyás leves is a separate soup choice, with beef, potatoes and vegetables. Choosing between the soup and stew is less about finding the “correct” order than deciding how you want your meal to begin.
Leave a little room
For dessert, look for palacsinta, the Hungarian sweet crepes, or Somlói galuska, a trifle with sponge cake, chocolate and whipped cream. If you are dining with someone who knows the cuisine, ask which dish reminds them of home. It is often the best conversation at the table.
Make the menu work for your table
Read the current menu before you arrive, and tell the team about allergies or dietary requirements before ordering. A dish name alone cannot establish whether it suits your needs. Some dishes are seasonal, so treat the menu as your starting point and ask about availability. There is no need to order everything on a first visit: choose a dish that interests you and leave another for next time.
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