The secret? In Budapest, it has probably the largest selection of organic and protected origin goods. This is not only fashionable, but also creates standards to follow.
There are rather few sellers compared to the size of the hall. There are also fruit and vegetable stands on the first floor, and a there's a fish stand where fish soup fans will not feel disappointed.
The Hold Street Market was recently renovated and renamed the Downtown Market. The market's goal is to bring local residents and sellers of locally made produce closer together.
Our favourite was the dairy shop, where fresh milk arrives from Dány every day. We tried their liptauer and wild garlic butter, and both were divine, though not really kiss-friendly.
In the middle section you'll find stands that have fresh herbs: horseradish leaves, lemon balm, tarragon, mint sage, coriander, and so on. The best lángos is around the middle section as well.
There are primary producers only: vegetables, fruit, cheese, sausage, cold cuts, dairy products, honey, fresh pastries, bread and sometimes there's even backyard poultry.
This place is a favourite for tourists, old ladies pulling their shopping carts, young housewives, students and even professional chefs. The selection is simply huge!
