It is impossible to imagine a rest at such a spa like Jurmala, without the development of new, traditional dishes of this region. Of course, not all restaurants and cafes of the city specialize in Latvian cuisine. But they are probably most here. Although the sake of justice should be noted that the Jurmala itself is very multi-substant, and this polyculture has influenced and its culinary traditions, therefore it is not to be surprised if near Latvian restaurant, you will see a cafe of Russian or Belarusian cuisine, and even European.
First of all, I want to note, of course, the national Latvian cuisine and write about what dishes are worth trying first of all. In general, prepare for the fact that national restaurants will meet you with a cozy atmosphere, a colorful atmosphere with a predominance of a tree or stylized under ancient and traditional menu, dishes from which are prepared according to the recipes for not one dozen years. In general, with the first minutes I want to stay in such an institution as long as possible, and when local dishes bring ... Although someone, they may seem somewhat heavy or unusual, traditional Latvian dishes are very distinctive and definitely deserve to try them. So what exactly can offer in the traditional Latvian restaurant?
Of course, it is all sorts fish dishes But not in vain Jurmala is located on the sea coast and has long been anything else like a fishing settlement. On the first one can order an amazing beer soup which will undoubtedly have to taste to lovers of this drink. Although unusual sweet or bread soups are used not less popular. Well, as the main dish, you will most likely offer any very hearty meat dish with a side dish from the cabbage.
But first things first.
Jurmala is a great place to try a variety of dishes from various varieties of fish. In the preparation of traditional Latvian dishes is used as sea fish (Salaka, mackerel, herring or cod) and river (pike, carp, bream, perch). Moreover, in the menu, you can find not only fish baked with vegetables or with spices, but also fish casserole (for example, from Cod "Ziwyu Pudins" or from herring "Sildu Pudins") or fish salad. In addition, almost every more or less decent institution serves dishes with salmon or eel.
Not less popular than fish, uses in local cuisine and meat. Where, where, and in Jurmala, Myathers can take their soul. Meat dishes here satisfying and tasty. Basically, they are preparing all from pork, although you can meet as part of some dishes and bird or beef. The most sought-after dishes among tourists are the chokes, baked steering wheel, as well as ears or tails (though, they are quite difficult to find and they are not everywhere).
From vegetables most often found potatoes, cabbage, onions and peas, which has become a real symbol of Kitchen Latvia. So if you want to try the most national dish, you can order a gray peas with a screw (Latvians eat it for Christmas, but it is prepared in restaurants throughout the year).
Speaking of national cuisine, it is impossible to bypass the face and delicious Latvian desserts. And they are so much that it is difficult to even list everything. This is a bun with a filling type of cottage cheese, poppy or something else, and sweet casseroles, and bagels, and cakes (especially with filling from cottage cheese cream called "Vezriga") and so on. Cheese, especially home, deserves no less attention.
If we talk about some specific names that can be found in the menu of the traditional restaurant, then this is, of course, Putras - dish of vegetables, cereals, fish, with the addition of sludge and fermented milk products, "Peasant breakfast" - Traditional Latvian dish, which is baked under an egg-milk mixture of boiled potatoes with homemade sausage and core, Slandrausis - Outdoor vegetable cake and Clefs. - Beefsteks under the onion sauce. The present of the above traditional dishes, often in the menu of local institutions you can see the blood sausage and rye crackers (perfect to beer).
Well, finish a list of traditional dishes, of course, drinks. And along with famous throughout the country Beer. (Aldaris Luxus, "Aldaris Zelta", "Bauscas Gaisais", "Pherisa" and "Bauscas Tumsis"), make sense to try excellent kvass or Kissel who have long been famous for local residents. Fans of strong drinks should come to the taste of local vodka (for example, the cumin "Kenen Degvins"), as, however, and a variety of liqueurs. And naturally should not talk about the pride of Latvia as a whole - the famous Riga black balsam.
Referring to certain institutions of Jurmala, where you can eat or thoroughly eat, you should consider the season in which you are going to go there. Summer problems find a suitable restaurant or cafe no. But in the fall, winter with this is much more complicated, as many of the city's institutions are seasonal and work mainly for tourists.
Very often, at hotels, there are good restaurants in which anyone can come in. So, with Baltic Beach Hotel, there are two restaurants at once - Mediterranean Il Sole. and Caviar Club. in which the author's dishes are served. True, prices are not low there.
The most popular and trendy restaurant, Jurmala is considered 36. Linija. Located on Lielup Beach, right away. The truth, who wants to get there are always a lot, so the table is better to book in advance.
Many prases and more budget cafes CAFE53. In a fairly extensive menu of which the dishes of pan-European and national cuisine are combined.
In general, there are many pretty venues on the central pedestrian street Yomas, where everyone can find something from his own, whether it is a restaurant of European cuisine or a cafe offering local Latvian dishes.
Personally, I just fell in love with a very colorful restaurant Kurins. Decorated in the spirit of "Fisherman's house" and located at Kaugurciems 47. It specializes in traditional Latvian cuisine, and especially on meat dishes, so you can not only enjoy the excellent atmosphere, but also satisfying and tasty cuisine. True, he is behind the resort itself, along the highway towards the oaklock and get there without a car enough. But finding, falling in love at first glance and leave the heart in this inconspicuous, but very romantic place.