Romanians generally have three meals a day - breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast usually consists of bread with butter, jam, cheese, ham and also eggs. Romanians generally have tea or coffee. A traditional Romanian lunch consists of different kinds of soups, a main course and dessert. Dinner is quite similar to lunch, but a bit smaller (without soup).
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Soups play an important part at mealtimes and are usually rich and thick.
One of the national dish of Romania is called "sarmale", made with rice mixed with hacked meat, all wraped on cabbage leaves.
"Mamaliga" (maize flour mush) is often served with cheese and cream and is especially associated with the traditional Romanian life. Another specific dish is called "mici" and is mainly made from a mixture of different types of hacked meat.
In restaurants and cafés one can find delicious cakes and ice-cream, specific to this area.
One of the national dish of Romania is called "sarmale", made with rice mixed with hacked meat, all wraped on cabbage leaves.
"Mamaliga" (maize flour mush) is often served with cheese and cream and is especially associated with the traditional Romanian life. Another specific dish is called "mici" and is mainly made from a mixture of different types of hacked meat.
In restaurants and cafés one can find delicious cakes and ice-cream, specific to this area.
DRINKS
In Iasi there are many restaurants, fast foods and traditional pubs. There are also different foreign restaurants : American, Greek, Chinese, Turkish, Irish, Italian, Indian, etc. |
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"Tuica" (tsuica) is the national strong drink of Romania and is made from fruits (especially plums, peach and pears). Western drinks, such as whisky, gin or brandy, can be obtained in most bars but are expensive. All kind of bottled beer can be found, both from the West countries and Romania.
But WINE is the national drink in Romania. Iasi area is one of the famous regions with vineyards & wineries in the country.
HERE you can find an example.
HERE you can find an example.
Bars have table and/or counter service. Bars and terraces are popular in Romania and are the favorite places for social meetings from early morning to late at night. They do not close during the day and have the same function as do pubs in the United Kingdom. Alcoholic drinks are available throughout the day. There is also a large variety of juice & soft drinks to choose from. You certainly should not have any problems in getting your favorite Cola can.