A few weeks before Mother’s Day, I came across a coupon special for a Hungarian restaurant, it was a 6 course for $59 pp and the deal was a 2 for 1 special! Great bargain ey? Well, I was too late and missed the deadline to purchase it. Since then, I scouted around on the net for other Hungarian delights in Melbourne.
Very little returned in the search results. I have to say, Hungarian cuisine like Portuguese food is underrated. Please note, Nando Chicken is not a good representation of Portuguese cuisine! If you wish to taste real Portuguese food, please head to your nearest Portuguese family and have a meal there!
Now, back to the main point. Korona Csarda was listed as one of the top results on the first page – I thought it must be something and it was!
Korona Csarda in Wantirna, VIC 3152
The restaurant offers a $35.00pp buffet on Fridays and Saturdays (Do call up to enquire as it may change). Located in a secrete and secret area in Wantirna one would not normally stop by to look (as there is no sign) unless they drive up a hilly way, park in the open, then walk along a metal boardwalk around the community centre in the dark. However, it was worth the trip, trust me 🙂
Start the night with water!
…and a Hungarian lager
The layout of the buffet is as such: entree station, mains and dessert. As space is limited in the serving areas, desserts are served after most of the crowd have finished their mains. The restaurant offers various dips, speciality hams, cheese and soup. Oh and an half-boiled egg with tomato sauce drip on top. I believe most of the items are homemade. INCLUDING THE HOMEMADE SHOTS (see pic below, notice the little glass 🙂 )
First round Entree
Authentic Hungarian Chicken Soup
The mains station has a wide range of selections. Goulash, casseroles made with cabbages, mash, schnitzels, chicken wings, chips and other Hungarian speciality meats! And, salads…Hungarian Sauerkraut! My apologies if I’m not using the correct terms.
Main
Decorations on the side of our table
Embroideries
Chicken wings and salads
Desserts included a selection of crepes, seasoned fruits, and pastries.
Dessert station
My selections
Korona Csarda is located on 760 Boronia Road, Wantirna 3152.
(03) 9801 8887 **From the web** (Do call to make a booking as it is a very cosy but has limited dining space)
Excellent service too
Urbanspoon me now!
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