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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).
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.
In Iasi there
are many restaurants, fast foods and traditional pubs. There are also
different foreign restaurants : American, Greek, Chinese, Irish,
Italian, Indian. More details...
DRINKS
"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. More details...
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. |
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Food & Drinks 
