Sáo is a chic pan-Asian restaurant located alarmingly close to the tourist-heavy center of Budapest’s party district (Gozsdu Udvar). The menu is a collection of uncomplicated but reliably prepared Vietnamese (pho, bun bo nam bo), Chinese (dumplings, fried rice, sticky rice cakes), Thai (green papaya salad, curries), and Japanese (moji) classics. But there’s more to Sáo than food: a striking decor complete with tropical greenery and bamboo bird cages hanging from the ceiling – a testament to the aesthetic sensibilities of the owners, who double as fashion designers. If you enjoy a hip spot with loud music and solid dishes, Sáo could be the place for you. €10-15 mains.

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