Krakow tastes old and new: Young Polish cuisine is conquering the plates!

Krakow tastes old and new: Young Polish cuisine is conquering the plates!

Krakow, the cultural metropolis of Poland, is known for its increasingly colorful gastronomy scene, where new gastronomic trends find fertile ground. Particular attention is paid to the “Karakter” restaurant. Here, Daniel Mysliwiec combines traditional Polish cuisine with modern accents, in a charming ambience that perfectly combines history and design. Located in a minimalist office building from 1922 in the Kazimierz district, the restaurant attracts a diverse audience and is a real highlight for gourmets.

Daniel Mysliwiec, a chef repeatedly celebrated for his innovative approaches, opened Karakter in 2015 after completing his culinary training at the Gastronomiczne Technical Center in Kraków. With dishes such as beef tongue, pig's ears and even horse tartare, he made a strong statement against the heavily Western-oriented culinary trends in Poland at the time by emphasizing the appreciation for the often neglected offal. “Respect for animals and their parts is crucial for me,” explains Mysliwiec.

Offal and innovative dishes

The menu at “Karakter” is as delicious as it is creative. One of the special dishes is the fried thymus gland from a young horse, which is served together with pickled cucumber and freshly baked challah. Mysliwiec emphasizes that horse meat in Poland is not only a culinary delight, but also symbolizes honest meat that should be shown respect and gratitude.

Another highlight of the menu is the pie made from veal brains and butter, combined with white chocolate cream and nut crumble. These combinations show that offal is rich in vitamins, minerals and proteins and is becoming increasingly popular.

But that's not the only gastronomic offering in Krakow. The city is also welcoming more and more culinary hotspots and markets. The new Parsley Market in Krakow offers a wealth of fresh, regional products and deliciously complements the city's diverse offering.

Accommodation and other dining options

For those planning a short stay in the city, Hotel Saski Kraków, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, offers comfortable accommodation with 117 rooms. Prices start at 205 euros for a double room and the in-house restaurant “Regale” offers main courses between 13 and 26 euros. gourmet also explains that the hotel is open every day for lunch and dinner.

Other recommended restaurants include the style hotspot Copernicus, the locally inspired Fiorentina Dom Polski and the welcoming Mazi. These shops also offer a wide range of delicacies that will make every foodie's heart beat faster.

Anyone who goes on a journey of discovery in the new Polish gastronomy scene will not only find culinary highlights in “Karakter” in Krakow, but also a wide variety of taste experiences that combine tradition with creative new beginnings. This is Krakow: a place where the old and the new come together in harmony and there is something on the table for every taste.