Codrut Paduraru

Bucharest

Spotter since 2023

My spots (12)

Pho-thin

Pho thin – The jolly vietnamese spot

I highly recommend the Pho - it's the best I've had in ages! The broth is rich and savory, and the noodles are cooked to perfection...

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Codrut

Paduraru

Jan 22, 2025
Marios-Osteria

Mario's Osteria – Best smash burgers in town

The options are limited (and I absolutely love that) & every burger has ingredients matched to perfection from the thyme and garlic toasted sourdough bun.

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Codrut

Paduraru

Jan 4, 2025
Parcul-Circului

Parcul Circului – A breath of fresh air

I also come here when I just wanna sit on a bench (there are plenty of those here) and have a snack, read a book, or even have a picnic with my loved ones.

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Codrut

Paduraru

Jan 4, 2025
Terasa-Obor

Terasa Obor – Eat "mici" like a Romanian

Both young and old now gather here for a cheap beer and the best mici in town! Be prepared for LONG waiting lines, especially on festive days and weekends.

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Codrut

Paduraru

Jan 4, 2025
Pastrami-and-more

Pastrami and more – New York deli in Bucharest

Every sandwich on the menu comes with a pickle so you just have to order some fries for a full menu (my go-to is the pastrami poutine version)...

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Codrut

Paduraru

Jan 4, 2025
Noua-B.A.R

Noua B.A.R – Gourmet with a hint of rustic

The name B.A.R is an acronym for “almost Romanian kitchen” which hints that, here, you’re gonna eat reinterpretations or adaptations of Romanian dishes.

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Codrut

Paduraru

Jan 4, 2025
Casa-de-tacos

Casa de tacos – A real taqueria

Everything is done taqueria style: there are 5-6 tables inside, everything you order is served in less than 5 minutes, and you're gonna eat it even faster.

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Codrut

Paduraru

Jan 4, 2025
Edessa

Edessa – Food for everyone

Their head waiter Catalin is the perfect guide for this culinary experience. He knows the menu by heart and always has some menu tweaks/hacks to offer.

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Codrut

Paduraru

Jan 4, 2025

About me

About me
After 12 years in the IT business, in 2012, I made a huge turn in my life, lost 60 kilograms, and later became a personal trainer to guide others in their journey. In 2021 I also started blogging about food and travel (I love food with a story!).

Why Bucharest?
What I like about Bucharest is that after all these years, not a single week passes that I don't find a new hidden gem of a place in the city, or get pleasantly surprised by people coming up with new unique ideas from all around the world to implement in my home town.

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