You can really hear the pride and confidence that he has in his restaurant - a true critic, he doesn't shy away from what he sees can be improved. It serves as fuel to aspire to greater things and be ever looking for that elusive perfection.
@@whataboutrick Disagreed. He's well versed at fine dining at this point. I can't think of anyone better. He started this series to improve his restaurant.
@TheRaptman this was more like a ad for his place vs his normal videos imo. Why do you think restaurants hire "mystery shoppers" to see how things really are on a normal basis.
I've seen that done before on either one of Bourdain's shows (most likely) or Zimmern. It was a tasting menu where you chose one path or other, and one course was a bowl of rocks where a single one edible
What's funny is that when I watched this video, I immediately thought "this trick again?" No joke this a recurring trick in a boatload of these types of restaurants.
@@alecholston1156 SAME! I've heard of some restaurant, in (I wanna say Egypt, or some country near it) that my aunt went to. One of courses represented the chefs childhood, and one part of it was skipping stones or something similar. But it had rocks, some real inedible rocks, and the other edible. I want to say it was cheese as well, but I heard this story years ago. I only really remember it because my aunt HATED that part, she just began hitting the rocks on the table/plate until she found the edible ones. And she's a concierge so she is used to sending guests and stuff to fine dining, but still she did not like that.
It was an honor to meet both you and Adam recently in Budapest and have a chat. I love your passion on this channel and this episode is no exception. As told that time: I can’t wait to visit 42, especially after this preview. Thank you for showing us your experiences.
I want to say after just discovering your channel yesterday that you are one of the most composed and well-presented creators I've seen on youtube. After stumbling across this video I have a deep respect for how you present these restaurants and cultures. This video, in particular, really shows the deep passion you have for food along with the work and dedication that goes into truly bringing fresh ingredients and compassionate chefs into the spotlight. I really appreciate the honestly you have with your own restaurant - and as an aspiring home chef I cannot help but hope to emulate the way you revere a fantastic dining experience. Channels like these really inspire and show the way that a restaurant is more than just a place to eat. Thank you for producing such fantastic videos!
Gentleman, you've said perfectly what I wish I could be able to say, but my english does'nt allow me. So, here, have my upvote and a short reply of gratitude from Brazil.
The absolute madlad finally did it! Congrats on hitting 100k, you're probably one of the fastest growing food youtubers I've seen and it's well deserved. I literally click on your videos the moment I see them on my feed.
Yeah, in France the Michelin stars are very inflated, once a restaurant gets its stars its in the most cases quite hard to loose them again, at least for one and two star restaurants. And even in Germany i start to see such a development :-/
@@Stefan3690 guys is a hell of a work to get from 0 to 1, keeping it and scaling higher. There's "inflation" because restaurants keep on opening more and more...
@@ornellapesentiobviously the numbers of starred restaurants will increase if the number of restaurants increases, but (I don’t know how large of an issue it is) the other person thinks some places perhaps should be removed and/or downgraded because they don’t deserve it. I would say that Michelin only has a limited amount of resources and time, and some ratings that may need to be adjusted simply are not because they go unnoticed/forgotten
Here I am sitting mindblown realizing that I have eaten at your restaurant once when I was visiting Esztergom. Beautiful city, and amazing culinary experience indeed, both at your place and in more "traditional" Hungarian restaurants in town. A true honor.
I love everything about this. Fantastic production values, lots of history and backstory, a passion for local products. And even a critical eye for your own restaurant. Great stuff! Love this channel and I look forward to the next chapters of your journey. Thanks for sharing your videos!
I'm coming to Hungary primarily to stay in Esztergom and dine at 42. The food looks phenomenal, and your selection of wines is a testament to the excellent viticulture in Hungary and Slovakia. 42 is a true ambassador of world-class local food and wine.
I also think the goats cheese is a genius idea, I feel like cheese trolleys are a standard dining experience. I thought it was clever that you reinvented it into something a bit more playful & exciting.
What a tremendous guide you are to Hungary. I can sense how eating at your restaurant would immerse me in your culture and cuisine, providing an unforgettable memory. Kudos on your restaurant, your videos, and your pride in hosting your guests. World class.
The vegetarian and juice options are a life saver for me. Good business move and I greatly appreciate it. I’ll pay a visit one day “Alexander The Host”
Easily the best fine dining channel around. Loved getting to see your restaurant - it’s clear from the thought and effort you’ve put into every part of the experience that your star was well earned! Wishing you nothing but success!
Alexander, as a owner it is awe inspiring to see you critiquing your own restaurant. It shows integrity and by no means you were biased towards your own creation. Having worked in the industry, I would often be shut down and reprehended for offering my opinion on a dish. I hope 42 gets its second Michelin Star soon. If I am ever visiting Hungary I will definitely stop by. AMAZING video as always
This review felt like a gift itself. Your honesty, hard work and love towards giving the best experience possible are amazing! You could have chosen to provide us a very marketed review, but you chose to be honest and show us in a very personal way how you felt this experience. That's exactly what founded your well-deserved success. I wish I could dine there with my girl, but that's far away considering I'm in Chile hehehe All the best to you!
i can see your enthusiasm and excitement in this video where you share your pride and joy to us all, its different from all other video and it is quite nice and enjoyable
130 Euros is a steal for this place!! Need to come visit before you guys get your second star LOL Great review and massive respect for you reviewing your own restaurant. Felt authentic and you added your personal "proud" moments of owning this restaurant which was a nice touch to your usual amazing reviews. I never had the pleasure of going to Hungary yet but this restaurant is in my top 3 reasons to visit. Hopefully very soon
The fact that you're Hungarian was a massive, jaw dropping surprise for me. I've been an avid fan of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy since I was a child, when I saw the "42" in the title i was holding my breath and hoping it would be related. Your introduction to the restaurant was absolutely amazing, as always. I already had a vacation booked for next year to Balaton. I just finished talking with my fiance and we scrapped all the plans we made. Instead of visiting family and Balaton, we're going to Esztergom! Expect us somewhere at the end of June 2024
When I first heard that the name of your restaurant was 42, I didn't dare believe it would be related to the Hitchhiker's Guide. That's been one of my favorite series for years now, and between the namesake and the food, I truly hope that one day I'll be able to come to your restaurant and get to try the food for myself. It's been amazing watching your journey and seeing the channel grow. Congrats on reaching 100k!
This is the most surprising thing to me, that your restaurant is in Esztergom. We visit every year Esztergom and walk by your restaurant and until now I didn't know that it was your place. :)
Aside from a more studio like presentation, I like that you didn't treat your own restaurant any different than any others - you highlight the food, the setting, and the service exceptionally well and do a great job of showcasing what each place has to offer if you're in the mood for a fine meal.
Video made for 100k subscriber milestone… I am watching it 5 hours after release - and there are already 123k subscribers! Well done. The million subscribers milestone won’t take long at all.
I like that you are brutally honest for your own restaurant, that's what people respect! I thought that you will say only praises but you are to real, and because of that you get a LIKE and even bigger respect! Keep the good work! All the best from you neighbor from Serbia!
The realization, when the Zak Bagans of Luxury dining is actually Hungarian ... Keep the good work up,our country needs more people like you .Authentic, honest and real.
Your repeated focus throughout your videos on creativity, exploration, and passion is very inspiring. It really makes me happy to see someone who is clearly dedicated not to just making money, but to really making a creative statement with what they do. There is a kind of bravery to this that I really respect.
Amazing as always Alex! Not only did i appreciate the honest review of your wonderful place but got a good intro to Hungary. Will be adding this to my triplist for sure!
This genuinely looks like a great dining experience. Absolutely love the wine selection, Hungarian Wines are probably the most underrated in the world, there are definitely true wonders there!
Loved to see a glimpse into the story of you and your restaurant. Amazing presentation in this video again and could see the culinary expertise in your menu. It's rare to see such insight into a Michelin star restaurant from its owner.
Wow I have to say this looks gorgeous, I worked at a 1 Michelin Star restaurant myself and have to admit this looks even more beautiful then our dishes, when you continue that way I am sure th second star will not take to long, my best wishes from Germany and good luck
Lovely. Absolutely the best of wishes to get your second and third stars! Unbelievably pretty presentation, great crisp white plating, just a visual feast. And great personal passion on display. Great!
That painting by Attila Szücs is top notch! Congrats on the 100K. Seriously thinking about planning a trip to Hungary to visit your restaurant, which would mean in the spirit of Michelin that you have in fact a 3-star restaurant ;)
Soha nem jöttem volna rá hogy magyar vagy, azt hittem egy külföldi ételkritikus vagy hasonló. Nagyon király a content amit gyártasz mindig álmodozva nézem a helyeket ahol eszel így tovább❤
Translation: I would never have realised that you are Hungarian, I thought you were a foreign food critic or similar. The content you produce is really great, I always dream of looking at the places where you eat, keep it up ❤
This is the best execution of any new UA-cam channel I have ever seen. Absolutely addicting videos. Alexander the Guest needs to be on the food network.
I have very fond memories of the food and drinks during my stay in Hungary. We were simply trying random restaurants and went from good surprise to good surprise.
I'm Romanian and I cannot tell you how badly I want this concept in my own country 😢! We have similar culinary history, ingredients and flavours, yet the creativity over the border is outstanding. Well done Alexander 👏. I really hope you get the 3 starts your restaurant deserves. You are a inspiration for people who want to push boundaries and create something special. Well done Hungary 🇭🇺 for nurturing creativity and hard work. Shame for on us for wasting potential, exquisite ingredients and talent...
Sosem találtam volna ki, hogy magyar vagy. Remek ötlet volt angolul csinálni a csatornát, simán lesz év végére 1 millió feliratkozó. Így tovább, mert a content nagyon király!
Én is nagyon meglepődtem, nem volt ezer feliratkozója sem a csatornának amikor elkezdtem nézni, határ a csillagos ég! Mostmár muszály lesz elmennem ebbe a 42-es étterembe.
Azert az akcentus eleg jellegzetes es eros... Ezzel a tempoval es minoseggel 1 even belul siman meg lehet az 500000 felratkozo. Hajra, csak igy tovabb!
Az első videó után az akcentust hallva egyből elkezdtem gondolkozni, hogy vajon magyar vagy finn származású lehet Alexander. Pár kattintás után kellemes meglepetés volt felfedezni hogy magyar!
Nekem gyanús volt az akcentusod, volt is, hogy próbáltam utánad nézni interneten, mert gondoltam, hogy magyar vagy. Egyébként nem is számít sokkal inkább az, hogy valaki kishazánkban képes letenni a minőséget szó szerint az asztalra és nem félmunkát végez.
When I was a young choirboy we toured Hungary and sang one of Frank Liszt’s masses in the Basilica at Esztergom. The basilica has a 9 second echo and the mass was written with that in mind.
130 euros is crazily good value compared to the 3 star places you usually visit. Very hard for the vast majority to justify (let alone afford) a nigh on 400 euro menu but at this price it's actually something a lot of people could budget for. And the food looks fantastic. It's also never occured to me that a cheese trolley is such a big investment! Interesting insight there.
Especially when this food looks far more appetizing than some of the 3 star restaurants he's reviewed on this channel. Even the plating is nicer than some of those.
a high end place can turn basic ingredients into dishes that are worth a lot more , but when you serve cheese you are not doing anything to it to increase its value . Plus unlike wine cheese has a limited shelf life and often a very short window of perfect maturity . That’s why in a high end restaurant cheese will often seem very expensive compared to what you might pay from a good shop.
Alexander, you are truly "the Greatest". With each episode, you easily cut through "knotty" gastronomic questions with what MFK Fisher would call, "a bold knife and fork" -- no sword needed. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Simply put, you have the best, most informed and most interesting food video series ever on UA-cam. Thank You. But specifically, what is it that I am applauding? 1. Your positive attitude and enthusiasm. You speak like someone who just-has-to-share a wonderful experience with his friends, rather than like a tiresome lecturer. And that welcoming feeling carries us through each entire episode with real joy -- joy that stays with us, lighting our imaginations long after. No matter what is happening on the news or in ones personal life, we have to feel good around Alexander. 2. You are extremely articulate, extremely well-spoken and to-the-point. There is no confusion hidden by the ubiquitous "well, you know", "yeah, yeah" or the useless tittering of others. 3. You, VERY GENEROUSLY, take us to places we have read of and dreamed about but cannot ourselves hope to visit. But with you -- we are there over and over. Thank you for not continuing the worship of shoeless grandmothers who's street booths specialize in pickled iguana goiters jeweled by iridescent fly wings. Enough of that! Thank you for respecting ART, and especially as it is ephemeral in "the food world", for taking us to its most noted galleries. 4. Your photography is first class. No shaking cameras, no missing the dish. Always, there is enough time to see (and almost taste) what is being shown. And with it, always a very clear description of every element involved, till I feel I have been swept away to Oz. 5. Your menu and WINE choices are NOT budget selections. Thank You. You take the most elaborate, that is, you show the restaurant at its best, with no apologies like, "Well, I couldn't afford the supplementary truffles or the Krug Le Mesnil." It is always the whole foldout. Thank you! 6. Your brief introductions or excursions into historical or background elements are wonderful. They bring the whole story of each person and location into greater focus. 7. The "repeatability" of each show is a further treat. That is, as is said about much great poetry or literature, each time you re-read it or, as here, you see it, you always get more. I am saying that, YOU ARE NEVER BORING. You just WOW us. My single hesitation: 1. Your English is "beyond perfect", but you have a charming accent that you should never lose, however, because of that, speak just a little slower. Your words, like the food, are worth savoring. And, too, be careful of the music overwhelming -- not too loud. You've always got me hooked at the highest level already with or without it. During a time of great sorrow, uncertainty, and political difficulty in the world, your show is a real uplift -- a strong light of hope. And while I will never be able to go to these restaurants in person, I want you to know that I am thrilled to see that real art still has a chance and to witness it from my place behind your pocket square. Thank you endlessly, and may you continue to conquer the world,
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Gratula az étteremhez, jó látni hogy egy csillag mellett is mennyire őrzitek a magyar jegyeket a menüben. És hatalmas meglepetés volt, hogy magyar vagy, meg sem mondtam volna. Valószínüleg a gyártási minőség és nyelvtudás rejtette el.
You can see how much pride he has in his restaurant and the confidence in saying what needs improvement only because he knows that they will be improved and better so no shame. A true critic and a great one at that
I'm so glad there's a juice pairing. Every fine dining restaurant I've ever been to only has wine pairings, and I’m insanely sensitive to alcohol, so I appreciate the non-alcoholic pairing. I also adore how lovingly your restaurant showcases Hungarian culture. It's always so inspiring and a bit emotional to feel like I'm witnessing and tasting someone's love letter to their homeland. The care and appreciation that 42 Restaurant has put into taking the diners on a journey through Hungary is evident. Hopefully, I'll get the chance to come here one day!
The menu and town look beautiful. In particular, the summer cabbage dish looked like a work of art! The colours and complexity of the patterns (e.g. at 8:44) really pop. I think €130 is an incredibly reasonable price for the creativity and variety. OK, that is still vastly more than I typically spend on a meal out (e.g. tonight I spent £45, of which £17 was on food, although I only tend to eat at restaurants maybe once or maybe twice a month), but I tend to go to what I consider to be 'middle tier' type restaurants. They're not "family-friendly" restaurants, and might be part of chains, yet will have good food for reasonable prices. Maybe in the grand scheme of things, these are still 'lower end' because they're not that expensive, but I also don't know that any restaurants in my area that are vastly more expensive. I also appreciate that it must be difficult to say that a dish "needs improvement" in your own restaurant. On one hand, the business is your baby and you love it, so it is hard to criticise in such an open forum, but when you're trying to be objective in a review you have to be honest. On the other hand, anyone who thinks their product is perfect is deluded.
Wonderful review! Long awaited, instantly enjoyed, and I'm still appreciating the long, luscious aftertaste! I can only think of one downside: from now on, it's gonna be flippin' impossible to get a table!
The IWC Portuguese chronograph is a great watch! It shows us that you’re a person who understands the finer intricacies of everything you do and not just food. Anyone can just throw on a Rolex or an AP but IWC is for people of intelligence and sophistication.
@@EGO0808 Not yet. But I appreciate it quite a bit. I most recently picked up a Zenith Rainbow Flyback which is an underrated watch that's definitely worth checking out if you’re into watches or a collector.
wow, it was really great to watch. I do appreciate so much you being so loud and clear about the room of improvement and the pride you take in your own heritage. Bravo Alexander once again. Bravo to the chef too, the dishes do look spot on. I really do hope the best for this 42 journey. and how beautiful the petit four wooden cube was, really classy
Wow , what a great and totally honest review. Was nice to see that you disagreed with some of chefs dishes and provided constructive feedback. Pricing was really good considering what was actually on the plates. The main course was knockout.... WOW. I think the sorbet/ granita would be better replaced by an actual dessert, maybe a mini one. Wine selection was superb and the non alcoholic pairing well priced. The local wine flight was affordable to all.... Great stuff. And would I make the journey to eat there ? ABSOLUTELY 👍🏻 ❤
Bro. I've eaten a few stars, with Osteria Francescana and Guy Savoy being my main events. But I DESPERATTELY want to visit Hungary and Restaurant 42 now. Looks so fun and refined, with great options like a juice pairing for those of us that have cut back on alcohol. well done, what an ambassador for your country!
Unlike some of the restaurants you've featured, this is in the realm of affordable as a capstone of a wonderful vacation for those who don't earn 6 or 7 figures a year. Two people could dine and have decent wine and still be well below 1000 euros. That's a far cry from places where the wine pairing costs more than that per person.
I mean no 1 star in the world (except maybe super expensive country like Australia/Switzerland or Singapore) reach 1000 euros or dollars for two people, that a crazy amount that you only see in 3 stars or top level 2 stars
@@onlycasual1 People also treat themselves and go on vacations, it sounds more detached that you think middle income people just suck it up and never go for this kind of experience.
fine dining is something mesmerizing to see for people like me and i would love to save up and visit these places and have that experience myself, Your videos are truly inspiring and makes people appreciate the skill, craftsmanship, partnerships, and history behind these dishes.
I visited Budapest in 1990 from Ireland with the Boy Scouts. Really down to Earth people there. I really like the look of your restaurant. Light and dark, classic and modern. The food looks amazing too. Congrats on 100k subs, onwards too 1 million.
Wow, this truly unlocks flavours of Hungary I never knew existed, your cuisine is not really widely known imo but the stone dish is really creative. A great head chef and the decor of your restaurant is very unique to other michelin star restaurants - it doesn't look like it feels too initimate or uncomfortable to sit in, michelin star should never mean a "stuffy" experience. There's nothing worse when you feel excited for the food after seeing the menu but the service and decor don't make you feel comfortable; a touch of class is not but too much and it becomes pretentious. Even briefly in the video it seems your staff have great professional, but friendly personalities, something that makes the guest feel truly welcome.
129 Euros, amazing value, beautiful restaurant, much higher level presentation of the food than the 1 stars I have eaten at, with the exception of the foie gras burger.
I’ve never understood fine dining, but watching this video makes me understand a bit more. It’s more than just food, it’s an experience. Seems like a fun time full of mutual respect, appreciation and masterful food and wine.
Yet another great video, productoin values are amazing and your restaurant looks fantastic! I do think the music is a bit loud in this one though, it's difficult to hear you talking sometimes!
I highly appreciate that you were also critical of the dishes you had in your own restaurant. Criticism is the way to excellence. Hope to visit your town next year
A csatorna első videója óta figyelem Önt, hát nem gondoltam volna, hogy Magyar és hogy Esztergomban van az emlegetett étterme! Valamikor muszáj elmennünk Barátnőmmel! Nagyon tetszik a koncepció, és remek az angolnyelvű csatorna! :)
100k is just the beginning. With your quality and unique style of review that beats even the best of TV critique show, you should get at least a million subscriber if not much more 🎉❤ Congrats!
This video is so thoughtful, I can't belive I caught onto this so late. I love these videos and how honestly and nicely criticle he his. top 5 yt channel.
You can really hear the pride and confidence that he has in his restaurant - a true critic, he doesn't shy away from what he sees can be improved. It serves as fuel to aspire to greater things and be ever looking for that elusive perfection.
Did he mention anything which could be improved in this review, other than the missing cheese board? I may have missed it.
@@5h5hzone of the dishes needed more acidity according to him
HE should of had a random person review his place. Not himself !
@@whataboutrick Disagreed. He's well versed at fine dining at this point. I can't think of anyone better. He started this series to improve his restaurant.
@TheRaptman this was more like a ad for his place vs his normal videos imo. Why do you think restaurants hire "mystery shoppers" to see how things really are on a normal basis.
The rock search is literally the most creative thing I've ever seen in a restaurant
I've seen that done before on either one of Bourdain's shows (most likely) or Zimmern. It was a tasting menu where you chose one path or other, and one course was a bowl of rocks where a single one edible
Not cheesy and overdone at all, I agree. So many times you see the same basic presentation.
What's funny is that when I watched this video, I immediately thought "this trick again?"
No joke this a recurring trick in a boatload of these types of restaurants.
@@alecholston1156 SAME! I've heard of some restaurant, in (I wanna say Egypt, or some country near it) that my aunt went to. One of courses represented the chefs childhood, and one part of it was skipping stones or something similar. But it had rocks, some real inedible rocks, and the other edible. I want to say it was cheese as well, but I heard this story years ago.
I only really remember it because my aunt HATED that part, she just began hitting the rocks on the table/plate until she found the edible ones. And she's a concierge so she is used to sending guests and stuff to fine dining, but still she did not like that.
I saw it at. Mugaritz in San Sebastián Spain
It was an honor to meet both you and Adam recently in Budapest and have a chat. I love your passion on this channel and this episode is no exception. As told that time: I can’t wait to visit 42, especially after this preview. Thank you for showing us your experiences.
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The food totally blew me away and thank you for the honest critique of your own restaurant. It shows that you will only improve and get better!
This is the only channel for which I’ll switch from 2x speed back to normal. Bravo!
That integration of the bouquet to being part of the next dish and the vase ‘water’ being the sauce - I’m falling in love 🤩
I want to say after just discovering your channel yesterday that you are one of the most composed and well-presented creators I've seen on youtube. After stumbling across this video I have a deep respect for how you present these restaurants and cultures. This video, in particular, really shows the deep passion you have for food along with the work and dedication that goes into truly bringing fresh ingredients and compassionate chefs into the spotlight. I really appreciate the honestly you have with your own restaurant - and as an aspiring home chef I cannot help but hope to emulate the way you revere a fantastic dining experience. Channels like these really inspire and show the way that a restaurant is more than just a place to eat. Thank you for producing such fantastic videos!
Gentleman, you've said perfectly what I wish I could be able to say, but my english does'nt allow me. So, here, have my upvote and a short reply of gratitude from Brazil.
@@marendur Sorry to see this so late but I am very glad I was able to resonate with you! From one aspiring chef to another, I wish you the best!
Home cook, no home chef.
The absolute madlad finally did it! Congrats on hitting 100k, you're probably one of the fastest growing food youtubers I've seen and it's well deserved. I literally click on your videos the moment I see them on my feed.
I mean indeed madlad, but fastest growing food UA-camr king is still uncle Roger
@@levisiem4145 unlike that racist asshole this guy actually knows something about food
Me too!
he’s at 140k now almost 150 (I just found this channel)
Just went to a 1 michelin star restaurant in france last night and this looks 10x better than what I had! You guys deserve more recognition 👏🏻
1 star in France is like restaurant any other...simply nothing special
Yeah, in France the Michelin stars are very inflated, once a restaurant gets its stars its in the most cases quite hard to loose them again, at least for one and two star restaurants. And even in Germany i start to see such a development :-/
@@Stefan3690 guys is a hell of a work to get from 0 to 1, keeping it and scaling higher. There's "inflation" because restaurants keep on opening more and more...
@@ornellapesentiobviously the numbers of starred restaurants will increase if the number of restaurants increases, but (I don’t know how large of an issue it is) the other person thinks some places perhaps should be removed and/or downgraded because they don’t deserve it. I would say that Michelin only has a limited amount of resources and time, and some ratings that may need to be adjusted simply are not because they go unnoticed/forgotten
It's very easy to get a Michelin star in France. Just add 250g of butter on everything and there you go!
the production quality skyrocketed in these videos, absolutely amazing
Here I am sitting mindblown realizing that I have eaten at your restaurant once when I was visiting Esztergom. Beautiful city, and amazing culinary experience indeed, both at your place and in more "traditional" Hungarian restaurants in town. A true honor.
Man building up a restaurant in 2020 was ballsy congrats on the success!
I love everything about this. Fantastic production values, lots of history and backstory, a passion for local products. And even a critical eye for your own restaurant. Great stuff! Love this channel and I look forward to the next chapters of your journey. Thanks for sharing your videos!
I'm coming to Hungary primarily to stay in Esztergom and dine at 42. The food looks phenomenal, and your selection of wines is a testament to the excellent viticulture in Hungary and Slovakia. 42 is a true ambassador of world-class local food and wine.
What an amazing episode, definitely your team & you should be very proud of this one. The story of the food and history was impeccable.
I also think the goats cheese is a genius idea, I feel like cheese trolleys are a standard dining experience. I thought it was clever that you reinvented it into something a bit more playful & exciting.
This channel should hit 1 million in no time. Superb video quality and properly knowledgeable reviews.
What a tremendous guide you are to Hungary. I can sense how eating at your restaurant would immerse me in your culture and cuisine, providing an unforgettable memory. Kudos on your restaurant, your videos, and your pride in hosting your guests. World class.
no such thing as unforx or etc
@zes3813
Can you stop commenting, you've added nothing to the conversation
The vegetarian and juice options are a life saver for me. Good business move and I greatly appreciate it. I’ll pay a visit one day “Alexander The Host”
selling juice for $45 is a good business move 😂😂
Easily the best fine dining channel around. Loved getting to see your restaurant - it’s clear from the thought and effort you’ve put into every part of the experience that your star was well earned! Wishing you nothing but success!
Alexander, as a owner it is awe inspiring to see you critiquing your own restaurant. It shows integrity and by no means you were biased towards your own creation. Having worked in the industry, I would often be shut down and reprehended for offering my opinion on a dish. I hope 42 gets its second Michelin Star soon. If I am ever visiting Hungary I will definitely stop by. AMAZING video as always
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Hitchikers guide to the galaxy is my favorite book/series of all time. Im so happy you decided to name the restaurant after a piece of the book.
Hi, @austinkiklinski6354. Never thought I'd see the day when The Hitchiker's Guide made it to The Michelin Guide 😂
@@Sr19769pIt may be Mostly Harmless, but 42 is The Answer 😊
Happy to say I just gave you your 42nd like ;)
Congrats on passing 120k subscribers!! I've honestly been addicted to your channel and this is another great video! Keep up the amazing work !
This review felt like a gift itself. Your honesty, hard work and love towards giving the best experience possible are amazing! You could have chosen to provide us a very marketed review, but you chose to be honest and show us in a very personal way how you felt this experience. That's exactly what founded your well-deserved success. I wish I could dine there with my girl, but that's far away considering I'm in Chile hehehe
All the best to you!
After just hitting 100k, you're already 1/4th the way there to 200k. 1million gang soon! And we're all here for it 🎉
i can see your enthusiasm and excitement in this video where you share your pride and joy to us all, its different from all other video and it is quite nice and enjoyable
130 Euros is a steal for this place!! Need to come visit before you guys get your second star LOL
Great review and massive respect for you reviewing your own restaurant. Felt authentic and you added your personal "proud" moments of owning this restaurant which was a nice touch to your usual amazing reviews. I never had the pleasure of going to Hungary yet but this restaurant is in my top 3 reasons to visit. Hopefully very soon
130 is fine
@@Humanprototype-wh8qr 230 would've also been fine!
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i think he was being sarcastic about the price =/= quality. And yes it should more expensive for a nice place like that!
The fact that you're Hungarian was a massive, jaw dropping surprise for me.
I've been an avid fan of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy since I was a child, when I saw the "42" in the title i was holding my breath and hoping it would be related.
Your introduction to the restaurant was absolutely amazing, as always.
I already had a vacation booked for next year to Balaton. I just finished talking with my fiance and we scrapped all the plans we made.
Instead of visiting family and Balaton, we're going to Esztergom! Expect us somewhere at the end of June 2024
How was it boi
Just, the quality of these videos. And the humility in the narration, of every other video. The tone, always just and elegant.
I'm so impressed with Alex's honesty even when reviewing his own restaurant. His integrity is beyond reproach. ❤
The presentation on all these dishes is absolutely stunning. I cant get over the amuse bouche with the stones from the river. Amazing
It's very impressive how honest you can be about your own restaurant, and without being nit-picky. Just a very professional critique.
When I first heard that the name of your restaurant was 42, I didn't dare believe it would be related to the Hitchhiker's Guide. That's been one of my favorite series for years now, and between the namesake and the food, I truly hope that one day I'll be able to come to your restaurant and get to try the food for myself. It's been amazing watching your journey and seeing the channel grow. Congrats on reaching 100k!
I love that you named it after hitch hikers guide to the galaxy. Such an amazing story
Same. Hitch Hiker's Guide is now in The Michelin Guide! Defo not The Restaurant At The End Of The Universe 😂.
This is the most surprising thing to me, that your restaurant is in Esztergom. We visit every year Esztergom and walk by your restaurant and until now I didn't know that it was your place. :)
Aside from a more studio like presentation, I like that you didn't treat your own restaurant any different than any others - you highlight the food, the setting, and the service exceptionally well and do a great job of showcasing what each place has to offer if you're in the mood for a fine meal.
Video made for 100k subscriber milestone… I am watching it 5 hours after release - and there are already 123k subscribers! Well done. The million subscribers milestone won’t take long at all.
That Cheese cart ingenious! The way your team put a twist on a cheese cart brings a new age feel to a simple aspect of dinning.
Innovative
I like that you are brutally honest for your own restaurant, that's what people respect!
I thought that you will say only praises but you are to real, and because of that you get a LIKE and even bigger respect!
Keep the good work!
All the best from you neighbor from Serbia!
Food looks great at reasonable price. Respect for the honest review of your own restaurant.
The realization, when the Zak Bagans of Luxury dining is actually Hungarian ... Keep the good work up,our country needs more people like you .Authentic, honest and real.
That is truly a sincere review. Presented with pride and positivity. Props to Alexander
Your repeated focus throughout your videos on creativity, exploration, and passion is very inspiring. It really makes me happy to see someone who is clearly dedicated not to just making money, but to really making a creative statement with what they do. There is a kind of bravery to this that I really respect.
Amazing as always Alex! Not only did i appreciate the honest review of your wonderful place but got a good intro to Hungary. Will be adding this to my triplist for sure!
This genuinely looks like a great dining experience. Absolutely love the wine selection, Hungarian Wines are probably the most underrated in the world, there are definitely true wonders there!
Loved to see a glimpse into the story of you and your restaurant. Amazing presentation in this video again and could see the culinary expertise in your menu. It's rare to see such insight into a Michelin star restaurant from its owner.
Wow I have to say this looks gorgeous, I worked at a 1 Michelin Star restaurant myself and have to admit this looks even more beautiful then our dishes, when you continue that way I am sure th second star will not take to long, my best wishes from Germany and good luck
Lovely. Absolutely the best of wishes to get your second and third stars! Unbelievably pretty presentation, great crisp white plating, just a visual feast. And great personal passion on display. Great!
That painting by Attila Szücs is top notch! Congrats on the 100K. Seriously thinking about planning a trip to Hungary to visit your restaurant, which would mean in the spirit of Michelin that you have in fact a 3-star restaurant ;)
Soha nem jöttem volna rá hogy magyar vagy, azt hittem egy külföldi ételkritikus vagy hasonló. Nagyon király a content amit gyártasz mindig álmodozva nézem a helyeket ahol eszel így tovább❤
Translation: I would never have realised that you are Hungarian, I thought you were a foreign food critic or similar. The content you produce is really great, I always dream of looking at the places where you eat, keep it up ❤
This is the best execution of any new UA-cam channel I have ever seen. Absolutely addicting videos. Alexander the Guest needs to be on the food network.
I have very fond memories of the food and drinks during my stay in Hungary. We were simply trying random restaurants and went from good surprise to good surprise.
I'm Romanian and I cannot tell you how badly I want this concept in my own country 😢!
We have similar culinary history, ingredients and flavours, yet the creativity over the border is outstanding. Well done Alexander 👏. I really hope you get the 3 starts your restaurant deserves. You are a inspiration for people who want to push boundaries and create something special. Well done Hungary 🇭🇺 for nurturing creativity and hard work. Shame for on us for wasting potential, exquisite ingredients and talent...
After watching this and looking at this establishment, I am 100% certain in your expertise in giving your critique on other restaurants.
You can tell he will not stop until the team gets the third star. You can feel the passion.
Sosem találtam volna ki, hogy magyar vagy. Remek ötlet volt angolul csinálni a csatornát, simán lesz év végére 1 millió feliratkozó. Így tovább, mert a content nagyon király!
Én is nagyon meglepődtem, nem volt ezer feliratkozója sem a csatornának amikor elkezdtem nézni, határ a csillagos ég!
Mostmár muszály lesz elmennem ebbe a 42-es étterembe.
Azert az akcentus eleg jellegzetes es eros... Ezzel a tempoval es minoseggel 1 even belul siman meg lehet az 500000 felratkozo. Hajra, csak igy tovabb!
Az első videó után az akcentust hallva egyből elkezdtem gondolkozni, hogy vajon magyar vagy finn származású lehet Alexander. Pár kattintás után kellemes meglepetés volt felfedezni hogy magyar!
@@Pharizerя об этом сразу подумал 🤣🤣
Nekem gyanús volt az akcentusod, volt is, hogy próbáltam utánad nézni interneten, mert gondoltam, hogy magyar vagy. Egyébként nem is számít sokkal inkább az, hogy valaki kishazánkban képes letenni a minőséget szó szerint az asztalra és nem félmunkát végez.
When I was a young choirboy we toured Hungary and sang one of Frank Liszt’s masses in the Basilica at Esztergom. The basilica has a 9 second echo and the mass was written with that in mind.
This is by far the most authentic and playful experience I've seen. Congrats on 100K! Here's to 1 MIL!!!
Best start planning for 1 million subs--this channel is absolutely superb and arguably the best food-related content on UA-cam!
130 euros is crazily good value compared to the 3 star places you usually visit. Very hard for the vast majority to justify (let alone afford) a nigh on 400 euro menu but at this price it's actually something a lot of people could budget for. And the food looks fantastic.
It's also never occured to me that a cheese trolley is such a big investment! Interesting insight there.
funny, or actually sad is that here in Stockholm u can eat for that same amount of money and is not even in comparison to this!! this is just amazing!
@@korvolga Here in Stockholm that would give you 3 glasses of average wine.
Especially when this food looks far more appetizing than some of the 3 star restaurants he's reviewed on this channel. Even the plating is nicer than some of those.
a high end place can turn basic ingredients into dishes that are worth a lot more , but when you serve cheese you are not doing anything to it to increase its value . Plus unlike wine cheese has a limited shelf life and often a very short window of perfect maturity . That’s why in a high end restaurant cheese will often seem very expensive compared to what you might pay from a good shop.
Alexander, you are truly "the Greatest". With each episode, you easily cut through "knotty" gastronomic questions with what MFK Fisher would call, "a bold knife and fork" -- no sword needed. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Simply put, you have the best, most informed and most interesting food video series ever on UA-cam. Thank You.
But specifically, what is it that I am applauding?
1. Your positive attitude and enthusiasm. You speak like someone who just-has-to-share a wonderful experience with his friends, rather than like a tiresome lecturer. And that welcoming feeling carries us through each entire episode with real joy -- joy that stays with us, lighting our imaginations long after. No matter what is happening on the news or in ones personal life, we have to feel good around Alexander.
2. You are extremely articulate, extremely well-spoken and to-the-point. There is no confusion hidden by the ubiquitous "well, you know", "yeah, yeah" or the useless tittering of others.
3. You, VERY GENEROUSLY, take us to places we have read of and dreamed about but cannot ourselves hope to visit. But with you -- we are there over and over. Thank you for not continuing the worship of shoeless grandmothers who's street booths specialize in pickled iguana goiters jeweled by iridescent fly wings. Enough of that! Thank you for respecting ART, and especially as it is ephemeral in "the food world", for taking us to its most noted galleries.
4. Your photography is first class. No shaking cameras, no missing the dish. Always, there is enough time to see (and almost taste) what is being shown. And with it, always a very clear description of every element involved, till I feel I have been swept away to Oz.
5. Your menu and WINE choices are NOT budget selections. Thank You. You take the most elaborate, that is, you show the restaurant at its best, with no apologies like, "Well, I couldn't afford the supplementary truffles or the Krug Le Mesnil." It is always the whole foldout. Thank you!
6. Your brief introductions or excursions into historical or background elements are wonderful. They bring the whole story of each person and location into greater focus.
7. The "repeatability" of each show is a further treat. That is, as is said about much great poetry or literature, each time you re-read it or, as here, you see it, you always get more. I am saying that, YOU ARE NEVER BORING. You just WOW us.
My single hesitation:
1. Your English is "beyond perfect", but you have a charming accent that you should never lose, however, because of that, speak just a little slower. Your words, like the food, are worth savoring. And, too, be careful of the music overwhelming -- not too loud. You've always got me hooked at the highest level already with or without it.
During a time of great sorrow, uncertainty, and political difficulty in the world, your show is a real uplift -- a strong light of hope. And while I will never be able to go to these restaurants in person, I want you to know that I am thrilled to see that real art still has a chance and to witness it from my place behind your pocket square.
Thank you endlessly, and may you continue to conquer the world,
Gratula az étteremhez, jó látni hogy egy csillag mellett is mennyire őrzitek a magyar jegyeket a menüben. És hatalmas meglepetés volt, hogy magyar vagy, meg sem mondtam volna. Valószínüleg a gyártási minőség és nyelvtudás rejtette el.
Your restaurant looks absolutely stunning. I hope 42 gets it's 2nd and 3rd Michelin star soon.
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Such a beautiful restaurant. The setting is calming and allows a lot of light in.
Wow 100,000 subscribers! I followed when you only had 6000 subscribers. Its great to see your growth. Keep up the good work 🥳🥳
Now this the one we have been waiting for lmao. Amazing content keep it up:) regards from Switzerland
Dear Alexander thank you for uploading all this videos. Congratulations you have a beautiful restaurant, hope you can get all those stars my friend.
$129 is honestly not too bad
Yes but that doesn't include the wine
Yes, but 100$ for wine pairing is not bad either.
You can see how much pride he has in his restaurant and the confidence in saying what needs improvement only because he knows that they will be improved and better so no shame. A true critic and a great one at that
Named after Hitchhiker's Guide? Eating here is definitely on my bucket list now
I'm so glad there's a juice pairing. Every fine dining restaurant I've ever been to only has wine pairings, and I’m insanely sensitive to alcohol, so I appreciate the non-alcoholic pairing.
I also adore how lovingly your restaurant showcases Hungarian culture. It's always so inspiring and a bit emotional to feel like I'm witnessing and tasting someone's love letter to their homeland. The care and appreciation that 42 Restaurant has put into taking the diners on a journey through Hungary is evident.
Hopefully, I'll get the chance to come here one day!
The menu and town look beautiful. In particular, the summer cabbage dish looked like a work of art! The colours and complexity of the patterns (e.g. at 8:44) really pop.
I think €130 is an incredibly reasonable price for the creativity and variety. OK, that is still vastly more than I typically spend on a meal out (e.g. tonight I spent £45, of which £17 was on food, although I only tend to eat at restaurants maybe once or maybe twice a month), but I tend to go to what I consider to be 'middle tier' type restaurants. They're not "family-friendly" restaurants, and might be part of chains, yet will have good food for reasonable prices. Maybe in the grand scheme of things, these are still 'lower end' because they're not that expensive, but I also don't know that any restaurants in my area that are vastly more expensive.
I also appreciate that it must be difficult to say that a dish "needs improvement" in your own restaurant. On one hand, the business is your baby and you love it, so it is hard to criticise in such an open forum, but when you're trying to be objective in a review you have to be honest. On the other hand, anyone who thinks their product is perfect is deluded.
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Just awesome men, just awesome. Please never stop this channel ❤
Wonderful review! Long awaited, instantly enjoyed, and I'm still appreciating the long, luscious aftertaste! I can only think of one downside: from now on, it's gonna be flippin' impossible to get a table!
Amikor kiderul, hogy az egyik kedvenc uj youtuberem magyar🎉
The IWC Portuguese chronograph is a great watch! It shows us that you’re a person who understands the finer intricacies of everything you do and not just food. Anyone can just throw on a Rolex or an AP but IWC is for people of intelligence and sophistication.
Let me guess, you are wearing an IWC Portugieser? :-)))
@@EGO0808 Not yet. But I appreciate it quite a bit. I most recently picked up a Zenith Rainbow Flyback which is an underrated watch that's definitely worth checking out if you’re into watches or a collector.
wow, it was really great to watch. I do appreciate so much you being so loud and clear about the room of improvement and the pride you take in your own heritage. Bravo Alexander once again. Bravo to the chef too, the dishes do look spot on. I really do hope the best for this 42 journey.
and how beautiful the petit four wooden cube was, really classy
Looks absolutely gorgeous. Your chef's plating skills are superb.
Romanian here. Was waiting for this one as well. Loved it! Keep it all up!
Wow , what a great and totally honest review. Was nice to see that you disagreed with some of chefs dishes and provided constructive feedback. Pricing was really good considering what was actually on the plates.
The main course was knockout.... WOW.
I think the sorbet/ granita would be better replaced by an actual dessert, maybe a mini one.
Wine selection was superb and the non alcoholic pairing well priced.
The local wine flight was affordable to all.... Great stuff.
And would I make the journey to eat there ? ABSOLUTELY 👍🏻 ❤
Bro. I've eaten a few stars, with Osteria Francescana and Guy Savoy being my main events. But I DESPERATTELY want to visit Hungary and Restaurant 42 now. Looks so fun and refined, with great options like a juice pairing for those of us that have cut back on alcohol. well done, what an ambassador for your country!
Looks like Hungary and 42 have to be put on the travel agenda.. Looking good! 🍾
Na joooo😂, soha nem gondoltam hogy magyar a csatorna✌️ nagy kedvenc volt eddig is, de így még közelebb áll majd a szívemhez❤
Unlike some of the restaurants you've featured, this is in the realm of affordable as a capstone of a wonderful vacation for those who don't earn 6 or 7 figures a year. Two people could dine and have decent wine and still be well below 1000 euros. That's a far cry from places where the wine pairing costs more than that per person.
I mean no 1 star in the world (except maybe super expensive country like Australia/Switzerland or Singapore) reach 1000 euros or dollars for two people, that a crazy amount that you only see in 3 stars or top level 2 stars
@@shyeluk9463 Yeah, even the 3 star restaurants he visit dont go above 1000 Euros for 2 people if you don't need the wine pairing
How detached from reality are you that you think people earning below 6 figures are gonna spend 1000 euros for a meal for 2 lol
@@onlycasual1 People also treat themselves and go on vacations, it sounds more detached that you think middle income people just suck it up and never go for this kind of experience.
@@youdontknowme5980 agree
fine dining is something mesmerizing to see for people like me and i would love to save up and visit these places and have that experience myself, Your videos are truly inspiring and makes people appreciate the skill, craftsmanship, partnerships, and history behind these dishes.
This is the best advertisement I've ever seen. :D Jokes aside, love your content and exciting to finally see your restaurant. Keep it up! :)
I visited Budapest in 1990 from Ireland with the Boy Scouts. Really down to Earth people there.
I really like the look of your restaurant. Light and dark, classic and modern. The food looks amazing too.
Congrats on 100k subs, onwards too 1 million.
Wow, this truly unlocks flavours of Hungary I never knew existed, your cuisine is not really widely known imo but the stone dish is really creative. A great head chef and the decor of your restaurant is very unique to other michelin star restaurants - it doesn't look like it feels too initimate or uncomfortable to sit in, michelin star should never mean a "stuffy" experience. There's nothing worse when you feel excited for the food after seeing the menu but the service and decor don't make you feel comfortable; a touch of class is not but too much and it becomes pretentious. Even briefly in the video it seems your staff have great professional, but friendly personalities, something that makes the guest feel truly welcome.
I have never been at the very beginning of a channel with the first video and will stay here to the last. Great content, you deserve much more!
I hope you will get the 2nd star soon! You deserve guys!
Csak így tovább! 👏👏👏
129 Euros, amazing value, beautiful restaurant, much higher level presentation of the food than the 1 stars I have eaten at, with the exception of the foie gras burger.
I’ve never understood fine dining, but watching this video makes me understand a bit more. It’s more than just food, it’s an experience.
Seems like a fun time full of mutual respect, appreciation and masterful food and wine.
Phenomenal achievement !
Proud to have restaurant 42 as a Charles Heidsieck Ambassade!
Congrats 👏
Yet another great video, productoin values are amazing and your restaurant looks fantastic! I do think the music is a bit loud in this one though, it's difficult to hear you talking sometimes!
I highly appreciate that you were also critical of the dishes you had in your own restaurant. Criticism is the way to excellence. Hope to visit your town next year
A csatorna első videója óta figyelem Önt, hát nem gondoltam volna, hogy Magyar és hogy Esztergomban van az emlegetett étterme! Valamikor muszáj elmennünk Barátnőmmel! Nagyon tetszik a koncepció, és remek az angolnyelvű csatorna! :)
100k is just the beginning. With your quality and unique style of review that beats even the best of TV critique show, you should get at least a million subscriber if not much more 🎉❤ Congrats!
This is easily becoming one of my favorite channels. Fantastic work Alex! And 42 is reason to travel to Hungary!
Love it - if I ever get to Hungary - I will come - I love the fact you have a non alcoholic pairing. The food looked wonderful.
Even if you review a Macdonald, it will become luxury.
This video is so thoughtful, I can't belive I caught onto this so late. I love these videos and how honestly and nicely criticle he his. top 5 yt channel.