Did someone say Chicken Paprikash?
Chicken Paprikash is one of the most iconic Hungarian national dishes, and like spaghetti sauce, everyone makes it a little differently. Growing up, my grandmother’s version featured tender chicken pieces simmered with onions and plenty of paprika, then finished with homemade dumplings and a swirl of sour cream.
Over the years, I’ve sampled my fair share of Chicken Paprikash dishes. Whenever I’m asked where to find my favorite versions, I always share my top three (3) spots located in Northern Ohio. Each one serves a delicious take on this classic dish, and each is so distinctly different that one of them just might remind you of your own family’s recipe.
STOP #1
Of course, you would find some of the best tasting Chicken Paprikash in Parma, Ohio. Tender pieces of chicken in a flavorful sauce, alongside dumplings. Make sure you save room for a piece of their strudel. The cheese is amazing. The Schnitzel Haus also serves Pork, Chicken, Veal or Juger Schnitzel, as well as other European dishes.
Das Schitzel Haus
5728 Pearl Rd., Parma, OH 44129
440.886.5050 | dshrestaurant.com
Per their website (2/26):
Chicken Paprikash Dinner – $20
STOP #2
If you want Chicken Paprikash, alongside a plate of Hungarian sausage, a cabbage roll, dumplings, and pierogies, then you need to head to Al’s Corner Restaurant. During the week, between 11am and 2pm, except holidays, the Restaurant attached to Al’s Meat Market opens and serves up their Hungarian lunch specials, including their Chicken Paprikash Meal, which includes a side of your choice. Get the Sampler Meal if you can’t decide what sides. You can enjoy your lunch in the dining area or take it to go. Make sure you take a cooler. The meat market is attached and right next door.
Al’s Corner Restaurant
155 2nd St., NW, Barberton, OH 44203
330.753.7216 | alsmeatsandeats.com
Per their website (2/26):
Chicken Paprikash Meal – $11.99.
STOP #3
Tucked near the I-76 freeway in Akron, Ohio, you will find the New Era Restaurant. Although their menu includes a large selection of Eastern European and American dishes, it’s their chicken paprikash that locals flock for. Full pieces of chicken and dumplings are plated with their version of the paprikash broth. You are given the option to include a piece of their made in house strudel when ordering.
New Era Restaurant
10 Massillon Rd., Akron, OH 44312
330.784.0087 | thenewerarestaurant.com
Per their website (2/26):
Chicken Paprikash w/strudel 16.75
All White or Dark Paprikash w/strudel 17.75
1/2 Paprikash w/strudel 12.95
FOR THOSE WHO LOVE STRUDEL, CLICK HERE TO VIEW STOPS.
Strudel lovers rejoice. If you love strudel, I suggest you take a road trip to Parma and Parma Heights. It’s there that you will find three (3) local businesses that make some of the best strudel in northeast Ohio. Strudel made the old-fashioned way. Stretched and pulled. CLICK HERE to learn more.