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Kupiškis dish costing just 9 euros draws Lithuanians
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Kupiškis dish costing just 9 euros draws Lithuanians

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • "Upės kepyklėlė" in Kupiškis, Lithuania, located in a former prison, offers affordable baked goods and desserts.
  • The restaurant "Dyvai" in Kupiškis specializes in regional dishes, including unique Kupiškis-style borscht and "švilpikai."
  • Both establishments are attracting visitors from across Lithuania, highlighting Kupiškis as a culinary destination.

Kupiškis, Lithuania, is drawing visitors from across the country, thanks to unique culinary offerings like those found at "Upės kepyklėlė" and the restaurant "Dyvai."

We currently have Kupiškis borscht. What makes it special? We serve it with cracklings and a pea gurguziukas – a boiled pea ball that adds a lot of flavor. You won't find this anywhere else. It's a very hearty soup.

— GintarėDescribing the unique Kupiškis borscht served at the restaurant "Dyvai."

"Upės kepyklėlė," a nearly 10-year-old bakery, is situated in a historic cultural heritage building that once served as a prison. The bakery is known for its affordable treats, with cinnamon buns costing 2 euros and bacon buns priced at just 1 euro. Other popular items include apple and raisin buns for 2.50 euros and croissants for 1.80 euros. A whole cheesecake is also available for those looking to indulge.

For a taste of local Kupiškis cuisine, the restaurant "Dyvai" offers regional specialties. Bartender Gintarė highlighted their unique Kupiškis borscht, served with cracklings and a "gurguziukas", a boiled pea ball that adds significant flavor. This hearty soup costs 6.50 euros. Another regional dish, zrazai (meat rolls with porcini mushrooms), is priced at 12.50 euros.

Everyone loves them. Sometimes people come from other cities just for the švilpikai. They cost about 9 euros.

— GintarėHighlighting the popularity of the traditional dish "švilpikai" at "Dyvai."

"Švilpikai," a popular potato and flour dish served with cracklings and sour cream, is another must-try at "Dyvai." Gintarė mentioned that people travel from other cities specifically for this dish, which costs around 9 euros. The restaurant's offerings are proving to be a significant draw, with visitors praising the delicious flavors and reasonable prices.

The borscht is wow.

— Orijus GasanovasReacting to the taste of the Kupiškis borscht at "Dyvai."

These culinary attractions were recently featured on the show "Orijaus atostogos Lietuvoje" (Orijus's Holidays in Lithuania), with host Orijus Gasanovas and his companion Indrė Bareikienė exploring what Kupiškis has to offer. Their visit showcased the town's growing appeal as a destination for food lovers.

It's very tasty.

— Indrė BareikienėCommenting on the Kupiškis borscht at "Dyvai."
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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