Kingson Kitchen & Lounge — Restaurant in Budapest

A few days ago, I had the privilege of visiting a truly unique establishment—an "African" bar that had been closed for what felt like an eternity. But lo and behold, the doors were open! Not for business, mind you, but for an immersive performance art piece exploring the depths of human patience.

Upon entering, I was met with a scene of vibrant energy: an empty room, an impatient delivery guy radiating existential dread, and a man behind the counter deeply engrossed in a phone call (likely discussing global economic strategy, given his air of importance). He graciously ignored us both, allowing us to soak in the musty cellar aroma and the palpable tension in the air.

As I perused the decor—minimalist to the point of resembling an abandoned storage unit—the man suddenly snapped out of his trance and graced me with a warm, customer-oriented greeting: "WTF do you want?"

Flattered by such personalized service, I politely asked for a beer and inquired about the restroom. Silly me! A venue of this caliber wouldn’t waste space on such trivialities as plumbing. "We don’t have a restroom," he announced with the conviction of someone declaring independence from the tyranny of basic amenities.

At this point, fearing I had been mistaken for a state official sent to inspect this fine establishment’s adherence to, well, reality, I casually flashed my wallet—just to reassure him that I was merely an innocent customer, willing and able to pay. This, of course, was the final straw. "There’s no beer for you either," he snarled, cementing his commitment to an exclusive, invitation-only business model.

Realizing I had failed the unspoken entrance exam for this elite society, I made my exit, sharing a brief yet meaningful exchange with the delivery guy—who, in his own colorful way, also seemed to sense that this place might not be Budapest’s next Michelin-starred hotspot.

In summary, if you’re looking for a bar experience that blends the thrill of rejection with the ambiance of a basement that time forgot, this is the place for you! Just be sure to bring a strong bladder and a deep appreciation for avant-garde...

I don’t know what those other reviews are on about, just stepping in, the music and ambience was phenomenal and I got sent straight to Nigeria. Now to the food. Scanning the QR code on the table that opened the menu, just looking at the food you could start druling because it looks so amazing. Even after getting the food served the presentation was incredible everything looked so appetizing and it certainly was. I really can’t think of anything that wasn’t good. I really do recommend coming here (definitely try the okra soup and chicken suya) the meat is prepared fresh so ofcourse it will take a bit but it’s definitely worth it. 10/10...

I’m honest when I say the meals I got were trash. Firstly seasoning profiles were all over the place, secondly the portions were very small, the smallest I’ve gotten for Nigerian/African foods in any part of the world and trust me I’ve been in every continent, thirdly there prices are through the roof.

I don’t mind paying expensive prices for good food that satiates me, this is far from that. This place charges way too much for what it is.

Please don’t take this the wrong way, I’m hoping you can use this constructive criticism to better your business.

Regardless your service was very...