What is the national dish of Bulgaria?

There is no single official one, but shopska salad and banitsa are the two most commonly named, and kebapche is the most commonly eaten.

What fish should I eat in Burgas?

Tsatsa (fried sprats) for the everyday experience, kalkan (turbot) if you want the special one, and midi (Black Sea mussels) if you want something the coast does particularly well.

Is food in Burgas cheap?

By European Union standards, yes, and cheaper than in Sozopol or Sunny Beach in high season.

What is rakia and how do you drink it?

A Bulgarian fruit brandy of 40% or more, drunk slowly at the start of a meal alongside salad, not as a digestif.

Is Bulgarian food spicy?

Not generally. It is heavily seasoned - cumin, savory (chubritsa), paprika, dill - but rarely hot. Lyutenitsa comes in mild and hot versions.

What to Eat in Burgas: Bulgarian Dishes Worth Ordering