Ikea Meatballs

Until recently, I had no idea that Ikea had a cafeteria.  Someone with the BSM program was on their game, though, as word got out that A) Budapest had an Ikea at the end of the red line, B) Ikea had an étterem, and C) their plate of 10 meatballs with fries was on promotional sale for 100 Ft.  This may be the best deal in the history of food, if not the best deal in the history of humans selling stuff, period.  At the present exchange rate, this delicious plate sets you back about 51 cents.

I think the deal might be limited to one plate per customer per visit, but regardless, the rule (if it exists) is not enforced at all.  Want 30 meatballs and 3 helpings of fries?  Yep, 300 Ft.  Sadly, the deal comes to an end this Sunday.  It's been running for at least two weeks now, which is shocking.  Ikea is really pulling out the stops on this loss leader.  Needless to say, I'll be eating lunch and dinner at the Ikea cafeteria until they throw me out Sunday night.  They don't even bother to burn you on drinks, either -- a cup, which carries unlimited refills on juice or coffee, only costs 200 Ft.

Pictures coming soon.  A heaping plate of 10 meatballs with gravy, fries (or mashed potatoes, your choice), and ligonberry sauce; double that plate and throw in a coffee cup to quaff a few cappuccinos, and I'm eating like a king for 400 HUF ($2.05).  My mental image of Ikea has been transfigured forever into a shimmering temple of meatball nirvana.