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The Best Balkan Street Food in Vienna 2023

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At Merak, the charcoal grill becomes the stage for genuine Balkan barbecue art. Flames, smoke and spicy flavours surround cevapcici, pljeskavica & co, which only come to perfection with a scoop of homemade kajmak. The aroma alone is a real promise of enjoyment.

Mariahilfer Straße 139, 1150 Vienna, Austria

An insider tip for anyone looking for authentic börek outside the Balkans. At the centre of the action are the freshly baked puff pastry rolls - in the morning the display case is still full to bursting, in the evening everything is usually completely sold out. Yoghurt is a traditional accompaniment.

Hubergasse 9, 1160 Vienna, Austria

Authentic Balkan cuisine with specialities from the charcoal grill, oven-fresh bread and exclusively home-made dishes. They don't skimp on the quality of the meat - the spare ribs are an absolute highlight: savoury, smoky, juicy and served with a variety of sauces.

Märzstraße 59, 1150 Vienna, Austria

The meat comes fresh from the in-house butchery every day, providing the perfect basis for the hearty Balkan grill specialities. Of course, the cevapcici are a top priority. The ambience deliberately emphasises elegance and clear lines - anything but rustic.

Märzstraße 1, 1150 Vienna, Austria

The ideal snack for on the go! This fine puff pastry art is made according to a special recipe from Bosnia: wafer-thin, crispy, buttery and traditionally filled with cheese, spinach or minced meat. But Börek can also be sweet - with apple or sour cherries, for example.

Mariahilfer Straße 147, 1150 Vienna, Austria

A real insider tip for fans of Balkan cuisine: the ambience is rustic, cosy and absolutely authentic. They serve what belongs on the grill - cevapcici, pljeskavica, sausages and kebabs. Hearty, fresh and the savoury aroma in the air is unique. It doesn't get more original than this. Dobar tek!.

Taborstraße 72, 1020 Vienna, Austria