ENDLESS ALBANIAN FOOD NYC! BALKAN LOUNGE MANHATTAN (Cka Ka Qellu) TAVAS, MIXED GRILL, and MORE!

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

The creator describes the cozy atmosphere of the restaurant and mentions the fresh bread served with dips.

The creator discusses the tavakosi dish, which includes lamb and rice baked with yogurt and eggs.

They describe the lamb as hearty, tender, and earthy, highlighting its quality and simplicity in seasoning.

The creator tastes the stuffed pepper, noting it has veal meat and a good amount of rice, cooked well together, similar to biryani.

They mention the crispy burnt edges of the rice, which adds flavor and texture to the dish.

The creator moves on to the mixed grill platter, describing the various meats including chabapi, spicy sausage, kofta, liver, and chicken.

They emphasize the smokiness and natural flavors of the grilled meats, mentioning the chili pepper flavor in the sausage.

The creator describes the salad and how it balances the grilled meats, encouraging viewers to eat vegetables for health.

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