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Belgrade is becoming a more international city with each passing week. If you aren't looking for new foods in the city, you might miss them. Here's a summary of what you might have missed.

Mochi at Wagokoro

If you're craving this traditional Japanese sweet, there is no better place to enjoy mochi in the Balkans.

Onigiri and karaage at Bom

Opened in 2024, these traditional Japanese foods can now be enjoyed in Belgrade.

Ramen at Bad Ramen or TT Asia or Marukoshi

One or two years ago, there was virtually no place to enjoy good ramen in Belgrade, but that has changed. More and more restaurants are offering this popular Japanese soup dish.

Korean supermarket at K-Food

In 2023, this Korean grocery store opened in Belgrade carrying a variety of Asian foods.

Khachapuri at Georgian restaurants

You can find a full list of the Georgian restaurants in Belgrade here.

Plov at Bir's Pilav or Osh or Uzbechka Pekara

Plov is an Uzebek food similar to Indian's pilaf. The dish is mostly rice mixed with some meat and vegetable.

Uchpochmak at Fomin or Volna

A traditional tartarstan food consisting of potatoes and beef inside dough triangles, uchpochmak is now available at a couple places in the city.

Cannolis at La Scintilla or Poslastičarnica Utočište Vračar

If you're craving Italian pastries, you can find them in the center of Belgrade.

Lebanese Manakeesh at Furuna Libanska Pekara

Manakeesh is a Lebanese pizza, and Furana offers a variety of toppings for this classic dish.

Indian food at Biryani Central and Maikhana

There are not several options for Indian food in Belgrade, but Biryani Central and Maikhana appear to be the most popular places among locals.

Raf coffee and syrniki at Russian cafes

These foods will not be considered rare for those from further east, but they were rare in Serbia until recent years. There are many Russian cafes in Belgrade now, you can find some of the best cafes in this post.

Cardamom buns at Mi Hleb

If you are craving cardamom buns that are commonly found in some larger European cities, you can find them here.

Novi Pazarski mantije at Pazarski Specijaliteti

Want to enjoy Novi Pazar's famous manti without driving to the southern part of the country? Look no further, this restaurant serves traditional Novi Pazar fare.

Macedonian pastrmajlija at Dom Pastrmajlija

Macedonia's pastrmajlija (similar to Turkish pide) is now possible to enjoy in Belgrade.

African food at Uganda Connect

And African food is hard to find in Serbia, but there is one newer place in Belgrade waterfront that offers some options. If you are craving this cuisine, the Afro Festival organized by the Museum of African Art every summer is your best option.