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Novi Sad might feel less international than Belgrade at first glance, but it has a surprising variety of food options in a small area.

Russian supermarket at Mix Markt

While some items may be overpriced, this supermarket is worth visiting to explore different products typically found in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus that are hard or impossible to find elsewhere.

Korean supermarket at K-Food

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

Hungarian supermarket at Hungarikum Centar

If you can't find what you want at Russian or Korean supermarkets, Novi Sad offers a Hungarian market too.

Baked potato at KrompirCo

If you haven't eaten this dish before, you will be pleasantly surprised when you try this traditional eastern european dish.

Chinese mooncakes at Sreća Dumplings

Chinese food of varying qualities may be plentiful in Novi Sad, but more authentic Chinese food items like mooncakes are still harder to find.

Tacos at Banda Fresca or Comida Sanchez

When you think about Novi Sad, tacos are not the first food to come to mind. But now the city has not one, but two great places to enjoy this traditional Mexican dish.

Uchpochmak at Babushka Deli

A traditional tartarstan food consisting of potatoes and beef inside dough triangles, uchpochmak is now available in Novi Sad.

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 now many Russian cafes in Novi Sad, a list of some of the best cafes are in this post.

Cardamom buns at Lebac

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

Indonesian food at Surabaya

Although the menu is mostly Chinese food, this restaurant advertises Indonesian food rarely seen in the region.

Onigiri at Tokio Sushi

Tokio Sushi offers a large menu of high quality Japanese dishes, including onigiri.

Ramen at Tri Petice or IKIGAI or Miris Hiljadu Avenija

Ramen used to be a rarity in the region, but that has changed. More and more restaurants are offering this popular Japanese soup dish.

Chinese teas at Seal&Tea

While it's not food, there is only one tea shop in Novi Sad, so tea lovers will appreciate having a place to enjoy their drink in town.