Checked out The Balkan House in Ferndale this past weekend and it is a must try! They serve authentic Bosnian & Eastern European fare, and there's something for everyone! The service was super speedy and very friendly! I don't often share a review after only trying one thing, but the Döner Kebab is that good, I can't not share it!! This thing is one of the best bites I've had so far this year! The beef & lamb mix is tender and seasoned perfectly; the bread is unlike any that I've had before; it's like a lighter and slightly more soft/fluffed version of pita, but it holds up perfectly to allow you to eat it without breaking apart. I could eat it by itself! The veggies and Döner sauce top it off to give you the perfectly balanced bite & make you want to go back for more! Getting a side of the spicy sauce is a great call too! I can't wait to go back because everything else also looked and smelled incredible!! read more

Balkan House Ferndale - Döner Kebab - Modern European Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

I first encountered and feel in love with doner in Germany. Finding a doner shop in the US many years later was exciting. I love the food and the service. read more

A small, diner like, dining spot on the hot strip of 9 Mile in Ferndale. Very limited paid street parking, a larger paid city lot behind. It specializes in European street food merged with American street food choices. I had the Doner Kebab and it was really good. Large portions, even though the food is a little pricey. No alcohol. Water and drinks are in a cooler and may be purchased. Staff was nice. read more

Balkan House Ferndale - Modern European Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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We were excited to go to Balkan house. We drove across town to come to the restaurant. We walked to the counter and just as we got to the register the young lady working the counter took a personal phone call. She walked never greeted us or said anything acknowledging our presence. She just walked out of the restaurant on to the street and took her call. If this was restaurant related wouldn't she take the order over the phone In front of us? No she walked outside so whoever was cooking would not hear her. We waited a few minutes then left the restaurant astonished by the poor service. She smiled at us as we walked out like nothing happened, like we'd walked into the restaurant for absolutely no reason. Young woman should be fired. Screw Balkan House read more

Friendly people, great service. Place a tad small. Lamb came a little chewy. Besides that very positive experience. Great coffee. Very tasty bowls. Definitely worth visiting again. Thanks to folks that work there. read more

Stopped by Balkan House for lunch and, wow, it is amazing! Located near downtown Ferndale, this place is small and comfy! The place is bustling and busy. We were seated quickly and our order was taken. It took a while for the food to come out but it was worth it! The food is reminiscent of Balkan cuisine and it showcases the meat. It was delicious and really good! Definitely worth checking out! read more

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Pretty solid place! Located in Downtown Ferndale and easy to miss. We stopped here to get carryout on a Thursday evening and it wasn't busy but they had a lot of Doordash orders going out. It's counter service and they bring the food to you as soon as it's ready. Kind of glad we didn't eat in as the tables felt a little sticky. The food was very very good though and portions were huge which made me feel a little better about the prices. They give you a solid amount of meat in the bowl and I'm glad it wasn't just mostly rice. Sauce is delicious and the veggies tasted fresh. Fries were just okay and didn't taste very seasoned. On Thursdays they have a deal where you get a free side of fries and a drink if you get a doner kebab so I can't complain too much about a free item. read more

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Fantastic fast casual place in downtown Ferndale. The food here is fresh, delicious, and plentiful. The staff was super friendly as well. Stopped in for lunch this weekend. I got the doner, wife got chicken sandwich. We split the fries and soup. The sandwiches were great...as I said, huge portions. The proteins on both were delicious and juicy. The veggies were crisp. The star was the garlic sauce. It was so good on the sandwiches that we ended up getting a side to dunk fires in Can't wait to go back read more

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On Saturday 7/11 just after 5pm I ordered 2 beef/lamb donor kebabs for pick up The sandwiches were drowning in sauce to the point that they were inedible and had to be thrown away. Very disappointing. read more

very fresh! best bread! very soft and flavorful! serving size is reasonable.. friendly staff.. something i can eat everyday.. read more

Balkan House Ferndale - Modern European Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Switched things up and had the Doner bowl instead of the basket, and it was gone in a little more than 60-seconds. Wonderful atmosphere, friendly staff, and one-of-kind cuisine in Detroit area! Don't thank me, check it out! Reasonably priced as well. read more

Balkan House Ferndale - Logo of Balkan House menu and a signature Doner! - Modern European Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Interesting, sorta familiar but not exactly. They specialize in "Doner" which I assumed would be most similar to middle eastern lamb/beef but it reminded me more of greek gyro. You order at a counter and then can sit (mostly tables for two). Then when it's ready they bring the food out. My husband had the Doner kebab and I had it on top of fries. It was like a salad with cucumber and tomatoes mixed with gyro and fries with a tasty sauce to put on top. It was pretty good. A large portion for sure. And I would consider having it again. Maybe a tad too much going on though. Hmmm. read more

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My partner and I had an incredible experience eating Donor Kebab here at Balkan House. The gentleman at the counter was very hospitable, kind, and he went above and beyond to provide us the best experience possible. The restaurant was on the smaller side but had cozy vibes and there were plenty of customers. Yet despite all those customers, you could tell that the staff members genuinely cared about every single person. I highly recommend this business not only for their delicious fresh food but for their genuine love for their business and care for their customers. 10/10! read more

On a recent trip to Royal Oak, I wanted to try something different for our meal. Balkan House was nearby and had good reviews, so it got our vote. Located in a cozy space on the main drag, we were immediately greeted by a friendly associate. She explained the menu to us when we ordered at the counter. I decided on the Balkan Basket - Döner Kebabs over French fries! We took our seat and only waited a short time before the food arrived. It hit the spot! Fresh ingredients with comforting flavors, and more than generous portion sizes. We left with happy hearts and full tummies. This is definitely a place to bookmark and visit again soon! read more

Balkan House Ferndale - Döner Basket - Modern European Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Love their Doner Sandwich! Closest thing to those we used to get in Germany! And it is a huge sandwich!

The Balkan House isn't close to home, but we never pass up an opportunity to grab a Doner Sandwich when we're in the area. Last weekend we were returning home from up north on 696 and when I saw the sign for Ferndale - I asked my husband to exit. Fifteen minutes later, we were on our way with a delicious dinner in tow and some perfect waffle fries for the car ride. The service is fast and friendly and the food - fantastic! My only wish is they'd open one closer to home! read more

It would be four stars if not for the service. When we arrived, the two ladies (which I assume were the owners) were sitting outside smoking, and when they saw that we clearly wanted to eat at their place, they seemed to be irritated that we are disrupting their free time. This kind of behavior is so typical for Eastern European countries, I know it very well. So sad. Fortunately, the younger one got herself together and took our order with a better attitude. We sat outside awaiting. They don't have many tables outside, but it's still nice they have some. I'm very happy that they do offer some vegan items. Looking at their menu, they have plenty of vegan options to choose from. We both had the döner in a pita, my husband got the traditional one, and I went with vegan falafel. Both were very good. This was probably one of the best falafel I've had. Wish there was more sauce, I'm a saucy person, but there was no issue to get some more. We will try to visit them again, hopefully with a better chance of politeness from the staff. read more

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Great little spot on 9 Mile. We decided to get a togo order from here and are really glad we did. We ended up with a few doners and fries, which were great. The folks here are really nice and provide great service. We will definitely add this place to our rotation of places to eat. read more

The food was delicious! It was prepared and served HOT and we enjoyed every bite!! we got the Doner kebab and I'd highly recommend it! It was creamy and full of meat - I cannot wait to go back and have another one! We also got the meat platter and it would feed many people! The people working were so kind and efficient!! Will be back soon for more!! read more

As close to a döner kebab I've had here in the states. Friendly staff, clean restaurant, crispy fries. Turkish coffee was very good as well. read more

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Was flying back to Virginia. Stopped to have dinner before my flight home. My sister lives .25 mile from there and didn't know it was there. Kind of tucked away. But the service was excellent and the food was delicious. Topped it off with a Turkish Coffee. Coffee brings back memories of visiting Turkey in the Navy. Highly recommend . I'll be Back next time im in Royal Oak. read more

Love Balkan House! I ALWAYS get the Doner Kebab and they are huge portions, well seasoned lamb and the Doner sauce is so delicious and zesty I could eat it on literally anything! It reminds me of a tzatziki sauce but better! The bread itself is really good and toasty. These kebabs remind me of the ones I used to get in Spain! I could never find them here in America until I found Balkan House, so thanks for the delicious memories read more

Balkan House Ferndale - Doner Kebab - Modern European Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Delicious wrap! The ingredients are fresh and I love the sauce. It's a good filling wrap. I'll definitely order from here again. read more

Balkan House Ferndale - Doner wrap with chicken. - Modern European Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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It's 7:05pm on a Wednesday night. Craved a Döner so bad. I am from Germany originally and drove 30 min from Novi to this place. Yelp said it's open until 8pm. So disappointed!!!! read more

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I think I just don't like the flavor. It tasted fresh and the service was quick. But just a huge soggy mess. I would probably like it more if they had smaller portions at half the price. I've been there a couple times and decided I just don't care for it. read more

my favorite food in Ferndale! if you crave something unique and lovingly made, look no further than Balkan House! This place adds some much needed diversity to the Ferndale food scene. As a vegetarian I love to get the Falafel Doner, with crispy fresh bread and a savory delicious sauce over falafel and veggies. I also highly recommend the bean soup when it's available. My meat-eating companion loves the chevapi (sausage) or the beef/lamb doner. Really, there isn't a bad thing on the menu. The restaurant is small but cozy, and not often too crowded as they do a lot of carry out orders. Service is always amazing and friendly. I truly can't say enough good things about this place! read more

We've ordered multiple times from this location and have never had an issue. My husband usually gets the doner kebab and I the doner bowl with rice. We ordered I believe an hour and a half before close, on 7/3, all of my rice was stale. There wasn't a fresh piece in there. Just disappointing since the meet and sauce are so good. I'm sure we'll be back but taking a breaking. read more

Pretty sweet spot, and the food was really good. The staff was nice and very friendly We sat outside because it was a noce warm day read more

Balkan House Ferndale - Vegan Döner - Modern European Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Fantastic! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience here. The food was hot, service was on par and it was obvious that they cared about what they served. We both got the Loaded Döner and it reminded us a lot of a gyro. The biggest difference was the fantastic bread that it came on. The produce inside of the sandwich was so fresh. Tasted like you got it from the garden! The French fries were great and came with a seasoning on them that made them even better. As a crisp crunch, we also got the kupus (cabbage) salad which paired nicely with the meal. If you're in the area, I would absolutely recommend stopping by. You'll enjoy it! read more

The Döner was a bit on the salty side.... Next time I'll ask for less meat and more veggies. The bread it comes in was soft and delicious. The service quick and friendly. We will definitely be back. read more

Balkan House Ferndale - Döner Kebab - Modern European Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

This is an adorable, quick, fast food restaurant. The Turkish coffee was something different I've never had before so it was a learning experience. (It was good!) The wrap was amazing! The chicken was cooked well and well seasoned and overall it was well sauced! The cashier was very helpful in menu selection and was very knowledgeable! read more

Balkan House Ferndale - Dner Wrap - Chicken - Modern European Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Soooo Goooood! That's it! Plain and simple very small mom and pop shop. People are nice and friendly. read more

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I ate here about 2 weeks ago. They let me bring my dog in when I made my order and took care of both of us when we sat outside to enjoy our food in the beautiful weather we had that day. They even brought out a bowl of water for my dog! I was treated very well here, the food was excellent, the fries were tasty, but the Doner Kabob was outstanding! I will come back, like I mentioned, they treated me very well that day and I can tell they treat everyone like that too. Highly recommend this place! read more

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Balkan House has amazing doner sandwiches. I had the loaded doner which included fries and feta cheese in addition. The lamb/gyro meat was flavorful and had an authentic flavor to it. The feta added a good amount of salt which was balanced out by the cabbage and other veggies. Also had a side of waffles fries which were perfectly cooked. This is a quick service restaurant where you order at the counter. This location has limited seating but it wasn't too busy when I went for lunch. read more

Balkan House Ferndale - Loaded doner and waffle fries - Modern European Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

We stopped in during the Dream Cruise. The food was affordable and quick compared to other things in the area. They stayed open a bit later than some which was also helpful. I called ahead and asked if the food was halal. The other said it was so we headed over. The food was really good and the perfect mix of savory meat and fresh veggies with light sauce. Their fries were also really good and the woman working the counter was nice too. We will definitely get it again when in Ferndale. read more

Omgsh! How did I never know that this place existed before? I am sold on the doner kebabs here. I e now had both the beef/lamb and the chicken. Although both are heavenly, the beef/lamb is my winner! The staff is seriously the nicest, too! I love this place and will be back over and over again! read more

Balkan House Ferndale - Beef/lamb doner kebab - Modern European Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Food is spectacular. Would highly recommend the doner wrap. The staff are great and very welcoming. Will be back soon.

Ordered delivery through Door Dash and an item was missing. I called Balkan House and informed them and they were very apologetic, they made the kebab and delivered it themselves along with some complimentary sweet treats! The food was so fresh, flavorful and delicious! Thank you Balkan House for going above and beyond and for stepping up and kicking out amazing food! read more

I reviewed Balkan House after my first time eating here and it was amazing, but I need to expand on just how great it is. The Döner Kebab is undeniably good, but as a picky eater, I generally look for more simple, but still tasty entrees. That said, the Chicken Noodle Soup is seriously to die for. It comes with the bread used for the döner to dip in the soup and it's just fluffy goodness. The staff here is so friendly, specifically Sonny who makes my day whenever their working. The wait time is slightly longer than I wish, but the food is always fresh and made right. It's a very small, but comfortable restaurant with limited seating and it's often packed (but for good reason). read more

Balkan House Ferndale - Chicken Noodle Soup - Modern European Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

I am embarrassed to say I'm just now making it here. I have never seen a doner kebab in the states and anyone who has lived in Europe knows it is the greatest food ever. I am really impressed with this place; tasted like being back in Granada! Nice staff too :) read more