Burek (also spelled bourek) is a flaky, savory pastry made with thin layers of phyllo dough, popular across Bosnian, Turkish, and other Balkan cuisines. Traditionally, Bosnian burek is filled with seasoned ground meat and rolled into a spiral or layered like a pie. (Fun fact: in Bosnia, only the meat-filled version is called burek--cheese or spinach versions have their own names like sirnica or zeljanica.) I got the spinach one, which is technically zeljanica. Some people enjoy these as a hearty snack, others as a full meal--and honestly, it works perfectly as either. Burek King serves it by the hefty slice for $6.50 or as a whole pie for $25. Their specialty is burek, but they also offer soups and other comforting dishes. The shop has such a warm, family-run feel--super authentic and welcoming. I reheated mine in the oven and it was easily one of the best I've had. My usual go-to is Djerdan Bakery, but this one is right up there. A worthy competitor--and 100% worth the drive. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Everything I tried was ABSOLUTELY delicious with zero exaggerations! I had the Mango Buzztea which was so good. I had the Chevapi, Burek and Trileche for dessert which is like a tresleche but Balkan style! I Will be coming back many times! read more

Burek King - Trileche - Modern European Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

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I had dinner with friends at this restaurant and found it to be very nice. It is extremely small inside. We were there on a weeknight and we're the only people there. Probably because it was extremely cold and in the middle of the week. It was very clean inside. SERVICE was very good. The food was also delicious. Everything was made to order. He came out hot and delicious. We had the Butek and spinach, cheese and meat. There were three of us so we each picked one. We had the homemade sausage in Pita. They were also very good. We also had three desserts and sampled each others. Also delicious. I would definitely recommend. read more

Come hungry. Try the soups they are delicious. The hardest part was choosing what to have. We had some Burek, of course. Also ordered some of the meat dishes to go and had those for dinner. read more

The menu items are so tasty! Walking through the door, I was impressed by what I saw. Moreover, the team provides attentive assistance. The cooking is reliably good and the servers consistently care. Burek King delivers the right cozy dining space. read more

Traditional burek, it reminds me of home. I've tried so many times from this place I can't even count. Amazing as always!

Great service and food, no wait time. The restaurant was clean and decorative are lovely.

Food was ok. Small place, what they have on the menu is it. Not a huge selection but food was ok. Bread was really good. The owners/servers aren't the warmest :) however, not rude at all. We had to go somewhere else because tea was lukewarm and only turkish coffee. read more

Partner picked up meat Burek, spinach feta Burek and a chicken soup as I am recovering at home. He also shows up with a sweet surprise, baklava and tollumba! Everything was delicious. Burek fillings are tasty, dough flaky the sweets were amazing. read more

Burek King - Spinach feta Burek Slice - Modern European Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Traveled from LI just to get some delicious cheese and beef Burek. I called in to place the order and the food was ready for pickup when I arrived in 20 minutes. Owners are very friendly. Food is excellent. read more

Family run and very authentic Turkish place. The aroma of espresso and the smell of meat, herb fills the place. A treasure in Clifton, experience the flavor without the travel. A must visit when you go to Clifton. read more

Burek King - Turkish coffee and dessert - Modern European Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

I was looking through Doordash for something different and I came across this place. I've been to some other Balkan places and I am a fan of burek so I ordered from here. I went with a shopska salad, a meat burek, and a hurmašice for dessert to try a bit of each of the menus. I wish I could have ordered a tufahija but I understand that this dessert would be really difficult to deliver. They also don't have Ćevapi on the takeout menu which is unfortunate (as it's on the regular menu) so their online menu by comparison is a bit limited. The Shopska salad, which is their variant of Shephard Salad, was excellent and cheap with a whole lot of feta and some fresh vegetables being a mi of tomatoes and bell peppers with some balsamic on top. It was quite worth it for the price and I would recommend it. The meat burek was comparable to most other places I have been to. It was quite good, soft on the outside with ample filling. Hurmašice or Hurmasica is simply a cake topped with syrup. As the rest of the menu, it tasted homemade and it was quite tasty also. Good little Bosnian place which I will order from again (though I hope they add more dishes from their menu to DoorDash so I don't have to stop there.) read more

Burek King - Meat burek - Modern European Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

This spot has been open for 20 years and its not in the kind of neighborhood I would visit, but now I come here just for the Burek. The meat Burek is really good! It's perfectly crispy and freshly made. Their soups are also amazing, especially the Kelle Pache. Another great dish is the Chevapi and we always end up ordering the Mantije. I've tried the other dishes and they are worth trying, but not things I would order again. My only complaint is with the bread they serve. It's not good at all and unless I remember to ask them to hold it, it ends up untouched. read more

Burek King - Chevapi - Modern European Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

I had the opportunity to try Bosnian food or in other words balkan food. Let me tell the food was freaking amazing!!! The owner was so nice and absolutely awesome to talk to. The vibe you get from him is like we are family. First, food choice to come out was the most fluffy burek slices ranging from cheese, spinach and even meat version. I truly enjoyed the meat slice so much I even licked my fingers clean. Second food selection that came out was the chevapi and man when I saw the meat was so juicy and tender it literally brings a smile to my face while making my mouth water. Make sure to rip a piece of the bread grab a piece of the meat and grab some onions you'll thank me later. The chevapi is so flavorful that will drive your taste palates into overtime!!! Third food selection the owner personally recommended to us was the two month old veal slow cooked to perfection. Literally you pierce your fork into it the meat just falls apart. First bite the flavor of the veal will take you to nirvana. Try this if you try the veal, take a piece of the bread from the chevapi and dip it into the bone marrow. That delicious flavor from slow cooking is going to kick you senses into overtime! Will I recommend someone to come try this restaurant? Absolutely!!! I cannot wait to go back and try this. read more

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Not bad, but I've had better Bosnian food. Good, filling, comfort food. I've been here a couple of times and usually order the staples which is the burek (meat, spinach, or cheese filled), or cevape (meat sausages with two pieces of lepinje bread). Never had the desert here, but I am sure it is great on the sweet tooth. What I really love about the place is the Bosnian vibe. The decor and music really makes me feel like I am back home. Not many places in New Jersey like this. read more

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Came here with my buddy for Bosnian food. The menu said there was a lamb (Friday) special but they were either out of it or they stopped making it. We settled for sharing the chevapi, the meat burek, and 2 desserts. The best item was the burek. The crust was crispy and it baked fresh. The chevapi was different for us. It seemed like there like baking soda or something that gave it was chemically taste to the meat. The desserts were not that great. They've been in the fridge for awhile. It had a stale taste for us. I'm not gonna knock this place. It's very authentic and I was glad to try different cuisine. I really liked what was airing on the TV. Pretty ladies singing. We really liked the CD holder upcyled as a waterfall. Cc accepted, bathroom is clean read more

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Fantastic food for a great price. Their cevapi are amazing, they taste good, and the bread served with them is soft and delicious. Veal soup and burek are fantastic. you must try both types of burek (spinach and meat). Service is fenomenal, and the owner is very nice and helpful. The restaurant is simple and has few tables to sit at, a very normal ambiance. read more

As a part Bosnian who has ventured little into Bosnian cuisine, I was super excited to try this place. I had heard a lot about it from some Bosnians that I know crediting Burek King for being very authentic. I came in on a Wednesday evening with a friend, and this place reminded me of being in my grandparents' kitchen. The location has a cutely decorated seating area with a very home-like feel. The owner greeted us very kindly and made an effort to get to know us. The menu offers a good assortment of authentic Bosnian dishes without being too overwhelming. My friend and I started off with the Burek. I got one stuffed with meat and one stuffed with leek and cheese. Both types were extremely authentic with much higher quality dough than other Burek I have had. They were flakey, flavorful, and tasted homemade and fresh. I personally liked the meat-stuffed one better, but both were very high quality. We also placed an order fir the Cevapi. We could see the owner's wife making it fresh behind their counter. After about 15 minutes and an amazing serving of Burek, our Cevapi came out fresh and piping hot. The portion was extremely generous with 10 pieces of Cevapi meat kebabs inside of homemade bread. The quality, texture, and freshness of the meat is unmatched. The owner also gave us some of the freshest yogurt and red pepper sauce to dip out meat in. He made sure to check that we were enjoying our food and seemed to genuinely care about our satisfaction with our food. Overall, this place is DEFINITELY worth a visit. While it's not a super aesthetic or glamorous restaurant, it boasts true small business quality. The authenticity , food quality, large portions, and customer service are exemplary. If you're in need restaurant meal that feels homemade and comforting, pay Burek King a visit please. read more

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I ordered delivery from here, and everything was freshly prepared and warm when it arrived. I had a slice of the spinach burek, and it was packed with spinach and cheese! I also had tulumba, which reminded me of a churro. It's basically fried dough with honey, and it was delicious. I recommend warming it up for a few seconds. Others who ordered also enjoyed their food, and I'll continue to order from here and try the menu out. read more

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I don't know of many traditional Balkan food spots. Burek King is an awesome introduction to the cuisine, is very affordable, is halal, and is delicious! The chevapi seems to be the most popular item, and the most classical item on their menu. Definitely give it a try for a huge portion of food for the cost. All the food has that homemade made-by-grandma taste and is full of flavor, despite being pretty straightforward- the chevapi is basically meat, bread, and raw onions! The Bosnian special was also spectacular. The meat was extremely tender and flavorful. They do offer outdoor dining and the food was prepared quickly. Overall, if you're looking to explore a new cuisine, definitely try out Burek King! read more

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Very happy I finally made it out here, it's small and warm inside. There was a long wait when I arrived because they had appeared to just put the Burek in the oven but that just means they were super fresh when I got them. And it smelled amazing inside while they were baking! I had a slice of each, meat, cheese and spinach&cheese combo, they were all good. Slices were big and a bit pricey but still fair. I'd recommend it and if I had time to sit and eat I'd try some of their entrées. read more

Burek King - 1 meat, 1 cheese, 1 spinach - Modern European Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Great spot for Balkan food. 1) This is a Bosnian owned restaurant. So, the food is halal. 2) I got the chevapi which comes with bread, onions, and sour cream (ask them for sour cream). 3) I also got their home made Balkin style yogurt drink. It is a drink that is not sugary, but very tasty. 4) I got their meat burek, which was one of the best burek I ever had. 5) Their desserts are great, got a piece of each to try: baklava, tulumba, and hurmasica. All were good. Must try is hurmasica, it is like a cookie soaked with syrup, so GOOD! read more

Unreal homey Bosnian specialties with a great pun name. The burek is the star, but you'll see everyone ordering the cevapi. On a cold day, order the grah. Stay for the Bosnian coffee and get a tufahija (whole baked apple stuffed with chocolate and cream). read more

Burek King - Meat burek - Modern European Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

4.5 stars, but only if you like mom and pop restaurants. Let's dive in... This one was on my list ever since I dared someone to name a cuisine that may or may not be in NJ. After traveling to Chicago for Bulgarian food, I found that Bosnian is actually here in the great Garden State, and pinned Burek King to my collection. (Yes, I actually did travel 1,000 miles just to eat Bulgarian food.) Tonight, I finally made it out. After parking in a very Passaicky part of Clifton, I walked in and was greeted by a counter, a few tables, and a couple of people who I ascertain are the owner/chef and his wife/cook. Something like that. I started to pick up a menu and he motioned us around to look at the food instead. He then told us what exactly he had. My friend ordered the musaka and I had the veal/rice special (not listed on the menu), paired with the remainder of the cheese burek that was sitting in front of him. So, yeah, all the dishes were sitting out in front of the kitchen. That kinda squicked me a tiny bit. Dinner was reheated in the oven for us - the veals were kinda chilling in their own tray, and I don't even know where the rice came from. I got the distinct impression that the dinner rush occurs prior to 6:30. Maybe people stop here after work to bring food home. After we left, there was no more musaka or cheese burek. Concern abated as the food arrived promptly (as it ought, being already ready). I tried my friend's musaka, and it was dry. More on that in a moment. I dug into the veal and rice, and the owner was right. That was definitely special. The veal was super tender, the rice was soaked in a flavorful broth but not dripping wet, just the right amount of soak. The complimentary bread did well to soak it up. I paired my dinner with a Bosnian peach nectar, while my friend had an orange nectar. Orange nectar? I guess anything's possible in Bosnia! We were sharing everything for the sake of trying, so I ended up having more of the musaka. At the end of the meal, the potatoes and meat were moist and super flavorful. I don't know what happened to the first bite - was it dried out by the oven or by sitting out? But yeah, that is a totally great dish it turns out. Looking at the other dishes, and reading the other reviews, I'm willing to bet all the dishes are great dishes. I wasn't a huge fan of the cheese burek though. It was kinda dry. I had it because it was the one that was available, but I may have to try a different burek next time (and come on a day that it's much busier with food turnover). So I'm sitting at a decent 4 stars so far in this super-informal yet super-friendly spot. TV's on some Bosnian drama, then is switched to Bosnian music videos. Owner's hanging out with some friends at one of the other tables. I do have a weakness for this type of place, so I asked what the most traditional Bosnian desserts are. He named three, I got three. Here we go: * Chocolate layered... I don't know these names. It's the one that's half the height of the other chocolate layered one. I found it weirdly chewy and with a raisiny taste, but my friend loved it. I'm using her rating for this. * Soaked... something... traditional. Looked like tiny loaves of bread. I really enjoyed these and their nice syrup - soaked without being soggy. And then I tried the * Apple cake thingy. Dear God yes. Bosnians are onto something. The ingredients are like charoset - apples, nuts, honey - but in cake form. And it tastes every bit as addictive. Apply and super soaked, not at all dry despite appearances. At the end of the meal, I caught the chef wife scoop sugar water out of a pitcher and ladle it into the desserts. Yeah, that's fine by me. I'd like another scoop please. I went to pay. The owner looked at me, thought a moment, and said "$45." I paid. That was that. If that makes you uncomfortable, you may not have the same number of stars in your review. To me, it just made the whole experience special and unique. I don't know if this is what it's like to eat at a restaurant in Bosnia, but I sure feel like it could be. I'll be making some return trips to learn more. Especially about dessert. read more

Small diner that offers really delicious Balkan food that is no different than you find in the Balkans. Fast service, friendly stuff and reasonable prices. Highly recommended. You just have to ignore the location which is not very appealing. Food makes up for it though. read more

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my wife craves this place after I brought home a spinach burek. I personally think the potato onion one has more flavor, but I enjoy the spinach one too. read more

We went for a walk, after dinner at Clifton Thai. Found this authentic traditional Balkan restaurant. My husband ordered Bosnian coffee. Strong like expresso*, with a sweet jelly treat. I ordered Oblanda, hazelnut (pictured minus a bite) chocolate in a wafer. A real treat for both of us. Would highly recommend anytime. read more

Burek King - Modern European Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

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Went to Serbia last year. Needed my cevapi and ajvar fix, was not disappointed. Cevapi needs more of a kick, but not bad. read more

Burek King - Went to Serbia last year, had a blast. Needed my cevapi and ajvar fix, was not disappointed. Cevapi needs more seasoning tho. - Modern European Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Cute, clean place to visit. Food is delicious!!! Anything's we tried was superb! prices are very reasonable for the quality of food served. I would high recommend this place to anyone who is looking for authentically touched great food! read more

We ordered the meat burek and it reminded me of the time years ago when I lived in the Balkans.

Best tasting authentic Balkan food is here.Friendly atmosphere . The Burek is finger licking good. read more

Burek King - Modern European Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Highly Recommended, the best and freshest Burkeks in New Jersey. They are truly the Burek Kings! The spinach and cheese was amazing , the crust was flaky and the Spanish was fresh and delicious. read more

Delicious bureks and deserts. Very good Kefir! We love their frozen bureks too. Super easy to bake at home and taste just as good.

This place is so beautiful not only the staff is amazing they have the most delicious food I love the desserts I can't wait to go back I highly recommend read more

I live in the neighborhood and my neighbor was talking about how much she loved it. So one day my daughter and I decided to walk over and have lunch. Well I'm glad we did! The place is adorable and the food was outstanding! Everything was fresh and the staff was friendly. I would definitely recommend read more

Delicious food and the owner is very hospitable. I tried their Burke, roast veal and kebabs. They were all amazing. Definitely going to visit again. read more

Most authentic Balkan restaurant in NJ, food is delicious and affordable, staff is friendly. Way better than bubamara!

I have been looking for a good Bosnian burek place for a while in this area and so happy the find Burek place. The meat burek was really good, hot from the oven. They have lots of dailly special dishes other than bureks. Cevapi is very juicy and delicious. The owner is very warm and gives you great suggestions. I will visit this place again. read more

I'd never had Baltic food when I came here. Ever since, I've been looking forward to the opportunity to go back. I was in the area looking for halal food but was not in the mood for Mediterranean nor South Asian so when I found this here on Yelp, I took a short detour to get there. It's like you're walking into the owner's kitchen - so homey & cozy. What I assume was Bosnian television was playing in the background. He has a menu but my tip: just disregard it. After I'd studied it and made some careful choices, he told me that he didn't have two of my choices "that day". Well, what DO you have? I asked closing the menu. He told me about a veal soup that I didn't purchase but he gave me some anyway cause he wanted me to know how good it was. I ended up getting these delicious mini meatloaf / kofta type things in a white bean sauce. I don't remember the name of it but I remember one of the words sounded similar to kofta. (See the pic I posted). It was so rich, so flavorful. I was in heaven. I had homemade bread on the side but then decided that rice suited the dish better so he brought that out. I ended it with a homemade Baltic cyclical donut soaked in syrup. It wasn't my type of dessert but it wasn't bad either and my bill was less than twenty bucks. Highly recommend this spot. Just don't bother reading the menu. read more

Burek King - Modern European Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Excellent, Balkan food.. clean and brings you back home. Ordered food for a party very accommodated. The food was delicious. read more