Traditional NORTHERN ALBANIAN FOOD!! First Impressions of Shkodër | Albania
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The afternoon and evening of my third day in Albania continued as I made my way even further north from Krujë to the city of Shkodër. Come along with me as I try some traditional northern Albanian food there and share my first impressions of Shkodër!
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My afternoon began in the village of Krujë! From there, I’d drive one hour north to Shkodër, the cultural capital of Albania! It’s also the center of Christianity in the country and is located on Lake Shkodër, near the Albanian Alps. I couldn’t wait to get there and explore the town!
Along the way, the four-lane highway changed to a two-lane highway. To my right were amazing mountains, while there were flatlands to my left. I also passed farmland and vineyards. It’s so beautiful! The landscapes were stunning and reminded me of Umbria, Italy.
The Balkans is one of the first regions I visited in my career as a travel content creator. Visiting Slovenia, Croatia, and Montenegro early on changed my life!
I arrived in Shkodër and passed the bridge and mosque along the main street. In the city center, I met up with Andy from Travel Albanian Alps, who would be showing me around for the next couple of days. I’d be staying at his guest house in Shkodër!
It was starting to rain, which makes it harder to film, but it was fine. We passed through the Old Town and passed a pedestrian street with restaurants, bars, a museum, and nightclubs. It’s the heart of the city!
We arrived at Hotel Restorant Tradita Gegë & Toskë. It’s a hotel and restaurant that serves traditional northern Albanian food. There’s also a souvenir shop inside! You can buy local clothing, traditional qeleshe hats, pillows, musical instruments, and more!
In the back of the property is a huge terrace, which is how traditional houses were built. There’s a main dining hall with stone walls with wine hanging from them. There are instruments there as well.
I watched the cook grill up a traditional flatbread called kulaç that’s similar to a roti, as well as some pork. Up a narrow wooden staircase is the second level, where you can visit the bar and listed to live music. It was my type of restaurant!
John, the owner of Hotel Tradita showed me lots of mannequins wearing traditional clothing! In the back of the kitchen, they were preparing vegetables, pasta, seafood, meat with mushrooms, beans with tomatoes and pork, and more!
I started with some strong but amazing rakija with a grassy flavor. Then, we got kulaç, cheese still sizzling in the tava, wild pork sausage, pork, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh goat cheese, beef with mushrooms in a tava, and more rakija!
The sausage had a different flavor and texture and was gamy and really tasty! The best sausage I’ve had in the Balkans! The green peppers were super juicy and exploded in my mouth! The roasted vegetables were so unique!
The regular pork was fatty and had a nice, smoky flavor. It wasn’t gamy like the sausage. I liked having pork here, as I had none in Tirana, where we mostly had lamb. The kulaç reminded me of naan and was amazing with the cheese from the tava. The cheese had some yummy herbs in it!
Next was the fresh goat cheese, which was amazing with the juicy, flavorful tomatoes. The cheese was so similar to feta! Finally, I had the beef and mushrooms, which blew my taste buds away! It was juicy with a delicious wild mushroom sauce. Cooking it on a tava changed the flavor completely! My favorite tava dish in Albania so far!
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@a.o155
3 жыл бұрын
I definitely recommend you to go to Mrizi i Zanave in Fishte, Lezhe it is the best restaurant in Albania
@annkano5646
3 жыл бұрын
Hi ! Do you have any more video from Albania or was it the last one? Best regards Ann😊
@user-gg4dh7yj9l
3 жыл бұрын
🖤🇦🇱ALBANIA IS VERY AMAZING COUNTRY 🤩🇦🇱
@valdrinkoci6760
3 жыл бұрын
Po
@diogardijoe9054
3 жыл бұрын
Nordern is the best, bat Sud is tu gud. Gege e tosk
Great show David and greetings to our Albanian brothers from Croatia🇭🇷❤🇦🇱 Fabulously authentic people and culture. Salt of the earth.
@sabibaliaj7187
3 жыл бұрын
Yes y are our Brothers....love you from your sister
@Seminari1985
3 жыл бұрын
❤️
@illyrianswarriors1798
3 жыл бұрын
thank croatia brothers ❤
@Seminari1985
3 жыл бұрын
King Genti !! The Illyrian !! Se eshte bir shkau, Serb muti
@daneboro6847
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a Croat, my dads side of the family fled Albania 400 years running from the Turks, so I guess I have Albanian blood as well, i gotta visit one day!
I have been wanting to visit Albania for a long time, I’m so glad somebody has finally made some vlogs that show the countries true colours! Beautiful scenery and amazing people. Hope to be there next year! 🇦🇱❤️🇽🇰
@tarzanhalili2988
3 жыл бұрын
You will be very welcomed It's a pleasure to have good people in our country 🤝
Other people from other countries think this foods are rare but albanians eat this everyday
@Davidsbeenhere
3 жыл бұрын
yea its just the freshest ingredients possible and made with love :)
@wifiThief
3 жыл бұрын
i'm not albanian and i dont think sausages of any kind, pork steak, fresh vegetables on grill, goat cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms, veal or pita bread are rare. nevermind the spagetti in the kitchen... though, this restaurant looks fantastic! the decoration, the atmosfair inside and outside looks awesome. loved the photos and the traditional dresses and stuff there. and skoder looks very clean and nice. i would like to see more of this city. the castle looks great too. maybe when gabriel traveller is around i will get the vibe of this beautiful looking place.
You're killing it in albania bro
@Davidsbeenhere
3 жыл бұрын
You haven’t seen anything yet!
@noizyshakur9684
3 жыл бұрын
@@Davidsbeenhere you are a cool KZreadr...very Good Video...🇦🇱👍
@kingpin8007
3 жыл бұрын
Just found your Channel Amazing footage of Albania and some great places to visit Missing home already can’t wait
Shkodra and Korca are two cities known as the cradle of albanian culture two cities very rich in cooking art music actors singers humor dance serenata and the cooking menu of these two cities is very rich and traditional and people are very loved, have a very old and rich history as cities. Shkodra has good raki which is very healthy juniper brandy, Albanians make rakiwith more fruits such as grapes, blackberries, plums, junipers and other fruits, raki is a traditional drink that to be good it needs as little sugar as possible and to be from 15 to 19% alcohol, Albanian cuisine is very old traditional and fresh bio very rich as a menu from many countries
@tonial5789
3 жыл бұрын
fier is the real center of albania these days
@armandpelivani3227
3 жыл бұрын
Mos ngaterro gradat me perqindjen e alkolit , 19 grade eshte 40% e vellimit alkol.
@zoranpetkovic4877
3 жыл бұрын
Skadar was Serbian...
@debian8670
3 жыл бұрын
@@zoranpetkovic4877 serbian comes to iliryan land in 600 700 ac when iliryan are autoktons in this lands. so in ur dream dude
@stefanpetrovic1347
3 жыл бұрын
@@zoranpetkovic4877 Is that important now? Just relax and enjoy in beauty what this country gives. Serbia Albania
Another great video, sending support from Melbourne Australia ❤️
I enjoyed the video. Thumbs up from Albanian girl in Miami. 🤗🤗
@Davidsbeenhere
3 жыл бұрын
nice! I am also in Miami. kzread.info/dash/bejne/e6eflsaiaJaokaQ.html doing Rakija Lounge soon!
The construction of Rozafat castle has a beautiful and ancient folklore that has come to us from our antiquity.
Anything’s he eats i wanna eat too the way he enjoys it 😋😍♥️ Love This Albanian food 🤤🤩
@elsamarku6463
3 жыл бұрын
When he eats is like he is having a culinary orgasm 😜
Beautiful country and amazing food. 😋😋👍
Love your stuff. My.late dad was from Albainia. Watching your trip I have decided to visit the country.
Go to "Mrizi i zanave" it's near Shkodra. Awesome restaurant as well.
@elsamarku6463
3 жыл бұрын
Its expensive 😂😂
@Gerico9008
3 жыл бұрын
Such a hype Mrizi. I wouldn’t recommend.
I was waiting this episode .... I am from Shkodra .... Hope you enjoyed the time at my city
@TonoyLetsgo
3 жыл бұрын
Nice city... Love from Dhaka...
Coming to Albania first of 2021!!
DAVID, Wowww... the most i see your beautiful videos from Albania ❤👏🇦🇱 i love you more... i wish to TAKE a trip to Albania in the future of my life. KEEP EXPLORING YOUR LIFE IN ALBANIA 👌 GREAT INFORMATION AND GOOD FOOD! Greetings from the United States 🇺🇲
Some great food, freshly cooked food is always best.
My amazing beautiful Albania and with all traditional foods we have here enjoy it my friend have fun
Such a beautiful city! ❤️
I am in love with your albanian episodes, keep up the good work🙌🏻
Everything looked delicious!! 😋😋
Love your videos David! You’re my favorite food and travel vlogger, keep up the good work!
I love my city, oh man I miss my Shkoder. There is no place like our country. Thanks for making this video.
I can’t wait for him to visit Korça, I know he’s gonna love it.
@Davidsbeenhere
3 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait for you to see the videos!
Thank you for showing my county to the world 🇦🇱 I hope you enjoyed it :)
Amazing food! What a beautiful country
Wow, the flipping of the bread is awesome. 😀
Yummmmmm!! Feta is easily my favorite 😉 I wanna travel to Albania ASAP!
Loving this series in Albania
David, you are doing an amazing job, thank you so much.
Hey David you need to go to Mrizi I Zaneve!! The best restaurant in Albania
Great Video David!! Gezuar from Las Vegas!!🍻
Love all of yours ❤❤
Just got hooked on your journey vlog, and I admit I subscribed bc I *will* be quoting how you say, “MmHmm!” when trying the tastiest cuisine! I may never get to visit these places, but I am so grateful for how you share so well. The video sincerity and quality quite nearly transport your viewers here to wherever you go. We cannot take notes fast enough, and only save everything and follow everyone. I even felt the gratitude of those you visited as you highlight and market their offerings better than any commercial they’d want. Haha, I even wanted to pay thrice whatever people charged to thank them for their hospitality. (Would that offend?!) Thank you so much. I know your family is beyond proud.
I love the city and food Nice video I subscribed 👍
thanks for visiting our country Albania 🇦🇱 and many other people from different countries must go to ALBANIA 🇦🇱
my city.. i love shkoder❤️
Great work Man .... Amazing work.... Can not thank you inaf as an Albanian Obviously I subscribed
Have cousins up there live in the usa tho. Man i dont even know all this great places u go in albania! Shame on me for that and much respect for u!
The video is educational, thumbs up.👍👍👍
You should definitely go at a place called "Mrizi i zanave" it serves some of the best food in Albania!
@gentialb9361
3 жыл бұрын
E morem vesh Nuk behet marketing personal
@MyShqipeUnikkatil
3 жыл бұрын
Une i kosoves e marketing personal per Mrizin e Zanave a? Ja fute pak po mdoket hahah
LOVE FROM ALBANIA BRO
Love watching David's eyes roll back into his head, followed by sounds of eating rapture. What incredible cuisine and hospitality in Albania. After I get the vaccine I'll find out for myself.
Shkodra is love❤❤
Shkoder had a lot of haircut shops on the main street. The day I went didn't have a money collector at the castle so I got in for free and it was snowing that day.
Grandfathers favorite city..as he told us is a must to visit!
my family and i love your videos! we’re albanian, and it’s so cool seeing you document the places and food of our country. keep up the great work, and we hope you’re enjoying it!
@Davidsbeenhere
3 жыл бұрын
Your going to love the rest of the series! Still 20 videos to go 🙏
12 different rakias? I'm sold! heading there now! :-P
Luv it ❤
The Balkins are the best places in Europe hands down.
Sir .. came in vikhroli in Mumbai.. and eat the roll of la Mia cucina ... Shop sir please try...... I hope you love it......👍👍
Man.. I was like 🤤😋
Brother from the old road you were u can walk to other "Pedonale Road" u can go to castle with bikes u can take 5$ for 2 hours or u can walk at BUNA Bridge and go to another beautiful pleace in shkoder called SHIROKE the best plae every Shkodras peoples go there atleast 1 day in week u will like more when is night because every one will be there Hope you enjoy shkoder Brother 🇦🇱
The air is so clean there. As soon as I get of the plane I notice it. I usually go for 3 weeks to a month and I feel like I'm in a completely different body I don't even need much sleep there.
Nice David ❤️
wonderful
Looks delicious
Very beautifule..bukuri tek ju si dikurmotit..jashtu e bashin punen nanat tona..shiqoni kenget e mia tek ermelinda lajcaj e respekte njers te mir 😊👒
Albania and it's best 😎😎🥰
Beautyful Albenia 👌
i like all your videos bacause you like Albania
After watching a couple of your videos, I have a good impression of Albania. I have to visit this country once, because it looks so beautiful. Also the food looks delicious. What about the communication with the local people? The majority can speak English?
@besabesa1495
3 жыл бұрын
Silat Gordon don't worry for that,in Albania everyone speaking English
@silatgordon5410
3 жыл бұрын
@@besabesa1495 Thank you for your reply. I read that a lot of halal food is available in Albania. So it will be a pleasant holiday for me. Speaking English and eating a lot of lamb...And of course the local food.
good but you have to try eating fish in shkodra is the best for carp
@Davidsbeenhere
3 жыл бұрын
Soon!
Come to Romania as well. Balkans are all connected and beautiful!!!
Guy in the en: "cheers for health" while you're drinking Raki :D
The food looks stunning. How could you not burn your mouth on thay sizzling cheese? The background music is like a children cartoon. Once you notice it, you hear it constantly.
Ohhhh that meat and mushrooms ......... AWESOME 💚🧡💙❤️
Amazing trip bro. I think you like raki a bit too much lol. Keep it up.
Hope you visit and south Albania
how many foodgasms u have in one video bro 😂😂 , i love ur videos buddy . see u soon in india .
I’m albanian and I’ve never been to these great places yet. Hopefully next summer
Welcome to my city :)
Gëzuar!!!
Hey, Davi I'm yr big fan from Shillong Meghalaya
Shkoder lots of potential.
What about the beans man...he said it- no beans no party in albania. 😆
I'm from Albania
Next time you should try Garo food:) Garoheals,Meghalaya,India I know you can't go to India now but you should try making it....it's easy Here are some of my favs: Do'o Kapa,Pita,Jakkep,etc
It always Rains in Shkodra
Tampa Florida to Albania on Tuesday >>>>>>>>>>>>>>
@5thstrecordsllc700
3 жыл бұрын
I’m a lil’ jelly...actually a LOT! I’m ready to go to Albania for sure!!
@waitaminute2015
3 жыл бұрын
Is it direct or you stop somewhere?
@Davidsbeenhere
3 жыл бұрын
No way! Go visit my @turtle_farm_albania right outside of Tirana. Check us on Instagram!
@jgilmo3939
3 жыл бұрын
@@waitaminute2015 Tampa to Dallas to London to Tirana Budget traveler here! I like the layover in London because it is in perfect trading time for Oil!
@jgilmo3939
3 жыл бұрын
@@Davidsbeenhere Dude! those are little Gophers! let them go free! LOL! no way! your not going to eat them are you? BTW, if your not going to eat them, if you remove a gopher from its born residence it will wonder endlessly till its death just to get back to its home. you do know that dont you? Not Trying to be an asshole but as a native Floridian I as well as you know this because we have quite the Gopher population here too. You need to stop taking these Gophers out of their habitat! just because they're slow doesn't mean they're fare game! I will Visit your Turtle farm!
You sure your Italian side doesn't have any Arberesh (Albanian) part in it? Enjoying your videos!
The food looks delicious af!
Good food
You must come to Lushnja
I saw this last night but i didn't watch it because i know this will be dangerously hunger inducing video again. So i waited til this morning to watch this because i have food right now and i think im safe. Or so i thought because this video makes my food looks crap 😂😂😂
@erisa5949
3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I love your video sir ...m from assam
07:03 an albnian guy start speaking at the background 😂😂
Kulcha!! You eat that with chole (chickpea) in Delhi!
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Love from Assam
I am very exited looking this video and whaching some part of my city. You just past near Lezha city bro. You can not go to Shkodra without passing by Lezha. But maybe you are not informed yet. I lezha city exist one of the best restaurant 100% bio it’s called ´´Mrizi i Zanave ´´ you can look in youtube and google for ehat i am talking about.... Have fun bro
@Davidsbeenhere
3 жыл бұрын
I went! Those videos come after I leave Shkoder!
@ronisuisse5747
3 жыл бұрын
Davidsbeenhere👌🏻💪
lmk when youre going to kosovo id love to show the best places to eat !!!
What does it taste like? Do they use any herbs in their cooking or marinade like garlic, onion, rosemary, oregano, tarrogaon or wine or other alcohol? All I can tell from the video is that you like it and that the sausage is a little gamey.
@nicolavershi6913
3 жыл бұрын
Not really , more natural...
Love you from India northeast
Dude, I just want to be there as soon as this shit-show ends. What a gorgeous place!!
visited kosove is beatifull.Good food etc 🤭👌👌
Love from kerala
You should go in south of Albania
He makes it look so delicious it makes me wonder if the food is really good or if the food in america is just bad.
@oltia7305
3 жыл бұрын
The food in Albania is super great. The food in America is bad. No flavor.
Kulech sounds like kulcha baked in tandoor In Amritsar.