A Balkan restaurant in Southeast Asia is unexpected enough, but the kitchen on Đường Số 64 in Thao Dien has built a 4.8-star reputation through consistency rather than novelty alone. The menu stays close to tradition: ćevapi arrive juicy and well-seasoned in portions that live up to the billing, while the sarma—stuffed cabbage rolls—draws comparisons to dishes guests recall from Dubrovnik and the Adriatic. The meat platter is the centerpiece for groups, a spread of smoky grilled cuts served alongside mashed potatoes and house-baked sourdough that rarely leaves the table unfinished. Burek, the layered pastry central to Balkan cooking, rounds out the heavier end of the menu; grilled paprika, offered as a starter, is the kind of detail that signals the kitchen isn't cutting corners on the supporting cast—one reviewer called it an unexpected pleasure this deep into Asia.
The setting is quiet enough for a family dinner or a business lunch that doesn't require raised voices, and outdoor seating—where guests have sat under open skies on New Year's Eve—draws those after unhurried evenings. Service is generally attentive, and the owner's personal warmth appears consistently across reviews; guests who arrive curious about the cuisine tend to become regulars. Pricing sits on the affordable end for Thao Dien, and portion sizes run large enough that takeaway boxes are frequently requested. Chevap fills a gap that no other address in the neighborhood covers: a focused, traditionally-minded kitchen where diners from the Balkans report finding the flavors close to home, and where first-timers get a genuine introduction to a culinary tradition that rarely makes it this far east.
Chevap Meat Platter
720k VND
5 Chevap, 1 Sis, 1 Pljeskavica, 3 Ustipci & 1 Sausage...
Meat Platter Small Size
480k VND
3 Chevap, 1 Pljeskavica, 2 Ustipci & 1 Sausage...
Beefsteak
450k VND
Grilled Australian (200gr), served with ovem baked potatoes and grill vegetables
Chevap - 10pcs 400g
430k VND
Minced meat rolls ( 100% beef ) with grilled vegetables, homemade ajvar & homemade lepinja bread
Shish Kebab - 200g
320k VND
Full menu below · prices in VND.
My Balkan husband wanted to taste a bit of home, and he was super surprised that some dishes tasted even better than back home! The waiter was very kind and attentive, and he even gave us some great tips for our trip. Svaka čast! 😁 We truly enjoyed everything and will gladly come back!
Excellent authentic Balkan food, affordable, fast and nice cosy restaurant dining under moon n stars on New Year Eve. Delicious meal.
What an outstanding cozy place. The food is simply stunning, you can try a genuine Balkan cuisine giving you the opportunity to have a truly flavorful meal. Very quiet place, ideal for a family meal, gathering with friends or even for business. The staff is super attentive and pay attention to provide a great service. Hands down to the team.
I was very surprised when a balkan restaurant popped up on Google maps while walking Thao Dien. Of course I had to try it. I ordered the sarma and the pork souvlaki. The sarma was delicious and really reminded me the sarma I had when I was in Dubrovnik. Portions were big, no going easy here! Great experience, kind service, highly recommended!
A wonderful restaurant for grilled meat lovers. We ordered a selection of meats and a few appetizers, and everything was excellent. Finding an appetizer of roasted peppers in Asia was unexpected and pleasant. The waiters, however, were inattentive and misread our order, bringing three bottles of beer instead of two, and the error was never corrected. I had to ask for my Coke several times, but the food was so good that the rest was no problem.
Menu starts from: 40k VND, based on 28 priced items on the public menu.
Reservations: Call +84 906 707 501 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
Best for: family dinner, group dinner, date night, casual lunch.
Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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