Belgrade | One Week Food Diary

Having overdosed on Balkan cuisine in Bosnia and Montenegro, Serbian food’s heavy saltiness didn’t win me over. Skip deep exploration—pick one local spot from others’ guides for the experience. 🥐 BRUNCH SPOTS 📍 Bloom Hype: Packed even on weekday mornings (permit waits!). Verdict: Flawless but pricey (~100 RMB/person). 📍 Kafeterija Magazin 1907 Location: Near Knez Mihailova Street. Order: Eggs Benedict w/ bacon (warning: salty!). Vibe: Grand 3-floor space, slow service. 📍 Boutique Location: Republic Square corner. Verdict: Decent brunch/lunch—nothing memorable. 🍜 CHINESE FOOD SAVIORS 📍 Impression Lanzhou Why go?: Ate here 4 times! WeChat payments accepted. Perfect for: Solo diners (noodles/rice bowls). Crowded with locals and expats. 📍 Panda Tianfu 🌶️ Location: Near Republic Square. Highlights: Sichuan Auntie’s hospitality (free pickles + chats!). Boiled Fish: Massive portion—even bigger than photos suggest. Note: Low Google ratings? Likely ’cause only Chinese eat here 😅. 🍮 SWEET ESCAPES 📍 Crna Ovca Best for: Creamy gelato (multiple branches). 📍 Luff Verdict: Smaller scoops than Crna Ovca. 📍 Pekara Trpkovic Hype: Crowd-favorite bakery (expect queues!). Snack: Grabbed a bag en route to NATO Bombing Ruins (Former Chinese Embassy). Tastes standard, but ~20 RMB for a huge bag! 📍 Blvck Sugar Holy Grail: Taiwanese bubble tea with real brown sugar pearls. After 3 months abroad, this almost made me cry 😢. 📍 Coffee Dream Verdict: Just coffee + basic cakes (skip for meals). 🥩 LOCAL FARE (THE ONE I TRIED) 📍 Three Hats (Tri Šešira) Tip: Book ahead for indoor seating + traditional live music! Verdict: Better than expected (still heavy salt)—manage expectations. #BelgradeEats #SerbiaTravel #BalkansFood #BrunchLover #ChineseFoodAbroad #DessertDiary