Tepsija — Restaurant in Munich

As a Bosnian, this was one of the rare places in Munich that gave me the true vibe of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Unlike the majority of Balkan restaurants and coffee shops in Munich, Tepsija has a typical Bosnian interior, and the food is served in the same manner you would get it in a real Bosnian restaurant. Another positive point about Tepsija is the food. I tried three types of dishes, and they were all amazing. The main dishes of the restaurant are savory pies with different types of fillings. Just for clarification, a savory pie is a dish that in Turkish would be referred to as “burek”, but in Bosnian, the same word refers to only one specific type of savory pie, the one filled with minced meat. For the remainder of the review, I will be using the expression “savory pie”.

The restaurant offers you a wide range of savory pies that you can try, such as the one filled with cheese, spinach, potatoes, minced meat (of different kinds), and zucchini. As previously mentioned, if you want to order like a Bosnian, you would use a specific name for each of them. In addition, you can choose from three sizes.

I tried three of my favorite kinds, and I was not disappointed. The savory pie filled with minced meat (which is in Bosnian called simply “burek”) was cooked perfectly, juicy, and had a perfect amount of meat (not too much, and not too little of it). One of the things that makes it different compared to the Turkish version is the use of pepper, which I love.

The second savory pie that I tried was the one filled with zucchini and only a little bit of dried beef (in Bosnian called “tikvenica”). For those who don’t eat meat, you can ask not to include the dried beef. This was particularly interesting to me because even in Bosnian it's hard to find places that make this kind of savory pie properly. More interestingly, it would be even harder to find a place in Bosnia that makes the savory pie with zucchini and includes dried beef at all. Needless to say, this ingredient adds a special flavor to the savory pie.

The last one that I tried was the one with spinach, which was also great.

When it comes to ordering a drink with savory pies, the only one that you can order to get the complete feeling of the taste is the liquid yogurt. You would never see a Bosnian drinking something else while eating savory pies.

To top it all off, the staff working at Tepsija were super friendly, welcoming, and always smiling.

The best compliment that I can give this restaurant is that from now on, it will be among my first choices when I want to introduce Bosnian food and culture to friends and...

As someone from the Balkans, I’ve been searching for a true taste of home in Munich, and I found it at Tepsija. This restaurant is a hidden gem, offering the best Burek I’ve had in the city – crispy on the outside, perfectly soft and flavorful inside. It truly took me back to the homemade burek I grew up with.

The atmosphere at Tepsija is warm and inviting, with an authentic Balkan charm. The interior design, from the rustic wooden tables to the traditional décor, feels like stepping into a cozy restaurant in Bosnia. The background music, playing familiar Balkan tunes, adds to the sense of nostalgia. It’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that makes you feel like you’re back home, surrounded by family and friends.

Their homemade yogurt is incredible, fresh, and pairs perfectly with the burek.

The staff are friendly and attentive, always ready to recommend dishes and make you feel welcome. You can tell that everything is made with care and a passion for staying true to the flavors...

Wir waren gestern Abend dort und kann einige Kommentare echt nicht nachvollziehen: habe vorab angerufen und die gewünschten Pita bestellt kurz nachdem unsere Getränkebestellung kam, kamen auch die Pita mit Käse, Pita mit Kartoffeln und der Burek frisch aus dem Ofen auf den Tisch sehr gut gewürzt (v.a. die mit den Kartoffelnstückchen hat genug Pfeffer, einfach perfekt) - zwar nicht wie zu Hause, aber dem schon ganz nahe der Besitzer macht dir Pita selbst, bedient etc und war an einem Freitagabend allein da und hat alles gut gestemmt, Hut ab wenn man einen türkischen Börek möchte, sollte man eben zu Türken gehen / wer in seinen Joghurt Honig haben möchte, sollte ebenfalls woanders hingehen (in Bosnien macht man das nicht, deswegen wird es auch nicht angeboten) / wer mehr Fleisch auf seinem Burek haben möchte, sollte ihn selbst zu Hause mit 3kg Fleisch zubereiten (in meinem Burek war jedenfalls genug Fleisch drinnen) / wer gerne sofort 10 frische Pita ohne Warten haben möchte, der hat einige Dinge im Leben wohl einfach nicht verstanden / und wenn der Spinat aus ist, dann ist er eben aus (zeugt übrigens auch von frischer Ware) und ist mir in einigen anderen Restaurants in München auch schon passiert ja, der Besitzer war auch gestern in Shorts und T-Shirt da (so what?!) - er war super freundlich und bemüht... also mein Ali von der Dönerbude trägt auch keinen Anzug eine Pita hat in einem normalen Ofen übrigens je nach Größe eine Backzeit von bis zu 40 Minuten. Wenn man also eine frische Pita haben möchte, sollte man einfach mal vorher kurz anrufen und bestellen (sonst muss man eben warten - man will ja auch keine labbrige abgestandene Pita, oder?) es gibt circa 20 Sitzplätze, sehr sauber gehalten und nochmal zur Erwartungshaltung: das ist kein Sternerestaurant und auch keine Bäckerei mit Pitaauslage, es ist wie ein kleines bosnisches Kaffee in dem man einfach frische Pita bekommt :-) Fazit: wir waren sehr zufrieden, der Besitzer war sehr cool und die Pita war ehrlich gut! Ich komme...