Çka Ka Qëllue

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in:Where do folks suggest going for Slavic cuisine in NYC?11 pts
replying to u/slowcanteloupe: i have an albanian colleague that would be very mad if you called her a Slav. but for albanian, Cka ka quellue
“The food was also incredibly mediocre. The Tava Kosi was unbelievably bland and mushy. The grilled octopus was entirely inedible.”
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in:What’s your favorite NYC restaurant?1 pts
replying to u/sugarcanepanda: Lived around the corner for 3 years and never thought to try it, what are the best things to get?
“First the bread (Samuna), you literally can't stop eating it, they serve it always (very) hot and fresh, it's delicious. I love their spreads, my favorites are pepper dip, sausage dip. For main I always order their mantia but the gulash, tava kosi, sarma (stuffed cabbage) is really good, if you wanna try their grill, I like mixed grill platter. Literally everything on their menu is good.”
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in:30 Cuisines from Around the World in NYC28 pts
“Very yummy, burek, tave kosi, flija, Suxhuk,”
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postTrip Review14 pts
“Everything tasted super rich and homey. I'd maybe get something other than the ajvar, but honestly this was just a great meal.”
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in:What’s the last spot you ate at that totally blew you away?8 pts
“Çka Ka Qëllue in midtown is very cozy and the food was great”
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in:Albanian food?6 pts
“Cka Ka Qellu is delicious and has fli”
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in:Date night restaurant ideas?6 pts
“amazing Albanian food in a cozy restaurant near where you’re staying”
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in:What’s your favorite NYC restaurant?5 pts
replying to u/bitter_sweet9798: Çka Ka Qellu
“I went once and was practically ignored by the staff. But I’ll admit the food is great”
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in:Deciding between Ci Siamo and Cka Ka Qellue for a work lunch4 pts
replying to u/FramboiseDorleac: Well, thanks for the tip on Cka ka Quellue. I will check it out, but lunch with the boss isn't the time to go unique, unless he comes up with the unique idea first, go with Ci Siamo. The food is pretty good, the room and the waiters are nice. Just know that it's in a windy and chilly part of Manhattan so bundle up for the walk to and from the office this time of year.
“I would recommend the Tava Kosi and the Mixed Grill Platter.”
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in:Who’s got the best octopus dish in the city?4 pts
“Conversely, if you're ever curious to try the absolute worst octopus dish in the city, it's at Çka Ka Qëllue.”
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in:Deciding between Ci Siamo and Cka Ka Qellue for a work lunch3 pts
“Yeah, Cka Ka Qellue’s service can be a little slower when they’re busy.”
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in:Trip to NYC in December:3 pts
“I recommend Çka Ka Qëllue, Albanian food, their bread is to die for, everything is great”
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in:Where should I take my uncle (off-brand Anthony Bourdain) for dinner?3 pts
“Albanian restaurant in Manhattan with great food and great atmosphere 😎”
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in:Favorite unique cuisines/restaurants?2 pts
“Çka Ka Qëllu is Albanian and is great, they also have a Midtown location. Honestly is the best bread I've had.”
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in:South Bronx Anyone ?2 pts
“Cka ka qellu is the go-to spot that the Times featured, and their "cornbread" is to-die-for.”
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in:What’s the last thing you ate in the city that made you think, “this is why life is worth living”?2 pts
“Lowkey the bread at cka ka qellu lol”
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in:What would you add to this must try list for an Angeleno?2 pts
“Albanian on Arthur Ave in the Bronx, Cka Ka Qellu or Tony and Tina's (make sure to get Kos).”
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in:Ethnic Sausage recommendations - Ćevapi, Chorizo, etc. -1 pts
“Teuta or Cka ka qellu are great for ćevapi!!”
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in:Upscale place an NYC local would like?1 pts
“Get the pepper dip, and don’t burn yourself on the steaming hot bread!”
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in:What’s one underrated NYC restaurant you always take out-of-towners to (that’s not super touristy)?1 pts
replying to u/bikerfriend: Çka ka Qëllu restaurant different and excellent!
“The fried cheese app there is one of the best things I have ever eaten in NYC”
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in:Best meat plate in NYC?1 pts
replying to u/InterestingHunt2487: I really liked cka ka qellue
“Been twice, I felt every single piece of meat was salty and tough. Maybe that’s how it’s supposed to be. The apps were amazing though, so was the bread”
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in:Where do folks suggest going for Slavic cuisine in NYC?1 pts
replying to u/bird-hunter94: Cka Ka Qellue
“Seconded, beautiful space and great service”
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in:Best meat plate in NYC?0 pts
replying to u/NUPreMedMajor: Really? Been twice, I felt every single piece of meat was salty and tough. Maybe that’s how it’s supposed to be. The apps were amazing though, so was the bread
“except for the great appetizers and bread, there was certain extend of seasoning missing for me to enjoy it!”
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in:Best place for a solo "life sucks, fuck everything" meal?162 pts
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in:Where do folks suggest going for Slavic cuisine in NYC?82 pts
“but for albanian, Cka ka quellue”
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in:What’s one underrated NYC restaurant you always take out-of-towners to (that’s not super touristy)?46 pts
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in:Delicious food in NYC that isn't available in LA?31 pts
“All of the Eastern European food. Chito Gvrito, Çka Ka Qëllue, Uma’s, Cheeseboat.”
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in:Best meat plate in NYC?28 pts
“I really liked cka ka qellue”
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in:These are the next 7 places I plan to eat in NYC. Feel free to add 3 more based on what you can see.23 pts
“Çka Ka Qëllu is delicious!”
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in:NoMad casual dining with teens.13 pts
“Tacombi, The Smith, L’Express, Çka Ka Qëllue, Wagamama, Pécora Bianca. Those are all fairly casual.”
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in:Must visits for foodies12 pts
“Check out our Eastern European food - Chito Gvrito, Village Café, Çka Ka Qëllue.”
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in:What’s the last spot you ate at that totally blew you away?12 pts
“Also second the other redditers who’ve mentioned Dirt Candy and Cka Ka Qellue”
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in:Favorite restaurant name??9 pts
“I love to going there, the food is always amazing, the ambiance, the flavors and the service.”
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in:Bronx8 pts
“Çka Ka Qëllu is a fantastic Albanian restaurant.”
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in:Visiting NYC- Looking for hyper specific recs8 pts
“Albanian: Çka Ka Qëllue midtown”
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in:NYC Newbie7 pts
“Çka Ka Qëllue is great if you want to try something different, that’s in midtown.”
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in:Eating around the world!7 pts
“Albania - Çka Ka Qëllue”
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in:NY Times: The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City in 20257 pts
“Cka ka qellu is garbage in both locations and 2 chances were too many.”
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in:Any must-eat restaurants in this general vicinity?7 pts
“Cka Ka Qellu on 31st is delicious and different”
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in:What's Your Favorite Dinner Spot near Madison Square Park / Flatiron6 pts
“Gramercy Tavern, Rezdora, Mari Vanna, Cafe Mono, Jua, Towa, Çka Ka Qëllu, Craft, abcV, Thai Villa”
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in:Unique and tasty dinner MSG/Penn Station/the general west 30s?6 pts
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in:Dads 60th birthday dinner5 pts
“Under your budget and excellent”
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in:Where do folks suggest going for Slavic cuisine in NYC?5 pts
replying to u/bird-hunter94: Cka Ka Qellue
“One of the best meals I’ve ever had in New York. I was so grossly full at the end of the meal and yet had they brought out something new, I’d have eaten it.”
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in:Food Near NYBG4 pts
“For very hearty food that's delicious, too, try Çka Ka Qëllu”
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in:Best meat plate in NYC?4 pts
replying to u/InterestingHunt2487: I really liked cka ka qellue
“Literally came here to say this. +1”
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postDeciding between Ci Siamo and Cka Ka Qellue for a work lunch3 pts
“Cka ka Qellue is one of my favorite spots and I think it’s quite different from what you’d get anywhere else in the country.”
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in:Albanian food?3 pts
“Cka ka Qellu is really good.”
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in:NY Times: The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City in 20253 pts
“Çka Ka Qëllu would like a word...”
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in:30 Cuisines from Around the World in NYC3 pts
“Try to hit up the Bronx location as it’s better but the midtown one would suffice as well.”
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in:Quality Eastern European food2 pts
replying to u/Standard_Gauge: > Çka Ka Qëllue (Albanian) in Gramercy I am intrigued, what kind of cuisine is Albanian?
“Çka Ka Qellue is a good representation.”
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