The light and flavorful dishes of Balkan cuisine are on full display at the aptly named Balkan Restaurant. For Richmond locals and travelers alike, this eatery offers an opportunity to indulge in simple dishes that are generally cooked in lots of water and served with sauces that are natural, consisting of little more than the natural juices of the vegetables in the dish. Balkan cuisine is balanced between Western and Eastern influences, and you can taste the influences in every bite, with primarily beef and lamb leading the way with all kinds of other ingredients like tomatoes, potatoes, onions, garlic, peppers, cucumbers, carrots, cabbage, and mushrooms. Local specialties include irresistible picks like the burek (hand stretched puff pastry filled with choice of meat, cheese, spinach), cevapi (ground beef mixed with flavorful spices in skinless sausage links style), stuffed cabbage, pljeskavica (Balkan version of a burger), and more. All of the dishes are served with lepinja bread which is handmade and freshly baked daily, the perfect addition to your meal.