Yes, about €8–15 per person with a drink (2026 estimate).

Eat · Vitosha Boulevard and NDK

Grill house for kebapche and kyufte (confirm locally)Скара

A simple grill for kebapche, kyufte and a shopska salad: an easy €8–15 dinner near Vitosha Boulevard or NDK; pick a place with a busy charcoal grill (confirm locally).

last order: unknownchairsBulgarianNot field-verified

Key facts

Per person: €8–15 (≈ US$10–18); Bulgarian
Hours: unknown; see note below
Walk in: 12:00–14:00; easiest window
Seating: chairs; booking: true
Card: yes
Getting there: Streets off Vitosha Boulevard or near NDK (field-verify); 5 min walk

Go now?

Open?

Usually 12:00–23:00Usually 12:00 PM–11:00 PM

Typical hours: check on the day.

Busy this hour

Estimate by hour below

Easiest walk-in

12:00–14:00

Reservations

Walk-in, no reservation

Paying

Cards taken

Per person

€8–15 (≈ US$10–18)2026 estimate · check

DirectionsWhat to order ↓

Charcoal grill
€8–15 dinner
Beer and salad
Order: Kebapche, salad and beer
Table seating
Walk-in window: 12:00–14:00
Queue risk: 18:30–20:30
Menu with prices on Voykit

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Actions

Usually 12:00–23:00

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Directions

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Plan

When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay

Walk-in windows

12:00–14:00: high18:30–20:30: riskyafter 21:00: high

A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.

Casual grill house with table service and a charcoal grill (confirm locally).

When to go, hour by hour

desk estimate · not live

Quietest listed hour: 15:00 (quiet).

12:00lightlittle or no wait
13:00busya short wait is possible
14:00lightlittle or no wait
15:00quietlittle or no wait
16:00quietlittle or no wait
17:00quietlittle or no wait
18:00lightlittle or no wait
19:00heavyexpect a lineDinner peak
20:00heavyexpect a line
21:00busya short wait is possible
22:00lightlittle or no wait

Desk estimate of crowd on a weekday; weekends and public holidays run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.

How to order here

The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.

1Order the mixed grill or two kebapche each.

No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.

What to say

In English	Say or show	Sounds like
The bill, please	Сметката, моля	SMET-kah-tah MOH-lyah
How much is this?	Колко струва?	KOL-ko STROO-vah
Without meat, please	Без месо, моля	bez meh-SO MOH-lyah
Hello	Здравейте	zdrah-VAY-teh
Thank you	Благодаря	blah-go-dah-RYAH

Portions and sharing

Shopska salad: Share.

Extras, condiments and what costs extra

Meat per 100 g: Totals can jump — Ask.

Paying and tipping

Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.

Ask for the bill at the table; tip about 10%.
Check prices on the menu.
Cards at most; small notes for a tip.
Tipping: Round up or add about 10% in restaurants; check whether a service charge is included.
A service charge may already be included; check before adding a tip.

At the table

Sit anywhere or wait to be seated.
A menu that lists prices "по грам" means per 100 g: ask the total for grilled meats.
Most kitchens are open lunch to about 23:00; Sunday hours are shorter.Most kitchens are open lunch to about 11:00 PM; Sunday hours are shorter.

Menu and prices

2026 estimate

Kebapche (2 pieces)КебапчеGrilled minced-meat sausage.€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)order
Kyufte (patty)КюфтеA flatter patty.€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)if hungry
Shopska saladШопска салатаShare.€4–7 (≈ US$5–9)order
Grilled chicken skewerШишчеA lighter grill option.€5–9 (≈ US$6–11)if hungry
Chips with sireneПържени картофи със сиренеClassic side.€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)if hungry
Beer, half litreБираZagorka or Kamenitza.€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)if hungry

2026 estimate, per dish; check the menu.

Build your order

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2 people

Kebapche (2 pieces)order
Кебапче
€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)
Contains (from menu notes, check): pork
0
Kyufte (patty)
Кюфте
€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)
Contains (from menu notes, check): dairy
0
Shopska saladorder
Шопска салата
€4–7 (≈ US$5–9)
0
Grilled chicken skewer
Шишче
€5–9 (≈ US$6–11)
0
Chips with sirene
Пържени картофи със сирене
€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
0
Beer, half litre
Бира
€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
0

Food and drink

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Menu prices are 2026 estimates (check the board or menu on the day).

Split the bill 2 ways

Pick dishes to see each person's share.

Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm. Local custom: About 10%. Tipping calculator

Pick at least one dish to make the full-screen list.

Price and paying

Typical spend: €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) per person with a drink

Paying

Cashyes

Fine.

Cardyes

Cards accepted at most (check).

Diet and allergies

Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.

Vegetarianask
Salads, cheese and chips.
Show: Без месо, моля (bez meh-SO MOH-lyah).
Veganno
Little on the menu.
Halalask
Pork is common; ask for beef or chicken (check).
Show: Без свинско, моля (bez SVIN-sko MOH-lyah).
Gluten-freeyes
Grilled meat and salad; skip bread.
Nut allergyyes
Nuts are rare.
Allergynot on file
Show a written card in Bulgarian; cross-contact is high in bakeries and grills.
Show: Имам алергия към ___ (EE-mam ah-LER-gee-ya kum).

What is in the dishes

Kebapche (2 pieces)Кебапчеpork
Kyufte (patty)Кюфтеdairy

Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.

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Who it suits, booking, closures

okSolo — Small tables.

goodKids — Grilled meat and chips.

cautionStroller — Tables are close.

goodGroups of 5+ — Grill platters suit groups.

checkWheelchair — Confirm access.

How to book: Walk-up; book by phone for Friday or Saturday groups.
How far ahead: Same day
No-show / cancel fee: Ask
Dress code: Casual.

When	Status	Note
Public holidays	check before you go	Hours vary.
Late night	check before you go	Kitchens close around 23:00.Kitchens close around 11:00 PM.

On the ground

Hygiene and comfort

Seating: Chairs at tables
Kids: kids' menu: no · stroller: caution · Children usually like kebapche and chips
Access: step-free: check · Confirm access

Hygiene

Standards in tavernas and bakeries are ordinary EU level; choose busy places with turnover.
Tap water is safe; ask for it or buy bottled.

Facts

Reservations: Taken — Walk-in most nights; book for large groups.
Capabilities: food
Getting there: Streets off Vitosha Boulevard or near NDK (field-verify) · ~5 min walk

Cons

Pork-heavy menus.
Busy Friday and Saturday evenings.

Ordering helpDish glossary · Price check2 parts

Dish glossary

On the menu	What it is	Order it how
Кебапче (kebapche)	Grilled minced-meat sausage.	Order two.
Кюфте (kyufte)	Flat grilled patty.	Order one or two.
Скара (skara)	Grill.	Look for the word on the sign.

Price check

2026 estimate

locals pay: Two kebapche €3–6 (≈ US$4–7); salad €4–7 (≈ US$5–9).
tourist price: Boulevard-front grills can be 30–50% dearer; walk a side street.
rule: Check prices on the menu.

Extra on the table	Typical charge	What to do
Meat per 100 g	Totals can jump	Ask.

Deep dive

Questions, nearby food and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated

Is this a specific restaurant?

It is a generic type; pick a grill house with a busy charcoal grill and locals at the tables.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

What is kebapche?

A grilled sausage of minced pork and beef with spices, served in pairs.

Is it cheap?

Yes, about €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) per person with a drink (2026 estimate).

Vegetarian?

Limited to salads, cheese and chips.

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

Nearby alternatives

walk minutes · estimate

If it is closed or the line is too long

Go to Café and cake stop, Vitosha side streets (confirm locally), about 7 min on foot (straight line × 1.3); no reservation needed.

Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h3 mph.

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Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Used as a seated rest node in Sofia in 4 days.

Sources

secondaryWikivoyage — Sofia (Eat)