Zagreb has a few Japanese restaurants but I must admit that I haven’t visited them yet, due to their budget-non-friendly price lists. Because of that, I personally welcomed the idea of opening of this relatively small sushi take away bar where you can choose from different varieties of Japanese delicacies. Besides sushi, you can order sashimi, miso soup, spring rolls and such. Everything mentioned is made by Chefs right in front of you.

MANZOKU sushi bar is situated in the city’s Centre and it won’t take you long to grab a few bites in the middle of your tour de Zagreb. It is good to know that you have a 20 % discount on sushi if you buy them between 13.00 and 14.00 hours and 30 % discount on the same goods between 19.00 and 22.00 hours. Their tastiness and lightness definitely serve the phrase „the more the merrier” – at least when it comes to indulging yourself with some food during nice city walks. After all, „manzoku” supposedly means „pleasure” in Japanese.

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MANZOKU sushi take away | Snacks, Restaurants (Japanese) | Futomaki Kn 8.00
Ljudevita Gaja 26 | Lower town | +38514851844
10:00 – 22:00 daily

So, you are evidently in Zagreb. And you have eaten burek, ćevapi and such, but you want to taste something typically Croatian that looks like home-food? Then Vinodol is your answer.

Vinodol is a restaurant that serves great variety of Croatian cuisine – from continental parts of the land to Mediterranean. The menu is very diverse and very tasty. To prove that it is sufficient to say that this restaurant has been listed among the best Croatian restaurants since 1995, and it still isn’t too expensive. If you have been planning to spend close to 100.00 Kn per main meal, then your expectations will be pleasantly fulfilled.

It is hard to recommend anything from the menu because everything is appetizing and most of it home made. Restaurant has also a nice terrace bounded with grape vines, along with the outdoor grill. The meat is tender, vegetables just as they should be, the wine list is great and desserts are delicious. There are also several dishes for vegetarians. Portions are also fine.

I am starting to feel like I am exaggerating but I really don’t have anything negatively to say. That leaves you to check this place and see whether I am right for yourselves.

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Vinodol restaurant | Restaurants (Croatian) | Main dishes from Kn 45.00
Teslina 10 | Lower town | +38514811427
10:00 – 00:00 daily

Since its opening in January 2011, this unique and charming deli bistro called Lari & Penati, situated in the city center, has become the talk of the town. Named after the Roman gods of household – Lares and Penates, its carefully prepared dishes evoke feeling of contentment similar to the one you experience when you taste your favorite home-cooked meal.

However, Lari & Penati’s not-so-pricy cuisine is something out of the ordinary, at least according to Zagreb standards: curried pumpkin soup, lamb shanks in red wine with vegetables and palenta or tuna confit with grilled fennelare are just a sneak peak to the deli’s versatile daily menu, also suitable for vegetarians. Besides soups, pies, few main meals and desserts, this deli also offers delicious snacks, such as savory almonds, salted cookies with cheese and thyme, lavender and lemon cookies, to name a few, all packed in tasteful glass jars. Its interior is very light, creative and un-pretentious (some of the decorations were bought at the Hrelić market), although somewhat small.

In just a few months this deli became very popular for a reason. Whether its customers grab a few meals to-go, or simply enjoy something savory or something sweet, accompanied with a glass of wine inside the deli, it seems that all of them are pretty satisfied with everything these voracious little gods thoughtfully prepared.

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Lari & Penati | Snacks, Restaurants (Intern.) | Soup Kn 20.00
Petrinjska 42a | Lower town | +385996688101
Mon – Fri 08:00 – 20:00, Sat 11:00 – 16:30