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Restaurant Rulet Skopje
Greasy spoon near the train
Rulet is where Skopje goes for real food without the fuss. It has been around for decades, first under Ruli, then passed to his son Armando, who keeps the spirit steady and the plates honest. You feel that continuity as soon as you sit down. Service is quick, the kitchen cooks for today, and the bill feels fair for what you ate.
You do not come here for brunch trends. You come for the staples locals trust. The beef stew, the chorba, is deep and aromatic, built on slow time and careful seasoning. The Caesar salad is crisp and bright, a clean counterpoint to the heavier classics.
The star is the unorthodox kebab, Majstor Dragi. Think of your usual Balkan cevapcici, then double the size and keep the center juicy. It is seasoned to carry flavor without overwhelming it, grilled so the outside holds and the inside stays tender. One plate, and you understand why people bring friends here to prove a point. If you want a burger, the Sharska with kajmak has a loyal following, rich and satisfying without tricks.
Location matters. Rulet sits near Skopje’s central bus and train hub, a perfect lunch stop for travelers heading into inner Macedonia. Slip out for a quick chorba, share a Majstor Dragi, then stroll back to your platform.
No pretension, no weekly theatrics. Generous portions, fair prices, dependable cooking. If you want to eat like locals, Rulet is the move. High quality, fair price, no drama.
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