At Kanevche: A Unique Dining Experience in Ohrid, Macedonia

Specialty: "Ohrid Chomlek"

Whether with meat or as a vegetarian option, "Ohrid Chomlek" is a remarkable fusion of flavors and aromas. This dish is a blend of ingredients commonly found in Macedonian gardens—pearl onions, garlic, meat (veal and pork for the meat version, or mushrooms for the vegetarian option), dried plums, white wine, and an assortment of spices, with one key ingredient: a generous amount of LOVE.

Alongside the Chomlek, the "Sofija" salad stands out as a delightful and unexpected combination that never fails to impress. Named after Dimche’s granddaughter, Sofija, who enjoyed certain ingredients every day, Dimche made it his mission to combine those ingredients into a salad that is simple, yet unique, refreshing, and full of flavor. The salad features grated cabbage, chopped tomatoes, walnuts, crumbled cheese, grated yellow cheese, spices, olive oil, salt, basil, and oregano. Broccoli is added, both as a garnish and an integral part of the dish, symbolizing Sofija's hair to Dimche.

The "Kaj Kanevche" restaurant is one of a kind, not only for its location in the picturesque Kaneo neighborhood—often referred to as Macedonia’s piece of paradise—but also for its menu, which artfully blends traditional and modern cuisine. Dimche believes that a restaurant must offer dishes that are worthy of social media attention. While traditional meals like stuffed peppers and sarma are undeniably delicious, they aren't yet considered "Instagram-worthy."

Dimche assures that "Kaj Kanevche" is easy to find: if you rent a boat from Ohrid’s port, you’ll reach the restaurant in just five minutes. Alternatively, a pleasant walk through the famous old fishing settlement and past the St. John the Theologian Church will lead you to this hidden gem.