Balkan House

Reviews

• Carey C.

  star star star star star 8 June 2026

  Tried this place on a whim at 9:15 on a Saturday.  Thought they'd be annoyed of us walking in at that time since they close at 10, but they were ready to serve us.
  
  We were the only people in the joint, which I thought might be a clue that they don't get many diners, but I just think they don't get many diners after 9 pm.  
  
  We were sat at booth, and our waitress helped us order since we really didn't know what anything was.  She steered us to the 2 most popular menu items, the Doner and the Chevapi, and said she could have them cut in half, so each of us could try both.
  
  I loved the Doner.  It's a Balkan/Bosnian/Romanian take on a Gyro, but way better.  Their sauce is a mix of Tsaziki and Garlic sauce, and it's spicy!  I could eat these sandwiches often.
  
  The Chevapi had this wonderful spongy bread with sausage, way too many onions, and a roasted red pepper sauce.  This combo was good, but next time I would order it sans onions, or only a spoonful.
  
  We then decided to get crepes with fruit for dessert.  Great call!  I think they put Nutella on the crepes, bananas, strawberries, and chocolate drizzle.  Yummy!
  
  Will definitely hit this place up for lunch sometime.

• Al P.

  star star star star star 7 June 2026

  A young wild child straight outta SW DETROIT joined the Army 1976 requested to be stationed in Germany.  Eating and drinking everything I could find after 6 liters of Beer's found the Famous Turkish Doner Kebab a instant addiction for life. Just 4 months ago a Bosnian place in Hamtramck finally bring those memories back into my life.  Yes folks the hype is very real. Just 2 year's ago a place in Dearborn had a Turkish guy who had the real deal, ashamed to say the media or foodies just wouldn't support. Balkan House so uniquely designed and delicious with 2 of my all time favorite European sandwiches. Chevapi and Doner Kebab OMG FABULOUS not just about the Meats that bread be pillows of deliciousness.  We had both the Meat and Chicken Doner with a 10 pcs Chevapi outstanding balance of flavor. Also a order of Serbian Crepes just think Hungarian Palacsinta or Polish Nalasnike topped with fruits. 
  
  The first Doner Kebabs was served on March 2, 1971, at Hasir in Berlin.
  
  It was called a doner kebab after the Turkish word "dondurmek" which means a rotating roast.The vertical rotisserie was invented in the 19th-century Ottoman Empire, and doner kebab inspired similar dishes such as the Arab shawarma, Greek gyros, and Mexican al pastor. So now I hope you got my attention you must visit soon.

• Robert W.

  star star star star star 4 June 2026

  Honestly the döner kebab is hands down one of the best thing I've ever eaten. The bread is amazing and the sauce is unlike anything I've ever had.
  
  The place is quintessential Hamtramck, a converted house.
  
  The Turkish coffee is also very delicious.

• Lina P.

  star star star star star 3 June 2026

  The perfect solution to our Doner Kebab cravings! Full of flavor and a hearty portion, our doner kebabs were delicious. It had plenty of meat and veggies and was topped with this flavor packed sauce that made each bite awesome. We did take out which was easy and convenient. The staff was also really kind. Definitely a must have if you're in the area.

• Sofia N.

  star star star star star 28 May 2026

  Since my last trip to Kosovo, I have been on the lookout for donër sandwiches in the metro Detroit area. Balkan house is that place! Situated off of Caniff street in Hamtown, do not be disappointed with the dated venue - what matters most is what's on the inside ;)
  The service was that of any hospitable Eastern European host, top knot has and with a smile! I began my experience with a hot Turkish coffee with mini gjeze or (cute lil copper single-serve coffee pot) pourable by ones self. So many similarities to exactly what you would expect in "thee old country". Check it out for something new and different.