Albanian MOUNTAIN FOOD in Krujë Castle!! BAZAAR Shopping for Qeleshe | Krujë, Albania

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My third day in Albania continued in the mountain village of Krujë in north central Albania. Come along with me as I try some amazing Albanian mountain food in Krujë Castle and shop for a traditional qeleshe hat in the local bazaar in Krujë, Albania!
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Krujë is located just 35 minutes north of Tirana. It’s absolutely gorgeous and is home to lots of ruins, restaurants, and more! My friend and guide Ani from Balkan Pearls Tour Operator and I started at Restorant Bardhi, which opened in 1994. In the kitchen, I watched them make some yufka with chicken, a kebab, a rack of lamb, salads, cheeses, a unique-looking lamb byrek, and more!
Then, I went upstairs with the owner, Bardhi, to try some rakija made of a mix of cabernet franc, merlot, and syrah grapes. It was strong and has so much flavor!
At our table, I started with a potato-and-lamb fritter, which was so moist and contained onion. Next was the blueberry cheese, which was like manchego but had hints of blueberry flavor. The pepper cheese was like a spicy manchego. Then, I jumped on the squash pie, which had a flaky phyllo dough crust. It was the best pie I tried in Albania!
I also loved the lamb byrek with onion, the little samosa-like lamb pies, the goat cheese pies, the tzatziki-like yogurt, and mozzarella-like goat cheese. The juicy, fatty baked lamb leg was unreal, and the lamb ribs were super tender!
Dessert was a traditional Albanian dish called kabuni, which is made from rice, lamb neck, cinnamon, and raisins! It like an exotic, meaty, and sweet rice pudding.
Next, we headed to Skenderbeg Museum, where you can learn about the national hero, Skenderbeg, and the history of medieval Albania. You can see a map of the settlements in medieval Albania, paintings, and his helmet. Atop the museum, you get gorgeous views of Krujë, the river, the surrounding mountains, and more!
Then, we followed the main road leading from the castle, toward the bazaar. Along it are bars, restaurants, and souvenir shops.
The Bazaar of Krujë is so beautiful and authentic! The paths are set with stones and have such an authentic feel. It was like stepping back in time! There, I met a shop owner named Ndricim, who invited me inside to show me how to make a qeleshe, which is a traditional Albanian hat!
He showed me how to make the qeleshe hat in his factory, where he also had dozens of wool hats in different shapes, as well as wool shoes. I learned that each qeleshe shape represents a different county in Albania.
I bought the hat for 1,2oo lekës. I bought some slippers for my daughters and then visited another souvenir shop. There are about 60 of them! This one sold tea sets, shirts, coffee sets, mugs, scarves, antiques, and more! There’s a 120-year-old tool that threads wool that only costs 30,000 lekës, or about $30 USD.
Next was a shop that focuses on clothing with the flag of Albania. I bought an Albanian flag sweater for 25,000 lekës (about $25 USD). Then, I visited a shop where they made Albanian carpets. Everything is handmade by the woman who works there! It took her 7 days to make one of the carpets! I was loving this amazing medieval town! Everyone was so friendly and the town was so unique!
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[@rajathkamath2767]

Please david don't waste food. You order a lot of stuff and just gove it a taste. There are many people in the world who don't even get one proper meal. Please don't waste your food 🙏🙏🙏

[@Davidsbeenhere]

@@rajathkamath2767 I didn't i just dont show me eating everything. Plus my guide ate too!

[@rajathkamath2767]

@Davidsbeenhere then it's fine. I told you because here in India we don't like wasting food as you might have experienced when you were here, so I told. Cool bro thanks for replying..

[@user-gg4dh7yj9l]

🖤🇦🇱KRUJAAAA🖤🇦🇱 SKËNDERBEU🖤🇦🇱

[@theox9015]

David , if you stay in albania 2 months more, with all that food jou have eat there you need a special plain to go back in usa,

[@leonardotonin7608]

I have Albanian heritage in my ancestry and proud love from 🇮🇹❤️🇦🇱

[@mayaalem198]

Me to and so proud👌

[@albanboy1994]

Udhetime ne SHqiperi..KRUJ CASTLE/SKANDERBEG..kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHSUnHuYZdGAfZI

[@1komb1gjak2]

this episode was one of the best, the traditions , city and the food

[@FoodieTrekker]

second that bro, my grand parents are Albanian

[@Davidsbeenhere]

thank you bro!!

[@bujaremini5621]

@@FoodieTrekker ti sje shqiptar?

[@FoodieTrekker]

@@bujaremini5621 Yes

[@bujaremini5621]

@@FoodieTrekker cfar je ti?

[@thffn]

David : I am packing my bags and booking the ticket for ALBANIA :);)

[@CactusClai]

This is a historical city in Albania. The food in this part is phenomenal too. For all tourists that wish to visit. Albania is one of safest countries in Europe to visit regardless of what you hear about Albanians outside it. Anyone who has visited this beauty flm country can vouch for this. Thank you David!

[@AussieAngeS]

The food looks delicious and so fresh there 😍 I’ve never had Albanian food before.

[@Davidsbeenhere]

its basically all farm to table and tava dishes :)

[@gjinbuespata9113]

The qeleshe, or plis also, is a traditional Albanian cape, and his origin it comes from ancient times, since Homer times or even before. Is a pagan tradition. A beautiful share for Albania!

[@swapnilshingote8773]

Those 3 guys who disliked this awesome video god bless you guys I dont know what will make you feel great....Man this man in this Pandemic days he is showing us happiness at least have some courtesy...Love you David from Mumbai...Man your Legend

[@Davidsbeenhere]

thank you bro!

[@swapnilshingote8773]

@@Davidsbeenhere Thank you Sir for replying...I am on 7th heaven......

[@renaldrenald2926]

@@swapnilshingote8773 respect from Albania

[@ariankaragiozi]

@Marion Lasku I think the same as you brother!

[@TasteNSmile]

Colors at the market and food variety!!! Thats what soothes eyes after the lockdown!

[@4rd17]

Thank you David, you are helping our tourism a lot with your vlogs.

[@shieroc]

He's good at it very though.

[@VolpeWhereAreYou]

The food looks fireeee

[@Davidsbeenhere]

dude! this series is FLYING!!! :)

[@raxzar]

No touch of the fast food and industry like in western europe. Make me remember croatia. Miss the balkans so much. Greetings from Germany.

[@tosk2098]

I am Albanian and i saw for the first time how we make Qeleshe/Plis, thank you for that i love your videos.

[@stevenstifler5937]

Thank you David for promoting Albania !

[@MrKurwa-lf1oc]

I really love your Albania series man. Great content

[@user-gz5mg8rv5p]

Bravo! Love from Bulgaria! ❤️

[@TheDirty69harry]

Respect #Hristina 🙂

[@airman4life626]

I got my whole family to subscribe after watching your Albania tour. Love the videos Your presentation is on point! We live in NY and haven't been back in a while but after this we're def going next summer.

[@tuckamorecustomknives4550]

Awesome share and insight to Albania! Thanks man.🔥🤙🏻

[@karenkiley5010]

I’m really wanting to take a vacation there! The squash pie looked so tasty!

[@indrittabaku6671]

Kur shoh te tille dokumentare me bejne ta dua me shume vendin tim BRAVOOO 🇦🇱🇮🇹🇦🇱🇮🇹

[@nysretgjyshinca5481]

I nderuar Indrit.Nese jeton ne emigrim si un. Marim rrugen bashk per kruj.

[@ariankaragiozi]

@@nysretgjyshinca5481 sa te hiqen masat e detyruara te diktaturës sanitare shkojmë bashkë ,por unë nuk kthehem më!

[@ervisbalaj1930]

U opened my eyes bro about albania and iam albanian 🤣thank you alot for kind words u use about Albania, always welcome bro ,god bless

[@redfirekla]

Man this has been an amazing Albania series you need you own TV food show,

[@netzlifestylejapan8329]

So nice place the food the people the nature omg

[@paffendorfpaffendorf8444]

Looks everyone one is so laid back , no one hustling, love these countries beautiful Albania

[@liljanasufaj1643]

There is no hustle and bustle in Albania, life runs slowly at a normal pace. Plenty of time to kill and simply enjoy life every single day. Not a rich country but very quality life.

[@khristalez]

This episode was amazing the beautiful food the skilled hands creating those wool hats and shoes he was very talented the shops were very nice thanks for sharing your adventures with us

[@daniellalucaj]

I am bias, I love Albanian food...it’s the best!

[@shieroc]

I really enjoyed the segment of the hat making it takes tons of work i admire that work ethic.

[@stefaanhendrickze2258]

Hey bro,very interresting to see that hat making, very intessif to create . Loved to see the whole town,looks great,want to eat the food . Thanks for teaching us about this wonderfull country

[@edjunior4999]

This was one of the best episodes. Amazing Albania😊

[@mirelasemanjaku]

David i am Albanian and still learning a lot from your videos! You have such a nice personality and a great approach to our country. Thank you for your videos and for letting the world know our good side! :)) Best of luck!

[@breathlessgetaways6315]

The food looks sooo good! You've truly inspired me!

[@isaolloni9032]

Thank you for promoting beauties of Albania ! 😀👍

[@thanasisnt2387]

David you are number 1! Keep doing this like you do!! you make me wanna visit my country soon and I will.

[@bobnoname5926]

I've been to Albania 🇦🇱 I used to live there and the food is very good there very tasty stuff 👌😎

[@Rosk03]

Wow, that traditional Hat Making process was amazing...

[@ye9355]

How tasty are Albanian foods!

[@leporush333]

Did you guys knew origin of almost all french wines is from this part of the world ( Illyria)?

[@phoebus9232]

Stop saying nonsense!!! The fist who make wine were the Greeks!!!! After the Ancient Greek Years France is making the best wine in the world!!!!!!!

[@eldrishpuza8512]

@@phoebus9232 Illyrians made better wine

[@kmetalia]

@@phoebus9232 Real Greeks are of Albanian origin.

[@lumiqi2494]

Have not been here since my college years in the early 90’s. Thanks for this and all your other videos. Am bedridden with Covid so your videos take me to better experiences! Thank you!

[@naliniseecharan284]

Good to see you back at it David...stay safe..👍

[@gentrit4311]

Loving these Albania episodes, love from Kosovo 🇦🇱

[@valbonashkreli4879]

Wow 👍. Shume video e bukur 👌

[@arikarakushi2189]

Im glad you enjoying my beautiful country devid love your videos the world doesn't know yet the gems of this part of the world hope it stays this way for hundreds of years we kept this same tradition you enjoying right now

[@KingBeqa]

Fun fact: In Kosovo and in northern Albania it's not called "Qeleshe" but "Plis".

[@Gerico9008]

@Beast plis - pe lesi - prej leshi

[@smolfi]

Great video. Makes me wanna go to Albania

[@Flavor88]

Wow I had never seen how a qeleshe was made. Great video, thank you!

[@theprofessor1484]

Nearly had a little cry watching this, you are a legend.

[@sideshowtink]

THe making of the Qeleshe is fascinating! What an art! I would love that bazaar!

[@KursiiGjermanishtesGratis]

Nice, i have been here in Kruja for many times and i still wanna go there!

[@EatwithMohsin]

I Wish I Had Your Food On My Table When I Was Eating 😋🤤🤩🤩 You Food Looks Delicious Love It😍❤️❤️

[@noeldabreo6130]

David your killin me MAN !!

[@soniaaguilera8970]

SALUDOS DESDE MI PAÍS CHILE 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱💓♥️

[@adelinandoj5716]

OMG 🤤Albania has the tastiest food in Europe 🇦🇱I love you shqipe🇦🇱

[@albusha5150]

I'm Albanian and watching you eat those goodies that I know fairly well, damn you nail it! Yes, you ate some of the best Albania has to offer.

[@thisnthat1212]

Never been this early 😀 I wish I could also enjoy those tasty foods🤤🤤

[@kfjn0450]

Greetings from south Italy 🇮🇹 🇦🇱🇮🇹🇦🇱🇮🇹🇦🇱

[@killerozean]

Hey ya that is my home town and I used to play there (in the castle) when I was a little boy. My family still lives in the castle. Long time I haven't been there tho

[@michaelandersson4926]

Great vid👍

[@dewi9235]

A lot of tasty mountain food! 😋

[@kingbel2360]

The hat process was very interesting

[@linditalena9867]

Very interesting process of making qeleshe. I did not know that there were so many shapes of qeleshe representing different areas in Albania. Albania as one of the oldest countries in Europe has a diverse and rich culture. Food is great. I will never forget the appealing smell of food when walking around the streets of my city Elbasan.

[@altensharkaj6341]

Really great job man

[@grantguy8933]

Need to get the ticket to fly to this wonderful country now.

[@sultanoxforduk]

I i was the first pakistani in BURRELI albania love from uk pakistani ......!!!!

[@blueface7201]

Hahahahahahaha ♥️

[@Bruno-ty3fj]

Amazing video underrated channel

[@tonis3504]

Love it 😄👍👍

[@volarerealty2263]

this FOOD IS AMAZING!!!

[@swapnilshingote8773]

David Sir one Rap from My friend to you .....Well I say it simple....food nowadays has become everyone's jingle...from home to streets to krujë castle....Dudes been on the roll with this pandemic cycle....Respect to david who is been here... There.... And everywhere (davidsbeenhere) and a finger to those who(Dislikes) can't even bear his sheer. But my man swap inked (swapnil) his mind with blues in his thought to clear the skies of doubt to make David day sprout with his pouring route. 🙌🏽

[@ersangjyzeli168]

looks great

[@bodolifesamvlogs6255]

Im hungry now....lamb looks delicious 😘😁

[@foodandtravelembo931]

I have been there and i loved this food, was fantastic for me😁

[@ergysvogli9363]

i dont know why evry time i see your videos i am hungry 😂😂😂great thanx for doing this .i am from kruja

[@noizyshakur9684]

Great Video 😎

[@ManglamSrivastava]

Hello David, Just one thing, wherever you go take full precautions and stay safe and healthy dude. Love from India.

[@MrLuigji]

10:10 don’t knock it until you’ve tried it, lol. Love it!

[@kindheart2792]

Thanks for the information. God bless

[@kurtixhildana1047]

Amazing so beautiful Albania 🇦🇱

[@Dragua25]

Faleminderit David.

[@waynepalmer6026]

Love your video; miss your dad. Great Video

[@Han-sc6bh]

Fruit leather. Big in parts of the Middle East too. And the process of making the hats is called felting.

[@aroundtheworldinaprildays]

The blueberry cheese looks interesting.

[@Rio-by1eh]

Yummmmmmm.. I have heard about the Albanian spirit , but now I have to buy it

[@dds5936]

That food looks so delicious

[@muratcezari8956]

Ohohoho kabuni... Triggered so many childhood memories

[@leo73323]

Already looking forward to Shkoder.

[@rimlidatta3952]

Fantastic!!

[@krisc5589]

You must vizit the restaurant Mrizi i Zanave in Lezhe. They cook only with there own thungs

[@TrinaMCay]

That is the life iwanted eversince! Jetset for food!!!:)

[@314chriswright]

I'm salivating so crazy right now

[@soniaaguilera8970]

HERMOSO!!

[@abomalakissbo6437]

Hello brother.. just an amazing video on a wonderful place. Which month did you go there?

[@hendo19742]

GOD, HE MAKES EVERYONE HUNGRY!🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@hendo19742]

DON'T EVER WATCH HIS VIDEOS ON AN EMPTY STOMACH, IT WILL GROWL WITH HUNGER!😱😱😱😱

[@edmondhilviu7214]

Bravo Davide sei grande tutto la verità pure originali.

[@middlepath3607]

David, I've enjoyed all your videos, finding them the perfect escape during lockdown here in the states. Your travels throughout Albania showcasing the amazing food, scenery, culture, and warm hospitality of the people have placed this country at the top of my travel list! I noticed that food servings are very generous. Are taking leftovers home with you socially acceptable, or is it frowned upon?

[@nexh1]

Bravoo Devid ...she tolld you for hat .. that is QELESHE but real nime is PLISI is old 15.000 years...bravo one more time ...from New York

[@speeddemon8977]

you been to Elbasan there? you should try simite bugace in elbasan only that city makes that or bollokume Elbasan the fourth largest city and was pretty nice

[@onizuka186]

Im albanian and im proud you like our country

[@zagorjango2440]

Grande 👊

[@rodayodryve7998]

I really felt my age watching this when the flattened prune sheet was difficult to identify but also met with wonder, joy, and a bit of confusion. When it first was shown, it hit like a ton of bricks.....I said to myself, there's a Fruitrollup....lol.......but I am 110% sure that one is MUCH MUCH better. They were commercially (mass) made here when I was a kid and one could buy most fruit flavors in many stores. Long story short, I have not seen those in decades and possibly they stopped production many years ago. If you saw one laid out next to the one on here, they look too similar:) Great vid and all the food there looks wonderful, I say from Mountain to Gut:) Keep up the great work.

[@johnvolos8667]

Nice town Nice histroy,Big Respect from Greece

[@gerald_307]

Bro the food was calling me all the way up in germany😂,i have two years without going back in my country.

[@itzkamo_1091]

I haven’t been to Kosov in 7 years bro. I’m ashamed lol