The Most DELICIOUS Slovenian Dishes You've Never Tried Revealed!

A couple of weeks ago I released a Slovenian Food video showing some of the food I would eat in a day in Slovenia. I had an overwhelming amount of comments suggesting that I try traditional Slovenian food so that it was I did. I visited several restaurants and pastry shops across Ljubljana, Slovenia, and I found a few of the traditional Slovenian food dishes including: Štruklji, Potica, Premurska Gibanica, and Jota.
Since, I have been in Slovenia I have absolutely loved the food. The traditional food of Slovenia was no different. Of all the items that I tried, the Jota on the cold day was easily my favorite. It was quite filling, and the taste was wonderful. There was sausage and sauerkraut. It was absolutely wonderful. As far as the other dishes go, it still blows me away how a dessert here can be so unsweet. As an American expat, my expectations for dessert still haven't changed, and due to this every time I try a new dessert here I feel a bit underwhelmed. I simply think it is due to the fact that Slovenian dishes do not include an abundance of sugar like the American desserts. I think once I travel to America again I'll have a culinary shock.
Overall Slovenian food is delicious. I would consider myself more of a meat and potatoes kind of guy, and I think that is what Slovenian food is all about. I absolutely adore vegetables, and the Slovenian's are no different. Every dish is served with a beautiful display of vegetables. Often root vegetables like potatoes, but as I said above I believe I will like most traditional Slovenian food as it generally fits into the type of food I like to eat.
Of the desserts, I the Premurska Gibanica was definitely my favorite. I think it was a combination of the fact that is was served hot and almost melted my mouth. It reminded of childhood when I would rush to eat the baked good that just came out of the oven. As an American Expat living in Europe specifically Slovenia, I have been very comfortable with the food thus far. Often times, you hear Americans complaining about the food in Europe, but to me this honestly makes no sense. I genuinely enjoy the tender loving care that goes into all foods here. Again, it reminds me of childhood and all of the family gatherings we had to celebrate the holidays.
As I was roaming the city for this video, I noticed that the Christmas trees in Ljubljana are popping up everywhere. The Christmas season in Slovenia is almost upon us, and I could not be more excited. Christmas has to be my favorite time of year. Everyone is joyous, the songs are merry, and the food. Oh the food is wonderful. Also, the mass in the church and the celebration of the birth of Jesus is such a beautiful time.
In conclusion, I truly enjoyed the traditional Slovenian food that I tried. It was all delicious, and someday I will go to the Slovenian villages to get an even more traditional experience.
#slovenia #travel #food #traditional #ljubljana #expat #easterneurope #american
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Just don't stop man. Im watching every sunday and Im from Slovenia :)

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much! Cheers for tuning in! I think you’ll like the video a lot this week as I do a Day in the Life in Slovenia! Cheers new friend!!

[@evanascent2976]

I too am an American ex-pat living in Ljubljana (it's been over a decade now; I'm half-Slovenian through my dad). I'm enjoying your videos; brings me right back to what it was like when I first moved here (yes, way less sugar in sweets, haha). And glad you appreciate Stolnica/the cathedral; it's one of the most beautiful places in the city. Anyway, enjoy; I may be biased, but you chose one of the best places to move to! 😊

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much! Oh wow, so you know exactly what I'm going through lol. I think it might be the best place as well. I have absolutely loved Slovenia! I visited Kranskja Gora this weekend, and it was beautiful! Cheers!

[@mašasmrekar-d7u]

hi. 🙂 I love your videos. As a Slovenian it’s really interesting to see everything from another point of view. I have to admit though, the meat stuklji confused me a lot. I have never heard of them 😂😂 i even asked my mum and she said that thats Slovienia’s way of competing with burek 😂😂 glad to have learnt something new today Also, here are some info about “cheese” or “cottage cheese” struklji. Keep in mind that many things, especially food differs from region to region. What i’m writing is is true for Gorenjska region, i dont know about others. There are usually 2 types of cheese struklji: a sweet and salty option. The salty option is used as a side dish and is usually served with meat (usually beef). In some families (usually the ones that were poor at some point) you would eat the salty ones with sugar on top or you’d make a sauce with crumbs and sugar and pour that on. That was like a desert. And also be careful with ordering this type of struklji if you dont like raisins. Many restaurant (and stores if you buy the frozen ones) put raisins in them.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

lol It seems like the meat Štruklji is new to everyone in Slovenia. It was great. You should definitely try it! I need to try the cheese one, because I have heard that it is the most popular flavor. Thank you so much for the amazing advice and kind words! Cheers!

[@maticbuzeti]

Awesome video, man! Glad you enjoyed the best Slovenian dish, Prekmurska gibanica 😆

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thanks beast!!!!!!!!! Your comment is quite popular!

[@jeanniemc]

Loving your videos. The sausage restaurant was great. So enjoyed it when I visited last December. In fact , loved Slovenia, so much that I'm returning this December, with my family to see the beautiful country. Regards from South Africa

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Oh well! The Christmas lights will be cut on this Friday! November 29th, so you will be here during the wonderful Christmas season. Cheers!

[@natasakoprivc9253]

Hello I am glad that you like Slovenia and I hope that you feel well here I love watching your videos and of course continue to enjoy our beautiful country Nataša

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Slovenia has been amazing. Cheers Nataša!

[@biljanavilendecic8365]

As a Slovenian I love to watch your videos with my husband as we both feel that you present our country so well. Keep it up 😊 Also when I travel the world I make it a rule to try any local ice tea they have in that particular country and Sola is by far the best ice tea out there! Also, you should try the strawberry Frutabela cuz it’s the bomb 😁

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much for your support! I am so glad you are enjoying my videos! I think you’ll like the one coming out this week as I do a Day in the Life video!! I totally agree Sola is so good! I will definitely be giving the strawberry a taste. Sounds great to me! Cheers!

[@ramatinawi1659]

Hi! I recently discovered your videos! Thanks for all the tips :)

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Hi! I hope you are enjoying! Any thing you would like to see? Cheers for tuning in!!

[@ItakEliza]

Your pronunciation of Frutabela is spot on 💪

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Let’s gooooooo! I thought it sounded funny lol

[@8aros2]

im from slovenia 💪 , glad you like our country ;D

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

It has been wonderful! I hope you are enjoying the videos!! Cheers 🎉!

[@JockeJohansson6360]

its difficult not to like it😊 i never heard anyone say something bad about slovenia....ever!

[@8aros2]

@@JockeJohansson6360 there are defenatly bad things happening here, but ye no country is perfect

[@JockeJohansson6360]

@@8aros2 oh really? we are actually planning to buy property in Slovenia and would be intresting to hear about the negative sides also

[@8aros2]

@@JockeJohansson6360 in general its not the worst thing but bad politics and corruption does happen

[@tanjaborozan7298]

Welcome to Slovenia and Ljubljana. One thing to look forward to in December is, every church puts up a Nativity Scene. Frančiškani (the pink church on Prešernov trg) are famous for their kids friendly Nativity Scene, the one in Stolnica (St. Nicholas Cathedral) is more sombre and artistic, but every other church puts their own display on. Then there's famous live Nativity Scene in Postojnska jama, and many more all around Slovenia. The one in Brezje, which is a pilgrimage place to Mother of God, is pretty neat, too. So you can be pretty busy in December if you decide to see some of them. Enjoy your stay, hope school is good to you. 🙂

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Wonderful! Thank you for all of the wonderful insight. Christmas is such a wonderful time in the church, and I am looking forward to the Christmas season! I will definitely be visiting some of the Nativity Scenes! Uni has been great! Cheers Tanja!

[@Deebeedeedoo]

Great video! I really enjoy seeing your perspective 😊 I hope you love it here

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much! I have absolutely loved it here! Cheers for tuning in!!

[@Drewguy007]

I loved eating stews or goulash in the mountain huts with whatever bread they served. I could have eaten that all day every day.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

That sounds delightful. I honestly agree. I could also eat goulash with bread every day in the Winter months. It is so tasty. Cheers for tuning in Drew!

[@ritalaurenzii4416]

I imagine that lunch was great😊 Very nice video, wonderful place Ljubljana is very popular. Greetings Arnold!!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much! Yes, the Jota was wonderful! Cheers Rita!

[@tomazpolenec3791]

Go to the Kranj in the restaurant called Brioni they have like french stile food. I’ve been eating there and it vas very delicious. Great vlog. BTW

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Sounds like the food is wonderful. I’m not a picky eater, so I’m sure I would enjoy. Thank you so much for the kind words! Cheers!

[@anzerupnik1442]

If you ever go to the east of the country like Tolmin, Kobarid, Trenta try krafi, it's a traditional dessert in that region. Kind of similar to štruklji but filled with walnuts or pear.

[@MSloCvideos]

west*

[@anzerupnik1442]

Sorry, yes West.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I will add this dish to my list. I want to try it all haha! Cheers friend!!

[@jordanthomas4840]

Another 10/10 video brother

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thanks brotha!!

[@GrunfHD]

I'd recommend one day going to Gostilna Orle (restaurant Orle). It's on a hilltop near Rudnik, which is roughly 10-15 minute bus ride (bus nr. 3) from the city center. You can either take a car to the top or hike. They have many traditional slovene foods and the absolutely best babyback ribs you will ever have. Plus other kinds of meat dishes or even (in my opinion) best pizza in the city. If you reply, I'd be happy to drive us up to the restaurant orle or guide us up the hike. The restaurant also has a tower at the peak of the hill, so you get a wonderful 360 degree view of all of the surroundings.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

This sounds amazing. RIBSSSSS WHATT?! Those are my favorite. I will definitely check this out. Thank you so much. I'm also a big pizza guy, so also a wonderful recommendation. My schedule has gotten pretty hectic with the holidays approaching and the university exams coming up. I'll have to squeeze a time to go in some how. Cheers for the wonderful recommendations!

[@simonstegel]

By the way - Le potica is a Word game. Lepotica means beauty 🙂

[@simonstegel]

Le potica means only potica

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

@@simonstegel Okay, very interesting!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

@@simonstegel I had no idea! Now I know!

[@milanmihaljevic7520]

Try to find Frutabela Orange and dark chocolate... that one is my favourite 😊 cheers from Celje 😊

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Ahhh okay, that one sounds quite nice. I had a vroča čocolada in my video last week that was temna pomaranča! Thank you for the kind recommendation!! I believe I passed through Celje in my most recent video when I returned from Maribor by Train. I need to stop to visit the city next time! Cheers for tuning in!!

[@bigcal6091]

Try pečene sirove Palačinke...cheese Pancakes made in Oven 😋🤤 delicious,sweet

[@Hrema]

Wait we have traditional meat štruklji?? Never heard of it and now I need to try it.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I read that somewhere I don’t remember the source, but yes the meat Štruklji was wonderful.

[@jbremc22]

@@LifewithAaronArnold traditional is cottage cheese one, never seen meat one, but now I want to try it

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

The meat one is wonderful! I had the cottage cheese one recently, and I believe it was even better.

[@rgmemo001]

Welcome to Slovenija ❤

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much!! Cheers!!

[@009a2]

Sauerkraut with sosage would be my last meal, if I was on death row

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

hahahaahahaha give it another try! It is wonderful!

[@stromtrooper9027]

​@@LifewithAaronArnoldhe probably meant he likes it so much that would be his last meal request :D

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Ahhh okay, that makes more sense. It was wonderful!

[@rupachenthil]

Hi.. I'm in Phoenix, Arizona, planning to travel to slovenia. I'm a nature lover. When in the best time to travel? Off season, bearable weather, high 50s or 60s, is fine and less touristy. Please recommend and always mention the month in your videos.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Hi, I have spent some time in Arizona. Wonderful place! SLOVENIA HAS THE BEST NATURE. You'll see a better glimpse of this in my new video that aired today! So far, I think the best time of year for me was early November. The weather was wonderful. Not too cold, not too hot. It was around 50-60 degrees. October was nice too, but it rained a lot. This time of year here is absolutely wonderful as well. This Friday there was a large celebration in the Square as they lit the Christmas lights across the entire city. I believe they do this the last week of November/Beginning December. The city is a lot busier now, but for good reason. The city is lined with the amazing items of Christmas markets: Mulled wine, hot food, local desserts and more. This video was shot the 2nd week of November! I'll add the time frame moving forward. Cheers for tuning in. This video this week is also regarding a very nice place to visit. Cheers!

[@kolaranze]

Gibanica is the best. Dude, visit the Šaleška valley (Velenje, Šoštanj). We have beautiful castles, old town, lakes, museums (Castle, coal mining museum, leather museum,... old churches, gallery and more. best regards

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Sounds like an awesome spot. I’m building a list of all the towns and regions I want to visit, and I will be sure to add this to the list! Cheers!

[@soaringblackbird4431]

Made me hungry haha.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Lol, the food was amazing. My favorite was the Jota. During this part of the year, when it is cold the soup is sooooo good. Cheers!

[@Bungee75]

I don't know what your sources are, but štruklji (those are allways steamed/cooked in boiling water) traditionally are walnut or cottage cheese, latter can be in salty or sweet variety. Our national dish called potica on the other hand do have tarragon, walnut, rasines etc

[@valentintapata2268]

Walnut and cottage cheese are the most traditional, but there are many other fillings as well.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Oh interesting. I honestly don’t remember where I read the information lol. I tried to do a lot of reading before I tried it lol. I will definitely try the others flavors. I’m sure they are all great as this one was good. Cheers for tuning in!

[@Vrzwta]

Frutabela gozdni sadeži!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Frutabela is great!!

[@shinnyspace]

Welcome to Ljubljana

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much for the warm welcome! Cheers!

[@lola_28_]

Meat štruklji. Really? I need to try it, looks delicious.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Hi Lola, yes!! It was delicious. You should definitely try it!! Cheers for tuning in!!

[@1janaf]

When you are visiting the Cathedral again take some time to study the main entrance door. There's a story in it's relief.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

The door is amazing 😍. I don’t know the history of it though. I will definitely check it out. Cheers!!

[@bigcal6091]

U have to go out of City,Maribor region and other way Koper...There in Villages,smaller Citys look for some Restaurants with local Food...in Ljubljana you dont have this Food from other Country regions!!

[@EgGDoGG_Lover]

And We say Jota with an "O" Like Jo-ta

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you! I struggled with this haha

[@jacksontucker2736]

What is your favorite pint you've had in Slovenia, Captain?

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Bro, there is a rivalry between beers here. The two are Union and Laško. I have had more Union, and I think it’s slightly better. However, I have only had Laško once, so I could be a biased pick.

[@andrejkemencic]

Ironically, everybody loves Prekmurska Gibanica, only actual people of Prekmurje rarely ever eat it, I've never seen anyone :D (I'm from Ljubljana but lived in Prekmurje the last 17 years)... I can also recommend 'Dödöli' which is a potato main or side dish and you definetly have to try Bograč, kind of a goulash with potatoes, both of which are also Prekmurje dishes...

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Very interesting. I wonder why that is lol. It is wonderful. I will definitetly try both dishes. They sound wonderful! Cheers!

[@marjanasimic6816]

That one peach is the original one and it was the first one that and strawberry

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I think I liked the Strawberry one better than the Peach honestly!! What's your favorite? Cheers for tuning in!!

[@marjanasimic6816]

Yes apricot it is the original

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I think Apricot is the best honestly!!

[@batman6540]

You should visit other places in Slovenia not just LJ. The small places are the real gems...

[@tomazpolenec3791]

That is real

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I totally agree. I am planning to visit some villages with my friends soon. I am really looking forward to it. Cheers!

[@zaldam]

What is your favorite food in the US?

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Steak! Or BBQ!

[@mygodisthereafreenic]

Overmura moving cake.

[@GaiusPrimusMatius]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I haven’t heard of this nickname, but now I know lol. Cheers!

[@GaiusPrimusMatius]

@@LifewithAaronArnold it's a joke over the name gibanica because in Slovenian verb gibati means moving that's why moving cake, ovemura because derive from over mura river...

[@suneelk3439]

Hi To all lovely Slovenians out here I’m coming to Ljubljana in sometime. Can anyone here genuinely help me with getting a place to rent. I’m coming with my two pets. Please anyone here who can help me out, contact me here Thank You so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Hopefully someone will help, I am not much help with this. Cheers!!

[@tdfblaz1329]

Im 100% slovenian

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Very cool! Cheers!

[@EgGDoGG_Lover]

Yo. Where are u staying? Like at a hotel or

[@gorazdnovsak3705]

Frutabela was the way I would say it so I don't think it was a strange accent...

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

This is great to hear! I thought I was saying it with quite the emphasis lol