What’s A Byrek?

A byrek is a pastry that can be savory or sweet. it is made of flour dough and can have fillings of meat, veggies, fruit, or cheese. byrek is part of the cuisine of many Mediterranean countries, and can be called "burek", "borek", or "spanakopita". our version comes from our home country, Albania, and it has been perfected in our family for generations.

Learn Albanian

  • This word means "eagle" and is a symbol of Albania's national identity.

  • This word refers to the Albanian concept of honor and keeping one's word.

  • This is a word that means, “thank you.”

  • This is a common greeting in Albanian that means, “hello.”

  • This is a traditional Albanian alcoholic drink made from distilled grapes.

  • This word refers to the traditional fortified towers found throughout Albania.

  • This is the word for a person from Albania, and is often used as a term of pride and identity.