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Where to eat flija (fli) in the US: 3 restaurants that list it
Flija takes hours: thin batter painted on layer after layer, each one baked under a hot lid (saç). Our own recipe allows 4–5 hours. These list fli on their own menus. Menus change, so check before you drive.
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Short answer
Three US restaurants list fli on their own menus (checked 24 October 2026): Oda Grill in Macomb, Michigan; Shkodra Byrek in Dedham and Braintree, Massachusetts; and Çka Ka Qëllu in Westwood, New Jersey.
Verified · checked on 24 Oct 2026
Source: The restaurants' official menus
In Kosovo: coming soon
Unknown · checked on 24 Oct 2026
The other half of this list, places in Kosovo that bake flija, is still being checked. We'll add it here once every place is confirmed.
Make it at home
Can't get to any of these? Our flija recipe walks through the layers and the lid (allow 4–5 hours), and there is a quicker skillet version that takes about an hour.
Not listed yet?
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I eat flija in the US?
On 24 October 2026 these listed fli on their own menus: Oda Grill (Macomb, MI), Shkodra Byrek (Dedham and Braintree, MA) and Çka Ka Qëllu (Westwood, NJ).
Can I order a whole tray of flija?
Oda Grill in Macomb, Michigan, says a full tray is available by special order. Ask the restaurant how much notice it needs.
Is fli the same as flija?
Yes: fli and flija are two names for the same layered dish. Menus abroad usually write 'fli'.
Sources
Checked 24 Oct 2026. Rules change; always confirm with the official source before you travel.
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