Kebapčilnica Destan's other, main restaurant, in Skopje's Čaršija, is more atmospheric and in a better spot for streetside people-watching, but the signature smoky beef kebabs are the same at this central outlet hidden in the southeastern corner of Ploštad Makedonija.
Kebapčilnica Destan
Skopje
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