Dea Burek (Dea An Authentic Eatery) in the Bronx
Dea Burek is a culinary gem in the Bronx, known for serving authentic Kosovo-style burek, a traditional Albanian pastry.1
Unique Aspects and History
- Authenticity and Heritage: Dea Burek is praised for bringing an authentic Albanian tradition to life, with phenomenal burek that rivals Balkan originals.2 It is a family business, featuring unique, generation-by-generation recipes of the Kolndrekaj Family, known throughout South Europe and with over 30 years in business.3
- The Signature Burek: The specialty pastry is characterized by its delicate, flaky layers that are non-greasy and full of ingredients, combining the textures of filo dough and calzones.4 It is described as being made “with love” and brings back memories of “grandmother’s cooking.”5
- Unique Accompaniment: Their burek is often paired with a unique house-made yogurt, described as having a rich, creamy consistency reminiscent of Greek yogurt, providing a perfect cooling contrast to the savory, buttery filling.6
- Opening: Dea An Authentic Eatery opened in June 2021 in the heart of Arthur Avenue – Little Italy in the Bronx.7
Highlight Menu Items
The menu centers around the traditional burek with various fillings, along with a selection of drinks and desserts.8
| Category | Item (Price where available) | Description |
| Burek | Meat Burek | $8.00 (Flaky pastry filled with meat) – Popular |
| Cheese Burek | $8.00 (Flaky pastry filled with cheese) | |
| Spinach Burek | $8.00 (Flaky pastry filled with spinach) – Popular | |
| Leek Burek Roll | $10.75 (Flaky pastry filled with leek and creamy filling) | |
| Pumpkin Burek | $10.75 | |
| Potato Burek Roll | $10.75 (Flaky pastry filled with potatoes) | |
| Cabbage Burek Roll | $10.75 (Crisp pastry roll filled with cabbage) | |
| Sides | Homemade Yogurt | $3.00 (Tart, sometimes sweet fermented milk) – Popular |
| Ajran Drinkable Yogurt | $3.99 (A refreshing yogurt drink with a tangy twist) – Popular | |
| Desserts | Baklava | $5.75 (Sweet layered pastry with chopped nuts) |
| Tullumba | $5.00 (Turkish-style doughnuts drizzled with syrup) | |
| Trileqe | $5.75 | |
| Tiramisu | $5.75 (Coffee soaked cake with chocolate and mascarpone cheese) |
Customer Feedback
Customer feedback is largely positive, highlighting the quality of the food:
- Positive Reviews: The burek is called “Great,” “Absolutely delicious,” “Best burek in all of NYC hands down,” and “Best burek I’ve ordered.”9 Customers appreciate the wide variety of flavors, including cabbage, leek, and pumpkin, which are hard to find elsewhere.10 The business is described as “Excellent… ran by great family!”
- Preparation Note: Customers note that it’s a good idea to order the burek roll in advance by calling as it can take 15-20 minutes to prepare.11
- Mixed Feedback: One customer noted the burek was “okay, flaky, but on a greasier side,” while another mentioned a negative service experience involving an “arrogant” counter worker and a long wait.12 However, overall ratings are high (5.0 on some platforms).13
Location and Contact Information
- Address: 610 Crescent Ave, Bronx, NY (Also listed as 608 Crescent Ave in one snippet).14
- Phone Number: (718) 684-7773 (Associated with “Dea An Authentic Eatery”).15
- Website: https://www.deaeatery.com/ (The site is for “Deatery,” which mentions the history of “Dea-An Authentic Eatery”).
