Made by hand.
Remembered by taste.

Discover our handmade pies, Vranje-style samsa, propeć, salčići and tarana. Local food with a story, from southern Serbia to your table.

Samsa
Samsa

From freezer to table in 20 min

Propeć with cheese and eggs

Follow the preparation instructions supplied with the product.

Five ways to taste Vranje

Jelena and Boba, the couple behind Samsara

Jelena and Boba. Family behind Samsara.

We are a young married couple from Vranje and the proud parents of Tolja and Magda. Jelena is an actress, Boba is an economist, and together we share a love for our city, homemade food and big dreams.

Samsara is our family story: built on trust, mutual support and the desire to preserve the flavours of old Vranje.

The Samsara bakery in Vranje

How Samsara began

Samsara began with Boba's childhood dream, the samsa his grandmother made every weekend and the baking tradition of his family. One evening Jelena asked him what he truly wanted to do. His answer was simple: make pies and open a pie shop called Samsara.

That same evening they opened the Samsara Instagram page. Only two hours later the first order arrived — two samsa pies, baked in an old cooker whose lower heater did not work. From that first order, through the Days of Vranje, Samsara grew into its first pie shop, opened on 16 December 2024.

Born from love, one boy's dream and the wholehearted support of his life partner.

Our actions and house rules

Happy hour · 50% off everythingMonday–Friday, 20:00–21:00At our Vranje shop, Beogradska 55.

Every day, the first customer eats free
Every day, the first customer eats free

Our main rule is that everything is made without additives, yeast, baking powder or any kind of chemicals. Honest, clean and homemade — just like in the old days.

Our awards

First-place diploma from the 7th Samsijada in 2024
FIRST PLACE7th Samsijada · 2024

The first confirmation that our samsa carries the authentic flavour of old Vranje.

First-place diploma from the 8th Samsijada in 2025
FIRST PLACE8th Samsijada · 2025

We defended the title and once again won first place for our samsa.

Where to find us

Vranje

Samsara · Beogradska 55

Belgrade · Dorćol

Samsara franchise · Džordža Vašingtona 9

Požarevac

Vila Jelena 012 · hospitality partner

Ranges and availability vary by location. Please contact us before travelling for a particular product.

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Come for samsa. Stay for Vranje.

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For hospitality partners

Bring handmade propeć and salčići to your hotel, restaurant, café or catering menu. Contact us to discuss the range, quantities and collection or delivery arrangements.

Contact Samsara

Detailed hospitality offer and enquiry form (Serbian) · Existing partner portal (Serbian)