Wok by Matija opens first franchise in Slavonia

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Popular Croatian wok brand Wok by Matija has expanded beyond Zagreb, opening its first franchise in Slavonia.

Located in the heart of the city of Slavonski Brod. at Petra Krešimira IV, 32, the new spot has already attracted a large number of food lovers eager to try Matija Nikolić’s signature dishes.

The brand is known for its homemade noodles, locally sourced vegetables, and unique sauces, creating a standout wok experience.

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The Slavonski Brod location follows the same philosophy, ensuring that customers can enjoy the same quality and flavours as in the Zagreb locations.

Matija Nikolić (Photo: Nikola Zoko)

The grand opening was attended by well-known faces, including actors from Osijek’s Croatian National Theatre (HNK) Ivana Soldo Čabraja, Antonija Mrkonjić, Miroslav Čabraja, and Mirko Ilibašić, as well as popular food blogger Melita Matičević Vukasović (Kuhaš Melita). Together, they explored different wok combinations, mixing noodles, meat, sauces, and vegetables.

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Franchise owner Ivan Lovaković, a long-time gastronomy enthusiast in Slavonski Brod, wanted to introduce something fresh to the local food scene.

“I’ve been in the food business for years and, alongside kebabs, I wanted to offer something different. As a big fan of wok dishes—and especially Matija’s creations in Zagreb—I knew this would be a great fit,” said Lovaković.

The menu caters to all tastes, offering three types of meat, seafood options, and over ten different sauces. One of the biggest hits is the spicy wok served in a crispy flatbread, which has already become a favourite among customers.

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One of the key goals of Wok by Matija is to maintain consistency in taste. To achieve this, the Slavonian branch uses the same homemade noodles, made in the brand’s Zagreb production facility, and pairs them with specially crafted sauces.

“Our base remains the same whether you eat in Zagreb or Slavonski Brod. The noodles come from our Zagreb facility, and we ensure that all vegetables are locally sourced in Slavonia to meet our quality standards,” said Matija Nikolić.

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With this new opening, Wok by Matija is making its mark across Croatia, bringing its popular dishes to new food lovers. If you’re in Slavonski Brod and craving fresh, flavourful wok dishes, check it out.