Celebrate National Baklava Day! From Bayroute and Hurrem’s to The Baklava Company, Kunafa and more, keep this guide handy to know where to find a variety of Baklavas in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru.
Baklavas are as diverse and coveted as they can be, especially in India where a majority of us take our dose of sweets much earnestly. Light flaky layers made out of phyllo pastry dough, baklavas wrap in it crunchy but moist fillings of nuts, dry fruits and other flavours, then gently brushed with a sweet syrup. Baklava exemplifies how matters of food can be an art. With 17th November often marked as National Baklava Day, we see it as a reason galore to indulge in our share of baklavas too.
From Bayroute and Hurrem’s to The Baklava Company, Kunafa and more, keep this guide handy to know where to find a variety of Baklavas in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru.
Bayroute, multiple outlets in Mumbai
Mighty popular for its middle-eastern fare, at Bayroute you will find a menu that goes beyond just an ensemble of savoury recipes. What especially catches our attention is its beautifully presented Baklava, which tastes even more divine when served with Iranian pistachio, almonds, rose brittles and melt-in-mouth gulkand ice cream sandwiched between its delicate layers.
Must-have: Bayroute’s own twist of Baklava with gulkand ice cream.
Address: Bayroute, BKC, Juhu, High Street Phoenix Lower Parel, Cuffe Parade and Transocean House Powai
Instagram: @bayroutedining
Arbab, multiple outlets in Mumbai
Arbab with its two outlets in Mumbai, Bandra and BKC, is a crowd-favourite when you’re looking for a complete middle-eastern food fix—from Lebanese and Mediterranean to Turkish and Arabian cuisines. And their baklavas hit the right spot, too. One can either jump straight to having their classic Baklawa sprinkled with crunchy pistachios or reroute to their version of Baklawa Ice Cream Sundae. This definitely calls for National Baklava Day to be celebrated every day.
Must-have: Arbab’s unique fusion of Baklava Ice Cream Sundae will evoke your childhood ice cream memories.
Address: Arbab, Linking Road, Bandra West and Arbab, Jio World Drive, BKC
Instagram: @arbabmumbai
House of Kunafah, Mumbai
Operating from South Mumbai, House of Kunafah is a sweet repository of all things (read treats) Turkish. Binging on their middle-eastern dessert menu becomes easier with their doorstep delivery of freshly made classic baklavas that are generously filled with pistachios and drizzled with sweet syrup.
Must-have: Classic NusrEt style baklavas inspired by the popular, internationally acclaimed steakhouse of the same name NusrET.
Address: House of Kunafah, order online
Instagram: @house.of.kunafa
Hurrem’s Baklava, Fort, Mumbai
This Turkish confectionary that also hosts its own grand eatery on one of South Mumbai’s busiest locales Fort, serves handcrafted vegetarian baklavas along with other Turkish specials. For a true dessert lover, this is one stop to bookmark! Hurrem’s baklava variety is quite extensive with over 15 kinds such as walnut baklava, chocolate and hazelnut baklava, pistachio baklava and more.
Must-have: Cikolatali Baklava Fistkli AA is made of cocoa-flavoured filo pastry and drizzled with melted chocolate on top that feels like a true chocolate overload, all for good reasons though.
Address: Hurrem’s Baklava, Fort and Jio World Drive, BKC
Instagram: @hurremsbaklava
Mabruk, Hotel Sahara Star Mumbai
If you’re at Hotel Sahara Star and happen to crave some Mediterranean fare, let their restaurant Mabruk on the ground level take you on a journey of lingering flavours. Don’t just stop at the small bites and mains, instead dive deeper to relish every bite of their signature Lebanese baklava, as they like to call it a crispy pistachio pastry decked in multiple layers.
Must-have: Lebanese baklava that fits the platter as your perfect meal ender.
Address: Mabruk, Hotel Sahara Star, Vile Parle East
Instagram: @hotel_saharastar
Souk, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
A Mediterranean and Lebanese haven inside The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, Souk restaurant should be your chosen address to reintroduce your palate to a sweet middle-eastern meal. Without two thoughts, call for Souk’s freshly baked baklavas laden with mixed nuts, that are best enjoyed with their Moroccan Mint Tea or Turkish Coffee.
Must-have: The classic baklava with mixed nuts and sweet syrup served with outdoor views is an unmatched experience we cannot get enough of.
Address: Souk, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, Colaba
Instagram: @tajmahalmumbai
Khubani, Aerocity Delhi
With a dedicated Turkish food menu that’s served alongside its regular menu, at Khubani in Aerocity, you can dip your tastebuds into not one but two interesting variations of Turkish baklavas—pistachio baklava and chocolate baklava, both served with a dollop of vanilla ice cream.
Must-have: The unfailing combination of chocolate baklava and vanilla ice cream spells drool-worthy!
Address: Khubani, Aerocity, New Delhi
Instagram: @khubanidelhi
Kunafa, Lodhi Colony, Delhi
A glance at the dessert menu at Kunafa in Delhi is enough to have you enchanted for good reasons this National Baklava Day. In the sea of other Turkish delights, spot their miniature, handcrafted baklavas made with nuts and syrup.
Must-have: The unfailing combination of chocolate baklava and vanilla ice cream spells drool-worthy!
Address: Kunafa, Meherchand Market and MG Road, New Delhi
Instagram: @kunafa.in
Habibi Falafel, Koramangala, Bengaluru
Known for serving vegetarian middle-eastern dishes on its menu, Habibi Falafel in Bengaluru also bakes some truly palatable baklavas along with its gift boxes, so gift yourself and surprise your special ones with a box of baklava too. Available in diverse sizes, Habibi Falafel’s baklavas are packed with mixed nuts and coated with a thick sugary syrup.
Must-have: Keeping true to the authentic Levantine recipe is Habibi Falafel’s mixed nuts baklava!
Address: Habibi Falafel, Koramangala, Indiranagar, JP Nagar, Kammanahalli, Hongasandra and Basapura
Instagram: @habibifalafel
The Baklava Company, MG Road Bengaluru
With some delightful Turkish delicacies stored in its pantry, The Baklava Company (TBC & Co.) in Bengaluru is a must on your list when thinking of gorging on baklavas. Of course, TBC & Co. makes a host of other indulging sweets as well, but its batch of baklavas stands out the most including flavours of almonds, cashew nuts, chocolate, pistachios and more. Beware, you’ll be spoilt for choice!
Must-have: Go for its assorted baklavas that tuck in the best of all the flavours, from walnuts and pistachios to cashews!
Address: The Baklava Company, MG Road, Indiranagar and Kammanahalli
Instagram: @thebaklavaco