Baklava, a pastry dessert layered with finely chopped nuts and drenched in heavenly sweet syrup or honey is an Ottoman delicacy that one must try in his life. As soon as you take a bite, it bursts with flavors and your tastebuds would surely start dancing.
There are many places in Turkey where you can find authentic and unbelievably delicious baklava but let’s talk about my top favorites!
Karakoy Gulluoglu, Istanbul
This top-rated Baklava place is rather a baklava palace! Having set foot in Istanbul in 1843, Karakoy Gulluoglu has become one of the most popular and loved sellers of this Turkish delicacy.
This one-of-a-kind baklava shop is independent and does not have any branches, so be prepared for the crowd going crazy!
Kocak Baklava, Gaziantep
Offering super delicious and fragrant baklava, this place in Gaziantep had become my go-to place to curb my dessert cravings.
Kocak Baklava offers a luxurious setting where you can enjoy your pistachio-filled pastry either outdoors or indoors, whatever you prefer. Along with the classic baklava, this place also offers a plethora of variety of the infamous dessert– gluten-free being one of them for the weight-watchers!
Hafiz Mustafa, Istanbul
Hafiz Mustafa is known for its scrumptious baklava all over the world. Having branches all over Turkey and also in UAE, Hafiz Mustafa is all set to become the master of baklavas. They offer a never-ending variety of baklavas with exceptional taste and a jaw-dropping setting.
Hafiz Mustafa has been one of the best baklava manufacturers since it started existing in 1864. The good thing about going to Hafiz Mustafa for the baklava is that you get to try out other Turkish sweets too– including cakes, puddings, halwa, etc.
Siroglu Baklavalari, Aydin
Popular for its infamous baklava tray, Siroglu Baklavalari will be your favorite spot for Turkish desserts if you’re staying in Aydin.
They also offer a wide variety of baklavas and you can taste each of them in their baklava tray– more like a platter. The taste is unreal, and the mouth-watering look of the dessert is just irresistible. It is also quite popular among tourists who visit Aydin for a different outlook on Turkiye!
Emiroglu Baklava, Istanbul
This family-run business offers a royal setting with classic, traditional Turkish baklava– it is known for its delectable taste, and the perfect balance of sugar, butter, and nuts!
This baklava place is a literal gem, and it has been there since 1972. They specialize in just one dessert, the baklava, and they tend to keep things original by only offering the traditional baklava and not hundreds of other varieties. So if you’re looking for some authentic baklava, this is the palace to go!
