4 places in Mumbai for the best Kunafeh

Mouth-watering dainty baklavas and knafehs to transport you from Mumbai to the magical streets of Istanbul. 

By N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe 

Kunafeh or Knafeh is a popular middle eastern dessert made with kataifi pastry, stuffed with delicious melted cheese, and topped with fragrant syrup. This heavenly delicacy has been one of the most photographed desserts online, and it’s probably because of its vibrant look, rich texture, and of course its super aesthetic cheese pull. Here are some of the best places in Mumbai to enjoy this decadent dessert. 

Bayroute 

 
Prepare your tastebuds for an exquisite middle-eastern culinary experience! Located in five of Mumbai’s most happening neighborhoods, Bayroute brings to you its in-house Knafeh called K’nafi Jibneh, with a taste sublime enough to make you feel like royalty. From the crunch of angel-hair kataifi, the tempting molten cheese pull to the luxurious aroma of pistachios and rose, this dessert certainly has it all. But that’s not all this place offers. Bayroute gives you an all-in-one dining experience with Mediterranean delicacies like Za’atar Chicken, Grilled Halloumi, Batata Harra, and much more. 

Kunafa World 

In the world of Knafehs, this place is surely the king. This cute and trendy place serves the most amazing variety of this delicious dessert, from crunchy and classic kunafas to mini kunafas in cones, this place has it all. The best part? You can even watch your kunafas get made on the in-house rotating burner. Its bestsellers include crunchy Nutella, crunchy oreo, classic cream, and many more! 

Sufy’s kanafeh point 

Say hello to the middle-east and embrace its rich tradition at this charming shop located on Mumbai’s iconic Mohammad Ali Road. Apart from serving traditional kanafehs with its rich cheese pull and flaky pastry topped with pistachios, it also confects its take on this traditional beauty with variants like mango cream kanafeh, Nutella kanafeh, lotus biscoff kanafeh amongst others. 

FoodeeMentals 

Get ready to dance to Arabic tunes after you taste the divine treats served by this place. Its specialties include mouth-watering dainty baklavas and delectable wholesome knafehs all prepared to transport you to the magical streets of Istanbul, which makes these scrumptious treats the perfect gifting solutions for your cherished ones!