Premium Burma Kadayif – 400 g

Slice through a piece of burma kadayif and you will see a neat spiral of golden pastry wrapped tightly around a bright green centre. It is one of the most striking desserts in a Turkish pastry shop window, and our 400g box is made daily, so the strands stay crisp and the syrup tastes fresh rather than heavy.

What Makes It Different?

Burma means twisted in Turkish, and the name describes the technique perfectly. Long strands of shredded filo, known as kadayif, are laid out flat and brushed with butter. A generous line of filling, traditionally ground pistachio, is placed along one edge, and the pastry is rolled up tightly around it. The long roll is then gently twisted, baked until deep gold and cut into neat pieces before being finished with syrup.

The result is a rolled kadayif that is crunchy on the outside, slightly chewy where the syrup has soaked in and rich and nutty in the middle. Compared with a flat tray of kadayif, the rolled shape gives you more filling in every bite and a cleaner, more elegant slice.

A Classic From Gaziantep

Gaziantep is the city most Turks associate with great desserts, and burma kadayif is one of the treasures of its pastry tradition. Alongside baklava, şöbiyet and fıstık sarma, it is part of a family of Gaziantep sweets built around the region's famous pistachios. In the city's pastry shops, it is usually sold by weight and eaten with a glass of tea, often as a mid-morning treat or after a long family lunch, and regulars tend to have strong opinions about which shop makes the best one.

Why Choose Our Burma Kadayif?

Fresh kadayif loses its crunch quickly, which is why many shop-bought versions taste soft and overly sweet. We prepare ours to order and keep the syrup light, so the pastry stays crisp and the nut flavour comes through clearly.

• Made daily rather than stored for weeks
• Tightly rolled spiral with a generous centre
• Light syrup that keeps the strands crunchy
• 400g box, enough for four to six people

Serving Ideas

Serve at room temperature with Turkish coffee or a glass of black tea. For a dinner party dessert, warm a few slices briefly in the oven and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of kaymak on the side. The contrast of hot pastry and cold cream is hard to resist. A sprinkle of crushed pistachio over the plate adds colour and a little extra crunch.

It also makes a generous gift for Eid, engagements, birthdays and visits to family, especially for anyone who misses the pastry shops of home. Because each piece is cut neatly, the box looks generous when opened and is easy to share out without any mess.

Storage

Keep the box covered at room temperature, away from heat and humidity, and enjoy within a few days. Avoid the fridge, which hardens the syrup. Contains wheat, nuts and milk.

Order Burma Kadayif Online

Robin Food delivers freshly made Turkish desserts across the UK, with same-day delivery available in many parts of London. Complete your selection with our pistachio sarma, şöbiyet and midye baklava.