Our Story
From the heart of the Ottoman Empire to your table.
A Sweet Steeped in History
Long before it graced tables around the world, baklava was the crown jewel of the Ottoman Empire. Crafted with painstaking precision in the royal kitchens of the Topkapı Palace, this delicacy was more than a dessert — it was a privilege reserved for sultans and celebrated during grand festivities.
Layer by delicate layer, baklava told a story — of empires, artisans, and centuries of culinary refinement. Its flaky golden crust, rich with crushed nuts and sweetened with honey or syrup, symbolized both abundance and elegance.
Passed down through generations of Turkish families, baklava is not just eaten, it’s experienced. It evokes memories, marks celebrations, and binds tradition with taste. At Baklavachi, we don’t just make desserts — we preserve a legacy.
The Art of the 40 Layers
The Finest Ingredients
Our journey begins by sourcing the world's best pistachios from Gaziantep, Turkey, renowned for their vibrant color and rich flavor. Every nut, spice, and drop of butter is chosen with purpose.
Paper-Thin Phyllo
Our artisans stretch and roll dough by hand until it is translucent and paper-thin. This delicate process is crucial for achieving the signature light and crispy texture of authentic baklava.
Meticulous Layering
Up to 40 layers of this delicate phyllo are brushed with clarified butter and stacked with generous fillings of crushed nuts. It's a labor of love that requires patience and precision.
Golden Perfection
The baklava is scored into traditional shapes and baked slowly until it achieves a perfect golden-brown hue. The sound of the crisp layers is a testament to its quality.
The Sweet Syrup
Immediately after baking, a carefully prepared, fragrant sugar syrup is poured over the hot pastry. The sizzle is the sound of baklava coming to life, absorbing the sweetness to create a perfect balance.
A Work of Art
Finally, the baklava is rested, allowing the layers to meld and the flavors to deepen, before being presented as the exquisite work of art that it is, ready to be enjoyed.
A Glimpse Into Our Kitchen
Preserving a Legacy
At Baklavachi, every fold of filo, every drop of syrup, and every crunch of nut tells a story — a story rooted in centuries of Turkish tradition. What began in the warm kitchens of our ancestors has journeyed across generations to reach your table today.
We don’t just bake; we preserve. Guided by time-honored family recipes and the spirit of Istanbul’s old bazaars, our sweets are crafted by hand with devotion and care — just as they were in the past. No shortcuts. No compromises.
Each bite is a promise: to uphold the artistry, to cherish the heritage, and to share with you the soul of a culture that believes food is not only nourishment, but a celebration of life. This is our passion, our pride — and our gift to you.
Experience the Tradition
Now that you know our story, we invite you to taste the history and passion in every bite.
Explore Our Sweets