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    Al Basha Sweets

    4.1 (45 reviews)
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    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Roop K.

    WOW - quite possibly the best beklava I've ever had in my life and don't thing anything else will top this experience. They have several nut filling options for it - walnuts, cashew,and pistachio. The walnut one was the best one as the cardamom flavors were very strong in that. It was perfectly flaky, sweet, and soft. The texture and flavors of the beklava honestly cannot be compared to anything I've had before. The kunafa was also really goood, very very sweet with the syrup and they even gave us extra syrup to pour on top which is definitely not needed unless you like it super sweet. This is a great spot across the board, well priced, and very clean with a friendly staff.

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    Lamis N.

    We tried kunafa, cheese mutabak and helba (fennel seeds cake) all were so fresh and yummy. I honestly like this place for kunafa a little more than Nablus. Very authentic and fresh.

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    Jay M.

    Al Basha Restaurant, Al Basha Bakery, and now--Al Basha Sweets! The interior is open and fairly large with plenty of seating. All of the sweets and pastries are behind a glass window, with the exception of the pre-packed sampler trays, which are on tables next to the counter. SWEETS: Kanafeh: All of the sweets here are priced by the pound, but the "slices" I asked for are $5 each, which I think is fair considering how large they were. All three slices had a generous amount of cheese. While I think an extra ladle of syrup could've been added to the batch I received, the kanafeh here is pretty good. The owner at a bakery up the street told me that the darker kunafeh was exactly the same as the bright orange one; the latter is actually the "crispy" kind (with the Kadayif shreds), while the darker one is soft. Murtabak: This is the Middle Eastern Murtabak dessert, not the Indonesian kind. It's made of phyllo dough with a thick layer of white cheese in the middle and just a little syrup and a sprinkle of pistachios on top. The cheese is thick, while the pastry as a whole isn't too sweet. Small Request: Please provide itemized/detailed receipts with individual prices (and names, if possible) instead of listing only the final cost; it would be helpful, especially if you purchase a variety of items. TOTAL: $21 for 3 slices of Kanafeh and Murtabak. The service was friendly and helpful, while the selection is similar to many of the other Middle Eastern bakeries in Paterson.

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    Best Kunafa in NJ and highly recommend it! One of the best places to get Nablusi Kunafa in NJ.

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    10/10 desserts deff going back soon I loved what I tried great customer service I'm trying more !

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    She was nasty and she added serup to my chanafa and added pastatios and I did not tell her to add serup or pastatios

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    Best and fresh always, been there everyday for my trip to New Jersey Knafa and nice work team

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    Nice spot for Middle Eastern sweets. However, I will recommend Nablus, it is somewhat better and the price is lower. But, it is a good spot.

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    High prices almost 2.00 for 1pc of bakalwa or maamol . I paid 40.00 for 2# 1 hardly filled

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    Amazing !!! Best sweets place we have tried in the area! The Knafeh is delicious. Would highly recommend checking this place out !

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    0.1 mi

    I really enjoy dining and shopping in Paterson with family and friends. I enjoy acting as an…read moreambassador for Paterson amongst people that I know and meet. Part of that is staying up to date on the new spots in town. I had been watching them renovating and did a bit of research. I found that Helvaci Ali has a rich 100 year history and that this is their second US location. All of that was leading me to want to try it and then a coworker that I recommended Paterson to, returned the favor and told me how good Helvaci Ali was after he tried it. That was the push I needed to walk past my usual favorite dessert spot. (If you come to Paterson often, you'll have a favorite of everything) First things that hit me when I walked in with my daughter was the delightful air conditioning, followed by the stunning decor. Absolutely gorgeous navy blue, with decorative touches and great tables/seating. Next thing that we experienced was incredible service, super pleasant and accommodating staff. They provided samples of the helva and it was love at first bite! Pistachio is always a favorite. They made my daughter and I sundaes with pistachio helva, kunefe topping, and Turkish ice cream. So wonderful! The Turkish ice cream has a unique and lovely texture from a slight thickener that helps it stand up to the heat without melting quickly. That made it ideal for the sundae with the helva. What more can I say other than, add it to my list of Paterson favorites!

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