Authentic Arabic Sweets in Hong Kong — Baklawa, Kunafa, Maamoul & More

Authentic Arabic Sweets in Hong Kong — Baklawa, Kunafa, Maamoul & More

If you have only tasted mass-produced versions of these sweets, you have not really tasted them. Authentic baklawa, kunafa, and maamoul are craft items. The quality of the pastry, the type of nuts, the syrup ratio, the cheese used — every detail changes the result completely.

1. HALLAB Mixed Baklawa Extra — 1kg Box

Price: HK$ 265  (was HK$ 280)

HALLAB is one of the most respected confectionery names in the Arab world, founded in Tripoli, Lebanon in 1881. Their baklawa is made with premium pistachios, fine layered pastry, and sugar syrup — not honey, which is the traditional way.

• Over 140 years of craft — not a factory product
• Fine, even pastry layers — consistent crunch without being tough
• Premium pistachio filling — not walnut substitute
• Light syrup — not overly sweet, which is the mark of quality baklawa

Buy HALLAB Mixed Baklawa Extra 1kg — HK$ 265

2. Walnut Baklava

Price: HK$ 599  (was HK$ 699)

For those who prefer walnuts over pistachios — this is the classic Levantine baklava version. Walnuts give a slightly earthier, more robust flavour compared to the delicate pistachio version.

• Generous walnut filling — not a thin layer
• Proper golden pastry colour — not pale, not burnt
• Traditional syrup preparation

Buy Walnut Baklava HK — HK$ 599

3. Pistachio Baklava

Price: HK$ 699  (was HK$ 799)

The premium version. Pistachios are the most expensive nut used in Arabic sweets, and the difference in flavour is immediately obvious — brighter, more fragrant, and distinctly Middle Eastern.

Buy Pistachio Baklava HK — HK$ 699

4. Palestinian Kunafa

Price: HK$ 499  (was HK$ 599)

Kunafa is arguably the most beloved dessert in Palestinian food culture. Made with shredded wheat pastry (kataifi), Akkawi cheese, and light sugar syrup — it has a warm, savoury-sweet profile unlike anything else.

• Akkawi cheese filling — mild, slightly salty, melts perfectly
• Crispy shredded pastry exterior — not soggy, not overly dry
• Light syrup — not drowning in sweetness
• Served warm — the texture is completely different from cold versions

Buy Palestinian Kunafa HK — HK$ 499

5. Mixed Maamoul Mini

Price: HK$ 399  (was HK$ 499)

Maamoul are shortbread cookies filled with dates, walnuts, or pistachios — traditionally made during Eid celebrations but enjoyed year-round.

• Buttery, crumbly exterior — the texture is the marker of quality
• Multiple fillings in one box — date, walnut, pistachio
• Compact size — easy to serve, easy to eat

Buy Mixed Maamoul Mini HK — HK$ 399

Arabic Sweets Quick Comparison

Sweet

Price (HK$)

Best For

HALLAB Mixed Baklawa 1kg

265

Gifting / gatherings

Walnut Baklava

599

Classic baklava lovers

Pistachio Baklava

699

Premium / special occasions

Palestinian Kunafa

499

Warm dessert / first-timers

Mixed Maamoul Mini

399

Everyday / Eid gifting

A Note on Gifting

Arabic sweets — especially baklawa boxes — are the standard gift for Eid, Ramadan, weddings, and housewarmings in Arab culture. If you are looking for a culturally appropriate, high-quality gift for a Middle Eastern friend or colleague in Hong Kong, a HALLAB box or mixed sweet selection from ZAD is the right choice.

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