TURKISHQ — Local services in Kolkata

Just near South City mall this small sweet shop is a promising one. I always wanted to taste authentic Turkish sweets but without burning my pocket. The prices are bit on higher end but the quality they are providing - worth every penny. There are variety of baklavas (which I always wanted to try and taste) and guess what they are just amazing. A bit crunchy outside and you get juicy texture inside with delish taste. DO NOT MISS THE CHEESE CIGAR ROLL. I tried their pista roll baklava and you will taste pure ghi in every bite. Their chocolate dessert sweet section gets extra attention from my side. I had one oreo sweet and it was too yummy. Bought few more various chocolate sweets and you must try them all. I'm gonna visit the store again to taste rest of their items. And I'm sure that in no time this store will mark their...

Made by foreign chefs based in Kolkata, these bite-sized, attractively presented sweets are tasty but easy on the pocket, with most items priced under Rs 30. Apart from varieties of Turkish style sweets featuring coconut, cashew, walnuts and pistachios, there was an Egyptian style tiny coconut cake and a selection of chocolates with nutty fillings inside and date biscuits. The very friendly store manager explains every item in details without being pushy about it. The store remains open from 10 am to 10...

If you are someone like me who has had Baklava from the middle east and then have been looking everywhere for a place which serves baklava with matching taste, my suggestion would be to go to Turkishq. The variety of this pastry they serve will amaze you, and so will the taste. Garnished with pistachio and rose petals, these just melt in your mouth. There is an on Prince Anwar Shah Road, outlet opposite the EEDF ground and one at Lake Market. A must try for...