5 Must-Try Renditions of The Viral Kunafa Chocolate
Wait… you haven’t tried Manila’s take on the viral Dubai Pistachio Kunafa (knafeh / konafa / kunefe / kenafe / knefeh) yet? 👀
If you’re obsessed with pistachio + chocolate + crispy knafeh (yes, that golden shredded pastry magic!), then this post is for you. We’ve rounded up 5 drool-worthy desserts inspired by the Dubai hit—each with its own twist and tons of rave reviews!
From doughnuts to gelato, here are five must-try treats that put a local twist on this Middle Eastern favorite (regardless of how you call or spell it!) :
1. Czaczacza Café – Knafeh Chocolate Pistachio Doughnut
💸 Price: ₱290 (solo)
⭐ Bestseller Features: Crispy golden layers, luscious pistachio cream, and rich sugar-free dark chocolate.
✨ It’s a handcrafted doughnut with a surprise pistachio core and a golden crunch. This store is established during the pandemic by Chef Cza and Chef Marvin
📲 https://www.facebook.com/czaczacza.cafe
2. Konu – Pistachio Knafeh Cereal Jar
💸 Price: ₱150 (60g jar)
⭐ Bestseller Features: Crunchy chocolate cereal bites with smooth pistachio glaze
✨ It turns kunafa into an easy-to-eat snack jar that hits every craving
3. Apéritif – Golden Knafeh Bars & Croissants
💸 Price: ₱500/piece
⭐ Bestseller Features: Dark and milk chocolates layered with premium knafeh crunch and rich pistachio puree
✨ Topped with 24K gold dust and edible gold leaf, this dessert turns the viral trend into pure luxury
📲 https://www.facebook.com/aperitif.ph
4. Cloud Soft Treats – “The Dubai” Frozen Yogurt
💸 Price: Not publicly listed (available in-store)
⭐ Bestseller Features: Original tart frozen yogurt topped with a dark chocolate shell, creamy pistachio drizzle, and golden kataifi crunch
✨ This dessert offers a refreshing twist on the viral kunafa trend, combining the richness of chocolate and pistachio with the lightness of frozen yogurt
📲 https://www.facebook.com/cloud.soft.treats
5. Manila Creamery – Pistachio Chocolate Knafeh Gelato
💸 Price: ₱530
⭐ Bestseller Features: Pistachio gelato with chocolate hazelnut ganache and white choco-knafeh chunks
✨ This gelato takes luxe to the next level—rich, creamy, and texture-packed
📆 Founded in 2016 by local gelato experts Jason Go & Paolo Reyes
📲 https://www.facebook.com/ManilaCreamery
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