Pastry

Dawood's Halwa Shop

Pastry · Cafe · Nizwa · Oman

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4.5Google (1,099)
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This is the highest seller — a mix of nuts, saffron, cardamom. It bursts with cardamom and saffron immediately, then that sweet silky jelly just starts to dissolve on your tongue. Once you taste it you can't stop. You absolutely cannot have it without coffee — you need that contrast of sweet plus the bitter non-sweetness of the coffee to balance the flavors.
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  • Mark Wiens
    Mark Wiens

    Best $1 STREET FOOD in Oman!! Middle Eastern Food Tour in Nizwa!! · @ 9:10

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    A traditional halwa shop inside Nizwa market where you can taste freshly made Omani halwa, best paired with coffee.

    Dishes mentioned

    • Omani Halwa (Mixed Nuts)

      This is the highest seller — a mix of nuts, saffron, cardamom. It bursts with cardamom and saffron immediately, then that sweet silky jelly just starts to dissolve on your tongue. Once you taste it you can't stop. You absolutely cannot have it without coffee — you need that contrast of sweet plus the bitter non-sweetness of the coffee to balance the flavors.

    • Omani Halwa with Omani Bread

      This one has Omani bread inside — it's a very unique halwa recipe. It takes on a new texture and an extra fluffiness along with that silky buttery halwa. It's really good — a totally new dimension. It's one of the softest desserts you can put in your mouth, just dissolves on your tongue.

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