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Shredded kadayıf wrapped tightly around a log of crushed pistachio, baked and then syruped, cut into short lengths that show a dense green core.
Burma means twisted, and the technique is the whole dish: the shredded pastry is wound around a rod with the pistachio inside, then compressed so the finished roll holds its shape when sliced. It is a Gaziantep speciality that the big baklava houses treat as a sideline and that a few shops treat as their entire business. Yusuf Ziya, working out of a han on Suburcu Caddesi, is the clearest example, selling little else from the window. Because the pistachio is packed rather than scattered, burma carries more nut per bite than any other pastry in the city, and it needs less syrup to work.
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Yusuf Ziya makes burma kadayıf and almost nothing else in a Gaziantep han on Suburcu Caddesi, rolling the pastry around crushed Antep pistachio.
TipMidday is when the trays are warmest. Later in the day the syrup has set firm.
İmamoğlu Baklava is a small shop on Eski Saray Caddesi in Gaziantep where the trays are cut thin and the prices sit below the more famous names.
TipThe shop is one small room with no seating. Buy a quarter kilo and eat it walking back.
Fıstıklı burma kadayıf makes more sense with someone from Gaziantep explaining it. These are the classes and tours we have checked, with booking links.
Private tour · 5 hours
Discover Gaziantep’s history, art, and cuisine on a guided tour. Visit the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, taste local street food, and explore the city’s vibrant streets.
3 hours
Join a local family in Gaziantep for a traditional Antep cooking class. Learn how to prepare classic dishes, enjoy a warm welcome, and savor the flavors of Gaziantep.
Guided tour · 2 hours
Explore Gaziantep’s culinary delights and cultural heritage on a guided walking tour. Sample iconic dishes, visit traditional markets, and learn about the city’s rich history.
