Walk down Wilmslow Road in the leafy suburb of Didsbury and you’ll find the air is perfumed with the scent of pistachio, rose and oranges. This heady smell wafts out from the village’s newest food addition, a sweet parlour and brunch spot serving up an authentic taste of Turkey.
A love letter to his home, owner Tekin Akdulum wanted to bring a new concept to Manchester, one that specialises in traditional Turkish desserts - from baklava and Turkish delight to Maras dondurma - a classic ice cream with a distinct chewy texture. Although it only opened only a few weeks ago, Turkish Sweet Centre has already become a hit on social media with TikTok videos panning along its mesmerising sweet counter filled with daily specials.
A sight to behold, its glass-fronted display cabinet boasts a vast array of sweet treats, progressing from golden-hued trays of freshly baked baklava glistening in the light, to sugar-coated Turkish delight spanning every colour of the rainbow, and slabs of layer cake delivered direct from Turkey.
