Premium Arabic Desserts in Liverpool
Experience the rich tradition of Middle Eastern confectionery at Sham Eastern Sweets. Since 2021, we've been crafting and serving the finest baklava, kunafa, basbousa, and rahat lokum using time-honored recipes passed down through generations. Every piece is made with premium nuts, pure honey, and the finest ingredients.
We bring the authentic taste of the Middle East to Liverpool, combining traditional craftsmanship with the finest ingredients
We source only the finest pistachios, walnuts, pine nuts, and pure honey from trusted suppliers. Our filo pastry is hand-stretched daily, and we use authentic rose water and orange blossom water imported from the Middle East.
Our master confectioners follow centuries-old techniques passed down through generations. Every batch of baklava is carefully layered by hand, and our kunafa is baked to golden perfection in traditional ovens.
We believe that great sweets come from the heart. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, our desserts are crafted to bring joy and create lasting memories with every bite.
Discover our range of authentic Middle Eastern desserts, each crafted with precision and passion
Layers of crisp filo pastry filled with premium chopped nuts and sweetened with our signature honey syrup. Available with pistachio, walnut, or mixed nuts. The perfect balance of crunch and sweetness.
Traditional Palestinian-style kunafa featuring golden shredded phyllo dough layered with sweet cheese, baked until crispy, and soaked in fragrant sugar syrup. Garnished with crushed pistachios.
Our basbousa is a semolina cake soaked in rose-water syrup, topped with almonds. Maamoul are delicate shortbread cookies filled with dates, pistachios, or walnuts — perfect for celebrations and gifting.
Sham Eastern Sweets was founded with a simple mission: to bring the authentic taste of Middle Eastern desserts to Liverpool. Located in the heart of Lodge Lane, our shop has become a beloved destination for those seeking genuine Arabic confectionery.
We take pride in preserving traditional methods while ensuring the highest standards of quality and freshness. Every morning, our kitchen fills with the aroma of baking filo pastry and simmering sugar syrup — a testament to the care we put into every creation.
Don't just take our word for it — hear from our satisfied customers across Liverpool
"The best baklava I've tasted outside of Damascus! The layers are perfectly crisp, the nuts are fresh, and the syrup is just the right sweetness. I drive from Wirral specially to buy from Sham Eastern Sweets."
"Ordered kunafa for my daughter's engagement party and everyone was impressed. The cheese pull was perfect, and the syrup was fragrant with orange blossom. Will definitely be ordering again for the wedding!"
"Finally found authentic Middle Eastern sweets in Liverpool! The basbousa reminds me of my grandmother's recipe. Open late too, which is perfect for after-dinner cravings. Highly recommend!"