Hershey’s is trying its hand at the Dubai chocolate trend with a limited release this week, but the bars are far from the only creamy pistachio treat that’s available in the Philadelphia area.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The sweet sensation, which was created by Dubai-based candy company FIX a few years ago, is inspired by the Arabic dessert knafeh. It features a chocolatey shell and a pistachio filling that’s mixed with pastry pieces called kadayif for a nutty, crunchy bite. It’s gone viral on TikTok<\/a>, inspiring brownies, crepes and milkshakes.\u00a0<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0EMei to move into former home of Marra’s pizzeria, which closed after nearly 100 years in South Philly<\/a><\/p>\n Starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Hershey’s trendy take will be available via Gopuff in Philadelphia, New York City and Chicago, but the Pennsylvania-based chocolate company is only distributing 10,000 of the bars, which are $8.99 each, so they are expected to sell out quickly.<\/p>\n Since supplies are limited, here’s where else in the Philly area you can find drinks and dishes inspired by the\u00a0Middle Eastern dessert:<\/p>\n Abu El Ezz Sweets<\/a><\/p>\n 11 Bustleton Pike. |\u00a0\u00a0Festerville-Trevose<\/p>\n The\u00a0cafe\u00a0has a whole line of Dubai chocolate products, including large and small bars in milk and dark chocolate varieties. There’s also a heart-shaped option and a tray of mini chocolates.\u00a0<\/p>\n Apricot Stone<\/a><\/p>\n 428 W. Girard Ave.\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0Northern Liberties\u00a0<\/p>\n The Armenian restaurant includes a Dubai chocolate bar on its dessert menu, which can be enjoyed after a meal of kebab skewers, salads and dips.\u00a0<\/p>\n Aroma Bakery<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n 160 N Third St.\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0Old City<\/p>\n The coffee shop and bakery, which opened earlier this year, has a Dubai chocolate tart and cheesecake available in its treat case. Although it’s not quite the same, they also have a pistachio eclair that resembles the Middle Eastern dessert.\u00a0<\/p>\n Haraz Coffee House<\/a><\/p>\n 23 W. Girard Ave.\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0Fishtown The Yemeni coffee chain has a brownie\u00a0on its menu that’s topped with layers of pistachio and chocolate. The cafe first opened in University City in April<\/a> and launched a second location in Fishtown<\/a> in October.\u00a0<\/p>\n Kung Fu Tea<\/a><\/p>\n Various locations<\/p>\n If you want to try the trendy treat in drink form, the bubble tea chain offers a Dubai Chocolate Wow that features chocolate milk,\u00a0pistachio cream, crispy kataifi and brown sugar boba.\u00a0<\/p>\n Le Souk Market<\/a><\/p>\n 7952 Oxford Ave.\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0Fox Chase<\/p>\n The cafe offers a number of Dubai chocolate desserts, including a strawberry cup (with a white chocolate option), ice cream sundae, crepe, cake and chocolate bars.\u00a0<\/p>\n Mocha Melt Cafe<\/a><\/p>\n 124 Market St.\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0Old City<\/p>\n The shop serves a crepe that’s filled with pistachio butter and kadayif and is topped with a thick layer of milk chocolate, more pistachio butter and crunchy toppings, with the option to add strawberries or bananas.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sweet As Fudge<\/a><\/p>\n 1136 Arch St.\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0Reading Terminal Market<\/p>\n The candy store is serving up nine different Dubai flavor combos, including hazelnut. There’s also a pistachio fudge with a chocolate top and crunchy\u00a0kadayif filling.\u00a0<\/p>\n
3421 Chestnut St.\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0University City<\/p>\n