The viral Dubai chocolate has made a big impact online, and foodies in Northern Virginia can now find the treat in shops and restaurants around the region. The dessert consists of a chocolate base, filled with pistachio cream and crunchy bits of crispy phyllo (or kataifi) pastry. Here’s where you can find Dubai chocolate, either in a classic form or in a more inventive dessert.
Old Town Coffee Herndon
Old Town Coffee, the sister store to Herndon ice cream shop Moo Thru, has the viral chocolates available for purchase. Try the traditional pistachio version, or go for hazelnut, Biscoff, or s’mores flavors. 315 Spring St., Herndon
Juice Time and Papa Kanafa
This Middle Eastern dessert and juice shop just opened in Vienna. Its menu boasts a classic Dubai chocolate bar as well as Dubai chocolate strawberries. This dessert is a cup of fresh berries with pistachio sauce, Belgian chocolate sauce, and pastry strands on top to emulate the chocolate bar. A similar treat is available on top of mini pancakes. 7506 Leesburg Pk., Falls Church
Lily’s Chocolate & Coffee
This shop, with locations in Vienna and Alexandria, was among the first to bring Dubai chocolate to Northern Virginia. Head here to taste the chocolate bar or dig into other desserts like lockma, cakes, and croissants. 175 Maple Ave. E., Vienna; 631 King St., Alexandria
ArTeA
Delicate pastries and sweet drinks are on the menu of this McLean café. It offers a Dubai chocolate bar with kataifi pastry, pistachio cream, and tahini in a chocolate coating. Also try its mousse cakes, which come in vibrant colors and cute shapes. 6635 Old Dominion Dr., McLean
Cortado Cafe & Crepery
Want to get a taste of a Dubai chocolate in a different form? Cortado Cafe & Creperie has a Dubai chocolate crepe with kenafah pastry, pistachio cream, and chocolate sauce. 4543 Duke St., Alexandria; 6691 Backlick Rd., Ste. C, Springfield
Palm Berries
For a fresh take on the treat, try the Dubai chocolate acai bowl at Palm Berries. The fruity base is topped with sliced strawberries, chocolate chips, kataifi pastry, and drizzles of Nutella and pistachio cream. 2931 S. Glebe Rd., Arlington
Feature image courtesy Lily’s Chocolate & Coffee
