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Does Turkish Delight exist anymore?!

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Arlanymor · 10/03/2026 16:10

I mean the proper stuff in powdered sugar, not Fry’s in chocolate.

I’ve just moved house and bought my mum her Mother’s Day gifts in advance, so she’s had her card, a book and jewellery this past Wednesday when they came to see the new place (don’t ask, my dad is nosy, couldn’t wait any longer apparently! I finished moving on Monday…) I’ve just got a text inviting me for Sunday lunch at a hotel that is equidistant between their home and mine.

For this Sunday! I was kind of hoping to just watch the rugby on Saturday and carry on unpacking my house on Sunday. I can’t turn up empty handed I would feel awful - plus it’s in a hotel, so I there will be mums being treated all over the place (nothing wrong with that). And I will look like a dog’s dinner as I have no idea what box my ‘nicer’ clothes are in.

So I can get some flowers on the way, but what she really loves is Turkish Delight - the proper stuff. Does this exist anymore? And, if so, where? Thank you! I have limited googling ability to order stuff online as the BT engineer came today to sort out the internet and there’s a junction box issue, so currently at local pub using their WiFi (not going to cry about that though… rude not to have a glass of wine…) But I could order online in the next hour..!

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Arlanymor · 10/03/2026 17:41

Isittimeformynapyet · 10/03/2026 17:33

Caveat emptor. Check your deeds, but my worry is that you have no recourse once everything is completed.

Sorry OP 💐

Dagnamit! I am taken to softly calling: “Mr Tumnus, Mr Tumnus?” through my hallway. But nothing. I suspect you are correct. Sigh… wait, is that hooves I hear a-trotting?!

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Isittimeformynapyet · 10/03/2026 17:33

Arlanymor · 10/03/2026 17:22

There are two wardrobes in the new place and NEITHER have Narnia at the back - I even checked the boiler cupboard - have I been missold?!

Caveat emptor. Check your deeds, but my worry is that you have no recourse once everything is completed.

Sorry OP 💐

Arlanymor · 10/03/2026 17:26

quince2figs · 10/03/2026 17:23

@FruAashild, your comment of “just call me Edmund” has cheered up my day immensely. Now feeling I should both order blackberry Turkish Delight from Fortnum’s, AND eat it whilst re-reading the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe x

Love this!

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Arlanymor · 10/03/2026 17:26

WaneyEdge · 10/03/2026 17:23

We got some last week from the Mediterranean stall on Cardiff Market (across from the Welsh cake stall). Can also recommend the honey & chilli cashews! Definitely worth a visit if you go into Cardiff.

Ooh I’ve not been to the market in an age, well since 2023 when I finished my masters. I could spend all day in Cardiff Market! Good call and I’m also nuts for nuts!

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quince2figs · 10/03/2026 17:23

FruAashild · 10/03/2026 16:52

Very impressed you still have some left. My brother brought a big wooden box for Christmas and it was gone before 12th night (just call me Edmund). In my defence we have a lot of visitor over Christmas.

@FruAashild, your comment of “just call me Edmund” has cheered up my day immensely. Now feeling I should both order blackberry Turkish Delight from Fortnum’s, AND eat it whilst re-reading the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe x

WaneyEdge · 10/03/2026 17:23

Arlanymor · 10/03/2026 16:26

Oh I wish we had a cheese shop - I would have moved in there rather than my new place! I know a delicatessen in Cardiff that probably would do it, but no time to get there and back before Sunday with work commitments etc. Thank you though, as it’s a good call for the next time I’m there.

We got some last week from the Mediterranean stall on Cardiff Market (across from the Welsh cake stall). Can also recommend the honey & chilli cashews! Definitely worth a visit if you go into Cardiff.

Arlanymor · 10/03/2026 17:22

Dappy777 · 10/03/2026 17:04

If you want the best stuff, you need to check the back of your wardrobe. Don’t you remember The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe? The white witch had loads of Turkish Delight.😁

There are two wardrobes in the new place and NEITHER have Narnia at the back - I even checked the boiler cupboard - have I been missold?!

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BaronessBomburst · 10/03/2026 17:21

Lidl have it at the moment. Eid Al Fitr (the festival at the end of Ramadan) is 19/ 20 March so supermarkets are stocking up on dates, sweets, and baklava. You might see it labelled as loukoumi (or a similar spelling) too.

Arlanymor · 10/03/2026 17:21

Isittimeformynapyet · 10/03/2026 17:08

No, don't listen to these posters! Turkish Delight was banned in Europe in 1988, I can't remember why.

Rumour has it there are some underground supply chains so it's possible to get some on the dark web, but the penalties are high.

Ultimately, while you're enjoying your middle class dinner parties in Chelsea, people are dying in the favelas of Instanbul...

Oh, SORRY! I thought you meant Opium! I didn't RTFT

I mean I love eighteenth century literature, so opium would go nicely with that. Could try to grow poppies on my window sill?!

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UltraAlox5 · 10/03/2026 17:20

M&S it’s lovely!

Arlanymor · 10/03/2026 17:20

Notexactlyasplanned · 10/03/2026 17:10

For future reference - my friend who is a Turkish national and award winning Turkish cookery writer (I am very proud of her! ) recommends this: https://ozerlat.co.uk/product-category/turkish-delight/. Female run business , and even I - who don’t really like lokum think it is absolutely delicious!

Oh fab, thank you, duly noted - you are right to be very proud!

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Arlanymor · 10/03/2026 17:19

StephensLass1977 · 10/03/2026 17:14

Yes, I saw it on pop up stalls in Westfield White City the other day. Lots of it. Looked really lovely and fresh.

Ah when I lived in Bethnal Green this would have been perfect! Fresh is really lovey isn’t it?

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Arlanymor · 10/03/2026 17:18

TroysMammy · 10/03/2026 17:00

@Arlanymor Suddenly I want a Joes. Swansea doesn't have a cheese shop but there is one in Abergavenny, Madame Fromage.

I was in Mumbles in the rain the other week and I went to their parlour for one - Welsh Cake flavour! I have heard great things about Madame Fromage, next time I pop eastwards I will definitely do a detour… and probably will need to take out a mortgage advantage because I love cheese more than most things!

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StephensLass1977 · 10/03/2026 17:14

Yes, I saw it on pop up stalls in Westfield White City the other day. Lots of it. Looked really lovely and fresh.

Notexactlyasplanned · 10/03/2026 17:10

For future reference - my friend who is a Turkish national and award winning Turkish cookery writer (I am very proud of her! ) recommends this: https://ozerlat.co.uk/product-category/turkish-delight/. Female run business , and even I - who don’t really like lokum think it is absolutely delicious!

Turkish Delight - Ozerlat UK

Experience the delightful flavours and cultural richness of our real Turkish delight. Crafted with unique ingredients and traditional methods, this beloved confectionary is a timeless treat with a modern twist. Discover why our real Turkish delight is...

https://ozerlat.co.uk/product-category/turkish-delight/

Isittimeformynapyet · 10/03/2026 17:08

No, don't listen to these posters! Turkish Delight was banned in Europe in 1988, I can't remember why.

Rumour has it there are some underground supply chains so it's possible to get some on the dark web, but the penalties are high.

Ultimately, while you're enjoying your middle class dinner parties in Chelsea, people are dying in the favelas of Instanbul...

Oh, SORRY! I thought you meant Opium! I didn't RTFT

Secretseverywhere · 10/03/2026 17:04

Aldi’s do a nice rose and lemon one. It’s a middle aisle thing though so seems to pop up randomly, it’s really nice though and a box is only £3 so worth a look if you are passing.

Dappy777 · 10/03/2026 17:04

If you want the best stuff, you need to check the back of your wardrobe. Don’t you remember The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe? The white witch had loads of Turkish Delight.😁

tutugogo · 10/03/2026 17:03

Had some for Christmas think it was Aldi

sixsept · 10/03/2026 17:02

smallglassbottle · 10/03/2026 16:22

The Islamic food shop near me sells it. They do a nice rose one, which is unusual. Also pistachio.

Rose is the classic flavour surely?

This thread is making my mouth water 😋

Cheerfulcharlie · 10/03/2026 17:00

The Hotel Chocolat turkish delight is divine (there's no chocolate on it!)

TroysMammy · 10/03/2026 17:00

@Arlanymor Suddenly I want a Joes. Swansea doesn't have a cheese shop but there is one in Abergavenny, Madame Fromage.

Arlanymor · 10/03/2026 16:56

TroysMammy · 10/03/2026 16:54

@Arlanymor as you mentioned Fforestfach try Exotica on St Helens Road. You can always send Imran a Facebook question. There are also other world food shops there International sells fresh naan bread and they sell baklava so they could sell Turkish Delight. I'd be surprised if they don't.

Oh brill, thanks so much. When people mentioned world food shops I was thinking that St Helens is the most likely place - will drop him a line, thank you! Very easy for me to get to as well. (And I could get myself a Joe’s ice cream for the walk back…).

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NoAprilFool · 10/03/2026 16:56

Hotel Chocolate have it and it’s delicious 😋

deeahgwitch · 10/03/2026 16:55

I too thought of Hadji Bey. Google it.
Personally though I hate Turkish Delight.

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