When the clock strikes 1 am, Bengaluru’s buzzing nightlife scene comes to a steady halt. The buzz quietens, and the night welcomes. At Forum Rex Walk on MG Road, sits a boutique cafe, patiently awaiting its guests — cinemagoers stepping out of a late-night show, partygoers seeking a moment of solace and couples on a midnight drive— with freshly brewed Turkish coffee and plates of flaky baklava. Here, the night is still young, and the crisp air of Bengaluru can be savoured just a little bit more.
Klava Brings Traditional Turkish Coffee & Baklava To Bengaluru
Open till 2 am, Klava, a premium Baklava brand and boutique cafe, lets Bengalureans soak in the essence of a midnight Turkish coffee-baklava scene. The polished, minimalistic yet elegant interiors of the Turkish patisserie would instantly slow down the pace of the night. Sitting close to the pulsating, high-energy resto-bars on Forum Rex Walk, Klava holds its own.
With quiet cups of traditional Kahve, brewed in a cezve, the aroma of the potent brew fills the space. Made with finely ground, roasted coffee beans, the Turkish coffee is served in cute porcelain cups or fincan. At Klava, Kahve isn’t just a brew. It’s a ritual that lets you immerse yourself in Turkish culture right here in the heart of Bengaluru.
Paired with the potent brew is a plate of baklava steeped in the flavours of Gaziantep. Made with ingredients handpicked from Turkiye, crafted by third-generation chefs from the region, the flaky, pistachio goodness coats the mouth with sweetness. The coffee may be astringent for some, but complemented by the sweet notes of baklava, they are a match made in Turkish heaven.
For the caffeine-averse, the boutique cafe has soothing Hibiscus Tea. Displayed on the glass shelves are a tempting variety of options like the Pistachio Signature Baklava, Cold Baklava, and Chocolate Pistachio Baklava, among others. For those midnight rumbles and sweet cravings, a noteworthy mention goes to the Galata Cheesecake.
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Make Midnights Sweeter With The Istanbul Special, Galata Cheesecake
This is an ode to San Sebastian Cheesecake, sold like hot cakes near the Galata Tower, a landmark in Istanbul. With a burnt top, creamy, mousse-like texture and phenomenally light and airy, the Galata Cheesecake is doused in a rich caramel sauce. The crustless cheesecake is rich, velvety and indulgent. At 2 am, that may not be what you need, but it’s certainly what you salivate for.
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After all, Bengaluru’s morning filter coffee has found a worthy partner in its midnight Turkish coffee. And we’re in for it with a flaky baklava and a creamy Galata Cheesecake by our side. What about you, midnight revellers?
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