The Turkish Dish view

Şehr-i Antep Enfield is a Turkish baklava and cake shop on the High Street in Ponders End, Enfield, right by the junction with Hertford Road. The family-owned business says it has been making baklava and cakes for around 15 years, and as the name suggests, the counter is built around Antep-style (Gaziantep) baklava. The baklava range covers the classics: fıstıklı…

The baklava range covers the classics: fıstıklı kare (square pistachio baklava), klasik fıstıklı, cevizli (walnut), dürüm (rolled pistachio baklava), midye (shell-shaped) and kuru baklava, the drier, crisper style. There is also kadayıf made with shredded pastry, and you will see künefe and Turkish tea mentioned by visitors. Alongside the Turkish sweets, the shop makes celebration cakes to order.

It suits anyone picking up a box of baklava for a family visit, ordering a birthday cake, or stopping for a quick tea and something sweet.

What to order at Şehr-i Antep Enfield

Start with the pistachio baklava, which is what the shop is named for. These are items listed on its website or widely mentioned by visitors:

Fıstıklı kare baklava – square pistachio baklava, the signature Antep style
Dürüm baklava – thin pastry rolled tightly around crushed pistachio
Midye baklava – shell-shaped baklava filled with pistachio
Cevizli baklava – walnut baklava, a little less rich than pistachio
Kadayıf – shredded pastry dessert with nuts and syrup
Künefe – warm shredded pastry with melted cheese and syrup
Çay – Turkish black tea to go with your sweets

Cook it at home

Liked what you ate at Şehr-i Antep Enfield? Try our baklava recipe, midye dolma recipe and künefe recipe at home. You can also read more about baklava.

Atmosphere and good to know

This is mainly a counter shop with limited seating, so plan on a short stay or takeaway. The shop also sells baklava online with UK delivery and takes bulk orders, which is handy for weddings, Eid or other gatherings. Custom celebration cakes are made to order, so ask in store about lead times.

Halal status isn’t stated. Long opening hours make it an easy early-morning or late-evening stop if you are passing through Enfield.