Sweet endings

A dessert table worth lingering at.

Two traditions and a little invention. Close your feast with fragrant Afghan classics, cosy Norwegian favourites, or a signature creation from our chef.

Afghan Desserts

Fragrant rosewater-and-cardamom sweets to close an Afghan feast.

Firni

Firni

Rosewater milk pudding set with cardamom, crowned with crushed pistachio and dried rose.

Sheer Khurma

Sheer Khurma

The festive Eid pudding: fine vermicelli simmered in saffron milk with dates, pistachio and almond.

Baghlawa

Baghlawa

Layered filo soaked in cardamom syrup, packed with pistachio and walnut, cut into golden diamonds.

Norwegian Desserts

Cream, berries and the cosy classics of a Norwegian kitchen.

Bløtkake

Bløtkake

Norwegian cream layer cake with sponge, whipped cream and fresh berries, the celebration centrepiece.

Riskrem

Riskrem

Cold, creamy rice pudding folded with whipped cream and served with a warm red berry sauce.

Krumkake

Krumkake

Delicate cone-shaped waffle cookies, pressed on a patterned iron and rolled while warm.

The Chef’s Touch

Signature creations where Kabul meets the Nordic kitchen, bespoke and seasonal.

Saffron Crème Brûlée

Saffron Crème Brûlée

Silky custard infused with Afghan saffron under a crisp caramel crust.

Pistachio & Rose Cheesecake

Pistachio & Rose Cheesecake

Baked cheesecake scented with rosewater and finished with crushed Persian pistachio.

Cardamom Chocolate Fondant

Cardamom Chocolate Fondant

Warm dark-chocolate fondant with a molten centre and a whisper of cardamom.