I don't claim to know anything about asian sweets so went in with an open mind, asked for their recommendation and was guided through the different types. I ended up taking home a variety of different Barfi, a fudge-style sweet made with condensed milk and sugar and flavoured with pistachios (pista barfi), home-made chocolate and even one flavoured with carrots (gajor barfi). They also stock a number of other styles of sweet, including what they descibed as "doughnutty" sweets (the name of which escapes me) and jalebi (deep fried batter in a pretzel shape and soaked in sugar syrup).
The barfi was more palletable and far less sickly then english fudge and didn't last long once I got it home! The gajor barfi was particularly nice and had a slight savoury, earthy note that meant it didn't feel immediately like eating sweets.
They also serve a selection of savoury food, with special offers on Wednesdays and Sundays. I ordered a lassi for the journey home and as I was waiting was handed a sample of freshly made pakoras which were light and fresh but with a good kick of chilli; definitely something to go back for.
The guys in Alyan Sweets gave really great service, talking me through the options and trying to work out what I'd like best. Plus, everyone loves a free sample! The sweets were delicious and something I'd consider as an alternative to the standard box of chocolates. I'd love to go back and try some of the more exotic items on the menu and possibly even let my other half try some. Possibly...
I've been here before I didn't think much of their lassi to be honest but the sweets are pretty good. Jilebi has always been my fav since I was very young with gulab jamun coming a close second. You can't beat a piping hot freshly made gulab jamun mmm delicious :)
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