Turkish cuisine is one of the most diverse and unique cuisines in the world. With a wealth of influences flowing across the Silk Road and from the Mediterranean, Turkish cuisine offers aspiring gourmands everything from delectable dumplings (manti) and succulent kebabs to savory kofte and luscious sauces. And Turkish dessert. Oh, Turkish dessert. Poems have been written about flaky golden baklava, creamy goat milk ice cream, gorgeous pistachio tarts, the freshest fruit jams… all of which you can find at MADO Turkish Restaurant at its new location in Aventura mall. If you’re a true foodie, this gem of a Turkish dessert bar offering exquisite sweets on par with what you would find in the best restaurants of Ankara or Istanbul is a must-visit destination.
MADO Turkish Restaurant Serves The Best Turkish Desserts
With hundreds of outposts across Turkey and Europe, MADO ice cream and desserts have become practically synonymous with quality. In fact, when most people think of goat milk ice cream in Istanbul, they think of MADO. And for good reason- the 150+ year old company has stuck to the rigorous standards and time-tested processes honed by their founding master ice cream makers. Kahramanmaraş is a mountainous region of Turkey famed for their goat milk and dairy products. Naturally, it’s also the birthplace of real Turkish ice cream. Master ice cream maker Osman Ağa refined what used to be a simple (though tasty) ice slush of goat milk, molasses, and fruit extracts into the creamiest, most delicate goat milk ice cream imaginable. He passed his secrets down to his descendents, who eventually founded MADO Ice Cream and has now brought their secret formulas – and rigorous quality standards – to Florida.
So Much More Than Just Ice Cream
Using only the freshest milk from the MADO BEYAZI farm, in-season fruits picked at their peak, and the finest quality cocoa, honey, and salep, MADO ice cream is an indulgence that lives up to its storied past. However, MADO Turkish Restaurant serves so much more than goat milk ice cream. The Aventura branch is a full sit-down dessert restaurant offering a full range of sherberts and desserts along with vegan and sugar-free options. There’s something for everyone!
First up, you have the traditional options. Traditional sliced ice cream is as Turkish as you get; we can serve it plain or as a dessert decked out with dulce de leche and pistachio baklava (another Turkish classic!) in a presentation that’s almost too pretty to eat. Honey and almonds are two classic Turkish ingredients packed with nutrients. Try some of our all-natural ice cream sweetened with honey, or if you’re feeling really traditional, splurge on some of our sherbert desserts, like baklava rolled with pistachio sherbert, or Şöbiyet rolled in finely grated pistachio.
Baklava is a flaky layered pastry dessert that goes back more than a thousand years. We offer a variety of hot and cold baklava desserts as well as comforting kunefe (hot spun pastry dough) that’s perfect with a layer of ice cream and a glass of warm milk.
Visit MADO Turkish Restaurant Today
Come try our variety of mouth-watering ice cream and desserts before food bloggers start putting this hidden gem on their list of must-visits in Florida and the lines get too long! Whether you’re a seasoned foodie looking for the best Turkish desserts around, or just an ice cream lover seeking high-quality sweets for the hot weather, MADO is the place to be.
