Where to Buy Dubai Chocolate in NYC (and Online)

If you've been searching for Dubai chocolate in New York, you already know two things: everyone wants it, and the good bars go fast. The simplest place to find ours is at the source. Rawmantic Chocolate makes vegan Dubai chocolate by hand, in small batches, in Manhattan. You can buy it at our shop on 1st Avenue, find it in stores across the five boroughs, or order it online and have it shipped fresh. Here's where to go, what it costs, and how to tell a good bar from a forgettable one.

What Is Dubai Chocolate?

Dubai chocolate is a filled chocolate bar. A chocolate shell holds a creamy pistachio filling packed with crispy kataifi, the shredded pastry used in knafeh. It started at a chocolate shop in Dubai, went viral online in 2024, and has been recreated all over the world since.

What sets it apart from an ordinary pistachio bar is texture. You get the snap of the shell, the creaminess of the pistachio, and a real crunch from the pastry, all in the same bite.

Our version keeps that trio and makes it plant-based. The shell is 75% raw organic dark chocolate. Inside is organic pistachio cream blended with organic tahini, kataifi, and crushed organic pistachios. There's no dairy, no eggs, and no refined sugar.

Buy Dubai Chocolate at Our Manhattan Shop

Rawmantic Chocolate 1053 1st Avenue (between 57th and 58th Street), New York, NY 10022

Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm. Saturday and Sunday, 1pm to 5pm.

This is where our chocolate is made, so it's the best place in the city to taste our Dubai chocolate before you buy and see the range in person. Alongside the Dubai bars you'll find our truffles, vegan chocolate bars, and protein bars.

Our Dubai range includes:

Prices shown are our online prices. Because everything is handmade in small batches, what's on the shelf can change throughout the day. If you're coming in for one specific flavor, send us a note through our contact page first.

NYC Stores That Carry Rawmantic Chocolate

Rawmantic Chocolate is sold in more than 500 stores across 40 states and DC, and New York has more locations than any other state. Here's a selection within the five boroughs, taken from our store locator.

Manhattan

• Whole Foods Market, 226 E 57th St (a few blocks from our shop)

• Westside Market: 2589 Broadway, 77 7th Ave, 180 Third Ave, and 1407 Lexington Ave

• Brooklyn Fare: 431 W 37th St, 666 Greenwich St, and 75 West End Ave

• Eli's Market, 1411 3rd Ave

• Garden of Eden, 7 E 14th St

• Matter of Health, 1347 1st Ave

Brooklyn

• Brooklyn Fare, 200 Schermerhorn St

• Dumbo Market, 66 Front St

• Fresh Start Market, 180 Montague St

• Shadi's, 187 Atlantic Ave

Queens

• Austin Organic Market, 72-48 Austin St, Forest Hills

• Organic Bay, 31-14 30th Ave, Astoria

• Food Cellar Market, 4-85 47th Rd, Long Island City

The Bronx

• Cherry Valley Marketplace, 801 E Gun Hill Rd

Staten Island

• Rico Convenience, 580 Midland Ave

One thing to know: each store chooses which Rawmantic products it carries, and Dubai bars tend to sell out first. Call the store before you make a special trip. Looking for Dubai chocolate near you? Search by store, city, or ZIP code on our full store locator, which also covers Long Island, the Hamptons, Westchester, and the rest of the country.

Ordering Dubai Chocolate Online

If you're outside the city, or you'd rather not gamble on an empty shelf, order straight from our Dubai chocolate collection. Here's how shipping works:

• Made to order. Every order is handcrafted fresh and ships within 1 to 3 business days.

• Your choice of speed. FedEx Ground, 2nd Day, or Overnight. Standard shipping takes 1 to 5 business days. Expedited takes 1 to 2 and is the better pick for warm regions.

• Packed for the heat. In summer, and for warm states such as California, Florida, Texas, and Arizona, orders travel with insulation and ice packs. We may upgrade the shipping method ourselves to keep a bar from melting.

• Where we ship. The continental US. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on your location and speed.

Which size should you order? The 90 g Pistachio Knafeh bar is the one to start with, and it's an easy gift. The 190 g bar is built for sharing, with each square weighing about 17 g. If you're buying for a group, the 9-piece truffle box gives everyone a bite.

How to Spot a Good Dubai Chocolate Bar?

Dubai chocolate is everywhere now, and quality varies a lot. Five things to check before you buy:

1. The chocolate. Many Dubai-style bars are made with milk chocolate. Look at the cacao percentage and whether milk is on the label. A darker shell balances the sweet filling better.

2. Real pistachio. Pistachio cream and whole or crushed pistachios should be near the top of the ingredient list, not a flavoring further down.

3. The crunch. The kataifi should still be crisp when you bite in. A soft, chewy filling usually means the bar isn't fresh. Small-batch makers have the advantage here.

4. Allergens. Traditional Dubai chocolate contains pistachios (a tree nut), often sesame from tahini, and wheat from the kataifi pastry, so it usually isn't gluten-free. Read the label every time.

5. How it travels. If you're ordering online, check that the seller ships with insulation and avoids weekend transit. A melted bar loses the texture that makes it worth buying.

FAQ

Where can I buy Dubai chocolate in NYC?

You can buy it at the Rawmantic Chocolate shop at 1053 1st Avenue (at 57th Street), open Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm and weekends 1pm to 5pm. Rawmantic is also sold at stores across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island; check the store locator and call ahead. You can also order online for delivery.

Is there vegan Dubai chocolate?

Yes. Rawmantic's Pistachio Knafeh bars are vegan, made with 75% raw organic dairy-free dark chocolate and no milk, butter, or eggs. They're also made without peanuts, cashews, soy, or palm oil. They do contain pistachios, sesame, and wheat.

How much does Dubai chocolate cost?

It depends on the brand, size, and ingredients. At Rawmantic, the Pistachio Knafeh bar is $19.99 for 90 g and $45 for 190 g. The Matcha and Cotton Candy editions are $24 to $27, and the 9-piece truffle box is $49. Shipping is calculated at checkout.

Find Your Bar

Stop by the shop on 1st Avenue to taste it fresh, pick some up at a store near you, or shop the full Dubai chocolate collection online and have it delivered.