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Dubai Chocolate Craze Fuels London’s Trendy Food Scene

10/19/2025

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London's trendy foods, including Dubai chocolate and tanghulu, reflect social media-driven consumer interest.
Boshra Alkos, co-owner of Cortoba Cafe, says Dubai chocolate items attract curious customers.
Professor Charles Spence notes Dubai chocolate’s popularity has raised pistachio prices and spurred supermarkets to make their own versions.
Tanghulu may endure for health reasons, while Dubai chocolate could fade, according to industry trends.

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Story summary

London's trendy foods, including Dubai chocolate and tanghulu, reflect social media-driven consumer interest.
Boshra Alkos, co-owner of Cortoba Cafe, says Dubai chocolate items attract curious customers.
Professor Charles Spence notes Dubai chocolate’s popularity has raised pistachio prices and spurred supermarkets to make their own versions.
Tanghulu may endure for health reasons, while Dubai chocolate could fade, according to industry trends.