It's not that hard to find a few different regional styles of halva. As Twitter notes, Watertown's Armenian bakeries and markets have the Armenian style. I like Sevan, Arax, Eastern Lamejun, and Massis. Have heard good things about Armenian Market over by the Target in Watertown, but haven't been.

Our Russian bakeries and markets are another source: look at Bazaar, Berezka and Baza. Turkuaz in Allston carries Turkish halva. The Jewish markets near JFK Crossing in Brookline also have it, like the Butcherie.

Closer in town, Syrian Imported Grocery Co. in the South End is another source. It's right next to South End Formaggio on Shawmut Ave.

Ana Sortun's restaurants frequently feature halva-based desserts. Check out Oleana, Sofra, and Sarma.

And on top of that, even the

By DrewD on Sun, 10/19/2014 - 9:51pm.

And on top of that, even the Star Market in Allston (and the one on the edge of Allston on Comm Ave) have halva... probably not as good as those other places, but easy to find.

This.

By Sally on Sun, 10/19/2014 - 10:30pm.

Sheesh--it's not that hard to find. Maybe in East Boston or on Charles Street, yes, but we're hardly God- or halvah-forsaken.

Have Seen It

By Amanda on Sun, 10/19/2014 - 11:17pm.

Shaw's on Beacon Street has some in the Kosher section.

Tatte in Brookline (across from St. Mary's) also has halvah desserts like bombe cakes and brownies.

Armenian Market

By Kaz on Mon, 10/20/2014 - 3:37pm.

I've been there to get some of their prepared foods for lunch a few times. Not only was it all pretty tasty, but the staff are really outstandingly nice as well. You should get over there to try it at some point.

believe it or not, Shaw's at the Pru

By rafuzo on Sun, 10/19/2014 - 9:50pm.

I've seen it in the "Ethnic food" sections at the Shaw's/Star Market at the Prudential. Not sure if it's quite the kind you're looking for, but it's definitely labeled Halva and like the stuff my Israeli friend has given me.

Let's go to this guy's

By anon on Sun, 10/19/2014 - 10:54pm.

Let's go to this guy's hometown and ask a local, "Hey asshole, where's Oak Street"? Maybe four of five people will trip over themselves saying it's the third right.

A lot of the bakeries in

By shoey on Mon, 10/20/2014 - 9:20am.

A lot of the bakeries in Watertown have the nougat style. Not freshly made, but you can buy it by weight. I always got some as a dessert after I picked up take out from Taste of Persia.
I believe Bay Sweets in West Roxbury also has the individually wrapped pieces.

What's "nougat style"?

By lbb on Mon, 10/20/2014 - 9:57am.

Seems no one wants to/is able to answer this question.

Nougat outta here

By HalvaMoment? on Mon, 10/20/2014 - 11:28am.

I believe the reason your plea for clarity is being delicately ignored is that there ain't no such thing. Seems original question is referring to the nutted halva, which you could say is like nougat by virtue of its nutty mosaic and the surrounding creamy whiteness, but the similarity ends there. Sorta like calling kibbeh a burger-style patty, but we are old- fashioned in this god-forsaken town so loathe to call out even such a glaring faux pas. Please don't mention it again.

I have had nougat halva once.

By cat on Mon, 10/20/2014 - 11:54am.

I have had nougat halva once. It is similar to vanilla fudge with nuts between two very thin wafers.

Many Middle Easterners make their own version, but it can be found in international grocery stores sold wrapped like candy bars.

Nooggies Style?

By moxie on Mon, 10/20/2014 - 4:32pm.

It's the type that was favored by the Three Stooges! Nyuck nyuck nyuck!

Jill Rogers needs to be more specific....

By cat on Mon, 10/20/2014 - 11:28am.

...and might not have tried very hard given all the responses that followed.

Given that every Middle Eastern country has its own version of Halva; I am going to guess she is looking for a Greek style - like Baklava would be filled with nuts.

I would bet that www.greekintlmarket.com on Washington Street in West Roxbury would carry it. The store is owned by the same folks that own/run www.farm-grill.com in Newton. If they don't carry it, they likely could offer some suggestions.

A halva good question

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