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About Chef Zaher
Zaher is a master pastry chef and entrepreneur from Aleppo, Syria, specializing in traditional Syrian sweets. He started his culinary journey at the age of 15, gaining extensive experience in crafting intricate baklava and other regional delicacies. He is also a food writer who was shortlisted for the Yan-Kit So Award for Food Writers on Asia.
★Awards & Recognition
★Award (October 18, 2025)★Yan-Kit So Award for Food Writers on Asi… (October 24, 2025)
Chef Timeline
Circa 2012
Began making baklava and specialty sweets
Started at the age of 15 in his hometown of Aleppo, Syria.
2022
Featured as a master pastry chef and entrepreneur
By this time, Zaher had accumulated 10 years of experience in pastry making, as highlighted by UNHCR Cyprus.
October 24, 2025
Shortlisted for Yan-Kit So Award for Food Writers on Asia
Recognized for his work as an aspiring food writer on Asian food and culture.
Insights
Key Information
Zaher is a master pastry chef and entrepreneur from Aleppo, Syria, specializing in traditional Syrian sweets. He started his culinary journey at the age of 15, gaining extensive experience in crafting intricate baklava and other regional delicacies. He is also a food writer who was shortlisted for the Yan-Kit So Award for Food Writers on Asia.
Cuisine Highlights
Aleppo specialty sweetsTraditional BaklavaSyrian pastries
News
- UNHCR Cyprus published a story on February 27, 2022, highlighting Zaher as a master pastry chef and entrepreneur, detailing his journey from Aleppo to Cyprus and his expertise in traditional sweets.
Iconic dishes
Baklava, Aleppo sweets
Additional Details
Zaher is a refugee living in Cyprus, where he continues his passion for pastry-making as an entrepreneur. He has built 10 years of experience by the age of 25, demonstrating dedication and skill from a young age. He is also recognized for his work as a food writer.
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