Some food businesses begin with a family recipe. Others begin with years of experience. But sometimes, a business begins with a simple observation — seeing something somewhere else and wondering why it doesn't exist in your own city.
That is how the story of Kunafa Bliss began in Udaipur.
What started with an observation made by Manthan Suthar, a medical student studying in Indore, eventually became an idea to introduce authentic, freshly prepared Kunafa to the people of Udaipur.
Today, Kunafa Bliss has found its place near Fateh Sagar, offering something a little different — live Kunafa, prepared in front of the customer.
And after visiting Kunafa Bliss myself, I can say that the experience is not just about the dessert. The attention to hygiene, the care taken during preparation and the warm way customers are treated are equally noticeable.
Today, Kunafa Bliss has found its place near Fateh Sagar, offering something a little different — live Kunafa, prepared in front of the customer.
And after visiting Kunafa Bliss myself, I can say that the experience is not just about the dessert. The attention to hygiene, the care taken during preparation and the warm way customers are treated are equally noticeable.
How the Idea Began
While studying in Indore, Manthan noticed a Kunafa cart at a local food street. But something caught his attention — the Kunafa being served there was not what he considered authentic.
That observation made him curious.
He began looking deeper into Kunafa, its preparation and its availability in India. During his research, he found that only a limited number of brands were offering what he considered authentic Kunafa.
For Manthan, this was more than just an interesting food discovery. It looked like an opportunity.
He started thinking about bringing this relatively unfamiliar dessert to Udaipur — a city where locals, families and travellers naturally come together to explore new food experiences.
That thought eventually became Kunafa Bliss.
That observation made him curious.
He began looking deeper into Kunafa, its preparation and its availability in India. During his research, he found that only a limited number of brands were offering what he considered authentic Kunafa.
For Manthan, this was more than just an interesting food discovery. It looked like an opportunity.
He started thinking about bringing this relatively unfamiliar dessert to Udaipur — a city where locals, families and travellers naturally come together to explore new food experiences.
That thought eventually became Kunafa Bliss.
What Exactly Is Kunafa?
For many people in Udaipur, Kunafa is still a relatively new dessert.
Kunafa is a Middle Eastern dessert traditionally made using fine pastry strands, combined with a filling and finished with sweet syrup and toppings. Over time, different versions have become popular, including pistachio, cream and chocolate-based combinations.
At Kunafa Bliss, the idea was to make the experience more interactive by preparing the dessert live, right in front of the customer.
Kunafa is a Middle Eastern dessert traditionally made using fine pastry strands, combined with a filling and finished with sweet syrup and toppings. Over time, different versions have become popular, including pistachio, cream and chocolate-based combinations.
At Kunafa Bliss, the idea was to make the experience more interactive by preparing the dessert live, right in front of the customer.
Why Kunafa?
When the concept was being developed, the founders felt that Kunafa was either unavailable in Udaipur or was commonly available in a frozen or pre-prepared format.
They wanted to do something different.
Instead of simply serving a ready-made dessert, their idea was to create a live Kunafa experience.
The preparation happens in front of the customer, with the ingredients being added and the dessert being assembled right before it is served.
For the team at Kunafa Bliss, this is not only about presentation. It is also about freshness, transparency and allowing customers to see what goes into their dessert.
And honestly, this is one of the things I noticed during my own visit.
I could see the ingredients being used and added right in front of me. There was no feeling of something being prepared secretly somewhere in the back and simply handed over.
They wanted to do something different.
Instead of simply serving a ready-made dessert, their idea was to create a live Kunafa experience.
The preparation happens in front of the customer, with the ingredients being added and the dessert being assembled right before it is served.
For the team at Kunafa Bliss, this is not only about presentation. It is also about freshness, transparency and allowing customers to see what goes into their dessert.
And honestly, this is one of the things I noticed during my own visit.
I could see the ingredients being used and added right in front of me. There was no feeling of something being prepared secretly somewhere in the back and simply handed over.
My Experience at Kunafa Bliss
I recently visited Kunafa Bliss myself, and the first thing I noticed was the live preparation.
There is something satisfying about watching your dessert come together in front of you — from the Kunafa base to the fillings and toppings.
The team also pays attention to hygiene during the process. The ingredients are handled carefully, the preparation area is kept clean and customers can actually see what is being used.
Another small detail that I personally appreciated was the way they handle customer preferences.
If a customer wants a little extra sweetness or a particular addition, they are happy to accommodate it when possible. It makes the experience feel more personal rather than completely fixed or standardised.
For me, these little details matter when visiting a food place.
Good food is important, but so are clean preparation, proper ingredients, customer comfort and the way you are treated.
There is something satisfying about watching your dessert come together in front of you — from the Kunafa base to the fillings and toppings.
The team also pays attention to hygiene during the process. The ingredients are handled carefully, the preparation area is kept clean and customers can actually see what is being used.
Another small detail that I personally appreciated was the way they handle customer preferences.
If a customer wants a little extra sweetness or a particular addition, they are happy to accommodate it when possible. It makes the experience feel more personal rather than completely fixed or standardised.
For me, these little details matter when visiting a food place.
Good food is important, but so are clean preparation, proper ingredients, customer comfort and the way you are treated.
The People Behind Kunafa Bliss
Manthan is one of the people behind the idea of Kunafa Bliss, and what stood out to me personally was not just the business concept.
The people I interacted with at Kunafa Bliss were genuinely sweet and welcoming in nature.
They speak to customers with a smile, listen to what people want and remain involved in the experience rather than simply standing behind the counter.
That friendly interaction makes a difference.
When you are trying a dessert that you may have never tasted before, having someone explain it to you patiently and interact with you warmly makes the whole experience more comfortable.
It also reflects something important about a small food business — sometimes, customers remember how you made them feel just as much as they remember what they ate.
The people I interacted with at Kunafa Bliss were genuinely sweet and welcoming in nature.
They speak to customers with a smile, listen to what people want and remain involved in the experience rather than simply standing behind the counter.
That friendly interaction makes a difference.
When you are trying a dessert that you may have never tasted before, having someone explain it to you patiently and interact with you warmly makes the whole experience more comfortable.
It also reflects something important about a small food business — sometimes, customers remember how you made them feel just as much as they remember what they ate.
Why Fateh Sagar?
Choosing the location was another important part of the journey.
Fateh Sagar is one of those places in Udaipur where locals, families, youngsters and tourists naturally come together, especially during the evening.
The team felt that this made it an ideal setting for a live dessert experience.
Getting the location sorted was not completely effortless and took some time, but eventually everything came together according to the plan.
And today, the Kunafa counter has its place near one of Udaipur's most familiar evening destinations.
For someone already spending an evening around Fateh Sagar, stopping for a freshly prepared dessert makes the location even more convenient.
Fateh Sagar is one of those places in Udaipur where locals, families, youngsters and tourists naturally come together, especially during the evening.
The team felt that this made it an ideal setting for a live dessert experience.
Getting the location sorted was not completely effortless and took some time, but eventually everything came together according to the plan.
And today, the Kunafa counter has its place near one of Udaipur's most familiar evening destinations.
For someone already spending an evening around Fateh Sagar, stopping for a freshly prepared dessert makes the location even more convenient.
A Dessert You Can Watch Being Made
One of the defining ideas behind Kunafa Bliss is simple — don't just serve the dessert; let the customer experience its preparation.
Rather than preparing everything away from the customer, the process happens right in front of them.
You can watch the ingredients being added, see the layers coming together and then finally get your freshly prepared Kunafa.
The team believes that this visibility is closely connected with quality, hygiene and transparency.
From my own experience, I found this to be one of the most enjoyable parts of visiting Kunafa Bliss.
There is a certain excitement in watching your order being prepared while knowing exactly what is going into it.
Rather than preparing everything away from the customer, the process happens right in front of them.
You can watch the ingredients being added, see the layers coming together and then finally get your freshly prepared Kunafa.
The team believes that this visibility is closely connected with quality, hygiene and transparency.
From my own experience, I found this to be one of the most enjoyable parts of visiting Kunafa Bliss.
There is a certain excitement in watching your order being prepared while knowing exactly what is going into it.
What Should You Try at Kunafa Bliss?
If you are visiting Kunafa Bliss for the first time, some of the popular choices include:
Pistachio Kunafa
Rabdi Kunafa
Nutella with Pistachio
Each one offers a different way of experiencing Kunafa.
Pistachio brings the nutty flavour, Rabdi adds a familiar Indian dessert touch, while Nutella with Pistachio is for those who enjoy a richer, chocolate-forward combination.
If you are completely new to Kunafa, you can also ask the team about the flavours and choose according to your preference.
Hygiene and Small Details Matter
While visiting food places, I personally pay attention to more than just taste.
At Kunafa Bliss, I noticed that hygiene is given proper attention during the preparation and serving process.
The ingredients are handled in front of customers, the preparation area is kept clean and the team makes an effort to maintain a neat serving experience.
Even after customers finish eating, they are encouraged to dispose of their used paper plates in the proper dustbin rather than leaving them around the area.
It may seem like a small thing, but when a food business is operating in a busy public space like Fateh Sagar, these small habits make a difference.
For me, a good food experience is a combination of taste, cleanliness, ingredients, preparation and people — and these are the details I noticed during my visit.
The Challenge Was Not Just Selling Kunafa
Starting a new food concept comes with its own challenges.
For Kunafa Bliss, one of the biggest challenges was creating awareness — both about the location and about Kunafa itself.
Many customers were initially unsure about what Kunafa actually was.
Some even had a very basic question:
Is Kunafa vegetarian or non-vegetarian?
The team found themselves not only serving the dessert but also explaining it to customers.
They clarify that all their products are 100% vegetarian, helping first-time customers feel more comfortable trying something that may still be unfamiliar to them.
In many ways, educating customers became part of building the brand.
For Kunafa Bliss, one of the biggest challenges was creating awareness — both about the location and about Kunafa itself.
Many customers were initially unsure about what Kunafa actually was.
Some even had a very basic question:
Is Kunafa vegetarian or non-vegetarian?
The team found themselves not only serving the dessert but also explaining it to customers.
They clarify that all their products are 100% vegetarian, helping first-time customers feel more comfortable trying something that may still be unfamiliar to them.
In many ways, educating customers became part of building the brand.
When Customers Become Part of the Story
According to the team, the response from both locals and tourists has been encouraging.
One particular customer experience has stayed with them.
A customer visited Kunafa Bliss with his family, and his brother, who had come from Dubai, recognised the brand from its social media reels.
After tasting one Kunafa, he liked it enough to immediately place nine more orders.
For a young food brand, moments like these can mean much more than a single sale.
They show the team that something they started as an idea is becoming a product people remember, recommend and return for.
The team says the love and appreciation they received from that family remains one of their memorable experiences.
One particular customer experience has stayed with them.
A customer visited Kunafa Bliss with his family, and his brother, who had come from Dubai, recognised the brand from its social media reels.
After tasting one Kunafa, he liked it enough to immediately place nine more orders.
For a young food brand, moments like these can mean much more than a single sale.
They show the team that something they started as an idea is becoming a product people remember, recommend and return for.
The team says the love and appreciation they received from that family remains one of their memorable experiences.
From a Student's Observation to a Growing Brand
There is something interesting about the journey of Kunafa Bliss.
The initial idea did not come from someone sitting in a conventional food-business environment.
It began with a medical student noticing something while studying in another city.
That observation led to research.
Research led to an idea.
And that idea eventually became a live dessert business in Udaipur.
Today, Kunafa Bliss is looking beyond its current counter.
The immediate goal is to establish a dedicated Kunafa Bliss outlet.
Once successful outlets are established, the team plans to explore expansion through a franchise model.
The initial idea did not come from someone sitting in a conventional food-business environment.
It began with a medical student noticing something while studying in another city.
That observation led to research.
Research led to an idea.
And that idea eventually became a live dessert business in Udaipur.
Today, Kunafa Bliss is looking beyond its current counter.
The immediate goal is to establish a dedicated Kunafa Bliss outlet.
Once successful outlets are established, the team plans to explore expansion through a franchise model.
More Than Just a Dessert Counter
Udaipur has always had its own relationship with food — from traditional local flavours to cafés, street food and newer concepts introduced for a younger generation and visiting travellers.
Kunafa Bliss is part of this changing food landscape.
Its story is not simply about bringing an Arabic dessert to Udaipur.It is also about identifying a gap, taking the risk of introducing something relatively unfamiliar and then patiently helping people understand and experience it.
What began with one observation in Indore has now become a growing dessert venture near Fateh Sagar.
And after visiting the place myself, I feel that the experience is not limited to the Kunafa on the plate. The live preparation, attention to hygiene, visible ingredients and the warm nature of the people behind the counter are all part of what makes the visit memorable.
Sometimes, a small food counter becomes interesting not because it is trying to be complicated, but because it gets the simple things right.
Kunafa Bliss is part of this changing food landscape.
Its story is not simply about bringing an Arabic dessert to Udaipur.
What began with one observation in Indore has now become a growing dessert venture near Fateh Sagar.
And after visiting the place myself, I feel that the experience is not limited to the Kunafa on the plate. The live preparation, attention to hygiene, visible ingredients and the warm nature of the people behind the counter are all part of what makes the visit memorable.
Sometimes, a small food counter becomes interesting not because it is trying to be complicated, but because it gets the simple things right.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kunafa Bliss in Udaipur?
Kunafa Bliss is a live dessert counter near Fateh Sagar that specialises in freshly prepared, 100% vegetarian Kunafa.
What makes Kunafa Bliss different?
The Kunafa is prepared live in front of customers, allowing them to watch the preparation and see the ingredients being used.
Is Kunafa vegetarian at Kunafa Bliss?
Yes. According to the team, all products served at Kunafa Bliss are 100% vegetarian.
What should I try at Kunafa Bliss?
Some popular choices include Pistachio Kunafa, Rabdi Kunafa and Nutella with Pistachio.
Is Kunafa freshly prepared?
Yes. The concept of Kunafa Bliss is based around live preparation, with the dessert being prepared in front of customers.
Can I ask for extra sweetness or customisation?
Customers can communicate their preferences to the team, and when possible, the team is happy to accommodate requests such as additional sweetness.
Where is Kunafa Bliss located?
Kunafa Bliss is located near Fateh Sagar in Udaipur, making it a convenient stop while spending an evening around the lake.
Does Kunafa Bliss plan to open a dedicated outlet?
The immediate plan is to establish a dedicated Kunafa Bliss outlet. The team also hopes to explore expansion through a franchise model in the future.
A Sweet Beginning, With More to Come
Every growing business has a moment when an idea starts becoming real.
For Kunafa Bliss, that journey began with a medical student noticing something in Indore and wondering if he could bring a better version of that experience to his own city.
Today, that idea has become a live Kunafa counter near Fateh Sagar.
And perhaps the most interesting part is that the story is still being written.
For now, the message from Kunafa Bliss to Udaipur is simple — thank you for the love, support and encouragement.
And there is more to come.
Have you tried Kunafa before, or would Kunafa Bliss be your first taste of it?
For now, the message from Kunafa Bliss to Udaipur is simple — thank you for the love, support and encouragement.
And there is more to come.
Have you tried Kunafa before, or would Kunafa Bliss be your first taste of it?
Written by
Pragya Puri Goswami
Founder | LakeCity Blog
Exploring Rajasthan through real stories, heritage, local businesses, food, and unforgettable travel experiences.
Founder | LakeCity Blog
Exploring Rajasthan through real stories, heritage, local businesses, food, and unforgettable travel experiences.
