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Turkish Hot Chocolate at Near East Kitchen


Hot Chocolate ShowdownNon-Alcoholic Hot Chocolate

Warm up with Ballarat’s ultimate Hot Choc Showdown.

Indulge your senses and take your pick from over 25 local venues that have stirred up their most decadent, creative, and comforting hot chocolates for you to discover. Don’t forget to enter the People’s Choice competition for your chance to WIN!

Near East Kitchen invites you to experience a soul-warming taste of tradition with their Turkish Twist Hot Chocolate – a rich, velvety blend of premium cocoa infused with salep, a traditional Turkish ingredient made from the powdered root of wild orchids. This rare and aromatic addition brings a subtle floral sweetness and luxurious creaminess to every sip.

Rooted in centuries-old tradition and crafted for modern indulgence, this is more than just hot chocolate – it’s a taste of Turkey in a cup.


Available Tuesday–Friday 8:30am–3:30pm | Saturday 8:30am–2pm

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13–27 Jul
78 Bridge Mall, Ballarat Central VIC 3350
$6.00 per person

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