We welcome you to a delightfully sweet world, a world filled
with pure ingredients, fine raw materials, unique recipes, rich flavors
and aromas of the past. Join us in a journey to the paths of tradition,
led by one of Constantinople’s most typical delicacies, authentic oriental halva!
A sweet story...
Ioannis N.Lukas and Georgios N.Lukas, two brothers born in Istanbul, were introduced from an early age to the art of authentic halva and trained alongside great Greek masters at famous pastry workshops in the city. In 1945, they decided to come to Thessaloniki –with only few utensils but with a lot of passion– to continue doing what they loved: the production of authentic, traditional halva!
That's how it all started for the Lukas’ family business which has since been identified with tahini and walnut paste products of the highest quality. Today, two generations later and with the grandchildren of the founders (John.S.Lukas and George.S.Lukas) behind the wheel, the company continues its ascending course.
Quality over quantity has always been the key to the company’s progress. For the last 15 years, Lukas products reach international markets and are being exported to Australia, Germany, England, Poland, Sweden, Austria and Bulgaria.
The stars
No matter how many years go by or how times change, there are two things that remain unchanged: always the same, time-tested recipe and always the same passion for authentic "politiko" halva ("politikos" means originating in Constantinople), "the grocer’s halva", as we call it. The least fancy dessert of the Greek cuisine is officially one of the most popular and favorite. A sweet with history and great flavor, made with craftsmanship.
And the star ingredient? Tahini. This sesame pulp, made from ground grains of fine sesame seeds, is increasingly gaining ground in modern nutrition practices as a true miracle of nature, with rare properties and significant health benefits. Delicious and beneficial, Lukas halva and tahini are here to enrich our everyday life with generous portions of pleasure.
Other delicacies…
Lukas Company may be famous for its outstanding halva and its delicious tahini but the list of choices is far from over. Authentic traditional karydopasto (walnut paste) made from tahini, cocoa and walnuts as well as fragrant vanilla sweets complete the list of choices in the most irresistible way. Whatever you choose to taste, it is certain that you are in for a treat. This is always the case with Lukas products. They create a world of delicacies that satisfy even the most demanding taste buds.
