Karachi and Bombay Bakeries

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Bombay and Karachi Bakeries

Twinning the famous bakeries in Pakistan and India, respectively, stop by our on-campus bakery stands in Alexandra Square and by Engineering, where there will be free Indian and Pakistani food and desserts. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the two bakeries, harmony and unity, and the origins of the food.

Where: Alexandra Square and outside Engineering

When: 22nd July

Time: 10am to 5pm

A chance to learn more about unity, food, and the Bombay and Karachi Bakeries whilst eating delicious free food.

Thank you to the 100 plus people who visited the pop up Bombay and Karachi Bakeries and everyone who took part in the quiz!

Bombay Bakery in Pakistan, established in 1924 in Hyderabad, Sindh, by a Parsi gentleman, is equally revered. Its legendary coffee cakes and macaroons have been a staple for generations, symbolizing a taste of nostalgia and enduring quality.

Karachi Bakery, a beloved institution in India, was founded in Hyderabad in 1953 by Sri Khanchand Ramnani, who migrated from Karachi during the Partition. He brought with him the rich baking traditions and flavours of his homeland, establishing a legacy that continues to flourish today, known for its iconic fruit biscuits and plum cakes.

Two photos of a student standing at the bakery stalls under purple gazebos. The top photo is a female student (Ruqayyah) standing behind a table with Indian and Pakistani food and a pink sign that reads Bombay Bakery. The lower photo shows a male student (Kazi) standing behind a similar table and a burgundy sign reading Karachi Bakery.
Ruqayyah Jhanji and Kazi Hoque at the Bombay and Karachi on-campus bakeries