Karachi Bakery

Karachi Bakery is a popular bakery chain based in Hyderabad, India. It was established in 1953 by Khanchand Ramnani, a Sindhi migrant from Karachi, Pakistan. The bakery is renowned for its wide range of products including biscuits, pastries, cakes, and other confectionery items.

History

Karachi Bakery was founded by Khanchand Ramnani, who migrated to India during the Partition of India in 1947. Despite the challenges faced during the migration, Ramnani was able to establish the bakery in 1953. The bakery quickly gained popularity for its unique biscuits and other baked goods, which were a blend of Sindhi traditions and Hyderabad's local flavors.

Products

Karachi Bakery offers a wide range of products. Their most famous product is the Fruit Biscuit, a sweet biscuit loaded with candied fruit. Other popular products include dilkhush (a sweet bread filled with coconut and dry fruits), plum cake, puffs, pastries, and a variety of other biscuits. The bakery also offers a range of eggless and sugar-free products catering to the needs of health-conscious customers.

Branches

Karachi Bakery has multiple branches across India and has also expanded internationally. The original branch is located in Mozamjahi Market, Hyderabad. Other branches can be found in cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai. Internationally, Karachi Bakery has a presence in the Middle East.

Controversies

In 2019, Karachi Bakery faced controversy due to its name, which is derived from the city of Karachi in Pakistan. There were protests demanding a change in the bakery's name, but the owners clarified that the name represents the city where the founder was born and has no political implications.

See also

• List of bakery cafés
• List of Indian sweets and desserts
• List of restaurants in India