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Every Desi Had The Same Weekend Plan As Haldiram’s Opened In London; Viral Video Shows Large Crowds

A viral video shows a line of customers up outside the first London Haldiram with people waiting eagerly to enter.

by Tanvi Shrivastava
Every Desi Had The Same Weekend Plan As Haldiram’s Opened In London; Viral Video Shows Large Crowds

Haldiram’s has made a highly anticipated debut in the United Kingdom, with its first-ever outlet in London currently attracting massive crowds. A user recently took to his social media to show long waiting lines outside the newly opened store in Leicester Square, with many members of the Indian diaspora turning up to experience a taste of home. Scroll down to know more.

Haldiram Opens Its First-Ever Outlet In The UK

An Instagram video posted by the account has views. we.explore reveals dozens of people waiting outside the outlet. The clip features the text, “POV: Haldiram’s first-ever outlet in London, and every Indian here had the same weekend plan.” Sharing the video, the person wrote, “The crowd, the excitement, the long queues… all for Haldiram’s first outlet in London. Safe to say every desi had the same plan this weekend! Would you stand in this queue?”

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The video shows a constant stream of customers lining up outside the store, with people from different backgrounds waiting eagerly to enter. The launch has generated excitement online, with many calling it a proud moment for London’s Indian community. For many Indians living in the UK, Haldiram’s debut marks more than just the opening of another restaurant. The brand is known for familiar Indian snacks, sweets and quick meals, making its London debut a nostalgic experience for many Indians living abroad.

How Did Social Media React To It?

 

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As soon as the video was posted, it received a lot of views and comments from all across the world. The official page of Haldiram UK also commented and said, “Delhi called. Leicester Square answered.”

One user wrote, “Guys go for khatta metta by Haldiram.”

Another wrote, “Wow, I thought the comments would be supportive; sad to see Indians hating on Indian companies being bigger wth”.

Also Read: Shark Tank’s Ashneer Grover Believes Haldiram’s Is India’s Biggest Food Brand

One user wrote, “Prices are high when you convert to Indian rupees, but the pound is much higher.”

Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/Vaishnavi & Umesh

FAQs

Who is the owner of Haldirams?

Haldiram's is a family-owned FMCG company originally founded by Ganga Bishan Agarwal in 1937.

Is Haldirams in the USA?

Haldiram does not have physical sit-down restaurants or standalone retail stores in the USA.

Where is the first outlet in London?

Haldiram's has opened its first-ever flagship restaurant in the UK, located right in the heart of London at Leicester Square.

Tanvi Shrivastava

Adrak chai addict, Bollywood at heart, if not working you will find Tanvi either reading, binging Netflix series, Talking to camera or just playing sports.

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First Published: July 14, 2026 4:37 PM