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London: The opening of Haldiram’ ( Haldiram’) s first outlet in London has become a hot topic of conversation, as a video showing long queues outside the store has gone viral on social media. In the video shared on Instagram, hundreds of people are seen waiting to get inside, and the person filming jokingly remarked, “This was every Indian’s weekend plan.”
Video shared on Instagram
This video was shared on Instagram by @views.we.explore. It shows a long line of people outside Haldiram’s first London outlet, located at Leicester Square. Text on the video reads, “Haldiram’s first outlet in London, and every Indian here had the same weekend plan.” The caption states, “Crowds, excitement, long queues… all for Haldiram’s first outlet in London. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that this was every *Desi’s* plan for the weekend! Would you stand in this queue?” The video immediately caught the attention of social media users, many of whom shared their experiences and opinions regarding the newly opened outlet.
Users offer mixed reactions
The comment section saw a mix of both praise and criticism. One user wrote, “I’ve heard it tastes like frozen food! Obviously, they won’t make anything fresh. They just want profits!”
Another wrote, “There is a worldwide need for this.”
A third user claimed to have visited the outlet and wrote, “I went there yesterday. Honestly, it’s not worth the hype or the price.”
A fourth user wrote, “Guys, you must try Haldiram’s ‘Khatta Meetha’.” A fifth user wrote, “You simply must visit.”
One comment read, “Enjoy the frozen food.”
A seventh user wrote, “A craze for Chhole Bhature.”
One user commented, “This just shows how dull the city becomes when everyone gathers in the same place.” Another person jokingly remarked, “The trend of standing in long queues has reached London too.”
One user quipped, “Everyone wants to eat Aloo Bhujia.”
