Karachi and Bombay Bakeries

Colourful banner with the words South Asian Heritage Month
Three images showing the two bakeries, one with the Bombay sign and one with the Karachi sign. Students, staff, and families are standing around the stalls enjoying the food.
A collage of the two bakery stands with students, staff, and families.

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.

Over 150 people attended the two bakeries in 2026! Thank you to everyone who helped run the event.

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

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.