If you see a signboard that reads, “Aisa koi saga nahi, jisko humne thaga nahi“, then you know exactly where you are! For the uninitiated, we’re talking about Thaggu Ke Laddu in Kanpur.
This home-grown brand has been charming visitors for over six decades with their legendary ladoos and infamous (read:famous) Badnaam Kulfi. And if you wanna know all about this iconic brand, dive right in-
A confluence of tradition & sweetness: Know all about ‘Thaggu Ke Laddu’
Carrying a legacy for 60 years now, this heritage shop is a mandatory stop during a trip to the city. Today, it has spread to more than five branches in Kanpur. While the brand was already a household name in the city, it hit the limelight when it got featured in the film ‘Bunty Aur Babli’ in 2005. Such is the fame and reach of this humble sweet shop!
Must-try at the unique and highly popular — Thaggu Ke Laddu.
Prepared through secret recipes, passed down through generations, the sweets at Thaggu Ke Laddu have something distinct going on about them. Their Special Dry Fruit Laddu (₹470), jam-packed with rich dry fruits like almonds, pistachios, suji, khoya and gond rolled in pure Desi ghee, offers a burst of flavour in every bite, making for a true Kanpur dessert.
All we’re trying to say is that, people, the next time you’re in Kanpur, swing by Thaggu ke Laddu for an amalgamation of tradition and sweetness packed into lil boxes of joy!
Shop timing: 9 AM – 10 PM
Location: Shop No.19 Arya Kanya Inter College market, Govind Nagar Rd, Kanpur
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