Haldiram's Viral London Restaurant Suddenly Closes. Here's The Real Reason | Firstpost Live | 4K

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Haldiram's first full-service restaurant in London has temporarily closed just weeks after its highly successful launch attracted massive crowds and long queues. In this Firstpost Live episode, we tell you why the Leicester Square outlet has shut after viral opening. Haldiram's says the closure is temporary and has assured customers that it will reopen once the infrastructure work is complete. The restaurant had become a viral sensation among London's Indian community and tourists, marking a major milestone in the Indian food giant's international expansion into global dine-in markets beyond its packaged snacks business. Joshua Barnes tells you more.  00:00 - Haldiram's London outlet temporarily shut 00:25 - From viral opening to closed doors 00:52 - Why did the restaurant close? 01:18 - Opening day challenges 01:48 - Haldiram's statement 02:28 - Improving operations

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