I am also an old Kulfi lover like Owais. This photograph, from Lahore Nama, immediately got my attention and brought back so many childhood memories.
Originally taken by Ane Malik, this photo represents once the most cherished desserts of Lahore. It was posted on Lahore Nama by Raza Rumi, a gifted writer whose articles are regularly featured at ATP.
Unfortunately, just like the Gola Ganda and Lacha/Gatta (man with ringing bell who sold us sweet candy in shapes of cars, giraffe, cats, superman etc), the traditional Kulfi is also diminishing slowly. It is rare now that we see the traditional styled Kulfi Carts decorated and painted in vibrant colors and with traditional motifs and with names of Allah and Sufi Saints.
I, at least, am disappointment at losing our Kulfi, Gola Ganda and Lacha/Gatta walas who brought us joy when we were kids.
Yesssss. the khoye wali thandi qulfi combined with multicolor gola. What a treat it would be!!
If you can’t get the tradional qulfi then I highly recommend ‘Chillout’ in Barkat Market, Lahore. Their handmade ice cream is the best ever.
Wish I coudl be eating one of these right now!
beautiful memories. I had also not seen the donkey driven kulfi walla
Superman was my favorite lol. I also liked the kulfi you mention here but for hygienic reasons, my mom didn’t always allow us to buy from the carts. There is Walls ice cream but it lacks the magic of kulfi for some reason.
There are modern Golas outlets in defence and gulberg but I guess they are not the same.
Thank you for bringing back my memories of Lahore.
Sweet memories. I used to love the candyman aka lache wala. He knew the art of expertly making a gainda, my favorite, with candy. It was fun!