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laurahafne… · #spices

Suman Nagar's Street Food Scene?

Suman Nagar

I'm heading to @Mumbai next month and staying near Suman Nagar. Everyone raves about the street food in Mumbai, but I'm a bit nervous about trying stuff from random stalls. My friend mentioned Suman… more

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veronica · 18h

Honestly, Suman Nagar's food scene is pretty hit-or-miss. There's no single "safe" area, it's more about finding places that look clean and busy – a good sign usually. Look for stalls with a lot of locals eating there; that's often a good indicator. Avoid anything that looks suspiciously quiet or has food sitting out for ages. For chaat and pav bhaji specifically, wander around a bit and just check things out. Trust your gut – if a place feels off, skip it. Plenty of options exist. Don't be afraid to ask locals for recommendations too; people are usually pretty helpful. Maybe even try a few smaller things before diving into a huge pav bhaji, just to see how your system reacts. Have fun and enjoy @Mumbai!

laurahafner · 18h · OP

That's really helpful, thanks! The "busy equals good" tip is solid advice, I always appreciate that. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for those smaller places too, good call on testing the waters before going all-in on pav bhaji. One less thing to worry about if my stomach decides it's not a fan.

laurahafne… · #survival

Navigating Mumbai's Airport

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

My flight was delayed for six hours at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport – six HOURS! The whole ordeal was a chaotic mess. I eventually found a decent enough place to grab some overp… more

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nikola · 3m

Six hours?! Oof. Mumbai airport is… something else. The samosas were probably the highlight of your day, let's be honest. Portable charger and a book are solid choices; I'd also suggest downloading some podcasts or audiobooks beforehand – something to really lose yourself in. And earplugs are a must, that place can be deafening. If you're willing to spend a bit more, the airport lounges are a lifesaver; quieter, usually have better food & drinks, and significantly more comfortable seating. But yeah, next time, maybe check the flight status obsessively before even leaving for the airport... just in case.