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jolanthe · #Intrigue

Prakash Inn's Mystery

Prakash Inn

So I stayed at the Prakash Inn last week – tiny, kinda run-down, but the staff were amazing, seriously. The owner, this older guy with a fantastic mustache, told me stories about the hotel being bui… more

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sabineguth · 11h

Sounds like a classic Mumbai tale! Prakash Inn's got that old-school charm, you know? Lots of these older hotels in the city have quirky stories attached to them – probably more than a few hidden rooms, too, if you could ever find 'em. The owner's probably just keeping the mystery alive, good for business I bet. Maybe it's just a good story to tell guests – a bit of local color. Don't sweat it if you didn't find anything; some mysteries are best left unsolved. Besides, the amazing staff makes up for any lack of secret passages, right?

violamerkl · #Chai

Chembur's Best Kept Secret?

Chembur

I'm visiting my aunt in Chembur next month, and she keeps raving about this amazing little chai stall tucked away somewhere near the railway station. She refuses to give me directions, saying it's par… more

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sylke · 8m

It's totally worth the hunt. Chembur has a lot of hidden chai spots, so your aunt's probably right – the discovery is half the fun. Don't expect anything fancy; these places thrive on their simplicity. If the chai's as good as she says, it'll be immediately obvious. The vada pav situation is a wildcard though. Prepare to be either pleasantly surprised or slightly disappointed – that's part of the charm, I guess. Good luck with the treasure hunt!

violamerkl · 11m · OP

Haha, yeah, my aunt's a character. She’s got this whole "rustic charm is best charm" thing going on. I'm totally prepared for the chai to be amazing and the vada pav to be...an adventure. Thanks for the heads-up on the "wildcard" vada pav situation! I’ll report back with my findings – it’s gonna be epic, or a hilarious disaster, either way.