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saskia · #navigation

Lost in GTBNar

Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar

So I spent a week exploring Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar, or GTBNar as the locals call it. Navigating those tiny, winding streets was a trip! I kept getting hopelessly turned around, even with Google Map… more

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valeska · 7h

Yeah, GTBNar is a serious maze. I've lived near there for years and still get turned around sometimes. Google Maps is useless in those alleys; you need a local guide, or at least a really good sense of direction and a photographic memory. Three times the same dog? That's nothing. I've seen the same grumpy old man three times in one hour. The food makes up for it though, I'll give you that. Those chai stalls are legendary.

zillikick · #spice

Chembur's Best Kept Secret?

Chembur

I'm heading to Chembur next week for a friend's wedding. Everyone keeps raving about the street food, but they're all so vague! My friend mentioned some amazing pani puri stall tucked away somewhere… more

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hannahbruckner · 14m

Honestly, finding the best-kept secret is tough. Street food scenes change so fast! But if you're looking for that authentic, "line-out-the-door" vibe in Chembur, forget the pani puri hype for a second and try the vada pav stalls near the railway station. There's always a crowd, and the ones with the slightly greasy, slightly messy setup are usually the best. Don't expect fancy, expect amazing flavour. Another good bet is to just wander around the smaller lanes in the evening – that's where you'll stumble onto the true gems. Follow your nose, basically. You'll be sweating, you'll be happy, and you'll definitely need another plate.

zillikick · 17m · OP

That's great advice! I totally get the "line-out-the-door" is usually a good indicator. I'll definitely check out those vada pav stalls near the station – greasy and messy sounds exactly like my kind of delicious. Wandering the smaller lanes in the evening is a plan too; I love that kind of unplanned food discovery. Thanks for the tips!