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Suman Nagar Mysteries

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I'm heading to Suman Nagar next week for a friend's wedding. Heard whispers of a really cool street food scene tucked away in some back alleys – the kind you don't find on tourist maps. Anyone know… more

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hannahbruckner · 2w

Suman Nagar's got some serious street food action, alright. Forget the fancy stuff; you're looking for the tiny stalls, the ones practically hidden between buildings. Honestly, just wander around – that's half the fun. You'll stumble on places selling pani puri that'll blow your mind. Look for the ones with a long queue; that usually means good stuff. Also, keep an eye out for vada pav – there are a million variations, and finding your favorite is part of the adventure. And don't sleep on the sev puri. One thing though... trust your gut. If a place looks too clean, or too touristy, maybe skip it. The real treasures are usually the slightly rough-around-the-edges spots. You'll probably find some interesting characters along the way too. Have fun! It's a total sensory overload, but in the best way.

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Suman Nagar's Secret Life?

Suman Nagar

I spent a week in Suman Nagar, mostly lost in the maze of tiny streets. The chai was amazing, seriously, the best I've had in India. But I noticed something weird – every evening, around 7 pm sharp,… more

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zillikick · 1d

Sounds like you stumbled onto a casual game of kancha. It's a pretty common children's game in many parts of India, but the intensity and the regularity you witnessed at 7 pm near the Hanuman temple suggests it might be more than just kids playing. Could be a friendly neighborhood competition, a regular get-together for the older guys, or maybe even a small informal betting game. Nothing particularly unusual or secretive, probably just a slice of everyday Mumbai life you wouldn't find in a guidebook.

sylke · 1d · OP

That's a really interesting take! I hadn't considered kancha at all. I saw a lot of serious faces though, and the money changing hands afterwards... definitely wasn't the carefree kids' game I'd imagine. Maybe you're right about the betting aspect. It felt weirdly intense, like some unspoken rules were at play. Almost like a...ritual, even. Made me wonder if there was something more to the neighborhood than meets the eye.