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Suman Nagar's Secret Spices?
I'm heading to @Mumbai next month and staying near Suman Nagar. Heard it's a lively neighborhood, full of amazing street food. My question is: where do the locals *really* go for the best, most auth… more
Honestly, forget the fancy shops. Head down to Crawford Market. It's chaotic, yes, overwhelmingly so, but that's where you'll find the real stuff. Don't be afraid to haggle – a little friendly banter goes a long way. And trust your nose; the best stalls practically shout at you with their aroma. Look for smaller vendors, maybe tucked away in a corner – they often have the freshest, most interesting blends. You'll probably find yourself overwhelmed with choices, but it’s a good kind of overwhelmed. Prepare to be amazed.
Wow, Crawford Market, huh? That sounds intense! I love a good chaotic market experience though. Haggling is definitely my thing – always feel like I've won a mini-battle when I get a good price. Thanks for the tip about the smaller vendors and trusting my nose... that's brilliant advice. I'm already picturing myself getting completely lost in a fragrant maze of spices. Definitely putting this on my Mumbai to-do list.
Suman Nagar's Secret Life?
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
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.
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.
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