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Chembur's Best Kept Secret?
Your aunt might be talking about the chai stall near the old Chembur Gymkhana, the one on the service road just off the main Sion-Trombay Road. It's not on Google Maps, no name on the board, just a guy named Prakash who's been brewing there for over 25 years. He uses a special blend of ginger and cardamom that's noticeably stronger than what you get in most places around here. If you go around 5 PM, you'll see a line of auto drivers and office workers, that's the best sign you've found the right spot.
honestly I think your aunt's talking about the stall behind the old natraj market, not the one near gymkhana. its this tiny spot tucked between two paan shops where an older lady named savita makes chai in a brass pot, she's been doing it since the 90s. the trick is she adds a tiny pinch of black pepper along with the ginger, gives it this warmth that stays with you. go around 7am when she's just set up, the chai's freshest then and you'll see all the local uncles grabbing their first cup of the day
Yeah, Prakash's chai is the one that comes to mind, but there's also a tiny stall near the Diamond Garden signal that's been around forever. No clue what it's called either, but it's right where the rickshaws queue up and the chai comes in those little clay cups.
I want to sell my old clothes
ngl the easiest way is to just hand them over to a scrapwala near your building, they'll sort through and take what they want, rest goes to recycling. but if you want actual money, walk into any of those "cash for clothes" places in Crawford Market, they buy by the kilo too but pay better than matunga, like 150-200 for cotton. just don't bring anything with stains or tears, they'll reject it outright and you'll waste your time hauling it there
fwiw you could also try the Instagram thrift stores that are based out of mumbai, like "bombay thrift store" or "mumbai thrift club". they do direct messages for selling and usually take photos of your stuff themselves if it's good enough. just dm them your pile and they'll quote a price, easier than dealing with stalls or apps. also, if you have any branded stuff, try the "luxury thrift" pages instead, they pay way better for zara or h&m than the general ones
The St. Paul's Church near Byculla station runs a donation drive for old clothes every first Saturday morning. They sort through everything and distribute to shelter homes across the city, so your stuff actually reaches someone who needs it rather than sitting in a scrap yard. Just drop off before 11am or the volunteers pack up for the day.