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Suman Nagar's Secret?
Yeah, that pav bhaji stall you found is probably one of the ones near the main chowk, they've been there for years. The language thing is real, but you can get around it by just pointing and smiling, most vendors are used to it. If you want to go deeper, try going early morning around 7am when the place is waking up, the fruit sellers and chai guys are usually more relaxed and happy to gesture through a conversation. Just don't bring a camera out constantly, that's what makes you stick out.
Honestly, just go back with a friend who speaks Hindi or Marathi. That's the real key. Once you can chat with the chai wala or the guy frying samosas, they'll point you to the best stuff that isn't even on a menu.
ugh another tourist who thinks they discovered something. suman nagar isnt a secret it's a residential area people live there. you dont need to "experience the heart" just eat the food and leave. if you want tips find a local friend or learn basic hindi before going. stop treating neighborhoods
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.