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Suman Nagar's Secret Spices?
The key is to look for Gujarati-style snacks around Suman Nagar. They tend to use more sugar and lemon than straight chili heat. There's a stall called Jay Bhavani on the service road near the Nirmal Lifestyle signal that does a fantastic khandvi and dhokla plate for like 40 rupees, almost no heat at all. For a proper meal, walk into any Udipi restaurant in the area and order a plain masala dosa with extra coconut chutney, that's your safest bet for a filling, non-spicy meal.
Totally get you. Mumbai street food is amazing, but the spice level can be... intense. Near Suman Nagar, try looking for smaller, family-run eateries, they often have milder options tailored to local tastes, not just the super-spicy stuff aimed at tourists. Ask politely if they can make something less spicy; most vendors are happy to accommodate. You might also find some decent, milder options at the smaller stalls around the area, avoid the ones with huge crowds and flashy signs; sometimes those prioritize heat over flavour. Good luck and enjoy your trip!
One spot that works well for milder flavors is Kamath, a few minutes walk from Suman Nagar on the main road. They serve a thali with a dal that's creamy and barely spicy, and their sabzi is usually mild too. For snacks, try the bhajiya at Prakash which uses less chili powder than most stalls, just ask them to hold the green chilies on the side.
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.