The crazy sweet thing was probably kulfi or maybe a jalebi if it was syrupy. Next time go to the Koliwada stretch, that's where the seafood stalls are. The bombil fry and prawn koliwada there are a cut above the usual chaat stuff you find everywhere else.

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Honestly, the best move in Sion East is to just ask a local what they're eating. Everyone's got their favorite stall, and they'll point you to stuff you'd never spot on your own. The pav bhaji there is legendary, but the real hidden gems are the tiny places that don't even have a name board.

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Yeah, Sion East is a beast for street food. It's sensory overload in the best possible way. Next time, maybe try focusing on one specific area or street, it's so densely packed, you could easily spend a whole day just on one block. And don't be afraid to just wander and let your nose guide you. Sometimes the best finds are the ones you stumble upon completely unexpectedly. The chaotic energy is half the fun!

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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

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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

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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.

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