Ram Chand Halwai

At Ram Chand Halwai in Vaishali Nagar, things are pretty straightforward. We don’t go in for anything too complicated. The shop is situated in a part of Vaishali Nagar that sees a lot of foot traffic. We see a lot of people coming by on their way to work to grab something quick. My day usually starts with checking the stock of sugar and flour. We don’t have a big warehouse, so we buy what we need every couple of days. The kitchen is right there behind the counter, so customers can hear the oil bubbling while they wait. We aren't a high-end place. It’s just a regular halwai shop with benches that have been here for years. The paint is peeling a little in the corners, but we prioritize the food over the decor. We don't have a mission statement or a fancy logo. We just want to make sure the laddoos and barfis are consistent. Some days are loud because of the traffic outside, but we just turn up the radio and keep going. We don't do home delivery or anything like that. You have to come down to Vaishali Nagar and see us if you want something. It’s been this way for a long time and we don't see any reason to change it now. We are just local people serving the local community. The shop is small but it is ours and we do the work ourselves every day. Most of our days are spent watching the street and keeping the snacks ready.