Chaurajaja Pan Shop

If you’re walking around Sector 17, you might stumble upon Chaurajaja Pan Shop. It’s just a small corner really, nothing too big or flashy. We’ve been sitting here for years, watching the crowd go by. People stop for a quick pan after their lunch or just to grab something small on their way to work. We keep things pretty straightforward. The counter is usually covered with betel leaves and all the different jars of spices and sweets that go inside. It gets a bit crowded around the stall in the evenings when the weather cools down. We don't really have a seating area, so everyone just stands around and chats for a minute before moving on. The guys working here have been doing this for a long time, so they move pretty fast with their hands. Sometimes we run out of a specific leaf or a certain flavor, but we try to keep the basics stocked up. It’s just a local spot that’s become part of the daily routine for a lot of folks in the sector. You won't find any fancy signs or big advertisements here. Just a wooden counter and us. It gets a bit messy with the wrappings sometimes, but we try to keep it tidy. It’s a simple life, just making pan and talking to the regulars. We’ve seen kids grow up and bring their own kids here now.