Vidhata Dhaba

Vidhata Dhaba is tucked away in H 1/140 in Charmwood Village. If you’re coming from the railway crossing near Shiv Durga Vihar, you’ve probably seen us. It’s a bit of a trek for some, but for the folks living around here, we’re just a regular part of the neighborhood. The trains go by pretty often, and you get used to that sound after a while. We started this place because we wanted a spot where you could get a proper meal without any fuss. It isn't a five-star place with white tablecloths. It’s a dhaba. We have basic tables and chairs, and the kitchen is always going. There is usually a lot of steam and the smell of spices in the air. We spend most of our mornings getting the vegetables ready and making sure the stove is right. Some days are really hectic, especially when the weather is nice and people are out walking around Charmwood. Other times it’s just the regulars who stop in for a quick bite. We don’t have a big team or anything, just a few of us making sure everything is handled. We’ve been in this spot for a good while now, and we’ve seen kids grow up and start coming in with their own families. It makes the long hours feel like they mean something. We don't bother with fancy menus or anything like that. We just cook what we know.