Charitha Tiffins & Meals Center

The stoves at Charitha Tiffins & Meals Center usually get going pretty early in the morning. We are located at 10-5-810/A in Nandana Nagar, which is right by the Tukaram Gate area. Most of the people who come in are regulars from around the neighborhood. They stop by for a quick bite before heading to work or catch us for lunch when they have a break. It gets pretty hot in the kitchen, especially during the summer months, but we're used to the heat. There’s always the sound of plates clinking and water running. We don't have fancy menus or anything like that; we just serve what we make fresh that day. Nandana Nagar is a lively place, and being near the gate means there’s always someone passing through. We spend a lot of time prepping vegetables and making sure the batter is ready. It’s hard work, standing on your feet for hours, but seeing the same familiar faces makes it worth the effort. We keep things simple and try to make sure the place stays clean. Sometimes the rain makes it a bit messy outside near the entrance, but we just sweep it out and keep going. It’s a family-run kind of feel here, even if it’s just a small shop. We just want to do our job and go home at the end of the day feeling tired but satisfied.