Balaji Ice Parlour

You can find us in Ward No.18 over in Gulabpura, specifically in the Hurda block. We are located near ITI Road. It’s a quiet area mostly, which I like. I’ve been running this parlour for a while now. It’s not a very big room, just enough space for the coolers and a small counter where I stand. I usually have the radio playing in the background. Most of the people who come in are from the neighborhood. They know me by name, and I know what they usually order. It’s that kind of place. We don’t have fancy menus with pictures; I just tell people what we have available that day. Sometimes I run out of cones and have to use cups, but nobody seems to mind much. The building is a bit old, but it stays cool enough inside. I make sure to wash the floors every morning before we open up. It’s just me most of the time, though sometimes my son comes by to help when he's not at school. We don't do anything complicated here. Just cold ice cream for whoever wants it. It’s a simple life and a simple business. I like seeing the kids get excited when they see the different colors in the freezer. That’s why I keep doing it.