MALIK DHABA

If you look for shop number 50 in the Kamla Nehru market, that is where you will find MALIK DHABA. We are right by the Ludhiana Railway Station. Being so close to the rly station means it is never quiet here. There is always the sound of trains or people rushing to catch their ride. We open up pretty early to make sure we are ready for the morning travelers. The dhaba is a basic setup with simple tables and chairs. We do a lot of our cooking on the big stove, and the smell of the food usually drifts out into the market. It is a busy place to work in 141008. We see a lot of people who are just passing through Ludhiana and need a quick meal before they leave again. Our workers are used to the fast pace and the noise of the market. We don't have any fancy decorations on the walls. It is just a practical place for people to sit and eat. The market itself is quite crowded, so things can get a bit tight around the shop during the peak hours. We just focus on keeping the pots full and the service moving along. It is hard work being on your feet all day in the heat, but it’s what we do. We have been here in this spot for a long time now. People usually just walk in from the platform and find a seat wherever they can to eat.