Shilpa Enchante Gourmet

So we are over at number 8 on Lady Jehangir Road in Matunga. If you know the area, you know it stays pretty busy with people going to the markets or the schools nearby. Shilpa Enchante Gourmet is just a small setup really. I spend most of my mornings checking the supplies and making sure everything is where it should be. The sun hits the front window around ten and stays there for a few hours. It gets warm. We’ve got a few shelves that we built ourselves and they aren't perfectly straight but they hold what we need. It’s a local spot. People from the neighborhood stop by to chat or pick things up. Matunga has a specific vibe, you know? It’s a lot of old buildings and families who have lived here for generations. We fit right into that. We aren't trying to be anything too modern. The floor is that old stone that you see in most Mumbai flats. It’s easy to clean which is good. Sometimes the traffic on Lady Jehangir Road is a nightmare but we just stay inside and keep busy. My cousin helps out on the weekends when it gets a bit more crowded. We handle everything ourselves from the cleaning to the paperwork. It’s a lot of work but it’s what we do. We like being part of this street and seeing the familiar faces every day.