Pundit Gaya Prasad Shiv Charan Parathe Wala

Pundit Gaya Prasad Shiv Charan Parathe Wala is tucked away in Chandni Chowk at Gali Parathe Wali 34. If you have ever been to this part of Old Delhi, you know how narrow the lanes are and how many people are always pushing past each other. Our shop is quite old and small, and the kitchen takes up a big part of the space. You can hear the sizzling of the oil all day long. It gets very hot inside, especially during the summer months, but that is just part of being in this gali. We have stayed at number 34 for a long time, and not much has changed about the way we do things. The walls are old and have seen many generations come and go. We don't have fancy menus or a lot of space to move around. Customers often have to share tables or wait in the narrow lane outside until a stool opens up. It is loud and crowded, but that is the atmosphere of Chandni Chowk. We just keep frying and serving as long as there are people hungry for what we make. There is no hidden trick to it, just a lot of standing on our feet and keeping the stove going. Most people find us by following the smell or just asking anyone nearby where the paratha shops are. We are just one of the many small businesses making a living in these old alleys.