Rajdhani Pan Stall

You can find Rajdhani Pan Stall over on V I P Road in Kalewadi. It’s just a small stall, really. We’ve been sitting on this corner for a long time, watching the cars go by on the main road. Pan making is a bit of an art, even if it looks simple. We have all the jars lined up with different leaves and fillings. Some people like it sweet, others want something stronger. We know most of the people who stop by because they live in the nearby apartments. Kalewadi is growing fast, but our stall stays pretty much the same. We have a small radio playing in the background most of the time. It’s a job that keeps you on your feet, especially in the evenings when things get busy. We don't have a big sign or bright lights. Just the basics. Sometimes we run out of fresh leaves if the delivery is late, but we make do. V I P Road has a lot of traffic, which is good for us. We keep the counter clean and the water fresh. It’s a simple business, nothing to get too excited about, but it’s ours. We enjoy the chat with the regulars. Everyone has their favorite way of having their pan made, and we try to remember those little details. It keeps the day interesting when someone new stops by and asks for a recommendation or just directions.