Shalimar Hotel

This hotel is located in the New Modikhana area, specifically at Shop No 10 in the Firdose building. We are quite close to Poona College and the Azam Campus, so we see a lot of students and local residents. It’s a busy part of Camp. The hotel is more of a straightforward place to get a meal than a fancy lodging spot. We have tables set up for people who want to sit down and eat quickly between classes or work. The kitchen is right there, and you can hear the pans clanking all day long. We don’t have a big menu, just the items we know how to make well. Most of the people who come in are regulars who live nearby. We know their names and what they usually order. It’s a bit cramped when it’s raining and everyone tries to crowd inside, but we manage. The walls could probably use a new coat of paint, but we spend most of our time focusing on the food and making sure the tea is strong. It’s not a corporate chain, just a local spot run by people who’ve lived in Pune for years. We open early and stay open until the dinner rush is over. It’s just how we run things here on Hidayatulla Road. We keep things simple and try to make sure everyone who walks in gets what they need without any fuss or delay.