Veg Plaza

Veg Plaza is located right on Karve Road at Centre Street 11. It’s a busy spot, especially in the early morning when the fresh produce arrives. You can hear the crates hitting the floor around 5:00 AM. We spend the first few hours just sorting through everything, picking out the best tomatoes and getting the leafy greens misted so they don’t wilt in the heat. Karve Road is always moving, so there’s a constant stream of people coming in for a quick bunch of coriander or a few kilos of potatoes on their way home. The shop isn't very large, so when we get more than five people inside, it feels like a crowd. We try to keep things organized, but on a busy Tuesday, there are usually baskets everywhere. It’s hard work, mostly standing on your feet and dealing with people who want to haggle over a few rupees. We don’t mind it much, it’s just part of the day. The smell of fresh earth and vegetables is always in the air here. We’ve been at Centre Street 11 for a long time, so the floor tiles are a bit worn down from all the walking. We don’t do fancy packaging or anything. We just put your stuff in a bag and send you on your way. It’s just a local vegetable shop doing what it’s supposed to do for the neighborhood.