Chote Lal Pan Bhandar

Chote Lal Pan Bhandar is my place, and it’s located in Sarita Vihar Ali Village, specifically at Ali Vihar 557. This part of the city feels a bit more like a community than the big commercial centers. I’ve been here at this address for a long time. The shop is quite small and tucked away. If you aren't from around here, you might not even notice it. I spend a lot of my time just sitting and waiting for customers. It gives me plenty of time to think. I handle everything myself. I don’t have any big fancy equipment or a computer. Everything is done by hand. I prepare the ingredients every morning before the sun gets too high. Ali Vihar 557 is a humble spot. The walls could probably use a fresh coat of paint, but I never seem to get around to it. It’s more important to me that the shop is open every day. I know the families who live nearby and I’ve seen their kids grow up. Sometimes they stop by just to say hello. It makes the day go by faster. I don’t use any marketing or try to act like a big businessman. I’m just a guy with a shop in Ali Village. It’s a lot of work and the hours are long, but I’ve always preferred being my own boss. I’ll be here tomorrow just like I was today.