Janta Misthan Bhandar

You can find Janta Misthan Bhandar right on the Kali Bawri Main Road 402/92. It is a very busy spot because the road is always full of trucks and bikes. The noise is constant, so we have to speak up when talking to customers. We have been here for a long time, watching the road get wider and the traffic get worse. Inside, the shop feels a bit like a refuge from all that chaos. We focus on traditional snacks and sweets. Our shelves are mostly filled with things that stay fresh for a few days. The morning is the busiest time when people are heading to work and want to grab a quick snack. We have to work fast then. The rest of the day is spent doing prep work for the next morning. My apron is never really clean, there’s always a smudge of turmeric or some oil on it. We don't have air conditioning, so we just leave the front wide open to catch any breeze. Sometimes the dust from the road gets in, and we are constantly wiping down the glass displays. It’s hard work and the days are long, but this is what we know. We don’t try to be anything we aren't. We just keep the stove lit and the jars full of snacks for anyone passing by on the main road who needs a bit of sugar.