Pearl Ice Cream & Food Zone

Being right here on Indreshwar Marg near Macchi Bazar means there is always something going on outside our door. At Pearl Ice Cream & Food Zone, we spend half our morning just watching the supply trucks go by and dodging the crowds. The smell of the fish market is something you get used to after a while, even if visitors find it a bit strong at first. We are at number 43, tucked in among the other shops. Most of the time, I am just wiping down the counters or checking the inventory in the back room. People come in for a snack or something cold after they finish their shopping at the market. It gets pretty loud outside, especially on the weekends when everyone is out and about. We don’t have any fancy decorations or soft lighting, just some tables and the freezer units. The food part of the business keeps us on our toes because people always want something hot and quick. Sometimes the electricity flickers and we all hold our breath because of the ice cream melting. It's a local spot, nothing too special to look at from the sidewalk. We see the same faces every day, which is nice for us. Most of our work is just keeping things clean and making sure the food is ready when someone walks in. It’s a bit cramped in here when it’s busy, but we make it work somehow. Just a regular shop in a busy part of town.