Arogyaprasad Hotel

If you find yourself in Thimmarainipahad, you’ll likely see our hotel. It’s at H. No -3-53/1 in Chennaravpet. We aren’t talking about a big fancy hotel with hundreds of rooms. It’s more of a local place where people come to eat and rest a bit. We start the cooking early, so the smell of spices starts drifting out into the street before most people are even awake. The kitchen is the heart of this place. We keep things simple with the food, just the regular stuff people like to eat every day. The tables are basic and we don't do much for decoration. It's about the meal and having a place to sit. We get travelers passing through and locals who don't feel like cooking at home. Sometimes it gets crowded and we have to move chairs around to make room. It can be noisy with the clinking of plates and people talking over their tea. My family helps out with the serving and cleaning. We try to keep everything tidy, but it's a busy spot so there's always a bit of a mess to clear up. We’ve been here in this community for a while now. It’s not a glamorous life, but it's good to see people leaving with full stomachs. We're not trying to win any awards, just trying to make sure the food is hot and the room is ready. It's a simple life in Chennaravpet.