Mumbai Dabbawalas is such a name that needs no introduction. The one who is a foodie and doesn’t like to have something from outside, dabbawalas are the last resort for them. To all those, who don’t know who these dabbawalas are? They offer home-made, hygienic food at a reasonable cost delivered at your workstation. All thanks to those Gandhi-topi wearing man known as ‘dabbawalas’. The dabbawala in Mumbai delivers approx 200,000 tiffins in a day. After delivering the boxes, they also take back the empty Tiffin boxes at the noon. The best thing about them is they are very kind and reliable.

Have a look at some of the interesting facts about these dabbawalas which you might not be knowing earlier.

1. It all started in 1980

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Mahadeo Bhavaji Bachche was the first-ever ‘Dabbawala’ in 1890 who started providing Tiffin boxes and soon it flourished in huge business. It all started when the British officers and Parsi bankers wanted a convenient lunch. In 1956, a charitable trust called ‘Nutan Mumbai Tiffin Box Suppliers Trust’ was registered.

2. You won’t believe, they deliver about 200,000 Dabbas in a day!

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Now, this is something that is truly amazing. About 5,000 dabbawalas work in close co-ordination and they pick up 200,000 lunch boxes and deliver them to 80,000 destinations in a day. On the same day, they also take back the empty lunch boxes from the respective workstations.

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3. You know they are only 8th pass

You won’t believe, these dabbawalas are just 8th pass and many have not even visited school yet their efficiency and accuracy are praiseworthy. They have a zero rate of error.

4. The organization has earned a six-sigma rating

The organization has also earned a six-sigma rating, which means 1 error in 6 million transactions. The dabbawalas have claimed that in their 120 years of operation, they have erred only once in 16 million transactions. And that too happened in 2005, when Mumbai was lashed by heavy rains and a dabbawala was unable to deliver.

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5. It has also been mentioned in the Guinness Book of World Records 

Their name is enough! The organization has been mentioned in the Guinness Book of World Records. What a commendable work was done by Prakash Bally Bachche in the Guinness World Records– Ab India Todega by carrying three Tiffin crates on his head of 6-7 feet long each.

6. Prince Charles was also a fan of this organization too

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This organization has also earned too much name and fame. Even this organization has also fans which include the owner of Virgin Group i.e. Richard Branson and Prince Charles from the British royalty. He visited India in 2003 and made it a point to have a twenty-minute long meeting with them.

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7. The Peerless gift to Prince Charles’ on his Wedding

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Nearly 500 dabbawalas came together and contributed Rs. 10-20 each and bought a saree for the bride of Prince Charles and a Maharashtra in Turban for him. Now, this must-have surely been on the list of ‘Best Gifts’ of Prince Charles’.

Food festivals offer lots of opportunities for food lovers. You might have heard of this festival which is popular among foodies. Yes! I am talking about Delhi’s happiest food festival, ‘Horn OK Please‘. This will be the 7th edition of the food carnival that sees heavy footfalls, especially foodies from across the Delhi NCR. The festival is taking place between 14th to 16th February 2020 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, between 12 noon and 10 pm. This time they are also planning to make this love-ly valentine’s week more special for all the coupes by arranging some couple related activities.

Apart from this, expect some great food, not only food but also you will find good music along with some great shopping stalls to shop your heart out. We’re here to tell you about everything that you can expect to see at the Horn OK Please 2020 food festival.

What all you will find here?

The food festivals boast more than 150 vendors serving more than 1,000 dishes. This food festival is like a heaven for foodies. From Juicy kebabs, different varieties of momos, street food, Pan Asian fare, unique food trucks, tonnes of desserts. The best part is they all cost very cheap. Guess how much? Just Rs. 250. So, you can enjoy the good food here without worrying much about the cost.

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What’s new this time?

This time they are back with 7th edition over the valentine’s weekend. So, they are trying to bring in some best things for all the lovely couples out there in order to make their Valentine’s Day celebrations magical this time. There will be dedicated couple-only zones, romantic photo ops besides V-day special dishes and drinks along with some fun and unique activities.

Apart from special arrangements for couples, you will also find things like

Heart-shaped pizzas from Paparizza, Insta-worthy bubble waffles from Bubble Trouble, meaty hotdogs from Kaavo Meats, Daulat Ki Chaat from the iconic lanes of Chandni Chowk by Virender Ki Kulfi and more besides the regular-fest favourites like Woodbox Cafe, Koyla Kebab, Lodhi Knights, Indus Flavour, Xero Degrees, and Sitaram Diwan Chand.

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Final Thoughts

If you are planning to make your Valentine’s Day celebrations magical, then this is the best place to go with your love. Here, you will find anything to everything. Not just food, also some good music, fun activities and lost more. So, if you haven’t have made your plans for your valentine, then without giving a second thought, you can visit here.

The best thing is that you don’t need to burden your pocket as the entry fee is quite nominal i.e. Rs. 250 which you can easily afford. I think this is the best option as you will find everything under one roof. So, will you give it a try with your valentine?

Timings, Date and the entry fee

The fest will take place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, between 12 noon and 10 pm for three days i.e. 14th to 16th February.

When | Friday – Sunday, 14th – 16th February
Where | Gate No.2, JLN Stadium
Entry | Rs 299 Onwards
Timings | 12 Noon – 10 PM
Book Your Tickets Online Here | Nearbuy

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No matter where we live and where we go, nothing could beat the taste of Mumbai’s favourite staple food, ‘Vada Pav’. It tastes like heaven on earth; imagine that fluffy bready stuffed with tasty bhaji and Sev puri along with other spices. It already made me drooling. Well, if you want to taste the delicious vada pav then there is no best place like Mumbai. The city has so many famous stalls serving this that it will make you try it at all of them without any regret.

And you know what this dish is so quintessential and it has its own day too- ‘World Vada Pav Day’ which is celebrated on 23rd August. Yeah, That’s Right!

Have a look at these 7 best stalls in Mumbai to pick it up.

1. Ashok Vada Pav

This stall is located in Dadar is one of Mumbai’s oldest and most popular vada pav joints. Even most of the celebrities go there including Shabana Azmi, Sonu Nigam, and Madhuri Dixit among others. This small stall has been set up by Ashok Thakur over 35 years ago. Do you know how much their Vada Pav costs? Only Rs. 15.

Address: Kashinath Dhuru Marg, Dadar West, Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028, India

2. Aram Vada Pav

This is another famous joint which is located right opposite Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station. It is over 70 years old. On a daily basis, it serves thousands of customers. They serve their hot piping vada pavs with delicious garlic chutney. Apart from vada pav, they also serve variations of the snacks including delicious cheese vada pav.

Address: Capital Cinema Building, 126, Dr Dadabhai Naoroji Rd, Azad Maidan, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

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3. Graduate Vada Pav

This stall is located right outside the Byculla railway station is almost two decades old. It is 17 years old and the best part is this stall remains open for all days in the week. Their vada pavs are absolutely irresistible that one can’t stop himself from tasting that. Other dishes they serve are samosa pav and Bhajiya Pav along with coconut chutney and chilli chutney that makes a perfect match.

Address: Shop No 29, Haji Ghani Building, opp. Byculla -East, Byculla East, Railway Station, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400011, India

4. Shivaji Vada Pav

Over 35 years old, Shivaji Vada Pav is a hot favourite joint in the city that serves thousands of Mumbai locals daily. They serve the best Schezwan and cheese Schezwan vada pav which is extremely popular among students of the neighboring colleges.

Address: Shop No.10Ground Floor Khitabi Manzil, Rajwadkar St, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400005, India

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5. Potoba

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Potoba is another favourite joint that serves extremely delicious vada pav. Even they have a special menu for the kids. They sell the famous Mirchi vada pav which is made with extra spices and is very tasty. Yummy!

Address: Lady Jamshedji Rd, Mahim West, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016, India

6. Gajanan Vada Pav

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Since 1978, they are serving their delicious and spicy vada pavs. Don’t forget to try their crispy, freshly cooked vada pav with their famous spicy chutney. You can have the vada pav anytime as your lunch, breakfast or dinner as it’s open from 7.30 am to 10 pm.

Address: Chhatrapati Sambhaji Rd, Naupada, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400602, India

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7. Pipasa

Pipasa is yet another place that serves the best vada pav. They sell their vada pav along with Samosas with extra special lassi (Punjabi Lassi) making them the best place to have vada pavs.

Address: 70, Goyal Shopping Arcade, SV Rd, Opposite Borivali Station, Sundar Nagar, Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400092, India