If you are from Mumbai, you must be familiar with the famous Anand Stall, which is located opposite Mithibai College in Vile Parle. The eatery was famous for its pocket-friendly and delectable snacks. In a recent turn of events, the food joint has been demolished by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), marking the end of an era.
Anand Stall Near Mithibai College Gets Demolished
Known for its iconic street food, Anand Stall opposite Mithibai College in Vile Parle is a 40-plus-year-old food joint. The place is known for serving over 64 types of dosa, sandwiches, frankies and some of the best vada pavs in the city. In a shocking turn of events, the BMC recently demolished the iconic stall, marking the end of an era for every Mumbaikar.
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A video shared by Mumbai Culture on Instagram shows the demolition that took place early on Sunday morning. In the video, we can see people gathered around the place to bid an emotional farewell to an iconic food stall. It was an emotional moment for students and food lovers, as the stall has been a favourite hangout spot for generations of students from Mithibai College, NM, and NMIMS College. More than a food joint, this place holds countless memories for not only the college students but also the people of Mumbai in general.
Food Joint Addresses The Demolition
As soon as the video went viral, people quickly took to the comment section to express their views and opinions on the development. While some expressed disappointment, others found the removal good for traffic adjustment. The official account of the Anand Stall took to the comment section and stated, “Just for your confirmation, whoever is talking here, whether saying good or bad, it doesn’t really matter… the entire lane will be vacated because of the upcoming MMRDA project. The college is making a skywalk there, so don’t worry, traffic will still continue to happen… as the skywalk will stretch from the first stall till the last stall…We will soon be relocated nearby, as it is an MMRDA project, and BMC didn’t demolish it of their own will; it’s our mutual understanding.”
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Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/Anand Stall Vile Parle
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