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Number of Pages
360
Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
This Is A Non-Fiction History Book That Explores How Mumbai’S Dining Culture Has Evolved Over Centuries. Its Central Theme Is The City’S Inventive, Migratory Food Landscape—Where Local Traditions Meet Global Influences To Create A Vibrant, Cosmopolitan Palate. The Intended Reader Includes History And Food Lovers, Urban Enthusiasts, Travelers, And Curious Readers Seeking A Deeper Understanding Of How Cities Shape What People Eat. The Tone Is Informative And Celebratory, Balancing Rigorous Research With Lively Storytelling That Invites Readers To Savor The City’S Culinary Journey.
The Content Is Presented As A Rigorously Researched, Narrative-Driven History That Threads Together Community Stories With The City’S Markets, Cafés, And Street Stalls. It Traces The Journeys Of Diverse Groups—From Coastal Communities And Early Settlers To Later Migrants—Showing How Each Wave Left A Mark On Meals, Menus, And Dining Rituals. Along The Way, It Highlights The City’S Signature Eateries—From Bhendi Bazaar To Udipi Restaurants And Parsis’ Cafes—And Explains How Global Ideas, Such As New Ingredients And Baking Techniques, Sparked New Dishes And Dining Habits. The Result Is A Memorable, Food‑Loving Portrait Of Mumbai’S Urban Life, Anchored In Everyday Meals And Shared Tables, Not Just Grand Chefs Or Famous Restaurants.
Readers Move Through Time With A Clear Arc That Connects Trade, Colonial History, And Migration To The Flavors That Define Today’S City. The Writing Blends Archival Detail With Vivid Anecdotes, Making Concepts Like Culinary History, Cultural Exchange, And Urbanization Approachable And Engaging. It Feels Less Like A Reference Book And More Like A Guided Stroll Through Markets, Kitchens, And Old Cafés, Inviting Readers To Discover How Places And People Influence What Lands On A Plate.
After Finishing, Readers Gain A Nuanced Understanding Of How Mumbai’S Public Kitchens Reflect Its People, History, And Resilience. It Sparks Curiosity About Current Food Scenes, Deepens Appreciation For Urban Culture, And Leaves A Lasting Impression Of A City Whose Flavors Tell A Dynamic, Multicultural Story.
Product Details
Author
Pronoti Datta
Publisher
Speaking Tiger
Number of Pages
360
Language
English
SKU
BK0532417
ISBN
9789363363199
Reading Age
All
MRP: ₹ 699
₹ 574
₹ 125 Off