Mawa cakes if baked properly can taste even better than creamy birthday cakes. In Mumbai, for the last three years I have been searching for the perfect Mawa cake despite eating many renowned bakeries in the city I didn’t find one.
Then on a friend’s recommendation I visited B Merwan bakery. By the looks of the bakery I thought eating here would be a huge mistake. I reluctantly ordered a plate of Mawa cake. When took my first bite I realized that I have found the perfect Mawa cake which is lighter than air.
It came to my mind that despite serving such amazing food this bakery is the least talked about. What could be the reason that Merwan is not a ‘happening’ bakery? I decided that I’ll find it out.
After finishing my feast, I looked around and I realized that I was the only woman sitting among twenty men. There was absolutely no one from my age group. There was no sign of any college student. Mostly people working as labourers or clerks were seated in the bakery.
There is no cleanliness in the bakery. There was only one waiter who was serving everyone he didn’t even wipe the table when a customer left or arrived. By looking at the floors one could feel that the floors haven’t been wiped or washed for years. The place didn’t look hygienic and was dark & dingy even when the sun was shining brightly outside.
The location could be another reason. Merwan is situated near Grant Road station. And according to women, it is not a safe area to be in.Being a college student myself, I would prefer visiting a safe place and where my friends and I can have fun without being stared by twenty different men.
It is a shame that Merwan isn’t counted as a place where friends can hang out. The waiters serve you with a smile and the baked items are delicious. It is time that the city gives credit to one of the oldest bakeries of Mumbai because it truly deserves it!
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