Breakfast on the Go !!!

There existed a term named 'Fast food' which enticed people all over a decade back but it simply meant that the time from kitchen to plate would reduce and it would be more of a sit down affair. Times have changed and the food has become more 'fast'. Mumbai was a city full of hustle and bustle and things just got even more hectic and cramped. Although some traits never die. One of which is to have that same delicious food no matter how much you are in a hurry.

The Gen X of Mumbai seems to be having anything and everything on the go !! Be it the breakfast,  the lunch or even the snacks !! Dinner seems to be the only 'sit down - have peacefully - chew 32 times' activity of the day. Its a food tailspin I say. But lets focus on the most important meal of the day - The Breakfast.

Ideal breakfast for an average Mumbaikar is the old traditional pohas and the upmas. Barely getting time to shit-shave-shower who has the time to prepare the more traditional delicacies Maharashtra has to offer. Behold .. at every nook and corner there is a new story developing and that is of the poha-upma guy. He is middle life crisis man devoid of any other business standing with two huge containers having the yummiest poha and upma at 10 bucks. Yeah the value for money is important. Well equiped with small plates and spoons, he is a favorite of the bachelors and the PGs who often have a monthly account with him.

Then there is the horn clad, huge vessel atop the head, mustache styling guy who provides the not so hygienic but at the same time fast and awesome idlis and medu wadas for a buck or two each. This on the move kind will always be seen on busy streets, playgrounds, around schools & offices etc. He has this stationary sibling who operates on busy streets especially the station and bus terminus areas tickling the taste buds of the early snackers. The chutney is slimy and the sambhar is watery but who cares if you have to gobble your breakfast in 2 mins flat.

Then there are the typical poli bhaji kendras and the restaurants who offer service but surely that is not on the go. Its more of 'A waste of time' nowadays !!

Then there are those morning bakeries where caring aunties bake nice croissants and rolls for the foodies to have one on the go. Such bakeries are omnipresent in small sections of the city and are difficult to find out with the only exception of Bandra. In Bandra, every fourth shop will be either an established or a makeshift bakery for sure. The chicken and the plain varieties are always a must have but it requires one to be on time. Limited batches you see. 

Not far behind are the McDonalds and the bigger chains who have these breakfast menus. Luxury breakfast items at not so affordable rates but a big thumbs up for the working and pancakes craving kind. The Pancakes with butter and maple syrup stands out although degradation of quality with time is bound to be there. The Sausage Egg Muffin is delectable too but its not quite there. Hash browns are getting smaller and smaller by each passing day.

Coffee is reasonably good when you consider its coming from McDs. Order, pack it and have it in the cab seems to be the new mantra !!

All in all such is the status of a metropolitian city that people are finding it difficult even to sit down peacefully and have breakfast with their loved ones. 'On the Go' seems to get the nod. So what next ?? Maybe a pill for breakfast and each delicacy will have a separate one. 3-4 pills popped and you are good to go Mister !!

P.S: Keep Hogging !!!