Indian eatery boasts graveyard seating

Sama · Dec 21st, 2007, 20:11

Indian eatery boasts graveyard seating

"(12-10) 13:05 PST AHMADABAD, India (AP) --

In India, death is a part of life — and, at one restaurant in western India, a part of lunch. The bustling New Lucky Restaurant in Ahmadabad is famous for its milky tea, its buttery rolls, and the graves between the tables.

It's a spot where old men page through newspapers and argue politics in the morning while young couples share candlelit meals and hold hands at night. That the candles sit atop graves only adds to the ambiance.

Krishan Kutti Nair has helped run the restaurant built over a centuries-old Muslim cemetery for close to four decades, but he doesn't know who is buried in the cafe floor. Customers seem to like the graves, which resemble small cement coffins, and that's enough for him.

'The graveyard is good luck," Nair said one recent afternoon after the lunch rush. "Our business is better because of the graveyard....'"

to me it's more incredible that the restaurant has been in operation for 40 years!

Nick-H · Dec 21st, 2007, 20:43

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Krishan Kutti Nair has helped run the restaurant

Didn't I once hear a saying like, if you want tea, look for a Mallu, or, if you want a Mallu, look for a teashop?

Looks like they get a long way!

I told an estate agent in London once that I was particularly interested in having a house on one side of a certain street, because it backed onto the cemetery. They were surprised at this unusual request and asked why? I told them: Quiet neighbours.

Actually that particular cemetery was not only a haven for wildlife, but a peaceful place. I think death is peaceful; I have no worries about cemeteries, whatever the time of day or phase of the moon.

I'd even have got used to the howling wolves and the mysterious shrieks!

Aishah · Dec 21st, 2007, 21:17

We have cemeteries or memorials both sides of us and the quiet and no being built-out was the very reason why I picked this plot, four years ago. Nobody else would even look at it, however, locals are now starting to realize what a superb location it really is, and prices of land here are now becoming ridiculous.

PeakXV · Dec 21st, 2007, 22:00

People must be dying to get into that joint ..........

.... actually never tried dining in one but like to jog in cemeteries - low traffic/smog, often old growth trees, well manicured paths, healthy songbird population, and a 'presence' to keep the feet moving.

Sama · Dec 21st, 2007, 22:16

yes, cemetaries don't bother me either. they are peaceful places to be.

gautam · Dec 22nd, 2007, 00:42

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

I told an estate agent in London once that I was particularly interested in having a house on one side of a certain street, because it backed onto the cemetery. They were surprised at this unusual request and asked why? I told them: Quiet neighbours.

I'd even have got used to the howling wolves and the mysterious shrieks!

I am imagining the look on the agents face.

machadinha · Dec 22nd, 2007, 01:03

Heheh. Sought: One medium-sized coffin. Electricity not required. No garlic fields nearby. Rsvp.

capt_mahajan · Dec 22nd, 2007, 01:09

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but he doesn't know who is buried in the cafe floor

I hope he doesn't have a closet.

Bigzero · Dec 22nd, 2007, 11:29

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

Didn't I once hear a saying like, if you want tea, look for a Mallu, or, if you want a Mallu, look for a teashop?

There's this saying among Mallus that Neil Armstrong was brought down to earth by the sight of a Mallu tea shop when he landed on the moon....

And if you follow cricket, there is this new update that Misbah Ul Haq didnt realise that there is a mallu in every corner of the world when he played that shot in the 20-20 finals... only to find Sreesanth there..

sorry folks for being OT

back to topic, it sure will be a nice place to sit and philosophise about life and death over a cup of tea...

shashank.aggarwal · Dec 22nd, 2007, 12:03

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Originally Posted by Bigzero

And if you follow cricket, there is this new update that Misbah Ul Haq didnt realise that there is a mallu in every corner of the world when he played that shot in the 20-20 finals... only to find Sreesanth there..

I heard that one..!! In north Sardars are famous for this !!

Where you go you will find a Sardar.

Aishah · Dec 22nd, 2007, 14:17

Good joke, Peak,xv. And to improve my knowledge can someone explain who a Mallu is and what is Mallu tea?

Nick-H · Dec 22nd, 2007, 14:37

Malyalee --- a citizen or descendent of the state of Kerala; one who's mother tongue is Malayalam.

Dec 21st, 2007, 20:11	#1
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,354	Indian eatery boasts graveyard seating Indian eatery boasts graveyard seating "(12-10) 13:05 PST AHMADABAD, India (AP) -- In India, death is a part of life — and, at one restaurant in western India, a part of lunch. The bustling New Lucky Restaurant in Ahmadabad is famous for its milky tea, its buttery rolls, and the graves between the tables. It's a spot where old men page through newspapers and argue politics in the morning while young couples share candlelit meals and hold hands at night. That the candles sit atop graves only adds to the ambiance. Krishan Kutti Nair has helped run the restaurant built over a centuries-old Muslim cemetery for close to four decades, but he doesn't know who is buried in the cafe floor. Customers seem to like the graves, which resemble small cement coffins, and that's enough for him. 'The graveyard is good luck," Nair said one recent afternoon after the lunch rush. "Our business is better because of the graveyard....'" to me it's more incredible that the restaurant has been in operation for 40 years! __________________ *My India, 2005-2008* BE THE REVOLUTION

Dec 21st, 2007, 21:17	#3
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 5,036	We have cemeteries or memorials both sides of us and the quiet and no being built-out was the very reason why I picked this plot, four years ago. Nobody else would even look at it, however, locals are now starting to realize what a superb location it really is, and prices of land here are now becoming ridiculous. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

Dec 21st, 2007, 22:00	#4
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,196	People must be dying to get into that joint .......... .... actually never tried dining in one but like to jog in cemeteries - low traffic/smog, often old growth trees, well manicured paths, healthy songbird population, and a 'presence' to keep the feet moving. __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Dec 22nd, 2007, 01:03	#7
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,581	Heheh. Sought: One medium-sized coffin. Electricity not required. No garlic fields nearby. Rsvp. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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Dec 21st, 2007, 22:16	#5
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,354	yes, cemetaries don't bother me either. they are peaceful places to be.

Dec 22nd, 2007, 14:17	#11
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 5,036	Good joke, Peak,xv. And to improve my knowledge can someone explain who a Mallu is and what is Mallu tea?

Dec 22nd, 2007, 14:37	#12
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,892	Malyalee --- a citizen or descendent of the state of Kerala; one who's mother tongue is Malayalam.

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