Beating the Heat at Gujar Mastani - Tradition of a Century

[TusharSuradkar]

Gujar Mastani Cold Drink House made news locally on the occasion of their 100th Anniversary.

So last week, I decided to visit here and check out their century-old tradition.

They have maintained the old-world charm of the place, and in doing so, they did not realise their furniture needed an upgrade, and also some paint work immediately.

The parlor was a tiny shop in the narrow bylanes of old Pune.

They serve a wide variety of ice creams, faludas, milk shakes, and above all Mastani - a mixture of soft curd and ice cream with toppings.

Their specialty is the syrup toppings along with dry fruits and nuts.

My Impression

Not going here again.
I ordered my favorite Anjeer Figs flavor and ice cream, and contrary to the promise, it did not have any real fruits - just flavor.

The ice cream was smelly and probably crossed its expiry date.

The place was not only congested, but only one person was operating when I was there. He took orders, prepared and served ice cream, and also collected the payment.

Despite a century-long tradition of a century, this Mastani house did not live up to my expectations.

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[NandKK]

Good information. Your impression gives the idea to avoid this.

@TusharSuradkar thanks for sharing.

[TusharSuradkar]

Thanks @NandKK
Yes, this place is not recommended at all

[Annaelisa]

Ein Beispiel wie man sein Geschäft nicht führen sollte @TusharSuradkar

[TusharSuradkar]

Yes, and I suspect the original business owners who built the reputation are no longer there.

Hence, the deterioration in quality and service. So after 100 year,s this business just survives and exists.

[Gvipin]

@TusharSuradkar Sir

Thanks for writing about this business,it will be helpful for the other’s.

[ShreyaMusings]

Woww nice pics and logos @TusharSuradkar

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you, @ShreyaMusings

[SaylliWalve1]

Recommendations on where to go are always helpful, but I feel it’s equally important to know where not to go especially when expectations don’t match reality.
This helps others make better choices. Thanks for sharing @TusharSuradkar

[TusharSuradkar]

@SaylliWalve1 - agree with you.

An unknown place giving surprises is understandable, but a business with 100+ years of reputation and making news locally, not living up to expectations is not

[MathanVibranarayan]

@TusharSuradkar sir this post really made my day. I learned that a story need not always be positive; it can also describe a bad experience, be constructive, and offer suggestions. Thanks for the support! #BeatTheHeat

[RJSheetal]

@TusharSuradkar I explore Pune more through your posts than in real being new in Pune, your posts help Me to know real flavors of Pune, Thank You for sharing

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you @RJSheetal for the appreciation.