😐 At a glance
Poha — the humble Maharashtrian breakfast, once a ₹25 railway station staple — has now beengentrifiedinto an ₹449 “Curated Flattened Rice Experience” in South Bombay and Bengaluru cafes.
Kabhi ameero ke yahan poha khaya hai?Poha nahi bhai,“Quinoa Infused Flattened Millet Medley”khilate hain.
🥣 Ameeron Ka Poha vs Gareebon Ka Poha
| Feature | Gareebon Ka Poha | Ameero Ka Poha |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹20 – ₹40 | ₹299 – ₹499 |
| Location | Tapri, nukkad | Instagram café with rustic wooden benches |
| Ingredients | Chivda, moongfali, hara dhaniya | Avocado flakes, pumpkin seeds, microgreens |
| Service | Kaka brings it in steel plate | “Poha will take 18 mins, sir. It’s slow-cooked.” |
| Name | Poha | Flavoured Desi Rice Bowl |
| Side Dish | Tarri, chai | Activated coconut water |
🤯 Real-Life “Luxury Poha” Sightings
- Bandra: “Spiced turmeric poha with ghee-fried cashews” – ₹399
- Koramangala: “Poha risotto with lime espuma” – ₹449
- Delhi: “Fusion pohé with za’atar masala and labneh foam” – ₹499
Bhai, poha kha raha hoon yaMichelin star course?
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