Out of the Box

“As a pop-up store, we have the ability to change the menu very often,” says Sanghi. Right now the Pop-Up Hut is showcasing ice-cream rolls found in the roadside stalls of Southeast Asia and made from fresh milk, fruits, and chocolate. They’re looking at different types of bubble tea, pavlovas and momos in the future.

Concentrating on a specific food item at a time means that transitions to another menu aren’t too painful. The food is not made inhouse. They come from other chefs, who use the pop-up store as an opportunity to showcase what they have.

Often, this is a chance for established chefs to try something new, free of risk, while young, amateur chefs can give the world a taste of what they offer. Home bakers and home chefs, who have never been paid for their food, have the chance to get a break.

Sanghi is on the hunt for people from all three categories. She’s also keeping an eye out for seasonal specialities. “A pop-up allows us to pick food that is in line with upcoming festivals or seasons. In this sweltering heat, we specifically chose ice-cream as the theme of the month,” she says.

Pop-Up hut is located between Crossword and Hobby Ideas, Kemps Corner Flyover, Mumbai