Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Mumbai's Udipi Vihar Offers 1962 Food Prices Before Demolition
A Mumbai restaurant, Udipi Vihar, lowered prices to match those from 1962 before it was demolished.
People waited in long lines despite heavy rain to enjoy items like tea for less than a penny.
The event honored the founder, Sundar Shetty.
The restaurant's closing marks the end of an era.
Customers came from far and wide to honor the restaurant.
Even though the restaurant is closing, they will still offer takeout service.
Udipi Vihar hotel in Mumbai offered food at 1962 prices before its demolition.
Crowds braved torrential rain to wait in line for hours.
The hotel offered items like tea for 7 paise and lunch for 50 paise.
The event honored the founder, Sundar Shetty, and his legacy.
Despite the closure, the hotel will offer "parcel service" for its items.
- Who
- Udipi Vihar hotel and its customers.
- What
- Udipi Vihar restaurant offered food at 1962 prices.
- When
- Recently, before the hotel's demolition.
- Where
- Goregaon, Mumbai, at Udipi Vihar hotel.
- Why
- As a tribute to the founder before redevelopment.
- Restaurant Name
- Udipi Vihar
- Location
- Goregaon, Mumbai
- Founder
- Sundar Shetty
- Year Started
- 1962
- Event Purpose
- Farewell and Tribute
