HAJC is "Haji Ali Juice Centre". Ever since I recollect, I've seen this small shop just outside the way to the Haji Ali dargah. It specializes in fruit juices and milkshakes. It is run by Malayalee muslims (the same guys who also run the Cafe Noorani across the road). Though it may have begun as a "Juice Centre", it also serves some popular "fast food" snacks such as pizzas (grated cheese on top), sandwiches and burgers.
The place is fairly small and has about 8 very small tables. Most people prefer to stand outside and eat or drink. The place is almost always packed to capacity in the evenings where the people who come to visit the dargah and / or the Mahalaxmi temple drop in to have a snack and / or to quench their thirst.
The juices range from Rs. 20 (for plain lemon juice) to about Rs. 400 (for the imported pomegranate aka "Kabuli Anar").
Apart from the juices, the stall also has milkshakes and "fruit cream" (diced fruits in cream). The guy also gets orders from the "Gelf" and the "middil yeast". All items are also available as "parcel". The packing of this "fruit cream" is done very meticulously in thermocol boxes with dry ice to keep the thing cool.
I have seen the traffic police at the Haji Ali circle have tea at this stall, so I guess they might be making tea too.
It is supposed to be open until late hours in the night...maybe the shop "takes good care" of the cops.
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