For Rama Ranade, the idea for Bombay Fast Cafe food cart was both an opportunity and a solution. Rama and her husband Milind Ranade saw similarities between the bustling, constant atmosphere on campus and the fast-paced atmosphere of Mumbai. “Having the sweet memories of the savory dishes from the popular street vendors in Mumbai, I was inspired to bring my experiences to the states,” said Rama Ranade.
Although the Ranades have been preparing food at large gatherings for family and friends for years — Rama Ranade calls cooking “a soul satisfaction” — Taste the Future will be one of Bombay Fast Cafe’s first official catering events. On the menu are two dishes that will anchor their menu when it launches later this year: Vada Pav, a vegetarian “Bombay Burger” made with potato and topped with sweet and spicy relish and garlic chutney, and Misal Pav, spiced lentils garnished with Bombay trail mix, chopped onions, cilantro and lemon.
Serving on-the-go street food also provided a solution to an issue that both Ranade and Milind Ranade observed while traveling through the U.S. “When it comes to lost portions of food, automatically our eyes tend to look towards the waste,” said Ranade. “Our business aim is to be a part of the solution. To serve flavorful food, appropriately portioned and reasonably priced.”
And, Milind Ranade, added, he wouldn’t mind seeing other ripple effects from Bombay Fast Cafe: “I personally would like to see nibbling as a culture.”
