According to the twitter user who shared the post, Yogesh sells the best litti-chokha in the vicinity at a very reasonable price but is planning to shut shop because of financial issues.
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Twitter is infamous for its harshness and negativity but at times it can also serve some much needed wholesomeness. This time, the Twitterati has helped a humble litti-chokha stall owner from Mumbai get exposure and help.
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A twitter user shared the story of Yogesh, a litti-chokha vendor at Versova beach and revealed how he has been struggling to keep his business running. According to him, Yogesh sells the best litti-chokha in the vicinity at a very reasonable price but is planning to shut shop because of financial issues.
This guy is Yogesh. He is selling best Litti-Chokha in the town (Near Versova beach, Mumbai) and Just for 20 rupees per plate (Which includes, 2 littis dipped into butter, delicious chokha, chatni and salad). He is trying to sell his delicious litti on @zomatoin but he is not 1/n pic.twitter.com/Zw407sjBM0
— Priyanshu Dwivedi (@khaalipeeli) March 16, 2021
able to list his shop just because he doesn't know much about the process, also whom to contact for. He told me that right now he is facing financial issues and facing a tough time. He said, 'Mahine ka kiraya nahi nikal paa raha hai bhaiya, oopar se yaha sabhi ko paise dene padte
— Priyanshu Dwivedi (@khaalipeeli) March 16, 2021
hain.' He is planning to shut his shop. I request @zomato and @deepigoyal to help him out with their platform. I guarantee 'Itni badhiya litti kahi nahin milegi.' pic.twitter.com/6qE17JH8IM
— Priyanshu Dwivedi (@khaalipeeli) March 16, 2021
Yogesh’s story soon caught the attention of the Twitterati and in no time, Yogesh went viral on the microblogging site.
Looks delicious... Bombay guys, don't miss it...
— जोगी (@ybss2020) March 17, 2021
I have tasted it myself nice smoky flavours and authentic taste..loved it
— Vivek Raut (@VivekRa49417250) March 17, 2021
Give his exact location. Will try him out tomorrow. What are his timings. Also will see what can be done for him.
— Anshuman Misraa (@anshudel) March 16, 2021
So much so, that actor Manoj Bajpayee also shared the post and urged Zomato to help the vendor.
@zomatoin please help this gentleman with his endeavour!!🙏 https://t.co/0l9ZKOYI8d
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) March 17, 2021
Zomato responded to the tweet and confirmed that their team will get in touch with Yogesh and help him with the process of listing on the food delivery app.
Hi Priyanshu, sorry for the delay in response. If possible, please help us with his contact number over a private message and our team will be reaching out to him at the earliest to assist him with the listing procedure.https://t.co/jcTFuHa5Ue
— zomato care (@zomatocare) March 17, 2021