The restaurant Mukesh Ambani orders from every week

Jun 16, 2025 | 17:55 IST

Behind Swati Snacks, one of Mumbai’s most popular Gujarati eating out joints, is the incredible story of Asha Jhaveri, a famous recluse, who revolutionised the concept of ‘chaat’. Jhaveri passed away on June 15 at the age of 79

This piece was first carried in January 2022.

Many years back I thought I had landed a minor coup as a food writer. Asha Jhaveri, the reclusive owner of Swati Snacks, the much-loved Mumbai restaurant had, after much badgering, agreed to an interview.

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The restaurant Mukesh Ambani orders from every week

Behind Swati Snacks, one of Mumbai’s most popular Gujarati eating out joints, is the incredible story of Asha Jhaveri, a famous recluse, who revolutionised the concept of ‘chaat’. Jhaveri passed away on June 15 at the age of 79

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The restaurant Mukesh Ambani orders from every week

Behind Swati Snacks, one of Mumbai’s most popular Gujarati eating out joints, is the incredible story of Asha Jhaveri, a famous recluse, who revolutionised the concept of ‘chaat’. Jhaveri passed away on June 15 at the age of 79

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