Hinjewadi Viral Samosa Stall Transforms into Permanent Shop Amid Massive Public Demand in Pune

The enterprise was initiated on December 29, 2025, by Himanshu Nishad along with his sister Neelu Devi and brother Nilesh. The primary objective of the family-run business was to support their household financially. Over time, videos of the stall circulated widely online, turning it into a popular late-night food destination frequented by information technology employees and local residents.

The newly established outlet is located in Krishna Market in Hinjewadi, a strategic choice made due to the consistent footfall of office workers and technology professionals. According to Himanshu Nishad, the shift to a permanent shop has significantly improved working conditions. He stated that operations are now more stable, particularly during adverse weather conditions, and daily challenges faced at the roadside stall have been considerably reduced.

He further noted that the rapid rise in popularity following social media exposure brought both opportunities and pressure. He emphasized that while the public often sees the success, the underlying effort involves long working hours, sleep deprivation, and continuous operational stress.

The family has named the new establishment “Lmpians Kitchen,” a reference to their hometown Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh, commonly abbreviated as LMP. The menu includes samosas, curd samosa chaat, chickpea samosa chaat, and fries. Initially priced at 20 rupees, the samosas have now been increased to 25 rupees due to rising operational costs, including shortages in liquefied petroleum gas.

The food preparation follows a traditional Uttar Pradesh-style samosa recipe, with slight modifications blending culinary influences from Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Neelu Devi, who oversees kitchen operations, stated that although the product appears simple, it requires extensive effort and coordination behind the scenes.

At peak hours, friends and relatives assist the family in managing customer demand. The outlet currently produces between 1,000 and 1,500 samosas daily; however, demand frequently exceeds this capacity due to limited staffing and infrastructure.

Customers have continued to show strong support for the outlet. Kaustubh Natkut, a software developer at Infosys and regular visitor, stated that he first learned about the stall through a recommendation and was drawn to its distinctive garlic chutney and North Indian-style samosas. He expressed willingness to wait in long queues for the food, citing appreciation for the owner’s dedication.

Another customer, Gayatri Pillay, a business owner from BT Kawade Road, stated that she discovered the stall through social media reels and highlighted that the journey reflects the importance of hard work and starting small at a young age.

The transformation of a modest roadside stall into a permanent, high-demand outlet underscores the growing influence of social media-driven entrepreneurship and the evolving food culture in Pune’s technology corridor.