23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Roadside Eatery with Hot Oven

Behind a metro station, this lady runs a simple hotel that serves hot, home type food. She is a one woman show, running between the hot, coal fired oven and the kitchen - kneading dough or cooking a few dishes. She works till early hours of the morning, without a break. I was attracted by the hot and cool lighting of the scene, besides the seriousness of the lady working the dough.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Kolkata, India
Camera: X-H1
Copyright: © GB Mukherji