Saket Modi, co-founder and CEO at Safe Security, recently shared a heartfelt tribute to the two siblings who are redefining Indian cuisine in the Bay Area. For someone who eats every meal out, finding a consistent source of high-quality vegetarian food can be a challenge. But for Modi, Sheetal and Roshan Shivalkar, the dynamic duo behind Puranpoli, Suramai, and Solkadhi, have made this possible, and their story is one of inspiration and grit.
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In a recent post, Modi highlighted the Shivalkars’ remarkable journey, emphasizing how their humble beginnings shaped their path to success. “Sheetal was working at a salon for many years in Bombay before moving to the Bay Area after getting married. She knew nothing about running restaurants, and hence started working at multiple restaurants in the Bay Area,” he shared. Similarly, Roshan began his career as a dishwasher at Falafel Bites before moving up the ranks to the front desk.
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Their dream of owning a restaurant came to fruition on March 17, 2020, with the launch of Puranpoli, on the very first day of the COVID lockdown. Despite the challenging start, the Shivalkars’ persistence led them to build a multi-million-dollar restaurant empire. “They’ve scaled from zero to millions of dollars in revenue, all while remaining bootstrapped,” Modi noted.
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The key to their success lies in their unwavering commitment to quality. Sheetal, known for her obsession with perfection, starts her day at 5:30 AM, personally preparing fresh food. She and Roshan are typically the last to leave their restaurants around midnight. “Sheetal is obsessed with her dishes and to ensure quality, they only have a 1-page menu,” Modi wrote.
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For Modi, having a place that delivers such consistently great vegetarian food is a blessing. “Couple that with Sheetal’s love for me where she will occasionally give me the ‘prasad thali’ she dedicates to the big Ganesha when I go there in the afternoon for lunch,” he added.
The Shivalkars’ success is a testament to their relentless work ethic, passion for food, and their deep connection to their cultural roots. It’s a story every entrepreneur can learn from—proving that with dedication and perseverance, anything is possible.
