Karnataka’s capital, Bengaluru, seems to have a knack for producing pleasant daily surprises – the kind the internet calls “Bengaluru Peak Moments”. These unusual episodes from India’s Silicon Valley often go viral on social media, and the latest example comes from a coconut vendor.
A roadside coconut water vendor has caught the attention of netizens. An image posted by X user Ritu Joon shows a stall with a large blackboard with the price written in white chalk: “1 liter ₹180”.
The picture quickly went viral due to its unusual price, as coconut water is usually sold by the coconut, not by volume, in most places in India.
“I have seen coconut water sold in liters only in Bengaluru. The pinnacle of Bengaluru,” Joon wrote. The post soon attracted attention and sparked conversations among users who compared the price and sales method to what they were experiencing in their cities.
How social media users reacted:
Many users weighed in on both the price and sales approach, with some calling it overpriced while others noted that similar practices are common in other cities.
One user wrote: “ ₹180 is too much, I drink it in my hometown ₹50.” Another commented, “Such things are possible only in Bengaluru.” A third user also pointed out the price difference, writing: “180 is very expensive in my hometown, you can only get it for 50.”
However, others argued that selling coconut water by volume is not entirely unique. One user said, “Even in Hyderabad they are sold either by the coconut or by the litre.” Another user seemed less surprised by the concept, commenting: “That’s normal. But don’t buy it like this.”
Several users also expressed curiosity about how the seller measures the amount of coconut water, with one asking, “How do they measure the amount inside the coconut?”
In response to a question, Joon clarified how the stable processes the measurements. She replied, “You can bring your 1 liter bottle and they will fill it up.”
Bengaluru momo seller earns ₹1 lakh per day?
Meanwhile, last year, a street momos vendor in Bengaluru gained significant attention on social media after he allegedly revealed that he was earning around ₹31 crore per month – approx ₹1 lakh per day. Known as KK Momos, the stall has become a popular food stop in the city. Despite operating from road traffic, the business was said to be earning “a lakh a day”.
(Disclaimer: This report is based on user generated content from social media. Livemint has not independently verified and does not endorse these claims.)
