Karl Kothavala at pick-a-pocket. Pic/Suresh Karkera

Four years ago, food entrepreneur Karl Kothavala put a spin into street food with Universal Kabab Kona (UKK). The UKK venture was a food cart stationed next to the well-known Aarey milk booth behind Bhatia Hospital in Tardeo. 'Pockets' (sandwiches) with Karl's unique cheese spread were the signature dish and drew a rush outside the cart, which had a funky vibe, "with loud music, a light box and laser lights."