In Ahmedabad’s bustling Lal Darwaza area stands Lucky Tea Stall, an unusual café nestled atop a historic Muslim graveyard. Owned for decades by Krishnan Kutti (also referred to as K. H. Mohammad), the eatery was built around 12–25 sealed graves, often marked with protective railings and fresh flowers, forming a striking juxtaposition of life and death.

Local lore holds that dining beside the dead brings good fortune—hence the name “Lucky.” Many patrons believe the ritual offers divine favour, especially before big events or exams. The stall opens each morning with floral tributes to the tombs, honouring the resting souls of Sufi saints.

A legend links the stall to renowned artist M.F. Husain, who frequented it in the 1990s, contributed a desert-scape painting, and reportedly called it “a place between life and death”. Today, the artwork remains displayed, reflecting the café’s blend of art, spirituality, and audacity.

Serving vegetarian staples—tea, buns, curries, noodles, sandwiches—the café attracts a lively, diverse crowd. The atmosphere, while eerie to some, is embraced by regulars for its soulful charm and symbolic resonance .

Over half a century since its inception, Lucky Tea Stall endures as a local institution and a testament to the city’s syncretic spirit—transforming reverence for the departed into a curious, communal celebration of life.