Your areaFood
Where's the best vada pav near the station that isn't the famous one?
Example question
Ask Locals · on Glymp
Ask your neighbourhood.Hear from people who know it.
Ask Locals is where you ask a question about your area in the Glymp app and people nearby answer it: a recommendation, a quick local check, or a poll when you can't decide. Live for Borivali, Kandivali and Malad, Mumbai.
Why ask locals
Search gives you listings. Neighbours give you answers.
Some questions don't have a search result. Which stall is worth the queue, which repair shop won't keep your phone for a week, which of two places is better tonight. The people who live nearby already know.
Then
You search for a good tailor near you and get ten listings, with no idea which one is actually good.
Now
Ask once. Someone two lanes away tells you which one, and why.
Then
You ask in three WhatsApp groups and the answer gets buried by evening.
Now
Your question stays up, tagged with your area, until someone who knows answers.
Then
Two good options, and you can't decide between them.
Now
Add a poll and let the neighbourhood pick.
How it works
Ask in a line. Locals take it from there.
- 01
Ask about your neighbourhood
A recommendation, a quick check, a where-do-I-find. Keep it to a line and pick the area it's about.
- 02
Hear from people who know it
People nearby reply with what they actually know: the lane, the stall, the shop that's worth it.
- 03
Torn? Let locals vote
Add a poll with your options, choose how long it stays open, and see which way the neighbourhood leans.
Pick your area
Ask Borivali, Kandivali or Malad.
Each area has its own page, with the kinds of questions people there ask and where to look next.
- Ask BorivaliBorivali West · Borivali East · IC Colony · Eksar · ShimpoliLocal questions in Borivali
- Ask KandivaliKandivali West · Kandivali East · Mahavir Nagar · Thakur Village · CharkopLocal questions in Kandivali
- Ask MaladMalad West · Malad East · Orlem · Evershine Nagar · Marve RoadLocal questions in Malad
Inside the app
Three screens, one neighbourhood answer.
01 · Browse
See what people nearby are asking.
Every question shows where it's about and how long ago it was asked. Switch between All, New, Unanswered and Yours, and jump in where a question still needs an answer.
02 · Reply
Answer, or read what locals said.
Open a question and the replies read like a conversation. Like the ones that help, reply to someone directly, or add what you know.
03 · Ask
Ask in a line. Add a poll if you're torn.
Type your question in up to 150 characters, check the neighbourhood it's about and share it. Stuck between two places? Add a poll with your options and let locals pick.
What you can ask
Big or small, if a local would know, ask.
A few examples of the kind of thing people ask. These are written for this page, not real posts.
Your areaServices
Any tailor nearby who can alter a kurta by Saturday?
Example question
Your areaShopping
Is there a local shop for budget home décor and gifts?
Example question
Your areaNew openings
Has anything new opened around here worth trying this week?
Example question
Your areaPoll
Sunday plan: beach walk or the night market?
- Beach walk
- Night market
Example question
Your areaEveryday
Which ATM near the market actually has cash on weekends?
Example question
Alongside the rest of Glymp
Ask, then go. Glymp has the rest.
Ask Locals is for questions. Once a reply points you somewhere, the rest of Glymp helps you check it out and go.
Spotted
Neighbours post the finds themselves: a new opening, a street find, a useful corner, pinned to the spot.
See what's been spottedStores
Local stores with their photos, products and reviews, so you can check a place before you walk over.
Browse local storesEvents
What's on near you this week: gigs, workshops, markets and festivals, with tickets for eligible events.
Find events near youGroups
People nearby who share an interest and make plans together, from morning runs to book circles.
Find a group near you
Questions
Ask Locals, answered
What is Ask Locals on Glymp?
Ask Locals is the part of the Glymp app where you ask a question about your neighbourhood and people nearby answer it. You can browse questions asked around you, reply and like replies, and add a poll when you want locals to help you choose. It's live for Borivali, Kandivali and Malad in Mumbai.
How do I ask a question about my neighbourhood?
In Ask Locals in the Glymp app, tap Ask, type your question in up to 150 characters, check the location it's about and tap Share. People nearby can then reply.
Can I add a poll to my question?
Yes. Tap Add poll, enter your options (add more with Add Option) and choose how long the poll stays open, for example 7 days. Locals vote for the option they'd pick.
Who answers the questions?
Other people on Glymp. Each question is tagged with the neighbourhood it's about, so it reaches people who live in or know that area, and anyone can reply or like a reply.
What kinds of questions can I ask?
Anything useful about your area: where to eat, a reliable tailor or repair shop, where to find something specific, what's new nearby, or a quick everyday check. Questions in Hindi or Hinglish are welcome too.
How do I find questions nobody has answered yet?
Use the Unanswered filter at the top of Ask Locals. Questions without replies are marked Needs an answer, so you can be the first to help. The Yours filter shows the questions you've asked.
How is Ask Locals different from Spotted?
Spotted is for sharing a find: you post a place or a happening, pinned to the spot. Ask Locals is for asking: you post a question and locals answer it. An answer often points you to a place you can then look up on Spotted or Stores.
Which localities are on Ask Locals?
Borivali, Kandivali and Malad in Mumbai, each with its own page here. In the app, every question shows the area it's about.
Can I ask a question on this website?
No. Questions, replies and polls happen in the Glymp app. This page explains how Ask Locals works; open the app to ask or answer.
Someone nearby knows. Ask them.
Open Glymp, go to Ask Locals and ask about your area, or answer a question someone near you is stuck on.
