The Shoppekart Guide to Buying Stainless Steel Utensils in Ahmedabad
How to tell 202 from 304 grade steel, which brands to trust, and what every Gujarati kitchen needs in its steel drawer.
Stainless steel is what Gujarati kitchens actually cook and serve in every day. Here is what the Chandkheda branch team tells customers who ask about steel every single day.
202 vs 304 grade steel
202 is the budget grade — fine for storage but not for acidic food. 304 (food-grade) is the correct choice for plates, dabbas and cooking vessels. We mark the grade on every product.
Thali sets — 12-bowl vs 15-bowl
A 12-bowl traditional thali set covers a full Gujarati meal. 15-bowl for joint families or elaborate setups. All three branches stock both.
Steel dabbas — size guide
Small masala dabba (500g), medium flour dabba (5 kg), large atta storage (25 kg). Airtight lids matter for the monsoon months.
Quick tips
- • Polish steel with lemon + salt to remove discolouration
- • Never use steel in a microwave
- • Label dabbas with masking tape — they all look the same after a week
Frequently asked
What grade of steel do you stock?
All utensils are food-grade 202 or 304 stainless steel — we clearly mark the grade on each product.
Come see it in person
Every product we write about is on the shelf at one of our 3 Ahmedabad showrooms. Walk in and touch, compare and ask.
