Step into Manam Chocolate’s New Delhi space, where chocolate isn’t just bought—it’s experienced

Manam Chocolate’s newly opened destination at Eldeco Center, Saket, is far from your typical chocolate store. Here, chocolate is not merely bought off a shelf; it’s experienced through sight, sound, scent, and taste. The internationally-awarded Indian Craft Chocolate brand has created a space that invites visitors to slow down, look around, and discover chocolate in its many layered forms—gliding through pipes above, taking shape under the steady hands of chocolatiers, and poured into a chilled beverage, or frosting ganache over an indulgent cake.

As you walk in, the chocolate flowing overhead creates a visual thread that connects the entire space. Live screens beam footage directly from cacao farms in West Godavari and Manam’s fermentary in Tadikalapudi, allowing visitors to see the lush origins of the Indian cacao before it transforms into tablets, bonbons, and barks.

A theatre of chocolate-making

The spirit of a karkhana—where the act of making is open and visible—defines the space. At the live chocolaterie, chocolatiers carefully temper chocolate, pour it into moulds, and craft signature bonbons like hazelnut praline with 45 per cent milk chocolate and pumpkin spice latte with 67 per cent dark chocolate. Nearby, you can watch chocolate palettes and truffles being crafted, each piece meticulously handled to ensure its glossy finish and deliciousness.

Pastry chefs work with onlookers, layering and frosting cakes, while cookies like malted chocolate chunk and raspberry & chocolate ganache are pressed and filled before being baked in small batches throughout the day. The aroma of almond & cacao nib croissants, orange & fennel danish, and warm chocolate brownies fills the air, making it impossible not to stop and pick up a treat fresh from the oven.

Discover over 350 products across 50 categories

Manam Chocolate’s retail section is a showcase of Indian cacao’s potential, offering over 350 products across 50 categories—a repertoire that goes far beyond the tablets typically found at most craft chocolate brands. Here, chocolate is explored in its many delicious forms: delicate signature bonbons filled with luscious ganache, silky palettes designed to melt smoothly, crunchy clusters, hand-broken barks studded with salted peanuts or caramel popcorn, Thins that softly melt on the tongue, creamy spreads, and buttery shortbread cookies crafted with single-origin Indian chocolate.

There’s also a vibrant snacking collection, including raspberry chilli chocolate dragees, parmesan shortbread cookies, and savoury spiced nuts that balance the richness of chocolate with spiced, umami-driven notes. For those who love to create, Manam Chocolate’s Baker’s Collection offers premium baking cacao nibs, chocolate baking tablets and pods, and cacao powder, enabling home and artisanal bakers to bring the richness of Indian cacao into their own kitchens.

The drinking chocolate selection is equally diverse, featuring hot chocolate stir-it-ups, drinking chocolate mixes, and freshly bottled cold chocolate, each designed to showcase the versatility and layered flavours of Indian craft chocolate in a comforting sip.

Alongside this expansive offering, Manam Chocolate’s Signature Tablet Collections remain a highlight. The chocolate maker’s Single Origin India Series features tablets crafted from cacao grown in Andhra Pradesh and other Indian regions, while the Creative Fermentation Series experiments boldly with cacao fermented with native ingredients like pedda rasalu mango and chakkarakeli banana, showcasing Manam’s commitment to craft and innovation.

For gifting or self-indulgence, visitors can pick up Movie Time Barks studded with salted peanuts and caramel popcorn, Dark Chocolate & Orange Clusters, or Matcha Almond Chocolate Dragees. A dedicated gifting station allows visitors to curate their boxes from across the store, ensuring every chocolate gift is as personalised as it is delicious.

The craft chocolate beverage bar: Chocolate you can sip

The Craft Chocolate Beverage Bar at Manam reimagines chocolate as a drinkable experience. Here, chocolate tablets are melted into drinks, creating layered flavours that unfold with each sip. With matcha continuing to capture global attention, Manam Chocolate has just what matcha enthusiasts are looking for: the custard matcha iced latte, a layered creation with white chocolate, silky custard, and the bright, earthy notes of matcha in every refreshing sip.

Choose from over 36 unique beverages, from the dark chocolate orange latte crafted with fruity 67 per cent dark chocolate and fresh orange zest to the hazelnut praline latte blending caramelised white chocolate with praline and espresso. For something indulgent, the raspberry brownie fudge shake is packed with chunks of house-baked brownie, studded with dark chocolate, and raspberries, turning a drink into a dessert-worthy treat. Each drink can be paired with freshly baked craft cookies, viennoiserie, or signature brownies, allowing visitors to experience chocolate in playful, innovative forms.

Personalise your chocolate experience

 

For visitors looking for a hands-on experience, the Make-Your-Own Chocolate Station invites you to create your own chocolate tablets. Choose from a variety of single-origin chocolates flowing from taps, then add toppings like caramelised pecans, candied orange, cacao nibs, and raspberry jelly. Your personalised chocolate is wrapped in custom packaging, making it a perfect takeaway gift or a keepsake of your visit.

Manam Café: Where chocolate, coffee, and cuisine meet

The Manam Café, with indoor and outdoor seating, offers a menu inspired by the produce and culinary traditions of India’s cacao-growing regions, celebrating ingredients and flavours from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. It’s a place where chocolate meets speciality coffee, with drinks like the cold drip cacao nitro—coffee steeped through single-origin cacao for a smooth, buttery texture—and the caramelized white chocolate mocha for those seeking comfort in a cup.

Food offerings are designed to evoke nostalgia and comfort while celebrating original ingredients. The café’s menu includes jackfruit croquettes, spaghetti gongura aglio olio, superfood salad, curry leaf prawns, and the Palakura artichoke sandwich. The signature Manam breakfast pairs beautifully with freshly made waffles and french toast crafted from house-baked bread, accompanied by chocolate drinks or speciality coffee.

Learn chocolate stories at Manam classroom

The Manam Classroom offers a deeper dive into the world of craft chocolate through curated workshops and tasting sessions held from time to time. Announced on Manam Chocolate’s Instagram, these sessions invite visitors to learn about cacao fermentation, the craft of chocolate-making, and how flavour and texture develop through different processes. It’s a chance to connect with chocolate beyond taste, gaining insight into the craftsmanship behind every product on Manam Chocolate’s shelves.

A space crafted for immersion

Manam Chocolate’s Delhi destination seamlessly blends craft, retail, and immersive experience. Every corner of the space—from the molten chocolate pipes to the live chocolaterie and the scent-filled bakery—is designed to engage visitors’ senses and curiosity. The live-casting screens from cacao farms, the display of ingredient libraries, and the open kitchen formats make chocolate-making a shared, transparent process.

At Manam Chocolate’s new home in Delhi, chocolate becomes more than a treat—it becomes an experience. Whether you are sipping, biting, gifting, learning, or simply watching the process unfold, this is a space designed for exploration, one that invites you to discover how a single ingredient can hold endless possibilities.

All images: From the brand

 

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