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Manam Chocolate's September opening of what it calls Delhi's first dedicated chocolate beverage bar at DLF Promenade
Hyderabad-based Manam Chocolate opened what it calls Delhi's first dedicated chocolate beverage bar at DLF Promenade, Vasant Kunj, serving more than 24 drinks ranging from 40% to 100% chocolate. The menu includes protein beverages exclusive to the Delhi outlet.
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Store and format facts
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| Dark chocolate couvertures used: | around 14 |
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What it means for the format
Manam Chocolate's DLF Promenade bar pairs a 24+ drink menu, spanning 40% to 100% chocolate and built on around 14 dark chocolate couvertures, with protein beverages sold only in Delhi, so rival cafe and dessert operators should watch whether the dark-chocolate drink format and protein range draw repeat footfall.
Next on the rollout
- Announcement of a second Delhi-NCR beverage bar or mall lease
- Protein beverages appearing on menus outside the Delhi outlet
- Changes to the 24+ drink menu, such as new couvertures or discontinued items
- Rival chocolate or café brands launching dedicated chocolate beverage menus
- Reviews and social media buzz that reflect repeat visits rather than one-off trials
Likely next moves
Our read of what comes next — analysis, not reported by the source.
- Manam Chocolate is likely to use Vasant Kunj as a test of Delhi demand for premium chocolate drinks before committing to more beverage bars.
- Expect Manam Chocolate to watch how its Delhi-exclusive protein beverages sell and then decide whether to extend them to its other outlets.
- Manam Chocolate may rotate or expand the 24+ drink menu, built on around 14 dark chocolate couvertures, to keep repeat visitors coming.
- Rival chocolatiers and café chains may respond with their own chocolate-led drink ranges if the bar draws strong footfall.
- Mall operators in Delhi-NCR are likely to court Manam Chocolate for further sites if DLF Promenade performs.
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