Chocolate lovers in Bengaluru have a sweet new destination as Smoor has launched its first Experience Centre, offering visitors an immersive look into the world of Indian craft chocolate.
Spread across more than 60,000 sq ft, the new facility has been described as a “living museum of cocoa”, designed to showcase the brand’s journey from bean sourcing to finished desserts and premium chocolates.
New milestone for Bengaluru brand
The launch also marks the debut of Smoor’s Signature Indian Cacao Range, crafted using Indian-origin chocolate.
Known for couverture chocolates, pastries and desserts, the Bengaluru-founded brand is positioning Indian cacao at the centre of its latest innovation push.
The move reflects growing interest in premium home-grown chocolate experiences.
Inside the chocolate experience
Visitors at the centre can explore the brand’s end-to-end operations, including sourcing, manufacturing, research and development, and experiential retail.
The attraction aims to give people a closer understanding of how fine chocolate is made, similar to international chocolate tourism concepts.
From cocoa beans to elegant desserts, the experience offers a behind-the-scenes journey rarely seen in India.
Spotlight on Indian cacao
The new range celebrates cacao grown in India, a segment that has steadily gained recognition for quality and flavour.
Industry observers say such initiatives can help support Indian farmers, boost awareness of local ingredients and encourage value-added food tourism.
Bengaluru’s growing lifestyle scene
The launch adds to Bengaluru’s expanding list of experiential destinations in food, design and lifestyle sectors.
For families, tourists and chocolate enthusiasts, the centre offers both indulgence and education in one place.
As craft chocolate culture grows in India, Bengaluru once again finds itself at the forefront of a new trend