Glimpses from the food court at The India Story

Farmer's market

The children of Annapurna Food Foundation had crafted a number of unique items to present at TIS, like handmade bags, mobile pouches with beautiful designs and trinkets

A fresh bouquet of the choicest flowers or a gorgeous floral arrangement on the table can elevate the look of any space and The Surface Play makes it look easy. “This venture started out of my love for flowers and I have been a fashion stylist. Now I have combined the two to bring it to Surface Play. I have always loved table styling and hosting my friends. So doing it with flowers came naturally to me,” said Hitesha Bajoria, founder

Lagom came to TIS to present their specialities with their fresh, table honey pots as well as honey-based products. The honey jars come with dippers for convenient and quick use. “We started as a snack-gifting company but after the pandemic, we realised the needs of the crowd are changing so we wanted to provide fresh and organic produce,” said Ishita Jhunjhunwala, partner and owner

Gourmet Greens was all about healthy and tasty salads. “I started with hydroponics and now I grow my own fresh fruits and vegetables at my factory. We import fresh produce too. According to orders, we make the salads and deliver right at your doorstep. It is a growing market in the city and we are seeing the interest from people all around,” said Anshul Jhunjhunwala, owner, Gourmet Greens

The Oil Chemist came to TIS with a range of bath and body oil-based products including body, hair and face oils. “Our range of vegan oils are made with natural ingredients sourced directly from farmers. The formulas have been carefully derived with inspiration from Ayurvedic processes,” said Surbhi Beriwala, owner

The Fat Little Penguin had a range of artisanal ice creams and ice cream-based treats like ice cream sandwiches. It certainly provided a yummy and creamy retreat from the exhausting shopping experience. “Our ice creams are pure and freshly churned. We have several ice cream-based products right down to sushis. We curate special menus for events as well and every item is handmade,” said Pritha Majumdar of The Fat Little Penguin

How often have we wanted to recreate a recipe but have been unable to do so due to the lack of the right sauces? Well with Skillet to Table’s range of ready-to-use sauces and dips like the Mongolian sauce, Peri Peri dip and more, you can whip up a range of dishes in no time. “We make them completely preservative-free and sugar-free. They are very authentic in taste as well,” said Akriti Jhunjhunwala, seen here with Shilpa Jhunjhunwala, both partners at Skillet to Table

Food court

We spotted visitors catching a break and indulging in a variety of gourmet offerings while basking in the pleasant winter sun. With the food court set up right in front of the stage, one could enjoy the live bands and other performances while digging in

Beverage options like the aromatic and flavour-packed coffee from the Bunosilo Estate were apt for catching a quick food-and-sip break during shopping

From snacky tid-bits to fulfilling dishes and fresh toasts to fried goodies, The Conclave stall had it all. We loved the fried chicken, avocado sourdough toast, and shawarma wraps

For shoppers who liked to finish their meal in a jiffy, these delicious crispy falafels from Cherise provided the perfect solution

Paprika offered multi-cuisine varieties to its patrons at TIS. Their menu included fresh avocado salads, sliders and more

Nothing better than a round of chaat to catch a break. At Chaats of India by Raajkutir, one could select from an array of different chaats including pav bhaji, Raj Kachori Chaat and more

At Yeti, a variety of momos brought the flavour of the hills. These Kothey momos, half steamed and half fried, were packed with subtle flavours and came with delicious chutneys

For ones with a sweet tooth, these moist and flavoursome brownies from Crumb Affair were heart-melting