On a wet, gloomy Wednesday, I almost miss the three, bright red electric boxes — my landmark to the narrow alley — on Peter Dias Road, Bandra that leads into the kitchen of dessert cafe, Deliciae Patisserie. My stomach rumbles as I stop to catch my breath outside the glass door that will soon uncover mysteries similar to that of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.

Bunty Mahajan, founder and executive chef of dessert cafe, Deliciae Patisserie, adds finishing touches to a cake at her kitchen in Bandra. Pic/ Shadab Khan