AISLE OF AMBITION

Avni and Ashni Biyani, daughters of retail mogul Kishore Biyani, who have launched a new gourmet experience on Lavelle Road, speak to CE about their latest venture in ooru

- ASLAM GAFOOR

In the leafy heart of Lavelle Road, a new kind of gourmet experience has quietly taken root.

Foodstories, the thoughtfully curated food retail and café concept by sisters Avni and Ashni Biyani, has launched its third India outpost—following its forays in New Delhi and Hyderabad.

More than just a store, this 12,000 sq. ft. space is a sensory and cultural immersion into the world of mindful indulgence, conscious consumption, and ingredient-led storytelling.

Stocking over 8,000 premium food products, with a seasonally rotating café menu and experiential corners peppered throughout the space, Foodstories aims to spark both discovery and delight.

Anchored around a century-old Gulmohar tree, the Bengaluru store blurs the line between hospitality and retail.

"It was born out of our shared passion for food and a desire to offer discerning consumers an unparalleled gourmet experience," shares Avni, adding, "Between 2020 and 2022, we saw a dramatic shift in how people approached food. More home cooking, deeper curiosity, and an appetite for quality ingredients. We felt the need for a space that celebrated this change—not just through products but through community."

And choosing Bengaluru was a natural decision.