What’s the most sinful, yet irresistible, treat you can think of when it comes to matters of taste? Yes, you’ve guessed it right: it’s a bar of creamy chocolate. Here are a few chocolate shops in Chennai that will surely lure you with their flavours.

Maple Leaf, on Harrington Road, is a place that is causing quite a stir in Chennai. Situated above The French Loaf, this cosy place draws one and all with tempting displays of yummy chocolates. Their speciality is Ganache chocolates: exquisite handcrafted chunks, creamy fondue and crisp chocolate-cream filled macaroons.

Custom-made chocolates, in variety of shapes, sizes and flavours, with fillings made of strawberries and banana are what you get to choose from. Chocolates topped with dried fruits or flavoured with honey are a big hit with the crowd. For the calorie conscious, there are the sugar-free chocolates.

Drive down to the other end of town (RA Puram) and stop by the quaint store Sinful Something, known for its freshly-baked chocolates, blueberry cheesecake and brownies. Forget the calories and the gym, just dig into one of these heavenly delights. What might seem like a dip in your wallet will fade away against the mind-blowing taste of the goodies.

Yes, we know grandma makes the best of the lot, but if you still want to buy a homemade flavour, head to King Star Ooty Chocolates in Spencer’s Plaza (Anna Salai). Buy as much as you want, but rest assured, you will come back for more.

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