It’s 1 pm on a hot April Saturday afternoon and the restaurant we arrive at in Breach Candy is empty. It’s new and vegan, and so perhaps the word hasn’t gotten out yet. Launched at the same location where a beloved clean eating restaurant once stood, The Green Affair has retained its predecessor’s black naked ceiling, and added golden pendant lamps that complement the large frosted glass window and textured walls. The sofas and chairs are upholstered in contrasting sea green, and shades of yellow and red, which creates an elegant feel. That’s where the comparison between the two joints ends.

Lulled by the mellow music, we order a Pomo Verte (Rs 350) — a tangy drink with pomegranate, ginger, lemongrass and ginger ale. Before it arrives, two health-conscious buddies walk in wearing their athleisure best, and call for a detox drink, after demanding to what seed will be used in the seed bread. At that moment, we realise that the place has indeed filled a gap. SoBo’s ladies who nibble on their kale, while strictly sticking to their gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, paleo or vegan diet—need a new place to waste an afternoon away.