10 Reasons Why the Bandra Celebrity Crowd Is Over Suzette & Kitchen Garden

There was a time when Suzette and Kitchen Garden were the undisputed lunch spots of Bandra’s elite. But now? The gloss is gone. The celeb crowd has quietly walked away and here’s exactly why:

1. The Food Quality Has Deteriorated Substantially

What once tasted fresh and well-prepared now feels lazy. The decline is obvious to long-time regulars — and not just in taste, but in texture, presentation, and overall culinary effort.

2. Well-Traveled Indians Know Better Now

Bandra’s regulars are flying to Paris, Rome, and beyond. They know what good French and global cuisine tastes like — and Suzette just doesn’t hold up anymore.

3. It’s Still Foreign-Owned, and That’s Out of Fashion

In an era of rising Swadeshi sentiment, more diners want to support Indian-owned businesses that deliver global quality. Suzette’s French colonial hangover doesn’t exactly inspire culinary patriotism.

4. Unreasonably Overpriced for Underwhelming Food

The economics don’t add up. It’s not just “expensive” — it’s poor value for money. You’re paying premium rates for food that’s clearly no longer worth it.

5. The Staff Are Indifferent, Not Hospitable

Trained in the aloofness of European café culture, the staff often come off cold and unbothered. In India — where hospitality is sacred — that just doesn’t cut it.

6. Even the Menus Are Worn Out

Tattered, old menus at the flagship location speak volumes. If this is how little care they show for their presentation, imagine what’s going on behind the kitchen doors.

7. They’re Expanding Too Fast — And Diluting the Brand

From Alibaug to Andheri, new outlets are mushrooming. But with each new one, the brand feels less curated and more commercial. It’s no longer an experience — it’s a franchise.

8. Still Pushing Kombucha Like It’s 2018

The Kombucha trend has peaked. Today’s wellness consumers want adaptogens, biohacks, or even just fresh local produce. Their menu is stuck in a time warp — and not in a cute way.

9. Better Options Have Emerged All Over Bandra

From Sequel to The Daily to Darry’s House, Bandra now offers superior food, service, and design ethos. Places with intention, personality, and a better understanding of modern Indian consumers.

10. Even the Celebs Have Moved On — Or Opened Their Own Places

Once frequented by names like Malaika Arora Khan, the original celeb clientele now run their own wellness cafés or patronize fresher, newer spaces. The French café vibe just isn’t aspirational anymore. With India’s GDP outpacing many European countries, why cling to outdated colonial aesthetics?

⚠️ Bonus: “Artisanal” Without Accountability

Ask the staff where the ingredients come from — especially the so-called artisanal burrata or sourdough — and they won’t have an answer. In today’s hospitality landscape, not knowing your supply chain is a major red flag.

✖️ Final Word:

Suzette & Kitchen Garden may have started strong. But in today’s Bandra, where taste, hospitality, and values matter more than ever, they’ve failed to evolve.

The result? They’ve lost the only crowd that ever really mattered — the ones who knew better and could afford better.