EasyTiger blends heritage and passion to create a dining experience like no other

EasyTiger is a heartfelt labour of love by Mrs Meeta Ahuja. Born in Thailand and later settling in India after marriage, she brings to the table the very flavours she grew up with. She isn't just the name behind the brand, she is right there in the kitchen. Easy Tiger, located in the newly emerging food hub of

Global Gateway Towers, Gurgram. We began with the Tom Kha soup, light yet deeply flavourful. While I enjoyed its delicate balance, I still long for the day when a chef will serve it with the galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime neatly tied in a potli, so I can savour the broth without constantly dodging these aromatics. My search continues.

The Pomelo salad was the only letdown of the meal. The fruit was slightly under-ripe, whitish rather than the vibrant pink it should have been, making it a bit too tart. However, the staff handled it well, promptly replacing it with a raw papaya salad that was delightfully crunchy, served at the right temperature, and had a spot-on balance of flavours.

Next came the compressed watermelon carpaccio, a dish where the excess oxygen is removed from the fruit, allowing it to absorb the flavours of seaweed and mint. A creative dish, though at `475, I wonder if I would order it again.

The dim sum trio followed cream cheese edamame truffle dim sum, tofu and water chestnut gyoza, and Tom Yum xiao long bao. While all were enjoyable, the xiao long bao stood out. The chicken mince infused with Tom Yum flavours was nothing short of outstanding-I will definitely be coming back for this.

For mains, we had the Tom Yum fried rice, a street-style Pad Thai, and black cod in ginger soy sauce. The black cod, while delicious, was a massive portion and priced accordingly. A half-portion option at a lower price would be a welcome addition.

We wrapped up with a pandan-flavoured Tres Leches, a fittingly indulgent end to the meal. EasyTiger is a worthy addition to Gurgaon's dining scene, a place where passion meets authenticity. I will be back, and next time, I already know what I am ordering first.

(The writer is a Food critic and founder of the Big F Awards)