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China Club Gurgaon: 23 years and Rocking
In the middle of the restaurant scene in Gurgaon, stands China Club, a restaurant that has quietly held its ground for over two decades.
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Tan Yan Gurgaon Review: A Shaokao Feast of Skewers and Big Flavours
Some meals stay with you longer than others. Last evening at Tan Yan was one of those. I was there with a bunch of friends, the kind of table where menus are barely glanced at and food is ordered with full intent. At Tan Yan in HQ27, that works perfectly because the menu is built…
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Kimikai, One Horizon Gurgaon, Review: Curious and Engaging
Kimikai is a fictional character that forms the foundation of the new restaurant, Kimikai – Umami House, at One Horizon Center. The space is designed as Kimikai’s residence, featuring an inviting alfresco area with lush greens, an indoor dining room, and two dedicated bars serving drinks and sush…
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Vicoli Gurgaon: European Flavours, Warm Service and a Memorable Celebration
Last evening, we celebrated our daughter’s 18th birthday at Vicoli, a recently opened European restaurant. The name, which means alley in Italian, is reflected thoughtfully in the restaurant’s design. A long, alley style entrance leads into a spacious setting with high ceilings, a prominent bar,…
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Raifu: Authentic Japanese restaurant at Gurgaon
When you see a room full of expats and only a handful of Indians at a restaurant, two things usually stand out. The food is authentic and the place is still a quiet secret. Raifu fits that description well. It is a Japanese restaurant that is very reasonably priced and the food is mostly enjoyable.…
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Peng You Quan: A Taste of Authentic China in Gurgaon
We had set out to dine at a Japanese restaurant at South Point Mall, but a timely suggestion from my friend rerouted us to Peng You Quan, a Chinese restaurant tucked away in the same complex. I’d heard about this place before and even made a few half-hearted plans, but somehow they never came thr…
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Kioki Gurgaon: Affordable Japanese Izakaya-Style Dining at 32nd Avenue
I’ve often found myself fretting over the steep pricing of dishes across most restaurants in Gurgaon. It feels like everyone’s serving fine-dine fare, and for regular diners like me, it really hits the pocket. Whatever happened to those simple, sit-down restaurants (not talking street food carts)…
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The Pit Brings Authentic Barbecue Flavors to Gurgaon’s Global Foyer Mall
I’ve just returned from an unforgettable evening at The Pit, a new barbecue and grill restaurant that has set up shop at the Global Foyer Mall on Golf Course Road, Gurgaon. And if there’s one thing I can’t stop doing—it’s raving about the experience. For a city like Gurgaon, which has been yearni…
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Masala Synergy, Gurgaon: Nostalgia Meets Innovation
In an age where the young crave fusion and the old yearn for familiarity, family outings often fall victim to culinary conflict. Sensing an opportunity, Masala Synergy—formerly a premium cloud kitchen brand—has launched its first dine-in restaurant at IFC, Gurgaon, promising to bridge this genera…
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EasyTiger, Gurgaon : Where Passion Meets Authenticity
EasyTiger is more than just a restaurant; it’s a heartfelt labor of love by Mrs. Meeta Ahuja. Born in Thailand and later settling in India after marriage, she brings to the table the very flavors she grew up with. She isn’t just the name behind the brand—she’s right there in the kitchen, working…
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Kashmirana: A Slice of Kashmir in Gurgaon
My friends have been dedicated patrons of Kashmirana, a Kashmiri restaurant nestled in Rodeo Drive that’s gained a steady following in its five years. They’ve shared their experiences numerous times, so I was eager to see what the buzz was about on my first visit. Kashmirana has a cozy vibe with…
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689, The Quorum, Two Horizon, Gurgaon – A Japanese Twist in Asian Food
Recently, I visited 689(Six Eighty Nine) —a Japanese-inspired Asian restaurant located at Quorum, Two Horizon, Gurgaon. Quorum, historically a members-only club, has now opened its doors to the public with this restaurant. The visit, however, started on a less-than-ideal note. The staff was a bit…
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