Easytiger in Beccles shortlisted for prestigious award

Easytiger in Newgate, Beccles, has been nominated for the Regional Restaurant award at the Asian Restaurant Takeaway Awards 2024. 

The restaurant is an "Asian infused kitchen" which offers "authentic" dishes and flavours from numerous countries, including Thailand, Japan, and Malaysia. 

Kevin Wainwright, co-owner of the business, said: "We are delighted at the news". 

Interior shot of the restaurant (Image: ARTA)

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"Since the nomination we have had so many booking requests," he added, saying they had 30 booking requests in one night alone. 

Started by Mr Wainwright and David Little, Easytiger has been in business for two years. 

Mr Wainwright said the inspiration for Asian-influenced restaurant "goes back over 20 years" as they have always had a love for Asian foods.

Mr Little trained with a Malaysian chef when he owned Satis House Hotel in Yoxford.

They serve a range of spiced dishes to showcase a variety of authentic Asian ingredients (Image: Easytiger)

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"It took off straight away and it has been very busy. The response has been fantastic from customers and it has been fun," Mr Wainwright added. 

The pair are joined by Scott Nathan as head chef, whose "passion for Asian food is enjoyed just as much as David’s".

The menu changes every few weeks to keep customers trying new exciting dishes. 

The business has been open for two years (Image: Easytiger)

The Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) is described as "the most prestigious celebration of Pan Asian cuisine in the UK".

It will take place on October 6 at London's Royal Lancaster, and will be hosted by BBC journalist and broadcaster, Samantha Simmonds, and magician Paul Martin.

Easytiger is also joined by several other establishments from across our region for the awards.