About TAGMO
TAGMO’s food tells stories of migration, cultural exchange and self-determination in the diaspora.
TAGMO opened in September 2021 on Front Street in Downtown Manhattan, overlooking the cobblestone streets of the South Seaport district and the breezy East River esplanade of the Lower East Side. Circa the 1700s, ships once brought in spices from India’s farmlands to Manhattan’s shore. Today, those spices bring our food to life.
TAGMO, which means tigress in Bhutanese, started with a literal dream that Surbhi had about a tigress.
In South Asian culture, the tigress is an iconic symbol of feminine strength. She represents a type of power that protects rather than harms. The word ‘TAGMO’ embodies this feminine energy that guides TAGMO. We want to collaborate, not compete – not make space for just ourselves, but other people around us!
With two decades of professional culinary experience, chef Surbhi Sahni brings home cooking traditions to modern Indian cuisine and confections. As a proud Indian chef and female entrepreneur, Sahni pushes back against the manufactured prestige of Eurocentric cuisine and uses her platform to restore dignity to the legacies of home cooks, vegetable growers, rice farmers, and spice wallahs who have nurtured Indian regional cuisine for centuries.
What People Are Saying
“Loved the wonderful culinary experience Chef Surbhi and her talented team provided at our launch event! The menu TAGMO curated was absolutely outstanding and guests truly enjoyed every last bite!”
— Valerie G.
“Deciding to go with TAGMO Catering is the smartest decision I made when organizing a private event in my home for family and friends.”
— Sneha D.
“Every dish was perfectly cooked, seasoned and presented. The flavors were subtle and delicate and each bite was exquisite.”
— Tonya H.
Meet Michelin Star Chef Surbhi Sahni
Our Michelin Starred Mithai Queen
With two decades of professional culinary experience, chef Surbhi Sahni brings home cooking traditions to modern Indian cuisine and confections – mithai! Before launching TAGMO, Surbhi served as the creative force behind Michelin-starred New York City restaurants, Devi, Tulsi, and Saar Bistro. She was also the creative director and events director at Hemant Mathur Catering. Her restaurant TAGMO has been listed in the Michelin Guide and has received accolades from New York Times, Eater, Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, and Oprah Magazine.