Tribe Brunch and Bar - An Unusual Dining Experience

When you're a passionate food blogger like yours truly, there is never a dull moment. I enjoy opportunities to review food and beverages from all over the world and share my experiences with a larger audience, hoping that they too can benefit from it.

I like to meet new and interesting people associated with the food industry such as chefs, waitstaff, operation managers, etc. and hear about their unique culinary experiences. If I get to taste their latest offerings firsthand, I share my own, honest opinions about what works and what doesn't.

Most folks in the hospitality industry come from different places and background and get to move around a bit for work. I find interacting with them useful and important to quench my undying appetite for growth.

This weekend I was invited by the renowned Chef Vijay (41), to visit a newly opened fine dining restaurant in Vasant Kunj, Delhi, called the Tribe Brunch and Bar.

Originally from Assam but now settled in Delhi, Vijay brings to the table 22 years of F&B experience with world-renowned brands like Maharaja's Express, Jaypee Hotels, The Plazzio Hotel, etc. Within no time, Vijay and I became comfortable in each other's company and talked casually on a variety of topics, including the importance of good food, use of natural ingredients in food, the right way of eating food (especially sea food), etc. Vijay is extremely knowledgeable about food. He argued about the authenticity of organic food in India.

Vijay was the first to introduce Japanese Sushi with Indian Tandoori Chicken Kebabs (fusion food). At Tribe, Vijay uses herbs and other natural ingredients that leave you feeling light and good, even minutes after a sumptuous, hearty meal.

Vijay then introduced me to Sudhir Kumar, who heads the operations at Tribe.

Sudhir Says

• The restaurant was opened to general public on February 15, 2015.
• Hailed as a fine dining restaurant, Tribe offers world cuisine, including European, Mexican, Chinese, and Indian delicacies.
• Tribe is owned by Harbir Khatri, who is also the name behind Paradise Banquet (a 16-year-old banquet that caters to all types of events - social and corporate).

First Impressions

From the moment you enter the Tribe, you'll fall in love with its decor.

Built around the concept of African forests and wildlife, the chic restaurant draws inspiration from the tribal life. 

If you prefer sitting outside, the indigenous African gazebos and shacks will add to the pleasant African sensibility. All this and more will make your dining experience unusual yet worthwhile.

The walls are endorsed with tribal props, the kind you see in a safari.

The earthy brown interiors are beautifully done. Contemporary, wooden furniture gives a bird's eye view of the African culture. The AV is fantastic too - with live TV projected on a large screen and soothing soulful music playing in the background - you'll never really feel out of place when you're at Tribe.

I quite like their open kitchen concept. Come, see the master chefs in action.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a tribe bar and lounge area, where you can sit and enjoy the signature cultural delights.

Drinks

Fresh Apple Soda

Rating (3 out 5)

Made of green apple chunks, sweet and sour mix topped with tribe green apple soda.

Fresh Apple Soda

Titree to Rock

Rating (4 out 5)

Made of orange chunks, kaffir lime, peach puree topped with cranberry juice.

Titree to Rock

Italian Smooch

Rating (2 out 5)

Made of lemon chunks, brown sugar, ginger ale topped with coke.

Italian Smooch

Cindrela

Rating (4 out 5)

Made with orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine topped with soda.

Cindrela

Samplers

Corn and Jalapeno Cigar Rolls

Rating (5 out 5)

Crispy cigar rolls stuffed with golden corn and jalapenos. Served with chili cucumber jam.

Corn and Jalapeno Cigar Rolls

Cottage Cheese, Peppers, and Broccoli Brochettes

Rating (5 out 5)

Cottage cheese, red and yellow peppers, and broccoli tossed in a hot herbed sauce skewered on a bamboo stick.

Cottage Cheese, Peppers, and Broccoli Brochettes

Spring Chicken Skewer

Rating (2 out 5)

Spring Chicken Skewer

Pizza

Five Spice BBQ Chicken Pizza

Rating (3 out 5)

Chef's special topped with BBQ chicken, red onions, and mozzarella cheese. Served with olive oil that contains balsamic vinegar (made of grapes).

Five Spice BBQ Chicken Pizza

Steaks

Char Mola Cotton Cheese Steak

Rating (4 out 5)

Cottage cheese steak served on a bed of couscous royal. Served with fresh tomato and basil sauce.

Wild Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Steak

Rating (3 out 5)

Chicken breast marinated with wild herbs and stuffed with wild mushrooms. Served with sweet potato chips, pickled onion rings and spicy hunter sauce.

Desserts

Banoffee Pie

Rating (4 out 5)

Layers of gooey goodness with bananas, cream, and toffee sauce.

Chocolate Pizza

Rating (3 out 5)

If you love chocolate, then this crisp chocolate pizza is not going to disappoint you. Take a trip to chocolate heaven with this pizza.

Rum Mousse Cake

Rating (4 out 5)

Gorge onto this decadent mousse cake with rum and Belgium chocolate.

Desserts

Dining at Tribe works for three simple reasons - outstanding quality of food and beverages, exceptional service of the staff, and closest attention to details.

If you're planning a celebration, business meeting, corporate event, or even an intimate meal for two, Tribe is the place to be.

[Address: Tribe Brunch and Bar, 138/9, Aruna Asaf Ali Road, Vasant Kunj, Near Fortis Hospital, New Delhi.]