Tamba is an Indian inspired restaurant and lounge located at ‘The Hub’ at The World Trade Center, Abu Dhabi. The restaurant is the latest brand of Purple Honey Food Chain Group. Founded by Mrs. Shalini Gangaramani Dosaj (An Engineer by profession) and her husband Mr. Akshay Oberoi Dosaj (a lawyer by profession). Purple Honey is a F & B investment company envisaged out their love and passion for the industry. The company is driven by passion, creativity, innovation, teamwork and trust.

The venue is truly breath-taking. A innovative combination of traditional style in a contemporary setting. They have embodied exposed Tandoor ovens and extensive copper bells in their interiors to give the traditional touch.

The open kitchen, stacked bar and DJ add liveliness to the subtle ambiance. The large open terrace seating, makes it a perfect place to have sundown parties. It’s an ideal place for social interaction with friends and loved ones in the back drop of the changing view as the sun is setting.

The menu is well crafted creatively preserving the savours of the subcontinent. It is influenced with the Tapas style of Spanish cuisine. The combination of fresh seasonal ingredients, passion and art of presentation, makes is a memorable culinary experience.

I had gone for dinner with my family to Tamba. We were greeted by their friendly and welcoming staff. We went with their recommendation for the food.

Started with the Delhi mix chaat

Quinoa Smokey mess salad a tangy flavoured chicken salad and Pulled Beef salad.

Chicken 65 and the Scallop kumquat

Their exciting, innovative signature mocktails infuse the essence of contemporary India in each glass, that prompted us to have the Dragon flower, Passion fruit pataka, Jagger jam pot, the Kolkata, libation and Raspberry mojito

We went on to try more of the short eats; Mangalorean chicken dosa, pan fried sea bream, Bihari litti.

For mains we had the Smoke chicken gravy with a variety of Indian breads (Roti basket) and Lamb dum biryani.

For deserts we had the “Sticky situation” – caramelised banana toffee cake, pecan nut praline, cardamom ice cream.

“The break-up” – Dark chocolate mousse, peanut semifreddo, salt caramel, chocolate Sause.

”Indecent proposal” – rose granita, lemon, sorbet, raspberry pearls

We enjoyed the evening, did not realise how the time had passed. The ambiance, food, presentation, excellent service, all put together makes it a perfect dining experience. We were delighted since, Tamba satisfies all your senses to the fullest.

Address: The Hub at The Mall, (Level 6), World Trade Centre, Abu Dhabi.

Tel: +971 2 672 8888

Web: www.tambarestaurant.com