chef's pick
Tribe Karahi
Shinwari & Punjabi karahi — half/full, made to share.
• best shared with the table
Escape into a hidden ritual
DININGRITUAL
Candle-lit tables, slow-fire halal dishes, and a room that hums like a secret. The Lost Tribe turns every dinner into a story whispered in low light.
Lamb shank • Karahi nights • Mandi • Desserts
SIGNATURE DISH
Lamb Shank with Qabuli
Slow-cooked over charcoal, qabuli rice & toasted nuts.
• limited plates every night
FROM THE COALS
Lamb & Karahi Nights
Slow-cooked lamb, rich gravies and sharing karahis.
• best shared with the table
VEGETARIAN
Vegetarian Comforts
Palak, paneer and slow-cooked daals for comfort nights.
• comfort food, tribe-style
OUR STORY
Discover the Legend
Tucked away from the world outside, The Lost Tribe is a sanctuary of slow fire, shared plates, and whispered stories. We celebrate the ritual of gathering—where flame softens the air and every dish carries a memory.
Open Kitchen
Hand-blended spices, slow fire cooking.
Seasonal Menu
Local produce, rotating signatures.
Intimate Ambience
Warm candlelight, soft bokeh & wood.
from the kitchen
Flames, smoke & shared plates.
A quick peek into some of the dishes that leave the pass every night – slow-fire mains, bright starters and plates meant to sit in the middle of the table.
SIGNATURE DISHES
The plates people come back for.
A handful of dishes that rarely leave the menu the ones guests ask for by name, and the ones the kitchen obsesses over.
house favorite
Mutton Shinwari Karahi (Full)
Classic shinwari karahi — full pan for the table.
• best enjoyed hot from the pass
house favorite
Mixed Grill (Full)
A smoky table-feast — best for sharing.
• best enjoyed hot from the pass
house favorite
Lamb Shankh Pulao
Aromatic pulao with lamb shank — rich & comforting.
• best enjoyed hot from the pass
inside the room
Light, smoke & a little mystery.
Low light, soft bokeh, quiet corners and a view of the open kitchen. Scroll through a few frames from the room before you even walk in.
All shots from inside The Lost Tribe.
No stock photography.
Warm, intimate dining room
Candle-lit tables with soft bokeh
Cozy restaurant interior
Evening mood with wood & glass
guest voices
What the room feels like.
A few words from people who've already slipped into the ritual — and didn't really want to leave.
★★★★★
Date night“A hidden gem.”
Every plate felt like a slow ritual — worth the wait.
— Sara A.verified guest
★★★★★
Friends table“Ambience on point.”
Dim, warm, and intimate. Perfect for small groups.
— Omar K.verified guest
★★★★★
Signature mains“Lamb shank = wow.”
Melts in the mouth. Fragrant rice seals it.
— Daniel R.verified guest
CHEF'S NOTE
Slow Fire.
Honest Flavors.
We lean on patient cooking, balanced spice and seasonal produce. Every pot sits on the fire longer than it needs to — so when it lands on the table, it tastes like it's always been meant to be shared.
Nothing here is rushed. Plates go out when they're ready, not when the ticket says so. That's why dinner at The Lost Tribe feels less like service and more like being cooked for at home.
Slow fire over high flames.
Spice that warms, not overwhelms.
Portions built for sharing, not posing.
from the kitchen
“Our dining room is small by choice. We cook the way we grew up eating — one pot at a time, tasted a dozen times before it ever leaves the stove, and served only when it's truly ready.”
— Chef, The Lost Tribe
Head of fire & flavor
night at the tribe
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LOCATION & HOURS
Right in Upper Darby.
Visit us for halal favorites cooked fresh on open grills. Here are our hours, address, and the fastest ways to reserve.
HOURS
- Mon–Thu: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Sun: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
LOCATION
The Lost Tribe
8925 West Chester Pike
Upper Darby Township, PA 19082, United States
Phone: +1 610 862 6680