I have a confession to make. In my three years of living in Beijing, I had never eaten an actual meal at Moka Bros. Yes, I was very aware of their solid reputation, especially since they’re always partnering with like-minded organizations such as Lululemon and Taozi Tree Yoga (with whom they’ve shared a collaborative partnership for 15 years now!) to offer their food and venue during events. But after enjoying a wonderful lunch out on the terrace of their Solana branch on Tuesday (Apr 18), I will definitely be returning again and again!

Moka Bros has been busy this season. On top of of opening a new location in Chaoyang Joy City, they just launched their Spring & Summer Menu for 2023 at all their stores. One of the highlights of the new menu is the addition of smørrebrød, pronounced vaguely like “smoreboard” with a quiet “d.” These open-faced sandwiches are a Danish tradition, which Moka Bros head chef Daniel spent three weeks in Copenhagen learning about before bringing them to the new menu.

Out of the three flavors of smørrebrød available at Moka Bros, I tried the beef, which was tender, juicy, and rounded off beautifully with a sweet fruity jam and slivers of fresh vegetables in the accompanying salad.

In summer, the Chinese believe in eating cooling foods, an example of which is sashimi, which you can find in Moka Bros’ new raw dishes – the tuna quinoa salad and the smoked salmon tapas – both of which are bursting with flavor and goodness. With their high-quality ingredients, many of which are imported, freshness and taste are guaranteed!

Kids will also love to dig into Moka Bros’ offering of waffles – from the new pecan and peanut butter flavor to classic banana, and berries. Don’t forget to add a scoop of ice cream, which you can get in-house or just walk across to the new Nice Cream dome store for more flavors!

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We’ve had too much of warming broths and comforting snacks during our winter hibernation! Thankfully, spring has arrived and it brings about an abundance of all things fresh and vivid, especially in food.

Greens and fruit are staples of a healthy diet all year round, but they get extra recognition during spring due to the idea of rebirth or rejuvenation associated with the season.

And that concept is just what Tribe wants to share in their new spring 2019 menu, themed “A New Life.” We’ve tried out some of the flavorful eats on offer, which best describe the feeling of new life this season.

That’s What She Baked Potato (RMB 38)

Tribe has their own take on this glorious carb-y treat: why not make it a complete comforting-but-healthy snack? People on the go or gym buffs will surely want this baked goodie, stuffed with bits of bacon and broccoli and seasoned with cheese!

Stir-fried for Success Brekkie Grain Bowl (RMB 48)

This grain bowl reminds me of a classic Filipino breakfast silog meal — sinangag (fried rice) and itlog (egg). This breakfast meal, however, is a savory mixture of five kinds of easy-to-digest and sugar-free grains (red rice, sticky rice, brown rice, buckwheat, and millet to be exact) that left me wanting more, without any guilt!

Tremendously Teriyaki Tofu Grain Bowl (RMB 58)

This Asian-inspired grain bowl is definitely a standout with its grilled tofu cubes that are just delicious. You may think it’s salty (wait, let’s cut down on salt, please) because of its golden brown appearance from the teriyaki sauce, but actually it’s not. Be ready when you begin munching on this treat!

My Little Miso Grilled Cod (RMB 158)

With my native islander roots I am always longing for seafood, so it’s always a must whenever I dine in restaurants. The combination of a citrusy punch plus the miso flavor that oozes in the juice of this grilled cod makes it an excellent and recommended entree.

So Kissable Cashew “Cheesecake” (RMB 38)

For people with a sweet tooth but still maintaining a healthy diet, desserts are always pleasant torture. So how will you balance the craving without thinking of the added layer of fats later on? Tribe has an answer: their cashew “cheesecake” – a vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free choice made from cashew milk and coconut oil.

These are some of the newest dishes on offer on Tribe’s new menu, available at their Solana branch. Check out this post for their full menu.

TRIBE Organic Solana
Daily 10.30am-10pm. Unit L-BS-51a, Bldg 9, Solana, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区蓝色港湾9号楼L-BS-51a 号. (5905 6256)

Photos: Courtesy of Tribe; Andy Penafuerte