Our Menu
Our menu celebrates the rich culinary traditions of the Bengal region in South Asia, blending fragrant spices, fresh ingredients, and time-honoured recipes with a modern twist. Whether you’re here for a comforting classic or an adventurous street food favourite, every dish is crafted to tell a story of culture, warmth, and hospitality.
Small plates
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Poppadom & Chutneys £3.79
Two Poppadoms with a selection of three chutneys (VG)
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Kolkata Egg Masala £4.79
Hard boiled eggs, topped with our spice blend, freshly chopped onions and our signature coriander dressing (VG)
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Vegetable Samosa Chaat £6.79
Punjabi style short crust pastry filled with spiced potatoes and green peas, served in a chaat massala dressing (VG)
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Lamb Samosa £6.79
Crisp filo pastry parcels filled with spiced minced lamb and herbs. A classic street food favourite with the BB touch
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Saag Pata Chaat £7.79
Spinach leaf tempura garnished with chaat masala and dressed with tamarind saunce and mint chutney (VG)
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Dahi Puri £7.79
Delicate, bite-sized puris packed with potatoes, tamarind and mint chutneys, and a cool, sweet yoghurt. A tangy, crunchy, street food classic (VG)
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Cheese Naan Bites £4.79
Cheese filled naan, straight out the Tandoor. Melts in your mouth. Optional, add chillis (VG)
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Onion Pakora £5.79
Deep fried onions and masala, a crowd favorite served in mint yoghurt (VE)
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Tandoori Broccoli £6.79
Tandoor roasted broccoli drizzled with honey, nigella seeds and tempered yoghurt (VG)
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Prawn Puri £9.79
Juicy prawns cooked in a warmly spiced sauce, paired with a soft, golden puri for a satisfying homestyle treat
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Crispy Bengali-style Fried Wings £9.79
Frenched chicken wings tossed in bold Bengali spices, then deep fried for juicy, spiced heat and irrestible crunch
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Chicken Kathi Roll £8.79
A bengali stye wrap with omelette, chicken tikka, salad and a zesty chutney
Grills
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B.B. Tandoori Chicken Half £11.69 Full £19.79
Aromatically marinated whole grilled chicken served with salad, lemon and chutney
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Chicken Tikka £12.79
Chicken marinated with tikka spices and yoghurt, cooked in our clay Tandoor oven
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Moghul Malai Chicken Tikka £13.79
Chargrilled chicken steeped overnight with ginger, garlic, coriander and cream
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Rajshahi Masala Lamb Chops £16.39
Lamp chops soaked in papaya and yoghurt, generously spiced, marinated overnight, charred in tandoor, finished with butter, lime and mixed masala. Served with a fresh garden mint sauce and salad
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Adraki Chingri £16.79
Gingered King Prawns with chilli cooked in the tandoor and served with a fresh garden mint sauce and salad
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Achari Paneer Tikka Small £7.89 Main £12.89
Soft, firm Indian cheese marinated with picking spices, bell peppers and onions (VG)
Chef’s specials
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Bengali Butter Chicken £13.79
Grilled tandoor-style spiced chicken cooked in a luxurious, silky tomato based sauce
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Maa’s Chicken Curry £13.59
Lightly spiced yet full flavoured chicken curry with melt in your mouth potatoes inspired by nostalgic homecooking
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Niramish Vegetable Curry £12.79
A medley of seasonal vegetables slow cooked in mild spices and tomatoes (VE)
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Lamb Maldah £14.79
A deep flavoured dish that's slow cooked until meat is tender and becomes infused with rich spices.
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Howrah Fish £13.79
Marianted fish charred in tandoor and cooked in a rich masala sauce
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Chola, Puri & Halwa £8.79
A heartily spiced chickpea curry, embellished with dried pomegranate seeds and wild gooseberries, served with a soft golden puri and a sweet, warm semolina pudding (VE)
The classics
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Chicken Tikka Masala £13.79
Marianted chicken charred in tandoor and cooked in a rich masala sauce
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Rogan Josh - Chicken/Lamb £13.79 / £14.79
Lamb curry with a heady combination of intense spices in a creamy tomato curry sauce
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Saag - Aloo/Chicken/Lamb £8.79 / £11.79 / £12.79
Spinach leaves lightly spiced and perfectly partnered with a choice of lightly fried potatoes or chicken or lamb
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Haldia Chingri Curry £15.79
A delicious coconut flavoured Prawn curry, infused with mustard seeds and tomatoes
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Karahi - Chicken/Lamb £13.79 / £14.79
A complex blend of spices cooked in a wok on an open flame, developing a rich and flavourful sauce
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Paneer Makhani £12.79
Soft and creamy cubes of home made Indian cheese in a gloriously buttery tomato and cashew sauce (VG) (N)
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Saag Paneer Small £8.79 Main £12.79
Spinach leaves lightly spiced and perfectly partnered with lightly fried cubes of creamy home made Indian cheese (VG)
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Aloo & Gobi Masala £Small £8.79 Main £12.79
Fluffy potatoes and cauliflower cooked with onions, tomatoes and mild spices (VE)
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Yellow Tarka Daal Small £7.79 Main £11.79
Yellow lentils tempered with garlic and special spices (VE)
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Korma - Vegetable/Chicken £8.79 / £13.79
A regal dish – mild but rich and creamy with milk curd, cream, mace and cardamom
Biriyanis & Accompaniments
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Chicken dum biryani £14.79
Marinated chicken cooked with aromatic spices and fragrant basmati rice
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Lamb handi biryani £15.79
Marinated lamb cooked with aromatic spices and fragrant basmati rice, made in a handi
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Vegetable Pulao £5.79
Seasonal vegetables sauteed with light spices and fragrant basmati rice (VE)
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Pulao rice £4.49
Aromatic rice flavoured with onions and whole spices (VE)
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Steamed Basmati Rice £3.89
Fluffy and fragrant rice, perfectly partners with curries (VE)
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Naan £3.79 / £4.29
Hand made and baked to order in our clay tandoor oven. Choose from: plain, butter, garlic, chilli, coriander (VG)
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Cheese & Chilli Naan £4.79
Cheese filled naan, straight out the Tandoor. Melts in your mouth. Opt out of chillis if you prefer! (VG)
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Kachumber Salad £4.39
A refreshing and zesty salad of crunchy cucumber, tomatoes, onions, coriander and lime (VE)
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Cucumber & Mint Raita £4.39
Creamy yoghurt with cucumber and garden fresh mint (VG)
Zero alcohol bar
We offer a great range of zero percent alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and lassis for you to enjoy, so you can soak up a relaxed, comfortable and friendly atmosphere over a memorable meal.
BYOB with a £3 pp cover charge
Allergy Warning
Some of our dishes contain Dairy, Nuts, Egg and other allergens. If you have an allergy that could harm your health we strongly advise you to contact the restaurant directly and talk to a senior member of staff before you place your order.
Book a Table
Make your dining experience seamless by reserving your table in advance. Bengal Bistro is ready to welcome you with warm hospitality and unforgettable flavours. Whether it’s a cozy dinner for two, a family gathering, or a special celebration, don’t hesitate to let us host you – book your table now!