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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Aubergine Bhaji or Auber-Naan £7.79
A mixture of aubergines, onions and tomatoes, lightly spiced for a traditional feel, or choose to have it on a naan topped with cheese and cooked until gooey (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 (chilli sauce optional)
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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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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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Masala Chips £6.39
Crispy fried chips, tossed in a blend of indian spices (VE)
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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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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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Onion Pakora £5.79
Deep fried onions and masala, a crowd favorite served in mint yoghurt (VE)
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Cauliflower Pakora £7.79
Cauliflower floret tempura, coated in a lightly spiced batter, fried until golden and crispy (VG)
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Tandoori Broccoli £6.79
Tandoor roasted broccoli drizzled with honey and nigella seeds (VE)
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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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Tandoori Mushrooms £7.79
Fig, sultana and cheese filled mushrooms, spiced with curry leaves, and grilled in the tandoor (VG)
Grills
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Chicken Tikka £12.79
Chicken marinated with tikka spices and yoghurt, cooked in our clay Tandoor oven, served with salad and mint yoghurt
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Moghul Malai Chicken Tikka £13.79
Chargrilled chicken steeped overnight with ginger, garlic, coriander and cream, served with salad and mint yoghurt
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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, served with salad (VG)
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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 saladpeppers and onions, served with salad (VG)
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B.B. Tandoori Chicken Half £11.69 Full £19.79
Aromatically marinated whole grilled chicken served with salad, lime and chutney
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Rajshahi Lamb Chops £17.79
Three lamb 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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Bengal Bistro Sharing Platter £39.79
A perfect platter to share with two pieces each of your favourite grills, including: Chicken tikka, Tandoori chicken Adraki Chingri, Achari Paneer & Lamb Chops, served with salad and a tandoori sauce
Chef’s specials
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Bengali Butter Chicken £13.79
Grilled tandoor-style spiced chicken cooked in a luxurious, creamy and silky tomato based sauce (N)
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Maa’s Chicken Curry £13.79
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 the 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 £9.79
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
Chicken or 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 (Aloo: VG)
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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 sauce (VG)
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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 a milk curd, cream, mace, cardamom and cashew sauce (Veg: VG) (N)
Biriyanis & Accompaniments
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Chicken dum biryani £14.79
Marinated chicken cooked with aromatic spices and fragrant basmati rice, served with raita or curry sauce
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Lamb handi biryani £15.79
Marinated lamb cooked with aromatic spices and fragrant basmati rice, made in a handi, served with raita or curry sauce
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Steamed Basmati Rice £3.89
Fluffy and fragrant rice, perfectly partners with curries (VE)
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Pulao rice £4.49
Aromatic rice flavoured with onions and whole spices (VG)
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Vegetable or Mushroom Pulao £5.29
Seasonal vegetables or mushrooms sauteed with light spices and fragrant basmati rice (VG)
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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, honey (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 £4.79
A refreshing and zesty salad of crunchy cucumber, tomatoes, onions, coriander and lime, dressed with olive oil (VE)
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Cucumber & Mint Raita £4.39
Creamy yoghurt with cucumber and garden fresh mint (VG)
Sunday Brunch
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ROAST LAMB £25.79 PP
Roast Lamb, generously spiced & marinated overnight, served with lightly spiced roast vegetables (*book by friday - 1 day marination & 5 hour roast time)
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ROAST TANDOORI CHICKEN £19.79
Aromatically marinated tandoor roasted chicken served with lightly spiced roast vegetables, yorkshire pudding & gravy
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Roast Achari Paneer Tikka £17.79
Soft, firm Indian cheese marinated with picking spices, bell peppers and onions, served with lightly spiced roasted vegetables, yorkshire pudding & gravy (VG)
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Chicken Tikka Burger £14.79
A delicious, juicy chicken tikka burger, served with chips & salad
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Bengal Veggie–Shroom Burger £12.79
A Veggie burger Stuffed with roast mushroom, paneer & aubergines, served with chips & salad (VG)
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Biryani - Chicken or Lamb £14.79/£1 5.79
Marinated chicken or lamb cooked with aromatic spices and fragrant basmati rice, served with raita or a curry sauce
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Chicken Kathi Roll £9.79
A bengali stye wrap with omelette, chicken tikka, crunchy salad and a zesty chutney
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Naanwich £11.79
spicy Lamb sausages, turkey-ham rashers, fried egg, crunchy salad & mint yoghurt sauce served in a freshly baked naan (chilli sauce optional)
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!