Bengal

2 Reviews on “Bengal”

• Robin Jeanne Howes

  Foodies better stay away!The food is not authentic indian food as it is sweetened (with sugar!) for the western palate.For real indian (not english bangali) food just choose any of the real indian food takeaway’s on nearby Turnpike Lane.In summary my experience was that of below par food (most of which we couldn’t actually eat) and polite but very uninterested service (they didn’t give us salad, sauce or popadums – even when reminded!).I can only assume the other review here is as genuine as the food!!

  March 1, 2015, 4:14 pm

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• Paul 'Pale'

  What’s going on?? Why only 3 stars. . this place is SUBLIME!!Bengal is ACE and EASILY THE BEST CURRY HOUSE IN CROUCH END!This site is IMPOSSIBLE to log on to (had to resort to facebook), seems obstructive to inviting UNBIASED reviews.I can’t keep away from Bengal Restaurant for either eat in, take out or delivery.I would particularly recommend eating-in; they sometimes offer a discount and the welcome, service, cleanliness and FOOD are all top-notch. And for diners-in they have excellent draught lager! Mango Lassis are also THE BEST (as reported by my very particular missus).They have an extensive menu which includes the standard korma/madras/vindaloo options but MUCH more. And any special requests are actually listened to and acted upon.Frankly, having enjoyed THOUSANDS of curries in the area over the years, I just cant see myself ordering from any of the competition whilst Bengal continues to do what it does.If my missus wasn’t so homeloving, I’d eat-in much more often but we mostly rely on deliveries. Sometimes they throw in free poppadums or BEER but that’s not why we go back. It’s the FOOD. It’s groanworthingly good. One tip . . . they lean towards the MILD side for many dishes, so if you do like it spicy, say so!EDIT: Actually, after writing that, the Jalfrezi I’d ordered arrived and was strewn with nearly-whole chillis which I picked out (not that brave). Conversely, the prawn Vindaloo I ordered on Halloween was nice & warm but perfecly manageable (with some cold lager).If I had any criticism it would be that the mint sauce ain’t that minty. no biggie.BTW, veggies are WELL catered for and they somehow manage to do tandoori vegetables which are v.tasty and a good portion. Veg Rogan also highly recommended.

  January 25, 2015, 1:19 am

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