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Bengal Tiger in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Temperature check required
Yes
Staff wear masks
Yes
Staff get temperature checks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
No
Wheelchair-accessible seating
No
Offerings
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Payments
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 212-265-2703
Site: http://www.bengaltigerindianfood...
Site: http://www.bengaltigerindianfood...
Opening hours
- Monday:11:30AM–2:45PM
- Tuesday:11:30AM–2:45PM
- Wednesday:11:30AM–2:45PM
- Thursday:11:30AM–2:45PM
- Friday:11:30AM–2:45PM
- Saturday:12–10PM
- Sunday:12–10PM
Comments (199)
The food was okay, not special. The restaurant is really small. The menu is limited. We ordered chicken tikka malasa (decent), the lamb vindaloo (too spicy), and paneer tikka (not recommended). The somosa and the tandoori chicken tikka was good though. Look at the pictures attached.Would i recommend? Probably notAlso if you need parking, there a paid parking garage across the system
Phenomenal food. One of the best-tasting Indian restaurants we’ve ever been to. On top of that, the service was outstanding. All of this, coupled with the fact that it’s in Midtown Manhattan and very reasonably priced is shocking. Definitely recommend!
DELICIOUS. Authentic Indian food, some of the best I’ve ever had. Service is also superior. Haymon served us and he was amazing. My favorite dishes here are malai korma, tikka masala , the lamb vindaloo… their vegetable samosas are also heaven. Highly recommend!
I spent 4 days in NYC And when there twice.The food is really GOOD, true Indian food. The employees are very very nice. Do not hesitate to come here if you’re looking for indian food in town. Price is very correct.This address is a must-eat !Enjoy!
Been here a few times. Love every type of curry they made.
Sooo good!! Very nice staff- A+!!! And a nice manager. The food was super good. We got the pre fix for $22 and the tandoori chicken plate. Keep in mind ITS BYOB here. Had I known that- that would have been better. But still- A+++!!!! Soooo good. Go!
Very good. Fun place on the second floor. Great food. Had lamb korma, chicken Tikka, and vegetable samosa. All delicious. Will prepare dishes in a range of spice level to your preference.
Great food and service. You might need to make a reservation before coming, there’s very limited space. Would not recommend for a big party.Prices are fair and the portions are big. It was my first time eating Indian food and I loved it!!
Very good and authentic Indian food! The staff were all very friendly, as well as the owner. I would highly recommend visiting if you have the chance.I got the lamb curry and it was very good, as was my wife’s chicken korma.
Never seen an Indian restaurant so packed with people. Amazing 3 course meal. Must try and you have to tell them if you love spicy food. They can put you on fire. Make sure you have reservations on weekends.
Delicious! The food was really amazing. The prices are a bit lower compared to the restaurants in the area, the portions are big, tasty and authentic (at least for what I tried). Definitely worth stopping to try their curry and butter chicken!
Good food & service. Space is a little small but definitely recommend for authentic Indian food.
Arrogant service, maybe it’s due to a bit too many favorable reviews. Below average food. The vegetarian fare was terrible. I went with high expectations after reading some stellar reviews. Came back massively disappointed. Can’t recommend this one. Oh yea. I remember the samosas were awesome. That’s me trying to find something good.
Tasty food! Small, cosy restaurant, friendly staff 👌
Delicious food and excellent service for very reasonably priced Indian delicacies in midtown Manhattan. We will certainly visit again.
GREAT service & friendly employees. Generous portions of food with an authentic taste. I’ve been here 2 times by now and every-time I was very happy with the meal. My husband loves their ‘Lamb Vindaloo’. Will keep coming back!Thank You!
Great food, we found this place on Yelp and it was highly reviewed so we wanted to visit. Their lunch special is the best meal you can get in $15. Quantity is more than you can ask for one person. We ordered naan as an additional item (not included in the lunch special). Highly recommend this place.
The best indian restaurant in NYC. The food is a symphony, a painting, an art! The one that makes you feel happy, delighted and eager with the flavors and taste.The crowd is wonderful and everything lovable in New York City. Central location, small venue! Just a perfection of a restaurant.The staff is so warm, caring and professional its just wonderful 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯A 10/10. I cant wait to be back there as much as possibleIts a BYOB. So please take your wine. Sancerre would be a perfection.
The food was great!!! The curry lamb was amazing!!! The service was ok, waiters were a bit pushie but attentive. The desserts were not worth the money, but were very well presented. Overall my food partner and I rate the experience at a 4.
This Indian restaurant is great! Good food, kind service, great prices.
The menu is the best option! Good balance between price and quality. Food was delicious!
Prix fix menu is awesome. Start with Butternut Squash Soup, as main Chicken Tikka Masala and Kheer as dessert. Excellent price and very good attendance. Make sure to book a table.
I read several good reviews about their Saag Paneer, however, I didnt like it at all(I love saag paneer, itsmy togo dish). I didnt like the malai kofta either, it had a coconutty taste. Also, the portion size of rice that they provide with the curry is ridiculously small(smallest Ive ever seen in the States).
Its probably in the top 4 best restaurants in the solar system.I UberEats this place like at least once a month and its so bomb every single time.Ask for super spicy to burn your mouth off and enjoy life.👍👍
Probably one of the best indian restaurant in the city. I love their limited menu! It makes it so easy to order. Their keema samosa is the best samosa in town! They use better quality meat compare to most indian restaurants. I have been there multiple timee and they never disappoint!
Though limited options, the food was amazing. Both veg and non-veg were equally good in taste. Malai kofta, Dal tadka, chicken homestyle, chicken Tandoori, Mano lassi etc. Spice level is a bit higher. its a small place with nice ambience. Getting a place may be a challenge. No prior reservation. Its a north Indian food joint, so the name is a misnomer. The cost is also pocket friendly. There are many garages for parking nearby.
Hands down the best Indian food we ate on our trip to NY. Chicken tikka masala was perfectly spiced and the flavors were amazing! So was the samosa. The gulab jamun could be softer - it had a little bite to it. Otherwise, everything was on point! Small little place with limited seating. But the food is perfect. Almost went back there to have another meal before leaving town, but the line was super duper long at noon-ish. So if you can, try to go at an off peak lunch hour to avoid the wait during office lunch break hours.
Surprisingly disappointing. Based on the reviews I thought this would be much better. Came for lunch and they were quite busy. The food was ok, not the best Indian food by a mile. The food was also quite spicy. My aloo gobi matar came with only one small piece of potato. They brought me out some extra potato. The naan tasted more fried than tandoori baked. And they forgot to bring me my dessert. Overall not impressed.
Simply delicious!! Very kind people too. Recommended!!
Good Indian food, good variety.seating area small , was crowded.the samosa & bakora were nice, the baryani was nice. the matton carry also was nice but the butter chicken was not.all together was a good meal.
Hidden jewel in midtown! The food is really good, not expensive at all and the quality is amazing, very tasty.The place is really small, be prepared to wait for a table because you cant make reservations but you can order for takeout or pick up.Beware of the spicy ratings, ask the people there before trying to be brave because youll be surprised.
Food tastes great and is prepared well. Unfortunately I could not finish the food because I am having a reaction to the cashews not clearly labeled as an ingredient in the Chicken Tikka Masala. Grubhub has no mention of cashews as an ingredient, and the website menu only has a footnote saying that “our products have nuts” … but of course not all products (I.e. bread) have nuts here. So there is a need for clear indication of nut products to prevent a more severe reaction in someone else more allergic than myself
My favorite place to eat anytime I’m visiting NYC and by far the best Indian food I’ve had …probably in my life this far lol! Always very kind, welcoming, home-y environment and they play great cultural jams too ✨💖 my favorites include Keema Samosa, chicken biryani, chicken tikka masala, and of course garlic naan!I pray that they keep their recipes for generations to come because the dishes are inspired, borderline healing, and so delectable that they inevitably conjure up a happy dance (y’all know the one! 💃🏽 🕺🏻 🤤). Makes me wish that I didn’t live alllllll the way in Massachusetts lol ✨✨✨✨ 13 stars out of 10!!!
Im a pescatarian. They offer a limited option lunch deal, that did not include vegetarian Tikka masala. I was going to order the dinner portion, but they were very accommodating to allow me to still get the lunch promotion with vegetarian Tikka masala. Delicious food and reasonably priced!
Great service but Tikka masala was not good. Very tomato tasting and korma was very bland. I choose 8 out of 10 spicy but it was more like a 3. It’s very busy and people enjoy it but for people who know curry it was disappointing
The foods are undoubtedly delicious but I should be honest to note that its a bit pricey. If you go to the Lexington Avenue, Kips Bay neighborhood, for example, youll be able to get twice bigger portion for the same price. Thats my only quibble. Still great.
My husband and I had the pleasure of dining at Bengal Tiger in Manhattan recently. Lovely place, but more important: such amazing AUTHENTIC Indian food! Papadum, mango chutney, keema samosa, mulligatawny soup, chicken vindaloo (SPICY), chicken korma, gulab jamun, kheer.... My goodness, I thought theyd have to roll us outta there! Outstanding prix fix, too!The service was professional and so friendly. Patience with descriptions of every dish, anticipating every need, serving with a smile. Theres not a single negative comment I could make about this place. If youre in the City, this spot gets high marks from us... check it out! ✅
Must say this is best Indian spot in Midtown area. If u like extreme spicy theb order vindaloo but if u are not then i recommend chicken mahini with extra butter garlic nan. Dont forget extra butter~
Some of the best Indian food Ive had. Definitely a small location but food and staff were amazing.
The best place to have Indian food!! Most authentic flavors, they have a limited menu but everything is selective and amazing. Not very pricey, approx $50 for 2 people. Do try the malai kofta. They have great curries. The seating space is a little tight but rest everything is great.The staff is really friendly. They don’t take reservations and are closed for a few hours in the afternoon, because who not that’s the Bengali style of working!!I would 100% recommend the place, it’s one of my favorite places!!
Deliciously cooked food. We had the mutton biriyani and keema samosa , we just loved it. Definitely going again and also , highly recommend 👍🏻
Very good curry👌 kind and respectful staff!
Very nice set menu was good
Went to dinner here with my daughter before seeing a play and it was fabulous. The ambiance was perfect and the food outstanding!!! We both got the 3 course meal and wow did they give you alot of food!! Highly recommended! Reserve your spot ahead of time on Yelp for quicker seating
This is the best Indian Restaurant in NYC. The Staff is very friendly and the dishes are very tasty and full of spices. I will come definitely again to this brillant restaurant. :DTry the chicken curry and the wheat bread.EDIT: We were back yesterday and the waiter even remembered us. As an appetizer, the Pakora is highly recommended and everything was delicious as always :D
Really good Indian food for a good price. Big portions of curry which come with rice. Spicy is pretty spicy. Paneer makhni was really good and so was the garlic naan. Slightly sketchy entrance where you have to go up a flight of stairs but then the inside is pretty nice. Would recommend.
Have been meaning to leave Bengal Tiger a review for awhile. Visited here back in February. Have never been able to eat out at Indian restaurants due to my severe peanut and tree nut allergy. Decided to give Bengal Tiger a try given their outstanding reviews especially when it comes to allergies. I was not disappointed. I have never felt more comfortable dining out with my allergy. Staff is so accommodating to allergies and offered great recommendations. I had the chicken tikka masala and vegetable samosas. Both were phenomenal. Place was a little hard to locate (its on the second floor) and decently busy for a random weeknight but definitely would make another trip for this food. Dont pass up on ordering takeout from here during COVID!
One of my favorite places in a whole city. Prices are low, while quality is great. Service is quick and friendly. Atmosphere is like you are in a movie. Music, candles, darkness, smell of spices - magical. I just love it. Come and try the best Indian food. Bring your own bottle of beer or wine. Cork fee is 2/5$.Enjoooooy.Namaste 🙏🏻
We were near Columbus circle and decided to give this a place since it was nearby. We put our name on the yelp waiting list and waited forty minutes before checking in at the restaurant. Since this place was very small, many people were standing inside the restaurant waiting. We checked in and joined the line for an additional 20-30 minutes before being seated. The service was good and the food came out rather quickly. I ordered the makhani and enjoyed it.
Loved this place , the food and vibe was so good
Really a hidden gem not far from Central Park. The service was outstanding; very friendly and attentive! I got the Chicken Vindaloo and was warned two separate times that it was spicier than other Indian restaurants in the area. It was fantastic! It was spicy but not so spicy that you lost the flavor and authentic taste! I paired it with a garlic naan that was quite fantastic as well. The naan was thin and not overloaded with garlic. Overall, this was an amazing spot to grab a delicious lunch!! I will be back every time I’m in town!I have now returned on a business layover in NYC. It has been over a year since my last visit and I have truly missed Bengal Tiger! I am beyond pleased they have weathered the COVID storm and survived the end of civilization! I got the Aloo Gobi Matar and it was beyond fantastic. Spice level 7/10 was just right! Enough to hit the sinuses but not to the point the meal was unenjoyable! Table spacing and all health protocols were perfect!Go get some Bengal Tiger! You will be hooked!
Solid Indian food, and can’t beat a $25 prix fixe three-course dinner. Be prepared to be quite full.
They offer lunch special for fair price that includes soup and entree with rice. If you dont have time to eat in....call for some take out.It can get crowded during the week at lunch time. Curry and Tikka Masala are great!! I also recommend their Vegetable Samosa with peas and potatoes.
Delicious. Fast and courteous service. Cozy but a little cramped.I would like to try other menu next time. The paintings on the wall were great too.It’s on the second floor so it’s hard for people with physical disabilities.
Absolutely brilliant service. We were in and out in 30 minutes. Had the vegetable masala and the lamb curry. It was well done. The vegetable samosa was absolutely great. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Great place for a quick date and for lunch as well. The staff is awesome. It’s a bit tight but what do you expect in NYC. I have eaten there 3 to 4 times since my original visit and it just keeps getting better.
Ambience :4/5Service :5/5Food :4/5Indian restaurants near central park ? We got you .Located just 2 blocks from the central park , found this restaurant on the way from Trump tower , dimly lit the place has a different feel with a dark background and fusion music playing in the restaurant.The menu is quite small and dont have much to offer though they have a 3 course meal for 21$ , we went for lunch so we decided to order :Paneer makhani (recommended) : this sabzi was great infact it had the right sweetness and good amount of paneer cubes in it , but the quantity is good enough for only 2 people.Bread : we ordered onion, plain and garlic Naans , all of them were good and soft and were served in 4 triangle shaped Naans each.Basically if you order sabzi and bread you get basmati rice complimentary so thats one good thing I liked here in NYC
Dont be deceived by the sketchy stairs... Go up them and try this place! I had the Chicken Tikka Masala and it was sooo good. The light cream tomato sauce was the perfect consistency and the chicken basically fell apart. I also had the garlic naan which was really tasty and a great complement to the sauce. YUM! Also, youll never get to the bottom of your cup of water- theyre constantly walking around filling cups and making sure that you are happy. Love this place and would go back!
Delicious authentic, good flavor. This place is small with just 15 or so tables but we had no trouble getting a table on a Saturday afternoon. The Pakora with mint chutney was delicious. Chicken a little dry in the Tikka Masala but the sauce was good.
Excellent Indian cuisine and nice vibe environment. Great staff! Attentive and helpful. Food was delicious. As a big fan of quality Indian, I have discovered a spot when I am in town for business. Everything we tried was delicious!
At first you take a stairs, that seems from a movie of the mafia, to a second floor. Then you enter the dining room. Nothing pretending luxurious. Then a group of excellent people attend you with friendship and courtesy. The plates are just excellent. Go to the Tiger without fear. And I forgot, the offering is not just excellent,. Its unique.
Came here for there lunch special, where you get two curries, rice, and naan for $10. The curries were standard and you could pay an extra $1 for lamb. They let us swap out our rice for more naan. The chicken was more tender than some other places where its really dry.
Good food, Good service, affordable price. Staff is humble and very fast
This place hits the spot!! It’s so amazing, def one of my fave Indian restaurants in NYC! The Chicken Tikka Masala and Tandoori Chicken is to die for!
Up the stairs, I arrived at the counter service restaurant. Lunch special add-ons are easy. I was a bit disappointed by mild spicyness; I enjoy (and can tolerate) a bit more heat in my Indian meals! Can substitute lunch special rice for naan instead, though the portions are smaller. The Curry is a bit bland, but I enjoyed the vindaloo, tikka masala and korma. The lamb and chicken meat pieces were tender rather than overcooked. Naan is thin. I love garlic naan and it wasn’t too flavorful or thick here. Everything comes on disposables for convenience. No table service, no elevator. Lots of seating.
Love this restaurant! Its on the second floor of a building and its kind of fun to make your way up there. The food is super authentic in its quality and presentation. Love this little hidden gem for good Indian food! One of my top spots for Indian in this area. Would definitely come here again next time Im craving curry.
I got the expensive, but appropriately priced for NYC 3 course Prix Fix with Pakora, Lamb Vindaloo & Kheer, and then some garlic Naan, and a Mango Lassi. The Naan was good, the Pakora was good, the Kheer was good, as was the Lassi! The Lamb was not tender and rather tough & chewy which spoilt the otherwise good Vindaloo. Unfortunately despite them giggling and asking twice if i am sure I want the very hot Vindaloo, the Vindaloo was medium spicy. Not at all like a british/kiwi curry. I knew I should have gone to curry row. Ok meal, not recommended.
Ive been to many Indian restaurants in the city, but this one is definitely towards the top of my list for a few reasons. They have a very good prefix menu for both lunch and dinner, which include some very good options. Often at Indian restaurants, the prefix choices arent that great. Here, I was impressed and blown away. I specifically had the veggie samosa and the paneer makhani (a good benchmark dish for me in order to compare to other restaurants). Both were very good! My husband had the chicken korma, he wasnt a fan of the korma sauce but said my paneer makhani was amazing. I also really like the fact that it is BYOB. I like some dry red with my Indian food and usually Im not a fan of the wine offerings at most Indian restaurants. It was nice that we could bring our own bottle here! Ill definitely be back here seeing as its close to my office and not far from my apartment.
Loved this place! Its a bit hidden, but dont get freaked out by the sketchy stairwell to get here. The curry and naan were rather good, and their $10 lunch special is definitely worth it. The interior is clean and modern and provides a nice view of the street below.
Their chana saag is great and so far is my favorite from any Indian restaurant in the city. What I liked the most is how much of each spice you can taste. The spinach has a nice simmered flavor to it. The spice here is a little hotter on average where their 4 is prob a 5-6 in other restaurants.Will definitely return, this time with more notches on my belt.
A nice place and decent value. 3 stars may appear harsh but my reasoning is 3 stars = what you expect, no less, no more.The naan was a bit of a let down (normally my favourite part of an Indian meal). The decor is cute and the service attentive.
While the space is small and cozy, which means you should expect a wait during meal times- the food is delicious! The flavor and taste of the food is more home like than restaurant style. Service was quick. The 3 course meal option is great. Rasmalai was delicious!
One of the best Indian places in ManhattanExcellent service and delicious food!
Definitely coming back again and again. Loved the tikka masala and garlic tandoori breadUpdate May 2021. I miss eating here so much. Moved states away and couldnt wait to come back unfortunately didnt take too many pictures as I couldnt wait to inhale everything
Great food, good service and quaint atmosphere. would definitely recommend
Love the food BUT really annoyed that the server didnt allow us to order our food at the spiciest level, which is what we requested. She insisted that the food was super spicy as is especially compared to what their customers are typically used to at other Indian restaurants. We insisted we could handle the highest spice level possible but again, she was convinced to put in the order how she saw fit. Of course when we get our food, we wished it couldve been spicier. It did have some kick, but not as much as we wouldve liked. Please give customers like us what we ask for going forward.
Wonderful meal, authentic flavors, and great service. 🙏🙏🙏
First visit, enjoyed it very much. The Prix Fixe menu is a wonderful option and your are not limited on choices for appetizer and main.The butternut squash was savory and enjoyable, balanced on the spices. The chicken Vindaloo was excellent and lived up to the heads up that it is spicy, and also well seasoned.The atmosphere is chill and laid-back. The service is attentive but not overbearing. Overall a very pleasant experience.
Food was flavorsome and served nice and hot. Service was fast and staff was friendly. It is a small Indian restaurant in the heart of times square and it has beautiful Indian decor on the inside. From the outside it’s misleading as to what all this place has to offer.
Food was good but chicken was a bit dry and lamb a bit tougher than expected. Heard great things about this place so maybe expectations were set too high. If you dont usually eat spicy definitely get mild. They describe normal spicy as below their medium but it was still pretty spicy. Service was good and friendly with timely water refills.
Love this place. It is small, but they do a good job getting you in quick. And it’s worth the wait. Might be hard to find, just head upstairs and walk in. You’ll be there!
Holy cow! This place was phenomenal!You have to walk up some shady steps inside the building to get to the restaurant but once you enter it is ever so cute and cozy.The waiter (not sure if he is the owner) was nice and welcoming.And the food, the food was so delicious.Mali kofta 5 starsRoti 5 stars (we ordered this on the side)Samosa 5 starsKheer 5 stars!This was a 3 course meal for just $25I highly recommend!
One of the top quality Indian food I’ve had in NYC. The service is good, staff are nice even in busy hours. They deserve a five.
Okay, let me start off my saying this place is a must try. Absolutely delicious. Small space so get there early cause there will be a wait after 6 ish. Vegetarian, vegan and carnivore options that are all equally tasty and everything is so reasonably priced. Try the 3 course meal its worth it and the deserts are all interesting and mouth watering. Authentic in spice levels, so be cautious. Service is on point. Just do it.
The good is decent. The Kufta is flavorless and paneer is very soft. Naan is a little over cooked. They have the right idea, just not perfect execution jn recipes.
The samosas are excellent. Chicken tikka masala is a good creamy consistency, beware the lamb vindaloo is very spicy, and the biriyani is solid.
This is an amazing Indian place. The staff are so helpful and kind. Every single thing on the menu is absolutely delicious. I definitely recommend this restaurant
Very cute place, tasty food and great staff!
There was nothing special about it, the food was OK but too salty, so if you have issues with salt this place is definitely not good for you, the number of tablets was limited so we had to wait for a long time.. the naan bread was awesome and freshly baked, in general its not likely too come back again.
We ordered lunch special which was great!! Everything was very tasty, and would love to try more different dishes!
Very few vegetarian food, very mild taste. Not good seating arrangement
Awesome authentic Indian food. Lunch specials are value for a money. Quantity is also very good.
I had the Chicken Tikka Masala with a side of Garlic Naan and chose a spice level of 7 out of 10. Absolutely fantastic Indian food that is 95% as good as the Indian food I had in the UK. Im from TX, and the Indian food there is abysmal, I can finally say with confidence now though that good Indian food does exist in the U.S.No beer served here which was a bummer, and the rice portion was very small, but the Naan serving size was standard and there was plenty of Chicken and Sauce.
This place is cozy and full of great foods. I had the Mullingatawny Soup, Lamb Curry, and Chicken Curry. Both my girlfriend and I enjoyed the service and the food. I was very pleased. If you skip this place while here in NYC, youre missing out on the best Indian food in town. Thanks for the delicious food!
The best indian food Ive had. Authentic tastes, big portions, affordable price and amazing service. Go there!
Food was good but I wish they gave more of it. Thats my main complaint. By the way they have AC and it works wonderfully lol.
Yum! Delicious Saag Paneer and Mulligatawny soup. Lunch specials are $12.95 and includes either a butternut squash soup or mulligatawny soup with a curry entree. The mulligatawny soup is a lemony lentil soup that is slightly too salty, but still pretty good.The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor, so dont be as confused as I was walking into the Japanese place next door.
Im not an expert on Bengal cuisine, but comparing the flavors to other Indian restaurants it was different, and good. The portion size is small. Three course meal comes with one piece of samosa (meat dumpling), just 1! Dessert is also one piece of either gulab jamun or ras malai, again just 1! Seeing that its a party of 2, just out of courtesy, they wouldnt throw you an extra piece. Its an additional cost. Main entreé was satisfying, however, if you want bread thats additional cost. Comes with tiny portion of rice, good to satisfy one person. Point being, three course meal is neither good for 1 person nor 2. Hospitality is lacking. In my honest opinion, if I have guests coming over I would be generous. Not stingy and charge extra for bread, or an extra piece of dessert. Mind you, those dessert balls are the size of a roulette ball 😂. Tl;dr not worth 50 bucks for 2 entreé, and a piece of an appetizer and dessert each.
This restaurant used to be very good pre-covid. The service this evening was extremely slow, it took them 30 min after our reservation time to get seated, another 20 minutes to place our order, and another 20 minutes to pay the bill.The food was alright - I ordered the malai kofta and it wasn’t as soft as it should be - overcooked.I really liked the the mango lassi and garlic naan.There are better Indian restaurants in NYC.
Where to even begin?! From the customer service to the quality of food…amazing! We didn’t have a reservation and it was a busy night, but they not only accommodated us and sat us quickly, but they also expedited everything so we could make our show on time. The food was some of the best we’ve ever had and we’d go back in a heartbeat. A must on a top NYC restaurant list! Thanks Bengal Tiger!!
Small upstairs location right close to 5th Ave, pretty busy always with limited seating, prepare to wait a bit. Ordered the Mango lassi, was tasty but maybe missing some kick like cardmom, chicken tikka masala, med spicy, was great with good portions. Rice is served in very small bowl but you can ask for more without paying. Pay extra for breads, very reasonable pricing for Manhattan
Nice food only downside is dont serve beers which if Id known would have taken some as a curry needs to be washed down with a kingfisher or cobra
The food here was actually pretty good... although we made the mistake of ordering the chicken vindaloo. It is the most insanely spicy thing weve ever eaten! For lovers of spicy food this is what you should try. The place is a little cramped up and th4 menu is very very limited. I wish they add some more appetizers...
Great food. Quaint atmosphere. Restaurant is byob with only a $5 corking fee for wine. Not great for large groups but perfect for 2-4 people.
Super busy but small place to try good food. This place was crowded with people n after trying their food, I understood the reason behind. I tried 3 course meal for dinner, pakoras and their curry are must try. Their service was really good. 😊
Worth it! Next craving for Indian food I will def come again. Note: The place is small and may have to wait against a wall. But it went fairly fast - as is the service. Still thinking about the garlic naan. Vindaloo is spicy as hell but delicious. Two people, two dishes and there was still enough to take home.
Although the entrance looks weird, once you enter the place at the 2nd floor, expect an efficient and tasty experience. We had a reservation, so didn’t have to wait. Mango lassi is a must. Also, lamb curry, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan. I preferred the rasmalai. Highly recommended!
Curry was good. Basmati rice and naan was good. Its on 2nd floor just in case you missed the place like I did. Staff was good and friendly.
I have had indian cuisine all over the United States and I can say this is some of the best Ive tasted. Staff is super friendly, food is amazing, and the space give off a nice vibe! Visited twice, it was just good!
Absolutely delish. Highly recommend the lamb korma, ctm, or lamb biryana.Service was also exceptional, constantly refilling our water and checking in on our cousin who stubbornly order the lamb vindaloo.
I absolutely love this place - I’ve been here multiple times to grab dinner with friends and the food and service is always amazing. Very affordable prices to top it all off. It’s a on the second floor, so you’ll need to take stairs up to get there, but it’s pretty easy to find from the street.
Really good food, generous portions, reasonable prices. I recommend the three course prix fix.
Absolutely delicious meal here while visiting NY. I had the lamb samosa, chicken Tikka masala, and garlic Naan. Would definitely recommend! Service was very fast and my water cup never ran empty. They had someone filling water every couple minutes.
Amazing food and quick service
Found this place thanks to the good reviews on Google maps. Food was so tasty, even the rice. Their mango lazzi is totally out of this world so is their Tikka masala. Very recommended.
Excellent north Indian cuisine. The chicken korma was juicy, tender and creamy. The naan was very moist and not overcooked/burnt. The rice pudding was delicious too. Payal was an amazing server, she was very hospitable, kind and efficient. The ambiance of the restaurant was very good as well. Overall a very good place for North Indian food. Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for Indian food.
It was a pleasant surprise to see the quaint but very warm atmosphere here considering the overall look of the building. It was a recommendation from another Indian spot in the area believe it or not. We thoroughly enjoyed the food. It was delicious. Staff was really nice and accommodating. Look forward to coming back in the future.
Amazing food, great flavours and really good service! And very tasty free starters. Would definitely recommend and would go back there on our next trip!
Content with what I got here, will come back to try something else.I tried the Chana Saag for a healthier option, was worried when I saw how much spinach there was but the oils and spices go a long way to balancing it out. Felt like a complete meal with just the $16 entree, you get roughly 2 full plates worth of the entree+rice. As it comes its the perfect amount of spice for me (just enough to clear sinuses) but if you are sensitive ask for less.
I have not been to an Indian restaurant in a while. We are staying near this excellent place. The service was great only to be surpassed by the food. My wife and I both had the Prix Fixe dinner with plenty of choice. We will come back.
Ive been here 4 or 5 times and the food was delicious each time. If you come on a Friday night, expect to wait unless you come for an early (6ish) dinner. And expect a gratis rice pudding. : ) update 02.2022 - the prixfixe meal is still the best. Glad to see this place is still as busting as ever!
Solid Indian food, spicy means spicy :)
It doesnt look like much from the outside, but its great once you get inside. The food is terrific. The next time youre in the area, walk upstairs and check it out
Great indian food. Im a real fan of indian foods but I especially liked this place because the service here was really quick. (Usually I had to wait not so short amount of time in indian restaurants-im not saying that they are slow but its just because it takes a long time to serve curries with such a great taste)
More than I expected.. everything is perfect quality and service but I don’t like the place on second floor and there isn’t elevatorAnyway, I tried beef biryani and chicken butter both were delicious and tested
This place has the best INDIAN FOOD ... my partner is Black and White American and he never likes Indian food but eating from this place he likes Indian food now ... Their service was fast and the staff was extremely friendly and welcoming .... I order take out and I got my food in split second fresh and fast ... Its actually my first time eating from here ... WELL BENGALI TIGER YOU HAVE A NEW CUSTOMER ON BOARD.... EXCELLENT FOOD!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD JOB!!!
Located this place thanks to Google maps A small restaurant on the first floor Very busy Excellent food.unfortuneateky they do not take reservations but you could try reserving online The starters, breads and curries very well made Worth a visit when you in Manhattan. The staff is very friendly and the service excellent
Good restaurant in Midtown! Very small place on 2nd floor but nice ambience. I will definitely say that nice classical indian music was great for background in indian restaurants other than loudy bollywood songs. Very small place and usually crowded if you go around 8pm. Food was real nice. Kind of very small menu compared to other restaurants but they justifies it with amazing taste of all the things. Very good staff. But they do not have messaging facility for waiting people like other restaurants.Just one thing, Mango Lassi should be sweet instead of salty Lassi!
Best Indian food Ive ever had. The garlic naan is especially amazing and great for dipping into their tikka masala. Also very affordable price with an entree and appetizer coming in at only $15 during lunch if you get the combo.
Great food, friendly staff. I havent had such a good Indian meal in the US for a while now. The keema samosa was absolutely brilliant. The butter chicken was great too. Give the gulab jamun a miss, it was not much different from the canned Haldiram ones.
Delicious food, great location, serving staff was terrific. Will return again.
Bengal tiger actually refers to the vicious desire in my stomach for their beautiful food. Always a wonderful meal.
This tiny, upstairs place is amazing. We were overwhelmed with how fabulous this meal was... Seriously the BEST Indian food I’ve had in a long time! The food was absolutely delicious - perfect lamb and chicken korma, chicken makhani, tikka masala, and (oh!) the eggplant!The service was impeccable, even for our group of seven. We were seated super quickly, and our waitress was wonderfully attentive and friendly, offering menu suggestions when needed and keeping everyone totally happy (including the kids in our party). We could not have been more pleased and will DEFINITELY be back when we’re in NYC next.
Great staff and great food. Very nice people running this place.
No line today at 5:15, efficient service, abd tasty and reasonably priced prix fixe. Ill be back!
Its not a hyperbole to say but this is the best Indian restaurant Ive been to in my life. The food was amazing but the standout service was the part I didnt expect but something I received. The server was respectful, humble, attentive, and generous. Not sure if Ill ever be in NY again but I know where to go.
I love this place! Excellent Indian food and pleasant atmosphere.
Worst customer service you can possibly imagine. They will lie to your face and have no problem doing it.
It is a small space located near the 57st Midtown Manhattan. The food was spicey though even we told the waiter for mild food. Anyways it was good and cheap, we payed around 60$ for 2 main entrees and 1 appetizer.
Im a little surprised that this is one of the highest rated Indian restaurants in New York. The dining experience (ambiance + service) was lovely, however, the food was a little bit of a letdown.Chicken Korma (4/5) - first time having this dish before. It was sweet and delicious! It came with a good amount of chicken. I wouldve liked the chicken to be juicier. Also, we got this medium spicy but it wasnt spicy!Chicken Paneer Makhni (4/5) - they told us this was the butter chicken. It was yummy too! Very creamy. For spice level, we chose mild but I didnt taste any spicy.Lamb Curry (3/5) - the lamb itself was great but the curry wasnt that good. We were recommended this dish by our server. We chose medium but this one was significantly more spicy than the Korma.Each dish came with Basmati rice but it tasted uncooked. Each dish was $16-$17, which is definitely more what I find in other cities, but thats to be expected from anywhere in NYC.Oh also, we chose to do the fixe price combo ($22) for one of them. The truth is that it really wasnt really worth it. The appetizer and dessert were both tiny (pictured). But on the bright side, the service was amazing! We were checked on constantly and our waters were refilled almost by the sip.
The food here was delicious! Id highly recommend anyone to go here. The portion sizes were fairly large and the food was really well spiced. It is the perfect place for a lunch and leftovers!
Wonderful food, very good value and beautiful photographs. Fast service and a three course meal for $25. Veggie friendly too and not too spicy
Really great food and wonderful service, you can get the food just as spicy as you want it to be.
This place was absolutely charming. We were given a beautiful table right next to the window and had some delicious food. The wait staff made sure our glasses of water were always full and gave excellent entree suggestions.
Food was so salty that’s all I could taste. The samosas were the greasiest I’ve ever had in my life.
The best Indian food I tasted since I came here in NYC. Their chicken tikka masala is one of the best.
After all the holiday cooking (and eating), was in the mood for a take out and we just randomly ordered from Bengal Tiger, first time customers...and we were not disappointed! We liked that nothing was swimming in ghee or cream, everything was perfectly seasoned (although be cautioned that they are not shy about their hot-spice!), fresh, and as we ordered enough to feed an army (for just the 2 of us...) its a testament to the food when one looks forward to the leftovers. I wont lie, walking up the shabby steps to their 2nd floor midtown locale sent a few alarms, but the place was clean and the staff were incredibly friendly. Definitely recommended!
Amazing lunch deal. $15 soup/entree and I ordered another entree off the regular menu. Id expect the lunch entree deal to be smaller, but it was a full portion. Phenomenal spicy (but edible) vindaloo; the butternut squash soup is autumn in a bowl; the samosas were the size of baseballs. The saag paneer was a little lackluster by comparison, but still solid.
This place is unquestionably one of the finest place in the region. Always when I come to this place I am very satisfied. They always keep their high level service and the highest level of food they serve. You will be always satisfied with this place. Very recommended.
Classic Indian cuisine, able to share family style. Keeps well for takeout, and very affordable. Would recommend the coconut naan and mango lassi!
Great food, reasonably priced, wonderful flavors, good service. All around super but BYOB!
Everything was delicious! Highly recommend trying this place.
This place rocks. If you want your food spicy, they’ll do it. Lots of places you say “make it spicy” and they just kind nod and give you a little spicy. This place brings it. Oh and the food is good anyway even not spicy.
This was delicious! On a chilly rainy night we had an absolutely wonderful Indian meal! Fresh vegetables in the korma and tikka masala. They were perfectly cooked and the sauce was perfectly seasoned!naan was delicious and light perfect to soak up extra sauce.Sweet waitress helped us pick delicious meal!So glad we walked the 6 blocks in the rain- so worth it!
Very good chicken tikka masala and samosas. Clean environment too.
Delicious, casual dining spot with an elevated feel thanks to an eye for beautiful details. The price fix is an incredible value, the service is attentive, warm, and promt, and I look forward to returning many times!
Authentic Indian cuisine with friendly staff. The lamb curry I ordered was marvelous
This is the best Indian food I’ve ever had!!! And so reasonably priced. The service was also excellent - the staff was so attentive! We had Sonam as a server and he was amazing.
We had our best meal at Bengal Tiger while visiting New York. The server was particularly attentive and offered great recommendations. She was also wonderful with the children in our party. The food was delicious!
Tough to find good spots in this part of Midtown, and I thought Bengal Tiger was excellent. I was a little confused about where to enter (the mirror in the stairwell threw me off) but other than that, no complaints! Great deals with their prix fix menus.
Great quality authentic Indian. I took a star off because it is too expensive, hat you see in the pic cost around 90 USD including tip. Their chicken tikka masala, chicken kurma and goat currey are perfect!
The food was delicious! We had the tikka marsala, fritters and the spicy lamb vindaloo. The portions size was good and the price was decent. We did pick up and the food was ready in 20 mins. Would definitely recommend
Very long waiting to order. Took over 45 mins post order. And you can guess howmuch it took for check....
Great food n service. Friendly staff n service was fast. Malai kofta, paneer makhani, paneer tikka masala, garlic naan, muligamy soup everything was good. Finding the place was tricky as it was on 2nd floor. Very limited space with 7/8 tables but still worth a try.
Simply Amazing. By far the best, sort of hidden, Indian restaurant anywhere close by and in my opinion all of Manhattan. Everything on the Menu is amazing, weather you eat it in or take it out. They package their food very well and it is always hot and fresh when I have taken it out to eat. Must try their Mango Lass, so smooth, a little tangy and perfectly sweet.
The food here is sooooo good! My go-to Indian order spot. Fantastic veggie samosas. Their saag is delicious, curry is great. And I just tried the daal makhani. Seems like every time I order and try something new, I have a new must-order dish!
We ordered atleast 3-4 times in the last few days. Amazing food.Chicken malai kebab was so creamy and juicy and tasty. Mind blowingLoved the mango lassi tooI ordered the chicken thali with tikka chicken - wasn’t the bestOrdered keema samosa- very goodWe stuck to malai kebab the next few timesMust try.
I got the palak paneer here and it was awful. The gravy tasted mostly like onions, was not pureed and was too spicy and too oily. We couldnt even taste the paneer.
Very congested, dark suffocating sitting area. I ordered chicken biryani which was so horrible in texture as it was over oiled and as if the steamed rice was mixed with some gravy and few pieces of chicken thrown in it. They dont know how to cook authentic Indian biryani. Also I dont know what cooking medium they use but I had so much heart burn after eating that over boiled spicy ridiculous dish which they call as Chicken Biryani. I am definitely not going there again. In fact I will suggest to go to the Biryani Cart, the road side food truck, the chicken biryani there was so excellent, authentic in taste with very reasonable prices.
Excellent service! Wonderful food! Worth the walk upstars!
Paneer makhani is delicious, definitely had a kick. Mango lassi is thick and delicious. Rasmalai has the perfect amount of sweetness to finish a spicy meal. 😋 Their spice meter is off the chart so keep that in mind when ordering entrees!
Best Indian food! Authentic taste and literally enjoyed every bite! We had the chicken tiki masala and saag paneer.
We found this to be an excellent restaurant the food was delicious, the portions were plentiful, and the price was right. It is a BYOB restaurant so be sure to bring your own wine or beer if you’re so inclined. Everything we had was a little spicy although we did order it Regulus style. If you prefer you may order extra spicy. Everything we had was delicious the chicken masala was delicious, and eggplant dish was delicious the little fried dumpling things that we had as an appetizer were delicious the garlic Nan was delicious, as were some of the vegetarian things we tried. Definitely one of the better Indian restaurants that I’ve been to and I’ve been To quite a few.
Great service, delicious food, all at an excellent value.
Love the food here!
Very kind and attentive to allergy information from customers (much appreciated ), not to mention how delicious all the food is !!! Great ambience and kind people to facilitate it
Bengal tiger has been a consistent, high quality, delicious Indian restaurant for as long as I’ve lived in NYC. (Many years). Even throughout the pandemic, when I’ve been ordering delivery, Bengal Tiger has never disappointed with their hot, tasty food delivered on time. I always love their cilantro naan, samosas, and pretty much any dish without meat as I am vegetarian.
Chana masala was very salty. Waitress did not serve my order with sanitary protocol. Her hand was cuffed over the bowl and her palm made contact with my food. I’m sorry to say that I will not consider going back.
Food was okay, nothing special. The flavors could have been more balanced, it was just spicy and salty and somewhat bland. Service was good, portion sizes were large.
Highly recommended. Great food. Really enjoyed the food. The only downside was they had just opened for dinner and they were still cleaning the floor with a mop and the smell from the chemicals of the cleaning product put a damper on the meal. If not for that I would have given 5 stars. Management should be aware that moping the floor while serving food should not be simultaneous.
Hands down the most delicious Indian food I ever had, make a reservation cause it gets busy. They close from 3-5.
Fantastic food. Nowhere better for Indian food in all of NYC. It is a must-do for all tourists and locals alike. Service is fantastic; every time I took a drink there was someone to fill my cup back up. The staff are friendly and welcoming which compliments the intimate aroma of the establishment. The space is tight, but adds to the cultural theme and tone of the restaurant itself.
Great food, great prices. Definitely try the Chicken Tikka Masala. I have been eating here for a couple of years now and its been great everytime. Few other dishes worth the mention is their saag chicken and their Dal makhni. Their normal spice level is perfect but you can ask them to turn the heat up and you will not be disappointed if you like spicy.
This place has really good food that is served pretty quickly. Every dish we had was delicious and they are very accurate on their recommendations of scoville scale units. Get there early and get your name on the list as they do not take reservations and it gets filled up quickly. We had a 30 minute wait at 5:30 on a Friday and just went down the street for a cocktail until the sent us a text that our table is ready.
Good tasting Indian food. Service is really good here as well. Didnt see any alcohol but Im pretty sure its BYOB. Overall solid Indian food.
Food was outstanding! One of the best indian-foods that I’ve had. The service was very nice too! Highly recommend!
This place was amazing. My last meal in NYC could not have been better. The food is amazing. They have all varieties of spice so everyone can enjoy something. Everyone at my table were licking their bowls clean when we were finishing. The portion sizes were also perfect. I left the restaurant 100% satisfied, just like Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Not too much, not too little, just perfect. And lastly, the service was the best part of the night. Our waiter was the sweetest, kindest, most caring waiter I have had in a very long time. I feel he genuinely cared about us having a wonderful time, and was friendly enough to have a conversation with. He was also extremely productive. It was a challenge to finish all the water in your cup because he gave you a refill every time he saw you take a drink.. All in all this place was great. I highly recommend it to anyone.
Really great flavors! They adjust the spice to your liking too. The staff is really attentive and the restaurant has a great vibe!
If you’re looking for delicious and authentic Indian food, this is the place!! Be warned the Vindaloo is VERY spicy!! The food is excellent and the service is always fast.
I could eat here everyday, I just love their dishes that much. Amazing flavor amazing taste just incredible.
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Bengal Tiger 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-11Great food, decently priced and excellent service.Some highlights:A. Water served is at perfect temperature. Not as warm as you get in a non-refrigerated bottled water and not as cold as refrigerated water or ice water you generally get in restaurants. Also, the server was diligent about refilling our water glasses timely. Best thing was it was served in a steel glass. Being Indian, it’s a great homely feeling of drinking perfectly cold water in a steel glass.B. The curries had a slightly different flavor than you generally get in typical Indian restaurants in the US. They had more strong flavors, maybe of cinnamon and other rarely used Indian herbs. Definitely different than standard Indian restaurants in US, so a great one to try once in a long while.C. In appetizers, samosa seemed like freshly made and had authentic taste whereas the butternut squash soup had a slightly different after taste than you generally get after having standard soups.D. 5 stars to the service. Excellent and diligent.
Review №2
2022-07-05The food it’s delicious, atmosphere it so relaxing . The dishes I ordered were so tasty and rich in spices. If you looking for vengan optional food this place offers great dishes! Service is wonderful! Thank you! Keep cooking tasty food!
Review №3
2021-11-23One of the best Indian places Ive ever tried. Pretty phenomenal.Despite what others may say, their spicy isnt very spicy at all. Its white people spicy. So, feel free to go wild and get the food with a little bit of spice.
Review №4
2022-07-04If you go during ruh ours be ready to wait a ling time for your table.The food is very, the service very attentive... the only detail if my wife order the food not spicy but still it was. I give a 5* because Indian food is spicy... not there fault!
Review №5
2022-06-04I went to this place because it was near my hotel and of the reviews and boy does this place deserve all these high rated reviews! The three courses for $25 is worth it and with a side order of nann bread, it will fill you up. The samosa, channa masala and the desert were all phenomenal and full of flavor! This place is not far from central park so after a long day of walking around the park, come here if you feel like some delicious Indian food!
Review №6
2022-04-11Amazing food! I had the chicken makhni and the samosa. It was delicious. The naan was very good too. My friends enjoyed the dishes they had as well. This is THE Indian restaurant to go to in midtown. It is very small. There will be a wait, but it’s worth it.
Review №7
2022-03-14The food here was incredible! service was amazing, very accommodating for vegetarian and vegan palates. dishware was spotless. lighting was great and it smells amazing in here. portion sizes were perfect. love love love it!
Review №8
2022-06-28TLDR: everything from the service to the food was exceptional. Highly recommend visiting if you’re in the area.I had, what could arguably be, the best seat in the house.I found the entrance and walked up the stairs to the second floor (the west coast in me found this to be odd, but hey, new coast and new city = open to new experiences). I walked in and the place was packed, a sure sign that it was worth the wait. I’d been walking all over the city so the last thing I wanted to do was wait in a ridiculous line. The host greeted me and let me know the estimated wait time. I was close to ordering my food to go, but he insisted I wait and that people were almost leaving. I’m so glad he insisted and that I exercised patience.I sat at the very end of the restaurant with a beautiful view of the street, and watched the sun light cast shadows on the pavement as the sun set.Now for the food! I ordered the chicken korma which came with rice, a side of garlic naan, and a mango lassi. The food did not disappoint. From the texture and thickness of the korma, to the juicy tenderness of the meat, to the aromatic flavors of the garlic naan. They did not skimp on the garlic. The mango lassi was also full of flavor and you can task the mango and the yogurt at the same time.
Review №9
2022-03-27Small spot not too far from Times Square. Had to wait about 40 mins for a table but service was prompt. We ordered the prix fix meal with veggie samosa, lamb vindaloo and gulab Jaman. Also ordered a side of garlic Naan. Food was quite tasty though I have had better vindaloo. My friends chicken marsala was good too. Overall worth trying it and its BYOB which is great
Review №10
2021-11-18Conveniently located near the Moma and Central Park, this was our first lunch in NYC. The weekly lunch special gets you a ton of food, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The waiter checked our vaccine card and ID at the door, and we watched them turn away a few people who didnt have one or the other. The food was phenomenal, and I really wish Id had more room to eat it all.