Bengal Tiger – Indian
Bengal Tiger invites diners into a sensory tapestry of the subcontinent, where the rhythmic sizzle of the tandoor meets the comforting fragrance of saffron-infused basmati and warm, hand-stretched naan. Each dish arrives as a vibrant mosaic of color and spice, from velvety, slow-simmered curries to charred meats that capture the smoky essence of traditional clay-oven cooking. The atmosphere glows with an inviting warmth, creating a spirited backdrop for a culinary journey that celebrates the bold and complex soul of Indian heritage.
NY +1-212-265-2703 https://www.bengaltigerindianfood.com/Rating: 4.5/5 (2508 reviews)
Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, sugar-free, pescatarian, plant-based, mediterranean, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, paleo, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, atkins, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated as a romantic gem near Central Park, guests love the intimate, cute atmosphere and exceptionally attentive service. Reviewers highlight the "super flavorful" Samosa
Menu
Prix Fixe & Lunch Specials
Special value menus available at specific times.
- 3 Course Prix Fix - $28: Available all day, including Sat. & Sun. Includes Appetizer, Entree, and Dessert.
- Lunch Special - $18: Mon. - Fri. 11:30am to 3pm. Includes Appetizer and Entree served with Basmati Rice.
Appetizers
Starters and small plates.
- Butternut Squash Soup - $7: Nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Vegetable Samosa - $8: Pea and potato turnover Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Pakora - $9: Onion and spinach fritters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
- Keema Samosa - $8: Minced lamb and pea turnover Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Lasuni Shrimp - $12: Stir fried, garlic, sweet and sour, chaat masala Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Malai Kabab - $12: Tandoor oven grilled Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Candida, Lectin-Free
Classic Street Chaat
Dine-In Only.
- Bombay Bhel - $9: Tangy puffed rice, flour crisps, potatoes, chutneys, onion, tomato, cilantro
- Samosa Chaat - $9: Crispy samosa, chickpeas, creamy yogurt, chutneys
- Dahi Puri - $9: Crispy hollow discs, cool creamy yogurt, chutneys, sev Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Gol Gappe - $10: Crispy, hollow discs, chickpeas, potatoes, sweet and sour 'pani' Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
Vegetarian Entrees
All Entrees are Served with Basmati Rice.
- Aloo Gobi Matar - $20: Stir-fried potatoes, cauliflower and peas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Atkins
- Chana Masala - $20: Curried chickpeas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Atkins
- Chana Saag - $20: Chick pea, sauteed spinach, garlic and ginger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Atkins
- Vegetable Korma - $20: Mixed veggies, almond cashew nut sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Atkins
- Malai Kofta - $20: Vegetable croquets, nutty sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Paneer Makhni - $20: Farmer’s cheese, light cream tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Saag Paneer - $20: Sautéed spinach, farmer's cheese
- Vegetable Tikka Masala - $20: Sauteed mixed veggies, tomato light cream sauce
Chicken Entrees
All Entrees are Served with Basmati Rice.
- Chicken Biryani - $21: Long grain basmati rice meal, saffron, cloves, bay leaf
- Chicken Curry - $21: Homestyle
- Chicken Korma - $21: Almond cashew nut sauce
- Chicken Makhni - $21: Clay-oven cooked, buttery sweet tomato sauce
- Chicken Saag - $21: Sautéed spinach, ginger, garlic
- Tandoori Chicken Tikka - $21: Grilled, moist, un-saucey
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $21: Light cream tomato sauce, grilled
- Chicken Green Chili - $21: Hot green chilis, green peppers and onion, ginger, garlic
- Chicken Vindaloo - $21: Fiery sauce, sun-dried Kashmiri red chili, potato, tamarind
- Keema Matar - $21: Minced meat, sweet green peas, toasted cumin
Lamb/Shrimp Entrees
All Entrees are Served with Basmati Rice.
- Lamb/Shrimp Biryani - $23: Long grain basmati rice meal, saffron, cloves, bay leaf
- Lamb/Shrimp Curry - $23: Homestyle
- Lamb/Shrimp Green Chili - $23: Hot green chilis, green peppers and onion, ginger, garlic
- Lamb/Shrimp Korma - $23: Almond cashew nut sauce
- Lamb/Shrimp Saag - $23: Sautéed spinach, ginger, garlic
- Lamb/Shrimp Vindaloo - $23: Fiery sauce, sun-dried Kashmiri red chili, potato, tamarind
Tandoori Bread
Clay oven cooked flat bread.
- Plain Naan - $4: Clay oven cooked flat bread
- Garlic Naan - $5: Clay oven cooked flat bread with garlic
- Cilantro Naan - $5: Clay oven cooked flat bread with cilantro
- Coconut Naan - $5: Clay oven cooked flat bread with coconut
- Rosemary Naan - $5: Clay oven cooked flat bread with rosemary
- Roti - $4: Whole wheat
- Paratha - $5: Whole wheat, butter
Sides
- Daal - $14: Cumin tempered yellow lentil
- Daal Makhani - $15: Black whole buttery lentils, king of all Daals
- Basmati Rice - $5
- Mango Chutney - $4
- Pappadum - $5: Lentil wafers
- Pickle - $3
- Raita - $6: Cool whipped cucumber yogurt
Desserts & Drinks
- Gulab Jamun - $5: Honeyed dumplings, rosewater
- Kheer - $5: Cashewnut rice pudding
- Rasmalai - $6: Farmer’s cheese discs, thickened milk
- Mango Lassi - $6: Churned yogurt smoothie
- Soda - $3: Limca, Thums Up, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Seltzer
- Sweet Bottled Iced Tea - $3
- Water - $3
- Apple Juice - $3
Catering Trays
Please provide one-day notice. All entree trays accompany basmati rice.
- Catering Tray - Any Vegetarian (Small) - $100: 10-12 servings
- Catering Tray - Any Vegetarian (Large) - $160: 20-22 servings
- Catering Tray - Any Chicken (Small) - $140: 10-12 servings
- Catering Tray - Any Chicken (Large) - $200: 20-22 servings
- Catering Tray - Any Lamb (Small) - $160: 10-12 servings
- Catering Tray - Any Lamb (Large) - $245: 20-22 servings
- Catering Tray - Vegetable Samosa (Small) - $110: 10-12 servings
- Catering Tray - Vegetable Samosa (Large) - $170: 20-22 servings
- Catering Tray - Naan Bread (Small) - $105: 10-12 servings
- Catering Tray - Naan Bread (Large) - $165: 20-22 servings
Frequently Asked Questions about Bengal Tiger
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Bengal Tiger offers over 30 dietary options including vegan Pakora, gluten-free Lasuni Shrimp, and keto-friendly Chicken Malai Kabab.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Bengal Tiger offers vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, and high-protein options including butternut squash soup, pakora, and chicken malai kabab.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Bengal Tiger has a website at https://www.bengaltigerindianfood.com/ which provides customers with access to their menu and online information.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- Information regarding the hours of operation for Bengal Tiger is not available in the provided restaurant data.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Bengal Tiger specializes in Indian cuisine, featuring dishes like vegetable samosas, chicken malai kabab, chana masala, and lasuni shrimp.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Bengal Tiger is a romantic gem near Central Park known for its intimate atmosphere, exceptionally attentive service, and flavorful samosas.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- With a 4.5/5 rating, this moderately priced Indian restaurant is celebrated for its romantic atmosphere and exceptionally attentive service.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers love the intimate atmosphere, exceptionally attentive service, and "super flavorful" Samosas at this romantic gem near Central Park.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Bengal Tiger features an inviting atmosphere and is celebrated as a romantic, intimate, and cute gem near Central Park.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy a romantic meal near Central Park featuring an intimate atmosphere, attentive service, and their highly-praised, super flavorful Samosas.
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