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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
What to order at Bengal Tiger
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Curry | 60.5 g | 38.1 g |
| Bombay Bhel | 126.8 g | 33.7 g |
| Paratha | 27.8 g | 30 g |
| Kheer | 27.3 g | 22.7 g |
| Catering Tray - Any Vegetarian (Small) | 0 g | 20.5 g |
| Catering Tray - Any Lamb (Small) | 0 g | 20.5 g |
| Chicken Saag | 23.4 g | 20.4 g |
| Catering Tray - Any Chicken (Small) | 0 g | 17.1 g |
| Catering Tray - Vegetable Samosa (Small) | 0 g | 15.9 g |
| Catering Tray - Naan Bread (Small) | 0 g | 15.9 g |
| Chicken Vindaloo | 3 g | 14 g |
| Samosa Chaat | 63.4 g | 13.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Lunch Special - $18: Mon. - Fri. 11:30am to 3pm. Includes Appetizer and Entree served with Basmati Rice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
Appetizers
Starters and small plates.
- Butternut Squash Soup - $7: Nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Vegetable Samosa - $8: Pea and potato turnover Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pakora - $9: Onion and spinach fritters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Keema Samosa - $8: Minced lamb and pea turnover Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Lasuni Shrimp - $12: Stir fried, garlic, sweet and sour, chaat masala Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Chicken Malai Kabab - $12: Tandoor oven grilled Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Classic Street Chaat
Dine-In Only.
- Bombay Bhel - $9: Tangy puffed rice, flour crisps, potatoes, chutneys, onion, tomato, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Samosa Chaat - $9: Crispy samosa, chickpeas, creamy yogurt, chutneys Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber
- Dahi Puri - $9: Crispy hollow discs, cool creamy yogurt, chutneys, sev Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Gol Gappe - $10: Crispy, hollow discs, chickpeas, potatoes, sweet and sour 'pani' Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Vegetarian Entrees
All Entrees are Served with Basmati Rice.
- Aloo Gobi Matar - $20: Stir-fried potatoes, cauliflower and peas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- Chana Masala - $20: Curried chickpeas Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Chana Saag - $20: Chick pea, sauteed spinach, garlic and ginger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Vegetable Korma - $20: Mixed veggies, almond cashew nut sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Malai Kofta - $20: Vegetable croquets, nutty sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Paneer Makhni - $20: Farmer’s cheese, light cream tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Saag Paneer - $20: Sautéed spinach, farmer's cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC
- Vegetable Tikka Masala - $20: Sauteed mixed veggies, tomato light cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
Chicken Entrees
All Entrees are Served with Basmati Rice.
- Chicken Biryani - $21: Long grain basmati rice meal, saffron, cloves, bay leaf Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Chicken Curry - $21: Homestyle Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Chicken Korma - $21: Almond cashew nut sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Chicken Makhni - $21: Clay-oven cooked, buttery sweet tomato sauce
- Chicken Saag - $21: Sautéed spinach, ginger, garlic Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- 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 Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Chicken Vindaloo - $21: Fiery sauce, sun-dried Kashmiri red chili, potato, tamarind
- Keema Matar - $21: Minced meat, sweet green peas, toasted cumin Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
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 Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Lamb/Shrimp Korma - $23: Almond cashew nut sauce
- Lamb/Shrimp Saag - $23: Sautéed spinach, ginger, garlic Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- 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 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Garlic Naan - $5: Clay oven cooked flat bread with garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Cilantro Naan - $5: Clay oven cooked flat bread with cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Coconut Naan - $5: Clay oven cooked flat bread with coconut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Rosemary Naan - $5: Clay oven cooked flat bread with rosemary Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Roti - $4: Whole wheat Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Paratha - $5: Whole wheat, butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Sides
- Daal - $14: Cumin tempered yellow lentil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Daal Makhani - $15: Black whole buttery lentils, king of all Daals Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Basmati Rice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Mango Chutney - $4
- Pappadum - $5: Lentil wafers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Pickle - $3
- Raita - $6: Cool whipped cucumber yogurt
Desserts & Drinks
- Gulab Jamun - $5: Honeyed dumplings, rosewater Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Kheer - $5: Cashewnut rice pudding Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Rasmalai - $6: Farmer’s cheese discs, thickened milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Mango Lassi - $6: Churned yogurt smoothie
- Soda - $3: Limca, Thums Up, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Seltzer
- Sweet Bottled Iced Tea - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- 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 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Catering Tray - Any Vegetarian (Large) - $160: 20-22 servings Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Soy Free
- Catering Tray - Any Chicken (Small) - $140: 10-12 servings Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Catering Tray - Any Chicken (Large) - $200: 20-22 servings Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- Catering Tray - Any Lamb (Small) - $160: 10-12 servings Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Catering Tray - Any Lamb (Large) - $245: 20-22 servings Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Soy Free
- Catering Tray - Vegetable Samosa (Small) - $110: 10-12 servings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free
- Catering Tray - Vegetable Samosa (Large) - $170: 20-22 servings Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Catering Tray - Naan Bread (Small) - $105: 10-12 servings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Catering Tray - Naan Bread (Large) - $165: 20-22 servings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
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.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Bengal Tiger?
- Chicken Curry, at roughly 38.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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