Vegetable Samosa
$9.00Crisp golden pastry turnovers filled with spiced potatoes and sweet green peas, served with fresh mint and tamarind chutneys.
Crisp golden pastry turnovers filled with spiced potatoes and sweet green peas, served with fresh mint and tamarind chutneys.
Flaky pastry shells packed with savory spiced minced lamb and green peas, accompanied by house-made chutneys.
Tender dark meat chicken marinated in a velvety cream sauce with cumin and coriander, skewered and clay-oven grilled.
Silky butternut squash soup delicately simmered with subtle Indian warming spices for a comforting start.
Crushed crisp vegetable samosas topped with savory chickpea curry, sweet cooling yogurt, vibrant chutneys, and chaat masala.
Crispy bite-sized chicken fritters dipped in a spiced chickpea batter, fried golden and served with fresh lemon and chutney.
Fresh homemade paneer cubes folded into a creamy, slow-simmered spinach sauce infused with ginger and garlic. Served with basmati rice.
Tender chickpeas simmered in a tangy tomato and onion gravy spiced with cloves, black cardamom, and caraway seeds. Served with basmati rice.
Soft paneer cheese cubes bathed in a rich, buttery, and velvety tomato cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chickpeas and sauteed spinach braised with crushed garlic, fresh ginger, and aromatic spices. Served with basmati rice.
Sautéed tender potatoes, baby cauliflower florets, and green peas infused with turmeric, ginger, and garlic. Served with basmati rice.
Garden fresh vegetables sautéed and coated in a smooth tomato cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Vegetable and cheese croquettes simmered in a delicate, mild sauce crafted from yogurt, coconut, and fresh cream. Served with basmati rice.
Assorted seasonal vegetables slow-cooked in a rich, nut-infused almond and cashew sauce with mild spices. Served with basmati rice.
Clay-oven roasted white meat chicken cooked in an iconic, silky tomato light cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a luxurious sauce of ground almonds, cashews, yogurt, and coconut cream. Served with basmati rice.
Tandoor-cooked chicken gently folded into a silky, sweet tomato cream butter sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Authentic home-style chicken curry cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and freshly ground spices. Served with basmati rice.
Boneless chicken sautéed with fresh spinach, garlic, ginger, toasted cumin, and coriander seeds. Served with basmati rice.
Fiery Goan-style chicken curry featuring sun-dried Kashmiri red chilies, tender potatoes, garlic, and tangy tamarind. Served with basmati rice.
Boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt, paprika, and lemon juice, grilled over flames in a tandoor oven. Served with basmati rice.
Fragrant long-grain basmati rice cooked with spiced chicken, saffron strands, whole cloves, and bay leaves.
Tender lamb chunks slow-braised in an aromatic sauce infused with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Served with basmati rice.
Succulent lamb cooked in an intensely spicy red sauce made with Kashmiri red chilies, potatoes, and tamarind. Served with basmati rice.
Tender lamb simmered in a garlic and ginger-infused spinach gravy seasoned with whole peppercorns. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb braised in a mild, luxurious nut gravy crafted with ground cashews, almonds, yogurt, and coconut. Served with basmati rice.
Basmati rice dum-cooked with tender lamb, saffron, cloves, and bay leaves for a fragrant whole-meal dish.
Leavened soft flatbread baked against the clay walls of a high-heat tandoor oven.
Traditional whole wheat flatbread baked in the clay oven, light and wholesome.
Fluffy tandoor-baked flatbread topped with fragrant garlic and fresh cilantro.
Tandoori naan flatbread stuffed with melted paneer cheese.
Sweet tandoori flatbread stuffed with sweet shredded coconut flakes.
Crispy thin lentil flour wafers toasted to crisp perfection.
Sweet and tangy preserved mango relish with mild warming spices.
Cooling whipped yogurt condiment blended with grated cucumber, mint, and toasted cumin.
Comforting yellow lentil soup tempered with cumin seeds, garlic, and fresh coriander.
Steamed, long-grain basmati rice, aromatic and fluffy.
Creamy, slow-simmered black lentils cooked with butter, cream, and aromatic spices.
Soft milk-solid dumplings soaked in warm rosewater and cardamom syrup.
Classic Indian rice pudding slow-cooked with whole milk, cardamom, saffron, and nuts.
Smooth yogurt smoothie blended with ripe mango pulp and sweet spices.
Chilled, refreshing churned yogurt drink with sweet mango.
Refreshing 100% natural apple juice.
Chilled carbonated fountain drink.
Crisp and effervescent sparkling seltzer water.
Pure, chilled bottled spring water.
Freshly brewed iced black tea served over ice.
Catering tray of vegetable samosas stuffed with potatoes and green peas.
Tray of freshly baked leavened soft naan flatbreads.
Catering tray of sautéed potato, cauliflower, and green pea curry.
Catering tray of savory chickpea masala in spiced tomato sauce.
Catering portion of spinach and chickpea curry.
Catering tray of mixed vegetables in a creamy cashew and almond sauce.
Catering tray of vegetable croquettes in rich cream sauce.
Catering tray of paneer cheese in rich tomato cream sauce.
Catering tray of spinach curry with fresh paneer cheese cubes.
Catering tray of mixed vegetables cooked in tomato cream sauce.
Catering tray of chicken biryani basmati rice meal with saffron and whole spices.
Catering portion of traditional home-style chicken curry.
Catering tray of tender chicken in a sweet cashew nut and cream sauce.
Catering tray of tandoori chicken simmered in rich butter tomato sauce.
Catering tray of boneless chicken cooked with savory garlic spinach sauce.
Catering tray of clay oven grilled tandoori marinated chicken breast bites.
Catering tray of grilled chicken tikka in tomato light cream sauce.
Catering tray of fiery chicken vindaloo with potatoes and tamarind.
Catering tray of minced chicken cooked with green peas and warm aromatic spices.
Catering tray of lamb biryani basmati rice cooked with saffron and bay leaves.
Catering tray of tender lamb braised in cinnamon cardamom curry sauce.
Catering tray of lamb simmered in a mild almond cashew cream gravy.
Catering tray of tender lamb slow-cooked with fresh garlic spinach.
Catering tray of spicy Goan-style lamb vindaloo curry with potatoes.
Situated in Midtown Manhattan at 234 W 56th St, Bengal Tiger serves as an inviting sanctuary for authentic Indian comfort food amidst the fast pace of NYC. Boasting a impressive track record backed by thousands of diners, this neighborhood staple balances classic North Indian flavors with clay-oven techniques, rich simmered sauces, and attentive, high-efficiency service.
The dining room presents a cozy, refined aesthetic featuring warm illumination, dark wood accents, and aromatic wafts of toasted spices from the kitchen. While table seating can feel snug during peak evening hours, the energetic ambient atmosphere and swift kitchen pacing make it an ideal destination for business lunches, casual pre-theater dinners, or relaxed evening gatherings.
Entrees generally range between $21 and $26, each accompanied by a complimentary portion of fluffy, long-grain basmati rice. Portion sizes are generous and easily shareable. Bengal Tiger is particularly famed for its high-value 3-course prix-fixe menu, offering diners a complete meal sequence of an appetizer, featured curry, and dessert at a fraction of standard Midtown check averages.
Vegetarian and gluten-free diners will find extensive choices clearly marked across the menu, ranging from lentil-based Daal Makhani to flame-grilled Chicken Malai Kabab. While spice levels span from mild almond kormas to fiery Goan vindaloos, guests can communicate preferred heat tolerances to the staff. Reservations or early arrival are recommended for prime dinner hours.
248 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
237 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
212 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019
900 7th Ave, New York, NY 10106
2 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019
10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019
Yes, Bengal Tiger is widely recognized for its affordable 3-course prix-fixe menu, allowing diners to select an appetizer, main entree with basmati rice, and a traditional dessert such as Gulab Jamun or Kheer.
Bengal Tiger offers an extensive array of gluten-free options, including tandoori-grilled items like Chicken Malai Kabab and Tandoori Chicken Tikka, as well as curries like Saag Paneer, Chana Masala, Lamb Vindaloo, and Daal Makhani. Note that flatbreads and samosas contain gluten.
All chicken, lamb, and vegetarian curry entrees are served with a complimentary side of aromatic steamed long-grain basmati rice. Tandoori breads like Garlic Nan, Cheese Nan, and Roti can be ordered separately to complement your meal.
Menu items range from mild (level 0–1), such as Vegetable Korma and Malai Kofta, to intensely fiery (level 3), like Goan Chicken and Lamb Vindaloo. The kitchen can accommodate spice adjustments for most made-to-order curries upon request.
Yes, Bengal Tiger provides dedicated catering menus featuring large half- and full-sized trays of popular starters, tandoori breads, and meat or vegetarian curries suitable for corporate lunches and private events.
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